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Federal Way drowning victim recovered Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The body of a Federal Way man who disappeared while he was swimming in Moses Lake Saturday was recove…
Stray finds health and a home through community support
MOSES LAKE – Helio, also known as Henry, is a 12-year-old collie mix, who arrived at the Grant County Animal Outreach Oct. 17 after being abandoned in Moses La…
Weather for the week of Dec. 23, 2024
Weather for the week of Dec. 23, 2024
MLSD Board endorses upcoming levy
MOSES LAKE —During the regular session of the Moses Lake School District board meeting held Thursday, board members unanimously endorsed the upcoming levy aime…
WSU opens league play with win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Washington State women’s basketball team grabbed a 65-42 victory over San Diego to open league play Thursday evening in an away game. T…
Defense rules the court as the Eagles defeat Gauchos
CHENEY — The last hurrah for Eastern Washington women's basketball in 2024 was on Reese Court tonight and they closed out the non-conference schedule with a re…
Wildcats finish first half of season with big win over Lincoln
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University Wildcats men’s basketball team finished the first half of their season with a solid win over Lincoln University …
Festival of Trees raises funds for safe, affordable homes
MOSES LAKE — It was an evening of glittery trees, gaudy sweaters and holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake’s annua…
Jacks earn wins over Medical Lake, Royal in double dual
QUINCY — The Jackrabbit boys wrestling team picked up two wins in Tuesday night’s non-league double dual against Medical Lake and Royal, defeating the Cardinal…
Grant PUD commissioners approve new rate policy
EPHRATA — After extensive discussion, multiple community and customer meetings and analysis of different proposals, Grant County Public Utility District commis…
Soap Lake resident booked for alleged theft of Public Works tractor
QUINCY – On Thursday morning, a 47-year-old Soap Lake resident, was booked into Grant County Jail for investigation of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of …
Holiday school closures start Monday in most local districts
COLUMBIA BASIN — The holiday season is upon us, and that means – among many other things – winter vacation at local schools. With Christmas 2024 next Wedne…
Increase proposed in Grant PUD large load application fees
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will decide in early 2025 whether to raise the application fee for new large load customers. New c…
‘The funnest day of the year’
MOSES LAKE — The Walmart store in Moses Lake was awash in uniforms Tuesday evening, as nearly every law enforcement officer in the area was gathered there for …
COLUMN: Six tips to celebrate the holidays with someone living with dementia
NEW YORK — With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering six tips to help the millions of Americans caring for…
Basin events for Dec. 20-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of folks are staying home or visiting family, but there are still some things to do out in the communit…