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Local sports recap in Othello and Quincy, Seahawks draft talk
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the recent…
Samaritan construction remains on schedule, on budget
MOSES LAKE — If construction of Samaritan Hospital stays on schedule, the first patients will be treated in the new facility in early March 2026. Joe Kunk…
Quincy to study possible water project partnership
QUINCY — The city of Quincy could be working with two local businesses to build a facility to treat water used in food processing. The city will sign an applic…
New school year, new playground for Tiger Club Preschool
EPHRATA – This last summer, crews moved play equipment from city property onto school district property at the Tiger Club Preschool, according to a press relea…
Masquers announce ‘Annie” cast, 2024-25 lineup
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater in Soap Lake has cast its production of “Annie,” according to an announcement from the troupe, and also revealed its 2024-2025 sch…
MLSD begins school year
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake interim superintendent, Carol Lewis released a statement on Aug. 23 for the celebration of back to school. The statement begin…
Diamond Shruumz continue to present health risks
MOSES LAKE – Diamond Shruumz products have been officially recalled by the FDA; however, people are still obtaining them resulting in illness, hospitalization,…
Nat Washington Way to be repaired in spring
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata has received a $200,000 grant from the Grant County Strategic Infrastructure Program Advisory Committee at the Grant County Board…
FIRE REPORT: Schrag Road fire in Adams Co. contained
RITZVILLE – As of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, state-mobilization resources took command of the Schrag road fire and will remain on the scene for the rest of the …
CAA pulls weeds, cleans up at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — The campus of North Elementary School in Moses Lake looks a little nicer through the efforts of a group of students and community volunteers.
New badge
EPHRATA – Officer Rebecca Amos, the Ephrata Police Department’s newest officer, was sworn in last week during the regular Ephrata City Council meeting. Her fat…
Silver alert released for 78-year-old Richland man
Silver alert released for 78-year-old Richland man
GCHD to hold Community Resource Fair Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Drug addictions – and drug overdoses – affect almost everybody at some point, whether through their own experiences or those of someone they love.…
Desert Aire shooting leaves two minors injured
DESERT AIRE -- A shooting shortly after 8 p.m. at Desert Aire Park ended with two juveniles being shot, one with a minor injury to the leg and another being ta…
House of hope
MOSES LAKE — The house on Ashley Way looks like most other houses in the neighborhood. It’s got an upstairs and a downstairs, bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen an…
First RitzFest overcomes hitches to showcase local talent
RITZVILLE — The first annual RitzFest – a new festival showcasing local musical talent – went off well, all things considered.