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‘It’s starting to feel like the old Moses Lake team again’
MOSES LAKE -- Between the Moses Lake boys and girls wrestling programs, the Mavericks will have nearly 100 wrestle…
Target shooting prohibited indefinitely on Sand Dunes Road
MOSES LAKE — After what Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said were multiple incidents, WDFW is emphasizing that the Sand Dunes Road area in the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area is closed to target s…
Soap Lake PD receives grant funding
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Police Department just received a $290,655 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services U.S. Department of Justice. According …
Critics say I-2117 is a jobs killer; supporters challenge that claim
(The Center Square) – Opponents of Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act and its carbon tax claim the measure would cost Washingtonians an estim…
Columbia Ridge staff recognized for life-saving efforts
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced last week that it had recognized six staff for their heroic efforts to help a Columbia Ridge Elementary student…
Water fight benefits Quincy Special Olympics
QUINCY — Water was flying, and police and firefighters (and the occasional bystander) were getting soaked in a good cause Saturday morning at the “Fire and Cop…
Pacific Rehabilitation cuts ribbon
MOSES LAKE — Pacific Rehabilitation Center cut the ribbon on its Moses Lake facility Tuesday, at a small ceremony and lunch attended by staff both local and fr…
Coho salmon season opens above Priest Rapids Dam
MATTAWA — Coho salmon season has opened along the Columbia River for most of the section between Priest Rapids Dam and Chief Joseph Dam. Anglers can fish for c…
Burgess focused on facilitating communication, if elected
MOSES LAKE – In the county elections, Republican Kevin Burgess is running for Grant County Commissioner District 1, which Danny Stone currently occupies. Stone…
Castro focused on safety, workforce in commissioner race
MOSES LAKE — Republican Amador Castro, a local educator and entrepreneur is running for Grant County Commissioner District 1, against Republican Kevin Burgess.…
Ready to ride
MOSES LAKE — Young riders will have a chance to show their cycling chops, get their bikes repaired and maybe even go home with a bike at the annual BARGAS even…
Cougars improve to 3-0 with road win over Tonasket
WARDEN – After finishing 4-6 a season ago, the Warden Cougars have begun the 2024 season with a 3-0 mark with wins over Medical Lake, Mossyrock and – most rece…
Former officer sentenced in Othello child sex case
OTHELLO – Koby Don Williams, 49, Ellensburg was sentenced on one count of Attempted Online Enticement. Williams was convicted of the crime on May 14 following …
Infrastructure, including jail, area of focus for Blankenship
RITZVILLE — Adams County Commission candidate Dan Blankenship said he believes the biggest projects and the ones he wants to work on if he’s elected, focus on …
Basin sports schedule Sept. 25-Oct. 1
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including cross country, football, girls soccer, girls …
NCW Libraries to host virtual conversation with author
MOSES LAKE — North Central Washington Libraries will host a virtual conversation with best-selling author Erika L. Sánchez Oct. 10, according to an announcemen…