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Three returning Ephrata School Board members sworn in
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray swore in three of five school board members Monday nig…
SNAP benefits uncertain after Nov. 1
MOSES LAKE — Whether or not benefits through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will be available to Washington residents after Nov. 1 is still to…
Multiple shooting cases moving through Grant Superior Court
EPHRATA — Multiple cases associated with shootings are winding their way through Grant County Superior Court, including the case of James Kelly, the suspect in…
Weather for the week of Oct. 27, 2025
Weather for the week of Oct. 27, 2025
Where to find, support nutrition assistance if SNAP benefits lapse
MOSES LAKE — With the threat of SNAP benefits not going out next month due to the federal government shutdown, many Basin residents may face food insecurity. M…
Historic championship!
YAKIMA – The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-1) are the 4A state champions after defeating the Chiawana Riverhawks 13-3 in five innings. This state title is the Maver…
Huskies fall to Prosser in Districts
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies soccer team (6-10) fell 1-2 to the Prosser Mustangs Saturday afternoon in the play-in round of the Central Washington Athletic Co…
Mavs continue win streak on Senior Night
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Football team (8-0) tacked on another victory to their season Friday night when they hosted West Valley and won 72-7. The…
Health care provider's license suspended in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Health released information on health care providers who have revoked or suspended licenses, certificates or registrations on Thursday.
New BBCC greenhouse expands Ag program for the Fall
MOSES LAKE – The Big Bend Community College’s Greenhouse project finished construction mid-summer, and students in the Agricultural program have been able to u…
Peace and tie-dye at St. Rose auction Nov. 8
EPHRATA — The 42nd annual St. Rose of Lima Catholic School auction Nov. 8 will have a 1960s-70s theme, “A Time for Peace,” which has two meanings, said St. Ros…
Mavericks advance to state title game
YAKIMA – The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-1) are heading to the 4A state championship after a comeback win over Skyview. The Mavs overcame a 2-6 deficit to win the…
Mavs dominate first round of state tournament
YAKIMA – The Mavericks slowpitch softball team is off to a hot start in the 4A state tournament after defeating eighth-seed Lake Washington 21-0 in the first r…
The purr-fect Halloween cat
MOSES LAKE – Lulu, a domestic shorthair mix, is the best “decoration” for this upcoming spooky season. She loves to cuddle, sleep and said she would do her bes…
Geothermal, academic complex building in progress at CWU
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University is enhancing its campus infrastructure with the construction of the new North Academic Complex. Spanning 108,000 squ…
Ephrata School Board to consider potential bond Monday
EPHRATA – At the regular school board meeting Monday, the board will receive a presentation from the Facility Study Group for the board to consider placing a $…