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Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday…
Denim-dorable pup
Meet Levi, the little black pup who’s ready to fit perfectly into your life like your favorite pair of jeans. At just one year old, this small, sweet guy is al…
120-acre fire burns structures by I-90
MOSES LAKE — Nobody was harmed in a wildfire alongside Interstate 90 Wednesday afternoon, according to Grant County Fire District 5. At about 3:45 p.m., Ad…
WEATHER: June 25-July 1
Thursday: Increasing clouds with a high near 88. Increasing clouds and southwest winds, gusts to 28 miles per hour
Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gallon fuel tax of 55.4 cents will climb 1.1 cen…
MLPD detective de-escalates tense standoff involving realistic BB gun
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake Police detective is being credited with safely defusing a tense encounter Wednesday morning with a man who displayed what appeared to…
Moses Lake man arrested on suspicion of rape of a child
OTHELLO — A Moses Lake man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a media release fro…
Wall of pride
MOSES LAKE — The ball field at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex on Central Drive sported some new, vibrant colors Tuesday, when a mural celebrating Moses Lake…
Connell man arrested in connection with Othello-area assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to an out-of-area hospital after he was admitted to Othello Community Hospital Tuesday night with multiple stab wounds. …
Three structures destroyed in Mattawa fire
MATTAWA — Grant County Fire District 8 was dispatched to a structure fire Monday night near Road U Southwest and Road 24.7 Southwest, according to business man…
Reservation fees established for Mattawa park covered facilities
MATTAWA — Whether or not to charge Mattawa residents to reserve some of the facilities in Hund Memorial Park, and how much, was the subject of lively discussio…
Eudaimonia Medical Spa helps people feel good in their own skin
MOSES LAKE — Merriam-Webster defines “Eudaimonia” as well-being or happiness. That’s what Dr. Hollie Matthews said she had in mind when she opened Eudaimonia M…
New Othello High School part of district's construction bond discussion
OTHELLO — Rebuilding or replacing Othello High School was a subject of discussion at the Othello School Board meeting Monday. District officials appointed …
Library activities for July 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty going on for children and adults at libraries around the Basin. All activities are at the library unless otherwise indicated.
Can you color Rowan... then take him home?
This small, one-year-old mixed-breed pup is bursting with personality. With his big ears, bright eyes and bouncy spirit, Rowan is ready to wiggle his way right…
Vikings athletics names Shannon Workinger head coach of women's wrestling
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced the hiring of Shannon Workinger as the next Head Coach of the Vikings Women's Wrestling program. As a lif…