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Steady progress continues on Garred Road Fire, near Coulee City
COULEE CITY — Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Garrett Road Fire burning between Highways 2 an…
Hayden unveils Give as you Go community support program
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes, the Oregon-based builder behind more than a dozen Moses Lake housing developments, announced recently that it is pledging $25 mil…
‘Show up’
WARDEN — When Warden Mayor Rosaelia Martinez looked out over the audience at the April 28 Warden City Council meeting, she didn’t see empty seats. She saw neig…
WEATHER: May 1-7
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Ephrata moves forward on grant for event structure at sports complex
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council authorized a new push to expand the city’s growing sports complex, approving an application for a $300,000 state grant aimed…
Road Report: Road construction starting to ramp up
MOSES LAKE — It turns out that building a more pedestrian-friendly crosswalk involves digging. A lot of digging.
Museum’s Rusty Mammoth sale tomorrow to be the biggest in years
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s annual Rusty Mammoth Sale is tomorrow, and it’s a doozy, according to Museum Superintendent Dollie Boyd.
BBCC’s Franz and Richards given Trustee Emeritus status
MOSES LAKE — During Big Bend Community College’s April Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Anna Franz and Juanita Richards were given Trustee Emeritus status.
Basin soccer roundup, April 23-30
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season nears it’s close for boys soccer, several teams are making their final pushes for postseason positioning. See below how your…
Mavs earn home victory over a formidable Selah
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (12-1) gained 9-3 a home victory Wednesday afternoon against the Selah Vikings in a non-conference matchup. Selah is one …
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 30-May 7, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College athletes head get ready for postseason appearances as the final weeks of the season draw near. See where your favorite teams will be compe…
Moses Lake council approves fiscal sustainability plan
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members approved a fiscal sustainability plan Tuesday, but City Manager Rob Karlinsey cautioned that the work is just begi…
Your future best fur-end
This handsome 2‑year‑old Labrador‑retriever mix is big, black, and bursting with love. Tony is the total package: neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready…
Kids, kites and color
QUINCY — Quincy’s first annual Kids & Kites Festival arrived on a gust of spring wind Saturday, turning Lauzier Park into a sky‑high kaleidoscope of color, mot…
Moses Lake Adventist Church finished after 20-plus years
MOSES LAKE — After decades of fundraising, labor and repeated setbacks, the Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church building is finally complete. “It was mi…
Your future paw-tner in crime?
This small-but-mighty Chihuahua gentleman is ready to pour his love into a forever home. Brewer is an adult, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped good boy – …