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Updated 46 minutes ago

Investigation underway into Moses Lake boat, personal watercraft collision

MOSES LAKE — Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office say there is no indication that intoxicating sub…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
STUDY: WA most affordable state for used cars

MOSES LAKE— Washington has been identified as the most affordable state in America for purchasing used cars, according to a new study by vehicle issue platform…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
BIG SKY NOW: Conference play on the horizon

MOSES LAKE -- On Tuesday’s episode of the Big Sky Now podcast, the panel of Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen of the Daily Inter Lake, Mark Nelke of the…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Multiple arrests after Othello-area incident leads to pursuits

OTHELLO — Seven people were arrested in Grant and Adams counties on suspicion of felony harassment and attempting to elude law enforcement following a Sunday incident near Othello that led to a pursuit.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Information sought in Othello-area drive-by

OTHELLO — Investigation is still ongoing into a drive-by shooting late Friday night that left two teenagers injured.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Fishing – with occasional catfish surprises – continues to be excellent

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.55 feet – rising 0.35 feet this past week. We are currently 2.05 feet above low pool. The wa…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Museum to host Day of Play at UMANI Festival on Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play Saturday, according to an announcement from the museum. As…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Boeing announces new contract offer

SEATTLE — The Boeing company has set a Friday deadline for a response to what a press release called its “best and final” offer for a new contract. Informa…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Penalty kicks carry Quincy over Lakeside on the pitch

QUINCY — Goalkeeper Aylen Garcia stopped two penalty kicks to give the Quincy High School girls soccer team a win over Lakeside High School of Nine Mile Falls,…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Barbie-themed Boys & Girls Clubs auction coming Oct. 5

MOSES LAKE — There will be pink at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin benefit auction Oct. 5. This year’s theme is Barbie, the iconic American t…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Five-hour power outage leaves 1,500 people without electricity

MOSES LAKE – There was a power outage that affected around 1,500 people in the peninsula area of Moses Lake Monday. The outage started at around 7:45 a.m. and …

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Moses Lake raises funds for Alzheimer's awareness

MOSES LAKE – Flowers decorated with names of loved ones spun in the wind, children ran around filling the sidewalks with affirming messages, smiley faces and g…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
MLPD investigating drive-by shooting on North Buell Drive

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department responded to a drive-by shooting incident Sept. 8 at around 3:11 a.m. at the intersection of North Buell Drive and We…

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Second phase set to develop Drumheller Road

MOSES LAKE — Grant County officials are starting the first phases of a multiyear project to improve a road that would connect Mae Valley to Ephrata.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Gridiron Roundup: Five local teams remain unbeaten

MOSES LAKE – Five local teams remain unbeaten through the first three weeks of the 2024 season, with Ephrata, Othello, Royal, Soap Lake and Warden post unblemi…