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Ephrata proclamation honors 9/11 victims, calls for service
EPHRATA — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City of Ephrata h…
The dead live on in memory at the Moravida Festival
MOSES LAKE — This world and the next came together Saturday at the Moravida Festival at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Law enforcement offers tips for a safe Halloween
MOSES LAKE – Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and, of course, trick-or-treating. However, safety should always come first. Here are some essential tips f…
Basin Events Calendar: November 2024
MOSES LAKE – As we pass through Halloween and move toward Thanksgiving, the community’s holiday spirit comes through in a wide variety of community events and …
QVMC examines 2025 prelim budget
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center is projected to finish 2025 with a carryover of about $275,400, according to the 2025 preliminary budget reviewed by QVMC…
Ephrata schools still accepting board applications
EPHRATA – Today is the final day interested applicants can file applications for a position on the Ephrata School board. The opening comes after Ephrata School Board Director Anita Waller announced that she will st…
Change in Moses Lake parks rules affects activity trails
MOSES LAKE — Bad behavior on the activity trails in Moses Lake can get people prohibited from their use under a revised ordinance approved by the Moses Lake Ci…
Knights take down Kiona-Benton on senior night
ROYAL CITY — Missing three starters due to injuries, the Royal Knights put up a strong defensive performance in Tuesday night’s regular season finale against K…
Two people found dead in vehicle
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people discovered in a vehicle along a driveway off East Broadway Avenue near Road 4 Northeast, according to a statement issued by th…
Ballots continue to roll in for Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — There is less than a week left to turn in ballots as the 2024 general election approaches.
Pet rescue to hold fundraiser at Moore Brewing
MOSES LAKE — Moore Brewing Company of Moses Lake will host a benefit fundraiser for Lost and Found Pets of Grant County, Washington, according to an announcement from the organization.
Sister story
QUINCY — One of the most beloved families in American literature will take the stage at Quincy High School. “Little Women,” a stage adaptation of the 1868 …
Newhouse closes out 60th annual CBDL Conference
MOSES LAKE – In the closing keynote at the Columbia Basin Development League's 60th anniversary conference, Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., emphasized the s…
Maverick slowpitch takes fourth at state
YAKIMA – Moses Lake left last weekend’s 4A Slowpitch Softball State Tournament with hardware, as the Mavericks took fourth place in the classification with a 2…
Basin sports schedule Oct. 30-Nov. 5
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including cross country, football, girls soccer, girls …
Royal School District updating phone policy
ROYAL CITY — An updated cell phone use policy will be reviewed and possibly approved by the Royal School Board at its November meeting. Royal School Distr…