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Moses Lake School District, teachers union reach tentative agreement
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Education Association announced late Friday night that the union has reached a tentati…
WA fuel prices hold steady as second most expensive in nation
MOSES LAKE – For the third week in a row, Washington has the second highest average fuel prices in the nation at $4.52, a four-cent decrease from last week. Ca…
One dead in collision near George
GEORGE — A South Dakota man is dead following a collision two miles north of George Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from the Washington State Patro…
East Adams Rural Health lays off staff, looks to address finances
RITZVILLE — A special meeting of the East Adams Rural Healthcare commission is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 15. People who can’t make the meeting in person can jo…
Don’t clown around, adopt Carnival!
OTHELLO – Carnival brings life to the party, now she is just looking for someone to enjoy the ride with her. She is a shepherd mix who is vaccinated, spayed an…
Broncos serve up a shutout victory at home
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville Broncos (11-1) swept the Odessa Tigers Monday in the first three sets to win 3-0. Head Coach Cari Galbreath said her team execut…
Basin students benefit from Innovia Foundation scholarships
SPOKANE — The Innovia Foundation recently awarded $436,089 in scholarships to students throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho for the 2025-2026 school …
Long-term GCAO residents still hope for homes
MOSES LAKE – For many furry friends, a forever home can often feel like a distant dream. At the Grant County Animal Outreach, three dogs have taken up residenc…
Crestview School plans Fall Festival Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Crestview Christian School will hold its traditional Fall Festival Sunday, with bouncy houses, pony rides, games and more on Oct. 12. “Thirty-…
MLSD board passes resolution on sex-ed
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board passed resolution 2026-02 about sexual education at the Oct. 2 meeting.
150-acre fire burns near SR 17
SOAP LAKE — At around 2 p.m. firefighters were called to a brush fire around milepost 81 on state Route 17 at the south end of Lake Lenore. “Heavy sage br…
Lovely Lavinia
Lovely, lovable Lavinia is only two and a half months old, but when she gets big, she’ll get really big.
Quincy Renew office closed for remodeling beginning next week
QUINCY — The Quincy office of Renew, Grant County’s mental health provider, will be closed for most of October and all of November while the space is remodeled…
Downtown improvements part of proposed 2026 Moses Lake city budget
MOSES LAKE — If it’s approved by the Moses Lake City Council, changes could be coming to Third Avenue and downtown in general to make it more appealing to resi…
Basin football round up – week 5
MOSES LAKE – October is here, and the Basin football teams have completed another week of competition. Some teams continued to show their dominance while other…
ACH Warriors dominant at home
COULEE CITY — On Friday, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (3-1) were victorious 58-20 over the visiting Curlew Cougars. The Warriors dominated with their ru…