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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
METAL ART
WEATHER: June 9-15
Moses Lake man arrested for rape of a minor
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Major Crimes Unit arrested Hunter Gray, 18, of Moses Lake for suspicion of second-degree rape of a child and communication of a child…
Warden’s 2026 graduates gather together one last time
WARDEN — The class of 2026 celebrated their high school graduation Friday evening as friends and family gathered to celebrate everyone’s academic achievements.…
Fire breaks out in rural Mattawa prompting potential evacuation
Energy report forecasts challenges without more energy sources, policy changes
EPHRATA — More demand for electricity, changing demand for electricity, constraints on the existing supply and other factors will lead to an energy shortage wi…
From Tiger pride to new beginnings: Ephrata High celebrates Class of 2026
EPHRATA — Laughter, cheers and bursts of confetti marked the start of Ephrata High School’s Class of 2026 graduation ceremony as 213 seniors celebrated the end…
Storm leaves Moses Lake family facing major damage, urgent need for help
MOSES LAKE — A powerful storm that swept through Moses Lake on May 28, leaving widespread damage across the community, but for one family, the destruction has …
Mental reset helps Madigan reach golf breakthrough at 1B state championship
ODESSA — Eli Madigan, a junior at Wilson Creek and golfer for the Odessa Tigers, finished fifth in the 1B state golf championships. After falling just short of…
Sixers 18U start tournament strong
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 18U (5-2) are off to a three-win start in the Moses Lake showdown tournament. After earning a 8-3 win Friday over th…
Upcoming summer bass tournaments for summer 2026
MOSES LAKE — With the fishing season well underway, there are many opportunities around the area to participate in fishing tournaments this summer. The Washing…
Tienda Mi Casa Market’s pastry chefs are young and talented
Mexican grocery stores in Moses Lake are well known for their fruit, produce and meats, but they’re also stepping up their game offering plethora of pastries, …
Wahluke seniors graduate amid excitement, emotion
MATTAWA — High school graduation is a milestone, and one of many. That was how seniors in the Wahluke High School class of 2026 looked at it.
Evacuation notice cancelled for Wildfire Alert Soap Lake
The Grant County Sherriff's office cancelled an evacuation notice for a wildfire alert on Rd 18.8 NE and Division 0.5 NE, near Soap Lake as firefighters were on site to mop up the area, the office reported at 3:46 …
CHERRY PICKIN’
WEATHER: June 8-12
Woman arrested after alleged assault, robbery
MOSES LAKE — A woman was arrested Thursday night after she allegedly attempted to steal items from a Moses Lake business and used force against an employee who…