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MOSES LAKE — Greenpoint Technologies engineer Gary Neu walked away with $100 and some serious bragging rights at t…
GCAO lowers fees to help older pets find ‘forever Valentines’
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach is hoping the community will open its hearts and homes to the shelter’s older pets this month. Through Feb. 28 at 5 p…
CB Tech’s Armstrong wrapping up 40 years in education
MOSES LAKE — Christine Armstrong has run the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center since its inception, and now she’s set to retire after seeing thousands of …
Locals work to bring sailing to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — If things go as planned, we could be seeing sails on Moses Lake. “The dream is to … bring water education to the children who don’t have the op…
Grant, Adams spring elections certified
OLYMPIA — Grant and Adams counties have finalized the results of the February 2026 special election, with turnout reaching about 32% in Grant County where 6,94…
Ephrata sets plan to address floodplain challenges
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is beginning a long process to repair and improve the Dry Creek Flood Diversion Channel, a system meant to protect the community …
Basin district basketball sees busy weekend
MOSES LAKE — The remaining basin basketball teams finished their district play over the weekend, and many are now preparing for state playoffs. The results of …
WEATHER: Feb. 23 – Feb. 28
Monday: 70% chance of rain with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 7 mph. 60% chance of evening rain, mainly …
Lions grab district championship
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (20-2) boys basketball team became the District 5-1B champions after besting Orovi…
Hansen overpass to be replaced
MOSES LAKE — Hansen Overpass will be replaced this summer, with project completion planned for Dec. 2026, according to the Washington State Department of Trans…
Grant Co. nursing assistant license suspended
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health announced Tuesday Grant County’s Kaylee Gaddis’ certified nursing assistant credentials have been suspended indefinitely.
Moses Lake Pharmacy owner arrested in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Shawn William Needham, owner of Moses Lake Pharmacy, was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department Feb. 14. According to the Walla Walla …
Seven Mavs heading to semis at Mat Classic
TACOMA — On day one of the Mat Classic Washington’s best from the 3A and 4A competed at the Tacoma Dome, Thursday. Across the boys and girls teams of the Moses…
GALLERY: Mavericks start strong at Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Mat Classic is underway in the Tacoma Dome. The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls squads took to the mats Thursday in the 4A brackets. Here are …
Veggies the focus of April gardening symposium
MOSES LAKE — Vegetables will be the main topic of discussion at this year’s Eco-Gardening Symposium April 18.
Ritzville hospital announces $10.5 million loss over last three years
RITZVILLE — Investigations are ongoing into allegations that mismanagement and possible fraud left East Adams Rural Healthcare with what its current administra…