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Gas prices see relief this week, still elevated compared to last year
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices remain significantly higher than a year ago but are trending downward heading into mid-June, according to weekly figures from AAA and a…
Vintage Fire Truck
June 16 – June 21
Sage‑N‑Sun festival draws crowds with parade, music and drone show
EPHRATA — Under a clear June morning sky, the Sage‑N‑Sun festival unfolded in familiar rhythm Saturday, opening with the hum of early footsteps as runners gath…
Job provides Othello city administrator more opportunities to serve his hometown
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza applied for the job of city administrator, because, he said, it gave him more opportunity to help his hometown. “I love Othello, and …
REC Silicon to be converted from public to private company
MOSES LAKE — The owners of REC Silicon will be acquiring all the outstanding public shares of the company and removing it from the Euronext Oslo Borse. “A…
Hanging it up
MOSES LAKE — After 34 years, Steve Gjefle has hung up his last classroom ceiling tile. “It’s a good time (to retire),” Gjefle said. “At 66, it’s time to go,…
BAM hosts Pro-AM Bass tourney at potholes
MOSES LAKE — The Bass Anglers Magazine is returning to the Potholes Reservoir this weekend for the BAM Trail Professional-Amateur Bass Fishing tournament hoste…
Sixers 16U-Lopez split four games at home tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 16U-Lopez (6-7) went 2-2 in the High Desert Invitational held at Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex. “It was kind of …
Two youths stabbed in altercation Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A fight between juveniles at an event venue Saturday left two hospitalized with knife wounds, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheri…
Republican forum highlights priorities, disagreements among GCSO Sheriff
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Party hosted a packed candidate forum Thursday night featuring Sheriff Joey Kriete and challengers Darrick Gregg and J…
Moses Lake town hall to discuss code enforcement, beautification
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to talk about code enforcement, nuisance regulations, city code compliance and community beautification at …
Warden juvenile arrested for alleged assault of family members, officer
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department was dispatched to a report of physical domestic violence in the 800 block of South Adams Ave Friday morning. The susp…
Q&A with Etosha Cave, co-founder of Twelve E-Jet fuel
Twelve, which has its AirPlant One E-Jet fuel facility in Moses Lake, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, officially launching full operation…
Vikings volleyball hosting day camp for local athletes
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings volleyball program is hosting a day camp on June 26 for local Basin high school athletes. Head Coach Lindse…
Mavericks’ Borchert to continue softball in college
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks’ Amilia Borchert has committed to St. Cloud State University to join the Huskies softball program, she said. Though the Minnesota-ba…