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Dodson Road closed due to fatal traffic collision
ROYAL CITY — A section of Dodson Road South has been closed while Grant County Sheriff’s deputies investigate a fa…
Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. Arozarena went…
Death at the Gorge under investigation as controlled substance homicide
QUINCY — The death of an Olympia man at the Gorge Amphitheater over the weekend is being investigated as a controlled substance homicide. A Seattle man was arr…
No-confidence vote in Grant County sheriff’s administration drew support from majority of participants
EPHRATA — Newly-released public records show that 31 members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriffs’ Association voted no confidence in Sheriff J…
Martinez, Thompson advance in tight 13th District State House race
OLYMPIA — Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson will advance to the general election for Washington's 13th Legislative District Position 2 seat after emerging as…
New fence improves playground safety at Sage Point Elementary
MOSES LAKE — A new fence at Sage Point Elementary School is helping create a safer playground environment for students, thanks to a partnership between local b…
New location, big crowd for Cowboy Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — The traditional kickoff for the Grant County Fair and Moses Lake Roundup drew a crowd that filled the back patio at its new location. The Cow…
Vikings volleyball camp warms up players for fall
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings hosted a training camp last week, bringing in local high school athletes to train alongside this year’s col…
BARE OUR SHELVES: If you don’t have a library card, now’s the time to get one
Please join the Moses Lake Public Library for Library Card Sign-up Month in September! Remember, a library card is free for anyone who lives or owns property i…
NCW Tech Alliance expo showcases AI uses
WENATCHEE — Artificial intelligence has found a place in North Central Washington classrooms, farms and more, NCW Tech Alliance demonstrated at the sixth annua…
Meet Pudding
Pudding isn't just a dessert; he's the whole comfort-food experience. This big, handsome two-year-old is vaccinated, neutered, and ready to sweeten your life. …
Othello 10U All-Stars turn state run into summer of memories
OTHELLO — As summers end draws nearer, the Othello Little League All-Stars 10U (8-2) are set to come away with a handful of core memories after finishing secon…
Roadwork throughout region will cause traffic delays
GRAND COULEE — Travelers along SR 155 in the Grand Coulee area should be prepared for nighttime road closures this week.
WEATHER Aug. 17-21, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 17-21, 2026
Basin road projects ongoing to the end of summer -- some into fall
QUINCY — Back-to-school sales, NFL preseason games, apple harvest dead ahead – it's still summer, but fall is approaching. While some road projects are wrappin…
Port of Quincy electrical project hoping to start generation in 2029
QUINCY — A project to bring a standalone energy source to the Quincy area could be in the testing phase by 2029. Port of Quincy Commissioner Brian Kuest s…