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Vikings go 2-1 in three games before break

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings finished the last week of competition 2-1 after facing the Cla…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Oct. 8, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is th…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
BASIN VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP – Sept. 30-Oct. 6

MOSES LAKE — Another week of Basin volleyball is complete. Teams continue to carve their path to the postseason. See below where your favorite teams stand and …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — Student athletes now head into the second half of their season for fall sports as they prepare for the coming district and state tournaments. …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL 1: Martinez vs. Davis

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council incumbent Deanna Martinez is being challenged by Jeremy Davis for her position on the council. Both candidates were given …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Three positions open for Grant County Board of Health

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District is looking for applicants to fill three open seats on the Grant County Board of Health.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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-…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…