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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…
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…
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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-…
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.
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…