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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
Samaritan makes money in April
MOSES LAKE — While revenues for Samaritan Healthcare are running behind budget projections for the first four months of the year, the hospital and clinics were…
Barnes-Keller looks to continue his successful career in Wenatchee
QUINCY — After a successful senior season, Quincy Jackrabbits pitcher Ashton Barnes-Keller earned Second Team All-Conference honors and is planning to continue…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 30, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 28-30 as of Saturday afternoon.
Wahluke finishes fourth in state tournament
FEDERAL WAY — The Wahluke Warriors finished their season Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Cedar Park Christian, which means they finish fourth in the 1A/2B state to…
11 Wilson Creek grads prepare for the future
WILSON CREEK — The 11 young men who graduated from Wilson Creek High School Saturday will be well prepared for their next steps.
Wenatchee Road fire briefly threatens nearby buildings, but is contained
MOSES LAKE — A fire of about an acre threatened some homes and outbuildings but was extinguished within about 90 minutes by Grant County Fire District 5 and Mo…
Watering the Land
WEATHER: June 1-6
Storm of the decade
MOSES LAKE — Winds in excess of 60 miles per hour knocked out power, blew down trees and caused extensive damage as a powerful thunderstorm blew through Grant …
Moses Lake School District announces 2026-27 schedule, restores elementary instruction time
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District has announced its school schedules for the 2026–27 academic year, highlighting a key step in its financial recovery wit…
Bayley named CWAC MVP as Ephrata, Othello land multiple selections
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Athletic Conference announced the boys and girls golf All-League teams Wednesday. On the girls’ side, the Ephrata Tigers an…
BASIN EVENTS: June 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — As we swing out of spring into summer, there is a host of activities in the Basin, both indoors and out. Here are a few suggestions.
Ephrata’s Desert Plains development growing slowly but steadily
EPHRATA — A neighborhood in the northeast corner of Ephrata isn’t growing fast, but it’s growing steadily.
More Basin athletes head to the state meets
MOSES LAKE — Track and field athletes from all around the Basin are competing in state track meets this weekend. Here are more athletes who qualified for the c…
Three Knights sign to play collegiate soccer
ROYAL CITY — Positive energy filled the Royal High School commons Wednesday as Cristian Nieto, Ernesto Deras and Anderson Brown signed their letters of intent …
Grant County Board of Health urges local kratom bans amid rising concerns
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Health is calling on cities, towns and county commissioners to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom products, citi…