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Hansen Road overpass demo starts July 7
MOSES LAKE — Demolition will begin July 7 on the overpass at Hansen Road in Moses Lake. Washington Department of T…
Huskies boys earn close team wins over Toppenish
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys (6-2) tennis team earned a 4-1 victory at home against Toppenish Wednesday afternoon. Once again, multiple players filled ro…
Moses Lake BMX ready for another successful season
MOSES LAKE — As the spring weather rolls in, outdoor sports like BMX are kicking off their new seasons. For the Moses Lake BMX track, they are eager to build o…
Jacks win with overtime PKs against Tigers in Battle of the Basin
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits (4-4) faced the Ephrata Tigers (5-6) Tuesday evening in a rivalry matchup that remained close throughout. The two teams battled…
Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April 30. This includes locations in Moses Lake, S…
Kids scoop up prizes at Brookdale Hearthstone Easter egg hunt
MOSES LAKE — How long does it take for 120 kids to pick up 2,000 plastic eggs? “Eleven minutes,” said Karisti Cox, Senior Living Sales Specialist for Brookd…
Reader art
MOSES LAKE — Teagan, 7, and Ashlynn, 11, sent us their coloring art of Northon and Bobo, pups that have been featured in our Dog of the Day. Thank you, Teagan …
The mightiest mutt in the realm
Thor isn’t just a Norse god of thunder — he’s a god of good boys. This large, handsome German shepherd mix is ready to fetch your heart and rule your couch lik…
‘It changed me’
EPHRATA — For two Ephrata High School seniors, the blue corduroy jacket has been more than a uniform. It has been a road map. One that led them to unexpected s…
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part or all of the state has bee…
Grand tour
SOAP LAKE — There’s adventure, comedy and mystery in the Masquers Theater’s production of “Around the World in 80 Days,” opening Friday. “You have elephants…
Grant Co. Jail roster for Apr. 8, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 7 and 8. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
WEATHER: April 9-15
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 40. North wind around 6 mph. Friday: Mostly su…
Local sheriffs weigh in on SB 5904
MOSES LAKE — Four sheriffs across Eastern Washington, John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Orielle County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and R…
Creating Ephrata’s ‘vision board’ for next 2 decades
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata is asking residents to help shape the community’s next two decades as it launches a major update to its 20‑year comprehensive pla…
Huskies topple Jacks on the road
QUINCY — The Othello Huskies (8-2) defeated the Quincy Jacks (2-10) with a convincing 19-1 final score.