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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…
Freewind Martial Arts enters new era under Guertin family
MOSES LAKE — Freewind Martial Arts is under new ownership with Brandi and Jacob Guertin taking over as they announced Saturday at Spring Fest while producing a…
Warriors end season in second day of state
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors finished their softball season during the second day of state with a loss against DeSales in the consolation brack…
Othello tennis finishes out season in state
SEATTLE — The Othello Huskies sent three girls to the 2A State Tennis tournament at Nordstrom Tennis Center over the weekend with senior Olivia Harris competin…
Huskies, Jacks and Tigers athletes qualify for state track championships
QUINCY — The Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies and Quincy Jackrabbits competed in the 2A District 5 Track meet last week to determine which athletes will be head…
Town named new Samaritan Chief Executive Officer
MOSES LAKE — Alex Town has been named as the new chief executive officer of Samaritan Healthcare, effective May 22. Town replaces Theresa Sullivan, who retired…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 27, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 23-27 as of Wednesday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent…
Memorial Day ceremony honors 500 veterans at Ephrata Cemetery
EPHRATA — American flags fluttered in the breeze Monday morning as community members gathered at Ephrata Cemetery to honor fallen service members during a Memo…
WEATHER: May 28-June 3
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm…
Sticker Shock Campaign promotes safe choices during Memorial Day weekend
SOAP LAKE — Members of the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition partnered with Grant County Fire District 7 and Akins Fresh Market last week to carry out the annual …
Samaritan Foundation raising money for residency program
MOSES LAKE — The Samaritan Foundation will be working to raise at least $2 million for a physician residence program currently under development by Samaritan H…
Fest food
MOSES LAKE — You don’t need a map to find where Spring Fest is set up in McCosh Park. The aromas wafting on the breeze call out to you from a block away. “I…
Stroll Patrol ready to stroll into your home
This small mixed-breed cutie is ready to stroll straight into your heart. Stroll Patrol may still be learning his house-training ABCs, but he’s already a pro a…
Innovation rewarded at Flywheel Investment Conference
WENATCHEE — Seattle startup Optimly swept the top awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee, according to an announcement from NCW Tech Al…
Hallowed ground
OTHELLO — A hushed crowd listened, men with hats off, as Veterans of Foreign Wars Sgt. Robert F. Wiley Post Commander Joel Cantu read out the solemn words of t…
Wahluke’s Cinderella season continues as team advances to state semifinals
MATTAWA — The 16-seed Wahluke Warriors (17-6-2) are moving on to the 1A state soccer semifinals after defeating the Cascade Kodiaks 4-0 Friday and Fort Vancouv…