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Court case in Nov. 2025 Moses Lake shooting moving forward
EPHRATA — The trial into the shooting of a 23 year old Moses Lake man is progressing through Grant County Superior…
Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry launches Angel Tree program for rescue pets
SOAP LAKE — As the holiday spirit fills the air, Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry animal rescue is ready to spread some cheer to furry friends waiting for their f…
Women combine talents to open businesses in shared space
MOSES LAKE — Three woman-owned businesses held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at their new location in Moses Lake Thursday. The office at 815 W. Third Ave.…
Fuel hovers at about $4 locally, exceeds nation by about $1
MOSES LAKE — The national average remains under $3 for the second week in a row. Washington’s fuel average is almost an even $4. Grant County dropped below the…
GCSO Crime Reduction Team makes strides in community safety
EPHRATA — In an effort to increase proactive law enforcement, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office established a Crime Reduction Team, which has been effective si…
Grant PUD seeks rate input
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District customers have until Dec. 23 to submit their comments on proposed rate hikes that would go into effect in April …
Basin Sports Schedule: Dec. 16-20, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Local athletes press through one more week of competition before heading onto Winter Break. See where the high school teams will be heading th…
Lions boys dominate at home against the Devils
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions boys played at home against the Wilson Creek Devils Thursday where they earned a …
Lions best Devils in girls rivalry matchup
MOSES LAKE —The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (4-0) hosted the Wilson Creek Devils (4-1) on Thursday, where the Lions earned a 5…
Jacks girls stay focused despite home loss
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (1-3) fell to the Grandview Greyhounds 71-29 at home Saturday. Head Coach Johan Farias remained optimistic despite the loss. “W…
GCHD declares end to facility bird flu outbreak
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District announced that it has completed all response activities related to the recent outbreak of avian influenza at a co…
All Georgine wants for Christmas is a home
MOSES LAKE — Meet Georgine, a sweet German Shepherd mix who’s ready to wrap herself around your heart this holiday season. Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped…
Mattawa Winter Festival includes crafts, cocoa and ugly sweaters
MATTAWA — Mattawa’s annual Winter Festival will take place Wednesday. “The goal is to bring families together to celebrate the holiday and to make crafts as…
Piano students to support orphans with recital
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake-area music students will perform to raise money for a Ukrainian orphanage, according to an announcement from piano teacher Marina Munte…
Mavs win first league game off dominant second half
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (3-2) earned a statement league win over the Wenatchee Panthers 82-56. Head Coach Craig Groth said it was great to start …
More rain for Cascades, high winds for Columbia Basin this week
LEAVENWORTH — A second strong winter storm is projected to hit Washington this week, bringing heavy rains back to areas that were hard-hit by rain and flooding…