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Updated 11 hours, 56 minutes ago

Season recap with the Royal Knights football team

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with three seniors from t…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Pheasant Fruit Stand open near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Pheasant Fruit Stand is open for the season with several types of apples to enjoy.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Ephrata to interview city administrator finalists

EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata issued a press release Monday stating they will interview four candidates eligible to become the next city administrator.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Two hurt in Dodson Road crash

ROYAL CITY — Two people suffered serious injuries in a collision near Royal City early Monday afternoon. According to Kyle Foreman, public information officer…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
GCFD7 receives $20,000 toward new truck

SOAP LAKE - Grant County Fire District 7 received $20,000 toward a new fire truck Friday afternoon courtesy of Teck American Inc. “I can't express my gratit…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Walking path completed, city to consider no-parking signs

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal for no-parking signs on a walking path on East Nelson Road on the route to Groff Eleme…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Grant Co. candidates face off in Mattawa

MATTAWA — The democratic process was on display Thursday evening, as candidates for countywide office faced off at Wahluke High School Thursday evening. The…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Growing business

MOSES LAKE — When Dick Maier started Pioneer Veterinary Clinic nearly 25 years ago, he had more than enough space in the building he owns on Sharon Avenue just…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Late touchdown seals Knights’ fate

ROYAL CITY – After a two-yard rushing score by Lynden-Christian, the Royal Knights received the ball with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, down 21-14 to …

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Quincy defeats Brewster 34-6 for second win

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks football team evened its record at 2-2 with a convincing 34-6 win over the Brewster Bears Friday at the Quincy High School field. It …

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Warden whoops Granger

WARDEN - The Warden High School Cougars took their first league victory of the season against Granger High School 25-8 Friday night. “We expected to move th…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Hispanic Heritage Month recognized with library programs

OTHELLO — Poet – and Othello native – Robert Ruiz will read selections of his works in a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Othello Public Library, 101 E. Main St. The poetry reading is sponsored by the Mid…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Pedestrian killed near Royal City

ROYAL CITY — A Spokane man was struck and killed by a motorist while he was out running early Friday morning, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol. According to the release, Sean Whisenhunt, …

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
Samaritan Healthcare commissioners reaffirm commitment to new hospital project

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners released a statement Friday affirming their commitment to building a new Samaritan Hospital. “We are committe…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
State patrol looking for public’s help in fatal Othello hit and run

OTHELLO — Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver of a car that struck and killed a man Sept. 18 in Othello. The victim’s body was discovered by an Othello Police Dep…

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
UPDATE: U.S. Marshals arrest Moses Lake man wanted in connection with wife's death

DAVENPORT — A Moses Lake man wanted in connection with the death of his wife was arrested without incident by U.S. marshals in Pennsylvania, according to a Fac…