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Candidate filing open in Grant County
EPHRATA — Candidate filing week is underway in Grant County, opening a five-day window for residents to officially…
Bierlink drops 64 in double-OT thriller
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (6-15) fell to the Toppenish Wildcats 93-96 in double overtime Tuesday. Despite the loss, Pierce Bierlink put together a historic per…
Soap Lake council member asks for Sharp’s resignation
SOAP LAKE — During the Wednesday Soap Lake City Council meeting, tensions surfaced as Council Member Andrew Arnold called for Mayor Peter Sharp’s resignation.
Home values fluctuate year-over-year across Basin
MOSES LAKE — Home prices were up in three Basin communities in December from a year earlier, according to real estate website Redfin. Moses Lake’s median h…
Bridge deck repairs Monday at Hiawatha Road Northeast overpass
MOSES LAKE — Drivers who are using the Hiawatha Road Northeast overpass as the detour route to Moses Lake should be prepared for delays Monday while Washington…
Menudo is ready to melt hearts
MOSES LAKE — Meet Menudo, the sweetest little long-haired lady looking for her forever home. At just 7 months old, this spayed, medium-sized domestic longhair …
Soap Lake Food Bank volunteering a rewarding experience
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food Bank is only open for five and a half hours, one day a week, but it stays pretty busy during that time. “We average about 23…
Ephrata leaders push for local control, infrastructure protections in Olympia
EPHRATA — Three Ephrata city leaders spent two days in Olympia last week meeting with state lawmakers on a wide range of bills affecting homelessness policy, h…
Washington students work for state cactus
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature started the session with a prickly subject. “Sometimes folks think Olympia is all about the thorny issues but tod…
Numerica scholarships open for applications
MOSES LAKE — Numerica Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarships. “On Feb. 2, we opened up what is called our ‘$tarting Off Right Scho…
Ephrata Fire Dept. honors service, dedication at banquet
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Fire Department celebrated its volunteers, leadership and support staff during its 2025 annual awards banquet, highlighting standout serv…
Council discusses options to ensure Moses Lake water supply
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members discussed ways and means of obtaining more water and making more efficient use of water at a lengthy special meeti…
WEATHER: Feb. 5-10, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 5-10, 2026
Non-injury drive-by shooting in Warden under investigation
WARDEN — On Tuesday night, there was a drive-by shooting around West Ninth Street and Jackson Avenue in Warden, according to a statement from the Warden Police…
Lady Huskies show fight in loss to Ellensburg
“We knew what we were going to have to deal with going into it,” Tovar said. “I thought the girls showed resilience, they kept fighting all the way to the end,…
Huskies boys win nailbiter at home
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (8-12) overcame the Ellensburg Bulldogs 71-68 at home Tuesday night. Head Coach Juan Garcia was proud of how his players battled …