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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…
A paws-itely perfect gift
MOSES LAKE — Strelka, a husky-mix sleighs hearts at Grant County Animal Outreach. She is the perfect furry friend who will leave you howling with joy this holi…
Moses Lake School Board unanimously approves union contract
MOSES LAKE — After lengthy negotiations and a five-day strike, Moses Lake School Board members approved a new three-year agreement between the Moses Lake Schoo…
Ephrata prepares for winter weather
EPHRATA — As colder temperatures and the promise of snow settle over Ephrata, city officials urge residents to familiarize themselves with local snow removal p…
Warden swears in council member and updates 2025 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council completed one oath of office, discussed voter turnout and updated its 2025 budget at its regular council meeting Tuesday. The …
Options for responding to challenging times at annual WSTFA meeting
WENATCHEE — The last couple of years have been a bumpy ride in the orchard, and it didn’t matter if it was an apple, cherry or pear orchard. Organizers of the …
Paw-sitively ho-ho-hoping for a forever home
MOSES LAKE — Meet Bella, a howl-iday-loving Siberian husky mix at Grant County Animal Outreach. This jolly good pup is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and rea…
Grant PUD: New rate policy looks forward, not back
EPHRATA — Customers designated as core customers will be first in line for the lowest Grant County Public Utility District rates, according to a new rate polic…
Grant County Jail logs as of Dec. 10, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Huskies fall at home against Sageview
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies basketball team took their first loss in the season, falling 63-83 at home to the Sageview Lobos (Pasco). The Huskies now look to…
Cougars compete in big meets to start season
WARDEN – The Warden Cougars wrestling team competed in their first wrestling tournaments of the season with the girls heading to Liberty High School for the La…
Herseth named CWU volleyball head coach, Andaya named deputy AD
ELLENSBURG – Lauren Herseth, Associate Head Volleyball Coach for Central Washington University, has been named the next head coach of the Wildcats following th…
UW to play Boise State in LA Bowl
MOSES LAKE – The University of Washington Huskies football team (8-4) will be heading to face the Boise State Broncos (9-4) in Los Angeles this weekend at the …
Howl about you adopt Hurricane
OTHELLO — Hurricane, a small mixed-breed female pup, is looking for the perfect home. Her requirements are as follows: must be willing to give good pets, must …
Small-town miracle
OTHELLO — Othello showed its small-town holiday spirit Saturday at the town’s annual Miracle on Main Street. “When I first had the dream to start this even…
Confluence Health refunding $1.8M following AG investigation
OLYMPIA — After an extensive investigation by the Washington State Attorney General's Office, Confluence Health has agreed to refund over $1.8 million to thous…