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Fairgrounds turns Grant County into a destination for horse competitors
MOSES LAKE — The sound of hoofbeats is a constant at the Grant County Fairgrounds. “We have a horse event almos…
How to read the range
QUINCY — An experienced observer – or somebody who’s done their homework – can study a piece of rangeland and find clues to its condition. The vegetation on…
MLCA/CCS senior Kali Kast crosses the 1,000-point mark
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School senior Kali Kast knew she was nearing the 1,000 career point mark, but wasn’t sure how clos…
Booking history
RITZVILLE - It’s a long way from Dunfermline, Scotland to Ritzville, Washington. Four thousand, three hundred eighty miles as the crow flies, in fact. (A very,…
'He showed leadership qualities from the get-go'
MOSES LAKE — Being a leader is nothing new to Moses Lake junior Kyson Thomas. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, Thomas is helping to guide…
Car fire put out quickly
MOSES LAKE — A car fire Monday afternoon in the 4300 block of Miller Street Northeast was put out quickly thanks to Moses Lake Fire Department. “(When) we s…
Planning for A Street next step for Quincy
QUINCY — Planning may start in 2023 for the next phase of a project designed to reroute semi-truck traffic away from Quincy’s Central Avenue and residential st…
SLPD brings smiles for Christmas
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Shop with a Cop kicked off right before Christmas on Dec. 23. “It was good and I look forward to doing it again next year,” said S…
Adams County Pet of the Week: Stallone
Meet Stallone. He is just a smidge older than six months. He’s full of puppy fun and has an incredibly sweet disposition. He enjoys playing with his toys but m…
Grant County Pet of the Week: Sampson
Meet Sampson. Sampson is about three years old and is a German Shepherd mix. He came to Grant County Animal Outreach in February of 2022. Sampson is a very lov…
Youth leadership
WARDEN – After a 43-point performance in Warden’s 86-80 win over Granger, Warden sophomore point guard Anthony Gutierrez was named Athlete of the Week by the W…
Quincy city service rates to increase in 2023
QUINCY — Quincy residents will see a 10% increase in their water, sewer and garbage rates in 2023. Quincy City Council members approved the rate increase by a …
Fuzzy friends of the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Canine or feline, equine and even the occasional arachnid, people in the Columbia Basin love their pets. . .
Weather for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022
Weather report for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 from the National Weather Service.
Power interrupted after truck hits pole
OTHELLO — A truck that slid off the road about three miles east of Othello Friday morning led to a brief power outage. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said t…
Masquers Theater announces ‘Sing On’ auditions
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will be holding auditions for the company’s production of “Sing On” Jan. 6 and 7. Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 1 p.m…