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Ephrata town hall highlights local growth
EPHRATA — On Wednesday night, leaders of several Ephrata agencies gathered at the Ephrata High School Performing A…
Lions take a road loss against Odessa
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions volleyball team fell on the road in their season opener Tuesday evening against O…
Surfin' into your heart
OTHELLO – Surf, a Jack Russell Terrier mix isn’t looking so much to ride waves but instead he is more of a couch surfing kind of guy – as in he would like to s…
Huskies roll ahead of Ellensburg to start season
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies made a strong start to their season after earning a 49-0 win on the road over Ellensburg Saturday evening. “We’re senior-domi…
Ceremonies planned for 9/11 remembrance
MOSES LAKE — Several local communities will hold remembrances of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks on Thursday. All are open to the public.
‘It’s gonna be a busy Saturday'
MOSES LAKE – Downtown Moses Lake is going to see a lot of activity this coming weekend with Sip ‘n Stroll, Art on 3rd, the Moses Lake Care Fair and the farmers…
MLSD committee recommends replacement of North, Larson Heights
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board heard a presentation from the district’s Facility Advisory Committee recommending that Larson Heights and North elemen…
'Please please please' adopt Sabrina Carpenter
MOSES LAKE – Meet Sabrina Carpenter, the furry superstar ready to make your heart sing. This 5-month-old mixed breed wonder is spayed, vaccinated, and microchi…
College football recap
BOISE, Idaho — On Saturday, several collegiate football teams from Washington completed their second week of the season. Some saw success, while others fell sh…
Groff repairs on schedule, campus to reopen 2026-27
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis told the MLSD Board of Directors Thursday that Groff Elementary will open back up for the 20…
Basin teams compete at Ellensburg Invitational
ELLENSBURG — The Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies, Royal Knights, Wahluke Warriors and Warden Cougars cross country teams all travelled to Irene Rhineheart Park…
Mavericks defeat Hermiston at home
MOSES LAKE — On Saturday, the Mavs defeated Hermiston at home 3-1 to secure their first victory of the season. Head coach Krystal Trammell said her players cam…
Arlington man arrested for vehicle theft in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Colin James Golden, 37, of Arlington was lodged into Grant County Jail Sunday for the investigation of a driving under the influence, attempting t…
Future of Moses Lake to be discussed at daylong council meeting
MOSES LAKE — The future of Moses Lake, and how to plan for it, will be the subject of a daylong Moses Lake City Council meeting Sept. 16. City Manager Rob Karl…
Moses Lake man convicted in child pornography case
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was convicted last week of possessing child pornography, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Boyer, 69, was convicted in Grant County Superior C…
Shots fired on West Broadway Avenue
MOSES LAKE – On Saturday at around 9 p.m. there was a report made of shots fired at 1842 West Broadway Avenue, according to Moses Lake Police Department. Upon police arrival, officers determined a physical alterc…