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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…
Gas prices saw increase in WA, Grant Co. and nationally
MOSES LAKE — There were slight increases to average gas prices in Grant County, Washington and nationwide this week, according to AAA. Adams County saw a sligh…
Nearly 80,500 acres burning in WA on Monday
MOSES LAKE — Washington’s fire season is heating up with nearly 80,500 acres burning across the state as of Monday. “Part of the reason that you are seeing …
QUINCY CITY COUNCIL POSITION 5: Dormier and Shelton
QUINCY — Incumbent Dave Dormier is being challenged by Pete Shelton for Position 5 on the Quincy City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald gave identical questio…
Weather for the week of Sept. 8, 2025
Weather for the week of Sept. 8, 2025
Othello Fair & Rodeo coming Wednesday
OTHELLO — Longtime volunteer Becky Flint said there’s just something about the Othello Fair. “We may not be the biggest, but we definitely are the friendli…
Moses Lake residents invited to Comprehensive Plan forum
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials are inviting residents to learn about the city’s comprehensive plan and the process of updating it at a community forum …
Warriors lose heartbreaker in week one
MATTAWA – On Friday, the Wahluke Warriors lost 21-20 to Naches Valley at home. A nail-biter to the end, they fought back several times in the second half. Head…
GCSO wins 10th annual Battle of the Badges
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff's Office has been crowned 2025 Battle of the Badges champions. This was their 10th annual softball game. According to She…
Huskies volleyball enters season with renewed confidence
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies volleyball team is aiming to rebound this season after finishing 2-15 last year and falling out of the district tournament in the…
Minor injuries when driver of stolen car attempts to flee police
MOSES LAKE — The driver of a stolen car received minor injuries when the unidentified driver lost control of the car while attempting to flee from law enforcem…
No injuries in separate shots-fired incidents
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported in separate disturbances that involved shots fired in Moses Lake and Quincy late Saturday and early Sunday.
The Big Cheese looking for a heart to melt
MOSES LAKE – For some reason, I think I’m the big cheese, perhaps because Big Cheese is literally my name. The folks here at Grant County Animal Outreach know …
Mattawa officials discussing food-based fundraising rules
MATTAWA —Mattawa residents will be asked for their opinions on possible changes to existing ordinances to regulate the sale of food-based fundraisers by groups…
Fire alarms but no fire at Moses Lake civic complex Friday
MOSES LAKE — An electrical interruption triggered fire alarms in Moses Lake municipal buildings Friday night but didn’t cause any damage.
Shell of new Quincy pool scheduled to arrive this month
QUINCY — While it’s not scheduled to open until next summer, the new Quincy Aquatic Center will really start taking shape this fall. Construction crews started…