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Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on s…
“The whole thing was fun”
MOSES LAKE — Skylar McKinsey is one of the reasons over 200 people gathered in the 4-H Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds last Saturday. “Youth Dynami…
Lnenicka recognized for certification accomplishment
EPHRATA – Ephrata City Clerk Leslie Trachsler, left, presents Carrie Lnenicka, Deputy City Clerk for the city, with her certificate for becoming a Certified Mu…
Maverick volleyball celebrates senior night, falls to Davis
MOSES LAKE – Outside of the result of the Mavericks’ 3-2 loss to Davis on Thursday night, Moses Lake volleyball celebrated its seniors who had given years to t…
Moses Lake man sentenced for drug, weapons charges
SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to sell. Guillermo Valdez, 34, was sentenced Tuesday, according to a press r…
Tater truck overturns at roundabout
OTHELLO — A major intersection on S.R. 24 south of Othello was blocked for several hours on Thursday after a semitractor-trailer overturned while traversing th…
New bathrooms going in at Grant Co. Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — The framing is up for a new bathroom and storage area in the space between the commercial and 4-H buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds. To…
RDO celebrates new location
MOSES LAKE — RDO Equipment may have moved into its new location on N. Frontage Road at the end of May, but Store Manager Jacob Garza said the company wanted to…
Othello’s ground game leads to high-scoring win streak
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies have been lighting up the scoreboards as of late, averaging close to 56 points per game in their previous four matchups against S…
Othello Food Bank receives donation
OTHELLO – Sharon Hampton presents a check for $300 for the Othello Food Bank from Beta Lambda. Also pictured are Facility Manager Jose Garza for the Food Bank…
Care Fair scheduled for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — People will be able to learn about the services offered through a number of local nonprofit agencies at the Care Fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Youth Dynamics, 106 E. 3rd Ave., Moses …
2 locals added to ag hall of fame
MOSES LAKE - Members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce gathered at Pillar Rock Grill Tuesday evening for the organization’s annual meeting which included t…
Moses Lake Cross Country hosts Big 9
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School Cross Country team hosted the Big 9 at Blue Heron Park Tuesday for their last league meet before districts. The MLHS…
New officer joins Quincy PD
QUINCY — Emily Pratt said she’s always been interested in helping the community, and being a police officer is the way she wants to do that. Pratt was sworn in…
Royal dog park fundraising complete
ROYAL CITY - Kristi Jenks, 10, of Royal City, accepts a check for $3,000 toward the Royal City dog park project from Northwest Farm Credit Services at a specia…
Basin sports schedule for Oct. 20-25
Check out this week’s local high school sports schedule, as many teams fight to push ahead before some district competitions begin next week around the Basin. …