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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…
Broncos hit 10-2 record with win over Davenport
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington volleyball team improved to 10-2 on the year with a 3-1 win over the Davenport Gorillas Tuesday nig…
Moses Lake company fined for safety violations
TUMWATER — A company in Moses Lake has been hit with $192,620 in fines for safety and health violations, according to a press release from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Two Rivers Terminal…
Single car collision sends one to hospital
MOSES LAKE — A Monday evening collision temporarily shut down the on-ramp to the freeway at Exit 179 in Moses Lake and sent one passenger to the hospital. Acc…
Othello man arrested for rape of a child
OTHELLO — An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail Monday on suspicion of first-degree rape of a child. Edgar Fermin Sales-Andres, 27, was arrested following an investigation into a report of child abu…
Grant County PUD 2023 budget includes recommended rate increase
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will consider a 3% overall rate increase for 2023, followed by a 2.5% increase in 2024 and a proposed 2% increase in 2…
'It's not a love story but it's a story about love’
SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater will be presenting their first musical since the pandemic with “Once on this Island.” The play opens at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the…
Tiger volleyball looks to rebound to winning ways
EPHRATA — With a 2021 state tournament appearance under its belt, the 2022 Ephrata volleyball team will look to fall back on its early season success as the se…
Basin sports results for Oct. 10-15
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Moses Lake slowpitch softball team became the first team to finish their regular season here in the Basin, as other schools look to push o…
Establishing accountability
SOAP LAKE – First-year head coach Garrett Devine and the Soap Lake Eagles have encountered several roadblocks during the 2022 season, but the lessons will help…
Warden man arrested after roommate shot
WARDEN - A Warden man was arrested Saturday after reportedly shooting his roommate twice, once in the arm and once in the leg, and fleeing the scene. A pres…
Property tax reminder for Grant Co.
EPHRATA — Grant County property owners have through October 31 to pay any remaining property taxes for 2022. Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant said in a press release that the treasurer’s office will remain…
George man arrested after standoff
GEORGE - A 60-year-old George resident was arrested Sunday morning after a several-hour standoff after law enforcement attempted to arrest him for assault, according to a Grant County Sheriff's Office statement. …
Hometown Harvest
QUINCY — Jose Machado and Juliana Sandoval both said tradition matters, and tradition and history were on display Saturday at the Quincy Valley Historical Soci…
One hospitalized after early Monday shooting in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Monday morning an Ephrata resident was shot in Soap Lake, resulting in a two-hour search for the suspected shooter. A release by the Soap Lake P…
Pet of the Week: Callula
Callula is a sweet Heeler mix that is currently in the Ridge Dog Training Program at Coyote Ridge where she is learning basic commands. She does well with othe…