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Grant County event to focus on overdose prevention
MOSES LAKE — Grant County residents will have an opportunity to honor loved ones lost to overdose, learn about rec…
BBCC eyes budget and spring enrollment
MOSES LAKE — During Big Bend Community College’s April 30 board meeting the college President, Sarah Thompson Tweedy, shared the counts for spring enrollment a…
Washington reaches record-high fuel prices
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington hit a record high Monday at an average of $5.67. The previous record was set in 2022 at $5.56, according to AAA. Patr…
Candidate filing open in Grant County
EPHRATA — Candidate filing week is underway in Grant County, opening a five-day window for residents to officially declare their candidacy for local offices on…
7 Columbia Basin schools recognized for excellence by OSPI
OLYMPIA — Seven Columbia Basin schools have been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction f…
GCAO cat room open again after outbreak
MOSES LAKE — The cat room is reopened at Grant County Animal Outreach, and the shelter could use a little help.
WEATHER: May 5-11
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 81 and northeast winds 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusts to 26 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 53 and northeast winds to 9 mph, gus…
Trump’s new conditions on DEI, immigration could cut off states’ wildfire funding
A new effort to force states to affirm the Trump administration’s views on DEI, transgender athletes and immigration when signing contracts with the U.S. Fores…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs for April 29 to May 1
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is n…
Ryan Leaf to speak in Moses Lake on substance abuse recovery
MOSES LAKE — Former Washington State University quarterback and NFL player Ryan Leaf is coming to Moses Lake to speak on his journey through sports at a commun…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 2, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 30, May 1 and 2. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Trevino: Tigers ‘Can compete with anyone’ despite Ellensburg sweep
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (10-11) concluded their regular season on the road Saturday after dropping back-to-back games to the Ellensburg Bulldogs. Despite …
Huskies best Tigers in OT
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (11-5) extended their postseason push after earning a close 2-1 victory in overtime against the Ephrata Tigers (7-10) in the firs…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 4-11, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The postseason has begun for high school athletes in our area with teams gearing up to compete against the best of the best. Check out where o…
Huskies best Toppenish in senior night doubleheader
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (8-11) had an exciting end to the regular season Friday where they earned a pair of victories over Toppenish during their senior …
Othello man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charges
RITZVILLE — An Othello man has pleaded not guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a collision that killed three 15-year-old girls last…