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Rusty Mammoth Sale supports museum in a big way
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Rusty Mammoth Sale at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center was, well, mammoth. “We about…
Jacks basketball teams have shaky weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits basketball teams each played games against Ellensburg and East Valley Friday and Saturday. See how the teams did below and how …
Banks Lake Brawl tourney highlights local wrestlers
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors hosted the Banks Lake Brawl wrestling tournament Saturday, which saw 15 schools attend including the Ephrata …
SENIOR EVENTS: January 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — After the hoopla of the holidays, it’s time to wind down a little and start getting into a routine. Here are a few things to keep your time oc…
ACSO seeking controlled substance homicide suspect
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating subject Brittney Marie Jones, 35.
New year! New pup?
MOSES LAKE — Welcoming everyone to 2026 is little Maddie Kendall, a small mixed breed pup. Maddie said she is excited for this year, as it will be her first fu…
ACSO seeking assistance for wanted subject out of Othello
OTHELLO — On Sunday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense in the 800 block of South Steele Road in Othello, according to a stat…
Starting 2026 with a plan is key to fiscal management
MOSES LAKE — January being the season to take stock and resolve to do better, one of the places where people usually resolve to do better is their finances. Pe…
Energy critical in 2026 WA Legislative Session, Ybarra says
QUINCY — While there will be a lot going on during the 2026 Washington Legislative session, 13th District Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, said energy is …
Spiritual leaders answer the call
MOSES LAKE, Feb. 5, 1996 — All weekend ministers offered solace and support. They tried to make sense of things – tried to mend the shredded fabric of the comm…
Weather for the week of Jan. 5, 2026
Weather for the week of Jan. 5, 2026
Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns Jan. 10
MOSES LAKE — Six homegrown hoofers will take the stage again Jan. 10 at Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “It’s part comedy (and) part dancing – of cours…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Jan. 5-12, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Student athletes all around the basin return to regular competition following a bit of rest over winter break. See where the local teams will …
Huskies girls earn league win over Tigers
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (2-6) defeated the Ephrata Tigers (1-8) 57-40 to earn their second win of the season. Head Coach Caleb Tovar said this game was g…
Hot Wheels, collectibles stolen from storage units
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team is asking for help with two recent burglaries. One is regarding a large quantity of Hot Whe…
Royal hosts Carlos Villa Memorial Tournament
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Knights hosted a tournament in honor of Royal’s Head Coach Carlos Villa who passed away last year. The tournament had 22 teams in a…