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Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, …
Numerica Credit Union returning to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — After 14 years, Numerica is coming back to Moses Lake. “We have a great foundation of membership in Moses Lake from when we previously had bric…
Grant County PUD rates to increase April 1
EPHRATA — Rates for all classes of Grant County Public Utility District will increase in 2026, but the percentage of increase won’t be the same for all custome…
SENIOR EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Shake the chill out of your bones and head out this month for auctions, free movie screenings and more. Here are some things happening for sen…
Sometimes, dementia care is best done by professionals
MOSES LAKE — Dementia is hard on the person suffering from it, but those who care for them have a tough row to hoe as well, said Karisti Cox, living sales spec…
Mavericks co-league champions, as Vasquez heads to state
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (12-3) are the co-Big Nine champions alongside Eastmont in bowling this season. In addition to a league title, Abby Vasqu…
Royal City prepares for road repairs for 2026
ROYAL CITY — Royal City Finance Director Janice Flynn confirmed road repair projects are scheduled for this year, including crack sealing and the reconstructio…
Nobody on the beach
Spring is inching ever closer – back East, the groundhog did see his shadow, but that was back East – but the clouds are still hanging over Soap Lake.
Two arrested after chase north of Ephrata
EPHRATA — A Wenatchee man and a Moses Lake woman were arrested and booked on suspicion of burglary after allegedly breaking into a residence in Douglas County …
Adams County receives more money for jail project
RITZVILLE — Adams County has received an additional $2 million through the federal appropriations process for upgrades at the Adams County Jail. Adams County C…
Ephrata water tower filling complete
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata completed the filling process for its new water tower, which is now fully operational. City Engineer Shawn O’Brien confirmed the …
Sen. Warnick pushing to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy foods ahead of policy committee deadline
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is working to restrict the use of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase unhealthy …
WA House holds hearing on aircraft tax
OLYMPIA — The House Transportation Committee held a public hearing Thursday on House Bill 2347, which would repeal the 10% sales and use tax on non‑commercial …
Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 26 – Feb. 2
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season wraps up, local teams are looking to finish strong. In the last week, teams have made progress toward the postseason. See be…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season wraps up, space in the postseason bracket is getting tighter. Several local teams are making their final pushes for a spot, …
A grumpy-cute classic
MOSES LAKE — Gertrude may look a little purr‑plexed, but don’t be fooled, she’s a total sweetheart in disguise. This 4‑year‑old exotic shorthair is spayed, vac…