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Warriors look to build leadership, consistency this fall
MATTAWA — When the Wahluke Warriors (2-8) take the field this season, they plan to focus on finishing games, susta…
Jacks fall 16-5 at home in non-league game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (1-3) were defeated 16-5 at home by the Cashmere Bulldogs in a non-league matchup Friday. “We need to fix up a lot of our routin…
Fire near Japanese Peace Garden
MOSES LAKE — As of 10:15 a.m. Friday, Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters were on the scene of a wildland fire at the intersection of South Division Street…
Jacks 5th grade basketball team earns third in state
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits fifth-grade team finished third in the state tournament in Spokane to conclude their basketball season. The young team worked h…
Patriotism and luck showcased at Moses Lake Business Expo
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo drew between 1,100 and 1,200 people Tuesday, Chamber Director Debbie Doran-Martinez esti…
Grant County detective honored by Girl Scouts
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Detective Katrina Ball was recognized March 7 as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northe…
Hansen overpass rebuild estimated to cost $15-17 million
MOSES LAKE — While a final cost hasn’t been determined, the new overpass at Hansen Road west of Moses Lake will cost an estimated $15 to $17 million. Chris Kei…
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 20-27, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty to do this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are some possibilities.
Kit home bill would pave the way for small DIY housing
OLYMPIA — A bill passed in the Washington Legislature and signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson this year could mean some new options for housing in the state in the fut…
‘I’d take 100 of him’
MOSES LAKE — Mason Bradford of the Moses Lake Mavericks golf team signed his letter of intent to Whitworth University to continue playing golf at the next leve…
BBCC awards tenure to 4 faculty
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College awarded tenure to four faculty members during the March 19 board meeting. Cade Levine, Melissa Heaps, Mitchell Valdivia…
Soap Lake council tables tourism committee plan, debates planning services
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City Council approved several administrative resolutions Wednesday but postponed decisions on tourism funding and planning services after…
More inventory, lower interest make buying more appealing in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Housing inventory is up in Washington state and interest rates are down, making buying a home easier than it was a year ago, according to data rel…
February building permits: Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa
February building permits: Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa
WEATHER: March 20-26, 2026
Friday: A 2% chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a SW wind 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 41. Wes…
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Mar. 18, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until prov…