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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
New wildlife feeding ban takes effect in WA amid concerns of CWD
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted new regulations prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk and moose statewide, effective last F…
Eagles track and field finishes eighth in men’s and women’s competition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Eagles men’s and women’s track teams finished eighth overall at the Big Sky Conference Championships on Saturday, according to a state…
Spokane Tech Hub must reapply for $48M grant under Trump's new criteria
(The Center Square) – A Spokane-based aerospace manufacturer must reapply for $48 million in funding after the Trump administration announced changes to the gr…
1,100-acre fire contained near Grant-Kittitas border
ELLENSBURG — On Sunday afternoon around 12:35 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to Bourne Springs for a fast-moving wildland fire at the Yakima Training Center…
Gas prices rise in Grant Co., WA and nationally
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across the nation rose, impacting both Grant County and Washington state, according to the American Automobile Association. However, ga…
Littering fines, plastic bag prices to increase this summer
OLYMPIA — In Washington, customers will begin to pay more for plastic bags, and those who choose to litter will be facing high fines after Gov. Bob Ferguson si…
Wildcats decorated at GNAC Outdoor Championship
BELLINGHAM — The Central Washington University track and field team racked up 12 gold medals at the GNAC Outdoor Championships, according to a statement by CWU…
UW baseball falls to fifth ranked Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. – The Huskies (27-25) lost a competitive game against fifth ranked Oregon (38-13) with a final score of 5-3 on Sunday afternoon, according to a st…
FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Washington State Patrol Trooper Travis Cunningham wears his hat with pride, mind for service
MOSES LAKE — The life of a Washington State Patrol officer isn’t all glamorous, but it does have one thing going for it: the coolest hat in all law enforcement…
Amber Alert leads to arrest near George
GEORGE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and MLPD assisted the Washington State Patrol and Oregon State Patrol in tracking and arresting two individuals invo…
Ferguson signs animal cruelty bill
OLYMPIA — In a step toward enhancing animal welfare, the Washington State Legislature has passed House Bill 1149, an act aimed at the prevention of cruelty to …
EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE SPORTS: May 14-21, 2025
MOSES LAKE – College athletes push through the final weeks of the season as they go through regional and national tournaments.
Columbia Basin schools recognized for excellence
MOSES LAKE – In a display of educational dedication, several schools within the Columbia Basin area have received honors from the Washington State School Recog…
Spokane man arrested for impersonating law enforcement
QUINCY — A Spokane man was booked into the Chelan County Regional Jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal impersonation after he allegedly attempted to sto…
Bigger every year
MOSES LAKE — The biggest celebration in Moses Lake’s calendar just keeps getting bigger. Tens of thousands came to McCosh Park for Spring Fest last year. Th…