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4 Best Kosher Concierge Wine Services in the U.S.
Explore the best kosher wine concierge services, offering personalized recommendations, curated selections, and convenient delivery for every occasion.
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Discover the best SEO agencies for MSPs, helping managed service providers improve search visibility, attract qualified leads, and drive sustainable growth.
Cost estimates for water source alternatives given to Moses Lake City Council
Protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, efforts are ongoing to keep it self-sufficient
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to cost a lot of money to provide alternative water sources for the city of Moses Lake, but some of the possible alternatives will cost more than others. City officials provided the Moses Lake City Council with costs for various alternatives Tuesday.
Survival of the endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit hinges on sagebrush
Protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, efforts are ongoing to keep it self-sufficient
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit was once prolific in the region, numbering in the thousands. But with agricultural development, its numbers have plummeted to around 100-150 fragmented populations. However, a dedicated group of people and organizations are working to preserve its habitat, primarily corridors of shrub cover, critical to their survival.
Ephrata community donates school supplies for wildfire-affected students
EPHRATA — Ephrata families, businesses and community organizations came together to collect school supplies for students affected by wildfires in the Nespelem and Wahluke school districts.
Connecting farm to consumer focus of Quincy celebration
QUINCY — After 45 years, the purpose of Quincy’s annual celebration remains what it’s been from the beginning. “The whole point is to connect the farmer with the consumer,” said Leia Watkins, chair of the Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day committee. It’s scheduled for Sept. 12.
Son booked into jail for suspected murder after father found dead near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A 52-year-old Moses Lake man has been booked into jail with a second-degree murder charge after deputies found his 79-year-old father dead inside a residence near Moses Lake on Tuesday.
First day brings excitement, new beginnings to Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Hallways filled with excited chatter, nervous smiles and reunions with friends Wednesday as Moses Lake School District students returned for the first day of school.
Tigers fall in season opener to Omak
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (0-1) began their volleyball season at home against the Omak Pioneers, falling 3-0 to their nonleague opponent. Despite opening the season on a loss, the Tigers are using this as a liftoff for improvement for the remainder of the season. “It was definitely more of a reflection of first game nerves. We’ve got a bunch of sophomores coming out there,” said McKaidan Boyd, the Tigers’ new Head Coach. “We scrimmaged hard the night before and we came out really well and today we just couldn’t apply that.” At the start of the first set, Ephrata fell behind as Omak gained a solid lead early on. Halfway through the set, the Tigers found traction to cut into their opponent’s lead but ultimately were unable to close the gap and fell 25-14.
Mavs volleyball opens 2026 with renewed excitement
MOSES LAKE — With each new season brings a lot of excitement for what lies ahead. Much is the same for the 2026 Moses Lake Mavericks (9-7) as they gear up for the first game of the season on Thursday. “Each team is different, and what we're trying to do is just look at the girls that we have and put them in positions that they're going to be successful,” Head Coach Krystal Trammell said. “We're really excited with the group that we have. Program wide the talent is fantastic. We're just anxious to get started, and these girls are ready to prove it.” As they’ve started practices, Trammell said there’s been an influx of talent entering the program this year.
Jacks open season with shutout win over Mavericks
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (1-0) are off to a strong start to the 2026 season after defeating the Moses Lake Mavericks (0-1) 2-0 at home, Tuesday. New Head Coach Javier Diaz was elated for his team after the win. “It was great,” he said. “I think it's going to hopefully set the tone on things that we look forward to this season. We have a great group, and we're just wanting to take this game as maybe a starting point to see where we can go, but just to start like that, it's good – I'm optimistic.” The Jacks were aggressive from the start, applying a sticky defense alongside an opportunistic attack. They got on the score board first behind a goal by freshman Allanah Longwill. From there, the Mavs controlled the ball for a majority of the remaining first half, but the Jacks defense always got the stops they needed.
WEATHER Sept. 3 -9, 2026
Protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, efforts are ongoing to keep it self-sufficient
WEATHER Sept. 3 -9, 2026
One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork
Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing.
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 2, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 2, 2026
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Death Notice
Howard Moog
Long time Moses Lake resident Howard Moog, 80, passed away on Aug. 21 in Spokane, Washington. He is survived by his wife Virginia of Moses Lake. They were married for 52 years. He is also survived by his sons Daniel and Dale; daughter Cathy; two grandsons, and brothers Ray and Gary as well as many nieces and nephews.
