Piper Barn Show opens Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot going on at the Piper Barn Show this week, but one thing not to miss is the cinnamon rolls. “They are amazing,” said Julie Piper Phipps, who organizes the four-day market every year. “People line up and wait for them. They make about 400 a day and they sell out by noon.” Phipps’ daughters and daughters-in-law – whom she calls “her girls” – make the rolls, she said, much like she did when the show debuted in 1988. Phipps’ mom, Sheila Piper, started the show on the family farm with a friend in 1988. Circumstances forced them to close it up in 2001, but when Phipps and her husband moved back to Moses Lake in 2012, she decided to start the ball rolling again.

Audience participation

Crestview Christian School third-grader Delanie Palmen exchanges a high-ten with Sandy Eslick Friday at Monroe House in Moses Lake. Crestview students sang songs, recited Bible verses and showed off their cursive handwriting prowess for residents.

Moses Lake dentist buying back candy

MOSES LAKE — Children who got a little more Halloween candy than they wanted – or who just want to make a little cash – can sell it to the dentist. Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry in Moses Lake is holding a candy buyback this week, according to Front Office Lead Erica Cardenas. “We do $2 a pound,” Cardenas said. “It's not necessary to book an appointment; we are just doing walk ins.”

Legals for November, 4 2025

Shutdown threatens Head Start funding for Family Services of Grant County

MOSES LAKE — The Head Start program operated by Family Services of Grant County will have to close after Nov. 14, at least temporarily, if federal funding is not restored. Executive Director Sally Gundry said the funding cycle for the Moses Lake facility meant its federal money stopped as of Nov. 1.

Arizona woman injured in Adams County collision

CONNELL — A Golden Valley, Arizona, woman was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after her car was hit about a mile north of Connell Monday morning.

Gas prices down slightly in Grant, but up in Adams

MOSES LAKE – Gas prices have dropped for the second week in a row in Washington, Grant County and nationally. However, Adams County saw a slight increase in fuel prices.

BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Nov. 4-8, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – Local athletes from around the Basin are now deep into the postseason as they compete to create new legacies in the area. See where your local teams will be headed this week.

Lions defeat Eagles to extend win streak to five

MOSES LAKE — On Friday, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian Lions (7-2) defeated the Soap Lake Eagles (2-6) 53-8 at home. Lions Head Coach Josh Kast said while the offense started hot, he was pleased with how the defense played as well.

Tigers win in OT over Grandview

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers (6-3) earned an impressive 26-20 win over Grandview in overtime during their senior night game on Friday. This win helped the Tigers secure their position in the postseason as they compete in the district tournament this weekend. “What we tried to talk about all week was that we needed to treat the game like a playoff game,” said Tigers Head Coach Patrick Mitchell.

Basin football roundup – Week 9

MOSES LAKE – Friday was the last day of October football for all and for many Basin teams, the final game of their regular season. As teams gear up for district tournaments, see below where your favorites stand and their current record.

Senior events calendar for November 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — Holiday shopping, music, crafts and fun await this month in the Basin. Here are a few things to put on the calendar.

Halloween Spirit at the Monroe House

Halloween Spirit at the Monroe House

Sam Darnold leads Seahawks to easy 38-14 win over Commanders, who lose Jayden Daniels to arm injury

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Sam Darnold was in the type of groove a quarterback rarely experiences. Then someone told him about it. “Someone at halftime said to me that I hadn't thrown an incompletion,” Darnold said. “So I think he's to blame for throwing an incompletion in the second half.”

Soap Lake council makes allegations against mayor

SOAP LAKE — On Oct. 15, at the regular council meeting, several Soap Lake City Council members made allegations against Mayor Peter Sharp of unlawful recording in city buildings, including the Soap Lake Police Station, Soap Lake City Hall and the Soap Lake Tourism Center, sending an inappropriate email to city staff and misuse of city credit cards.

P.E.A.C.E. from the Lord’s Kitchen

Local ministry serves meals without fanfare or judgment

MOSES LAKE — The Bible says that man does not live by bread alone, but that doesn’t mean that food isn’t pretty important.

Weather for the week of Nov. 3, 2025

Weather for the week of Nov. 3, 2025

Legals for November, 3 2025

Local offices to be decided on Nov. 4 ballot

EPHRATA — Voters will be selecting people to fill a variety of local elected positions in Grant and Adams counties in tomorrow’s general election, everything from school boards to hospital district commissions to city councils. Most candidates are running unopposed, but some races attracted multiple candidates.

Man stabbed in early morning assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and robbery after a man was stabbed and car stolen at a Moses Lake business early Saturday morning.