Lions pull home win with players coming off injured status

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions (4-2) gained a solid 48-22 win over Oroville Friday evening. This win was in part due to the return of some key players on the team who were out with injury.

Huskies earn homecoming victory over Tigers

OTHELLO – The Huskies (5-1) earned a 33-21victory over the Ephrata Tigers (3-3) Friday during the Othello High homecoming game. It was a close game between the two conference rivals from start to finish. “It was very exciting,” said Huskies quarterback Quade Gonzalez. “I like games like that, where you’re fighting the whole time, but there’s lot of stuff we can clean up.”

Dona Rae Kelly

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Dona Rae Kelly at the age of 92.

Quinn Jewel Chlarson

1933 – 2025

Quinn Jewel Chlarson, age 92, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Soap Lake, Washington. He was born on September 20, 1933, in Tremonton, Utah, to Lyman Edward Chlarson and LaVoy Matilda Hunsaker, joining five sisters and two brothers. Quinn grew up in Honeyville, Utah, where he was raised with a deep love of faith, family and hard work — values that would define his life.

A pup looking for a soulmate

MOSES LAKE — Vista just turned three years old and has a set of puppy dog eyes that could melt icebergs. A German Shepherd mix, she is looking for a human friend or three to love her like crazy and make sure she is cozy on a constant basis.

Officials analyze EMS in Quincy area

QUINCY — While there are challenges ahead, there are options to reinforce emergency medical response in the Quincy area. In some ways, the Quincy Valley is fortunate because EMS agencies are willing to – and do – work together. Those were the conclusions of a study commissioned by emergency response agencies and the city of Quincy. Grant County Fire District 3 Chief David Durfee said the results provided some options to help strengthen EMS services.

Bird flu detected in Moses Lake commercial facility

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a large commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, marking the first instance of avian influenza in Grant County. The announcement was made on October 10, 2025, following the initial report of sick birds that came to light October 7.

Moses Lake first graders spent the day at the “farm”

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake first graders had the opportunity to go out to the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday for First Grade Farm Day at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The Moses Lake High School Agriculture program and the Moses Lake Future Farmers of America organized the event. The groups worked together to teach the young students about the work they do.

Discover hidden treasures at the Moses Lake museum event

MOSES LAKE – The City of Moses Lake Museum & Art Center has announced a special presentation by Humanities Washington speaker Harriet Baskas, scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center Auditorium, located at 401 S. Balsam St.

Weather for the week of Oct. 13, 2025

Weather for the week of Oct. 13, 2025

GCSO logs Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the incident details noted below. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Local cross country teams compete at The Gorge

GEORGE – On Thursday, multiple Basin cross country teams competed in the fifth annual Live Nation Invitational at the Gorge Amphitheater. Mavericks Head Coach Larry Dagnon called the venue one of the more unique races they see all season.

Stoke Space raises $510M for manufacturing of Nova launch vehicle

KENT — Stoke Space Technologies – with facilities in Moses Lake, Kent and Cape Canaveral, Florida – has secured $510 million in funding though Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund and Silicon Valley Bank supporting manufacture of the company’s Nova Launch vehicle. The funding more than doubles its total capital raised to $990 million, according to a press release from the company.

Washington defeats Rutgers 38-19

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 402 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 38-19 win against Rutgers on Friday night.

Mavs split doubleheader to end regular season on the diamond

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks slow-pitch softball team (15-1) split their doubleheader against Eastmont Thursday afternoon. While they ended the regular season with a loss, they are entering the postseason as the top seed in the Big 9.

Mavs compete against Eastmont in home swim meet

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team hosted a meet Thursday, competing against Eastmont in 12 events. The final team scores came close, with Eastmont earning 90 points and Moses Lake earning 87.

150-plus acres burn north of Othello, west of Warden

WARDEN – At around 5 p.m. it was announced that there was a fire in the 12000 block of Seeps Lake Road in Grant County. The fire started at around 10 to 15 acres and quickly spread to 137 acres.

BASIN BOX SCORE: A sit-down interview with four Mavericks slow pitch seniors

MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with four seniors on the Mavericks slow pitch softball team. We go over how the season went, wrapping up their senior fall and looking ahead to post season play.

2 graduate from Community Court with hopes for bright futures

MOSES LAKE – Two participants in Grant County’s Community Court Program graduated Wednesday afternoon after completing addiction treatment and other steps to walk away from drugs and the poor decisions they can lead to. In the case of Sherm Rowland, the graduation is a walk away from a trying past and a celebration of just more than 18 months of being off drugs.

Salvation Army Moses Lake office to close Oct. 17

MOSES LAKE — The Salvation Army will be closing its Moses Lake office Oct. 17, but will still provide services in Grant County. Sara Beksinski, Northwest Division director of development, said the organization’s goal is to put more money into its services.