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River Sharks knocked out of zone tournament

WHITTIER, Calif. - After an explosive win to open the tournament the Columbia basin River Sharks lost four out of their next six games at the babe Ruth 12U Bronco League Zone tournament in Whittier, Calif.

Racing returns to ERP

EPHRATA - After a brief hiatus, cars again sped around the oval at the Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday night.

Walleyes eliminated from state

WALLA WALLA - The Moses Lake Walleyes were unable to advance in the American Legion AA state tournament after losing their first two games.

ML Walleyes begin state tournament

WALLA WALLA - The Moses Lake Walleyes begin state tournament play today in Walla Walla.

Basin team headed to California

WHITTIER, Calif. - Another little league team from the Columbia Basin has advanced in its post season.

Basin baseball teams regional bound

EPHRATA - Two more Basin baseball teams are headed to regional tournaments.

Tournament needs host families

MOSES LAKE - Host families are needed for The Babe Ruth League 14-year-old World Series tournament coming to Moses Lake.

Grant County receives $545K reimbursement

EPHRATA - Grant County will receive a partial reimbursement of $545,000 for the defense costs involved with the handling of two homicide cases.

Sizzling Summer meet makes splash

MOSES LAKE - Swim teams from across Washington converged on Moses Lake for the Sizzling Summer swim meet over the weekend.

ML 13U team champs

MOSES LAKE - The 13U Moses Lake Dunes are state champions.

ML Walleyes advance to state

WALLA WALLA - The Moses Lake Walleyes have punched their ticket to the state tournament next weekend.

Third suspect charged in Moses Lake stabbing case

EPHRATA - A third Moses Lake teenager connected to an alleged stabbing of another boy is facing assault charges.

Quincy men arrested after high-speed police pursuit

GRANT COUNTY - A high-speed pursuit Wednesday afternoon ended with Grant County deputies arresting two Quincy men inside a stolen vehicle allegedly involved in the chase.

Moses Lake woman accused of perjury in mobile home fire

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman was accused of lying about the circumstances surrounding a fire at her mobile home.

Staats case still bound for trial

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple accused of mistreating their nearly 3-year-old son is still headed to trial.

Charges filed in ML stabbing

EPHRATA - Charges have been filed against two Moses Lake teenagers allegedly involved in a stabbing.

Moses Lake man guilty of theft

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man will spend some time in jail for stealing items from Walmart and mail from his ex-wife.

Still no decision for parental shooting case

EPHRATA - No decision has been made on whether the 14-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of shooting his parents will be tried as an adult or juvenile.

Quincy drug dealer pleads guilty

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is going to prison for selling marijuana and possessing firearms.

Moses Lake man guilty of robbery

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man connected to a robbery last year was found guilty in Grant County Superior Court recently.

Lions Parks hosts July 4 celebration

OTHELLO - Lions Parks in Othello crawled with people Thursday afternoon celebrating Independence Day.

Quincy man charged in stabbing at baptism

EPHRATA - A Quincy man was accused of stabbing another man at a baptismal party.

Moses Lake felon caught in possession of firearm

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man with several felony convictions was caught with a firearm recently after police investigated a string of vehicle break-ins.

New judge sworn in for third district court

EPHRATA - Grant County has a new district court judge.

Charges filed in Quincy shooting

EPHRATA - Charges have been filed against the man arrested in connection to a recent Quincy shooting believed to be gang related.

2 tied to Quincy murder sentenced

EPHRATA - Two men tied to the September 2011 murder of Ramiro Munoz Jr. will be going to prison.

Public Works Director leaving

EPHRATA - Grant County will have a new Public Works Director soon.

Judge denies motion in parental shooting case

EPHRATA - Grant County prosecutors tried to obtain a defense attorney's documents in the case regarding a 14-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of shooting his parents in March.

Staats' case will continue

EPHRATA - The case against a Moses Lake couple accused of mistreating their young son will not be dismissed.

Ephrata won't ban tractor-trailers from parking on city's streets

EPHRATA - Ephrata will not ban the parking of large tractor-trailers on the city's streets.

Soap Lake man charged in chase

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man is being held accountable for a high-speed chase through Ephrata and Soap Lake.

Hearing on foster mother's case dismissal continued

EPHRATA - A hearing was continued recently on whether the case against a foster mother accused of assaulting children in her care will be dismissed or not.

Former Soap Lake officer acquitted

EPHRATA - A former Soap Lake police officer was found innocent of giving fellow law enforcement officers misinformation.

Murder suspect's mental health evaluated

Trial postponed; review hearing July 16

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake man accused of allegedly killing Tracy C. Fullbright will undergo a mental health evaluation at Eastern State Hospital.

Judge rejects Staats' dismissal

EPHRATA - The case against the Moses Lake couple accused of mistreating their 3-year-old son was not dismissed.

Meth found in car connected to stolen ID

EPHRATA - Moses Lake police found methamphetamine in a vehicle associated with stolen checks and identification.

Prosecutor continues with Staats' case

EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office objected Tuesday to dismissing the case against a Moses Lake couple who allegedly failed to find adequate medical care for their malnourished son, 2.

Quincy mayor suggests police improvements

QUINCY - Quincy Mayor Jim Hemberry presented a few ideas to the city council at its last meeting on how to increase police staffing and improve the police department.

Quincy officer not charged

EPHRATA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee decided not to file perjury and misconduct charges against a Quincy police officer's handling of a search warrant.

Beverly man charged with assault

BEVERLY - An arrest warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old alleged gang member in connection with a Shell station attack in Mattawa in October.

MLCA graduates exceptional senior class Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's Wallenstein Theater was filled to capacity Saturday afternoon as friends and family poured in to celebrate Moses Lake Christian Academy's graduation.

Cascade Park hosts Kids Fish-In

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of children and their parents descended on Cascade Park learn about fishing and water safety Saturday.

Quincy seniors celebrate graduation

QUINCY - The Quincy High School class of 2013 celebrated the culmination of countless hours of hard work Friday night at Jaycee Stadium.

ML man pleads guilty to kidnapping assault

EPHRATA - A third man in connection to a January kidnapping and assault is going to prison.

Quincy appoints interim police chief

QUINCY - Greg Meinzer will serve as the interim police chief for Quincy until the city is able to find a replacement.

Shelton woman leads state patrol on chase

EPHRATA - A Shelton woman allegedly attempted to flee police on state Route 26 after reportedly being stopped for driving drunk.

Quincy police chief, captain terminated

QUINCY - Quincy Police Chief Richard Ackerman and Capt. Gene Fretheim were terminated on Friday.

Quincy police chief, captain receive no-confidence vote

QUINCY - The Quincy City Council raised concerns about the city's police chief and captain during Tuesday's meeting.

Third Quincy shooting suspect pleads guilty

EPHRATA - The third and final suspect connected to the Quincy shooting of Ramiro Munoz Jr. in September 2011 is facing prison time.

Moses Lake athlete an inspiration

MOSES LAKE - Soccer has been 17-year-old Jessie Green's passion since she scored her first goal at the age of 4. Green, now a junior at Moses Lake High School, plays for one of the most prestigious soccer clubs in Washington, SSC Shadow Elite in Spokane.