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Aaron Garza selected as Othello Police Chief

OTHELLO — New Othello Police Chief Aaron Garza said he likes serving his community.

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Quincy Police Department Logs as of Jan. 20, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a …

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Othello School District to offer four-year EP&O levy

OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will decide the fate of a four-year educational programs and operations levy in a …

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Warden School District proposes two replacement levies

WARDEN — The Warden School District has proposed two levies to the community for the Feb. 10 election. The Educational …

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Adopt a gentle giant

MOSES LAKE — Waylon, a 1‑year‑old mixed‑breed charmer at Grant County Animal Outreach, is ready to “paws” his search for …

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Mavs focus sights as districts approach

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team competed in Yakima against West Valley and Sunnyside last Thursday where …

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Jamaican man arrested for allegedly scamming 87-year-old man

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team arrested a man from Jamaica accused of scamming an …

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Richardson named to Grant County Superior Court

OLYMPIA — On Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Washington Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Richardson to the Grant …

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New location, new look for Othello Library

OTHELLO — The Othello Library is attracting a lot of attention in its new space. “Everybody comments on how beautiful …

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Vanguard students host passion project showcase

MOSES LAKE — Vanguard Academy students hosted a showcase Thursday evening, highlighting passion projects that they’ve been working on this …

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WEATHER: Jan. 20-26, 2026

WEATHER: Jan. 20-26, 2026

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Army Corps to look at $1.5B underwater Columbia River power line project, asks for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last week it will hold two online public meetings later this month to …

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Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 13 – 19

MOSES LAKE — Girls hoops has wrapped another week of competition as we surpass the halfway mark of the regular …

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Mavs unified hoops take the court

MOSES LAKE — Unified basketball is underway for the Mavericks as they faced the Othello Huskies Jan. 14, where Othello …

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Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 13 – 19

MOSES LAKE — High school hoops are well underway as local teams hit the hardwood last week. Several were tested …

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Subject arrested for vehicle theft, outstanding warrant

WARDEN — On Saturday night, the Warden Police Department was able to recover a stolen vehicle with one subject arrested, …

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Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Jan. 19, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered …

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Washington lawmakers resurrect bill to lower legal alcohol limit for drivers

OLYMPIA — Stacy Gammons-Ankerfelt just completed her first year as a fifth-grade teacher at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Kent …

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Gas prices increase nationally, WA; relief in Grant and Adams Co.

MOSES LAKE — After seventeen straight weeks of falling fuel prices in Washington, the trend came to a halt this …

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Meet Georgine – your future fur-ever Valentine

MOSES LAKE — This sweet 5‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is medium‑sized, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and she’s ready to fall …

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