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MLPD logs for Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Cutest crunch-ball

MOSES LAKE — Meet Pork Rind, a 4‑month‑old reddish mixed‑breed pup. He is medium-sized, sweet as can be, and already …

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5th grade Jacks headed to state basketball

QUINCY — The fifth-grade Quincy Jacks girls’ basketball team qualified for the state tournament at the Podium in Spokane running …

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Roadwork season gets rolling

MOSES LAKE — Washington Department of Transportation crews will be sealing cracks along State Route 17 between Moses Lake and …

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Pages of Redemption

MOSES LAKE — A single book can make a big difference for those who are incarcerated. “Books have the power …

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Field trip set to explore ice age geology near Tri-Cities

RICHLAND — The past is right beneath our feet, and a field trip planned for the Tri-Cities area aims to …

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Ephrata Fire gets new apparatus

EPHRATA — It took about 33 months to build and get right, but the Ephrata Fire Department received its newest …

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Ephrata Schools receive $30K OSPI safety grant

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District announced that it has been awarded a $30,000 School Safety Center - Violence Prevention …

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Four ‘Cats garner GNAC honors

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday that four Wildcats were represented on the All-Conference Teams, …

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Data center regulation stalls amid tech industry pushback

OLYMPIA — Democratic lawmakers' effort to regulate data centers failed to advance this short legislative session. House Bill 2515, spearheaded …

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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: March 5-12, 2026

MOSES LAKE — As the seasons shift from winter to spring, so do the college sports as basketball heads into …

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WEATHER: March 5-11, 2026

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 13-17 mph, with gusts as high …

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Basin teams compete in round of 12 at state

MOSES LAKE — Five teams from the Columbia Basin are competing in the state tournament this week, with three of …

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GCSO logs for March 1-2, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Any suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in …

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I-90 Adams Road overpass closed until further notice

GEORGE — The Adams Road overpass on Interstate 90 east of George has been closed to traffic while Washington Department …

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WA passes law outlining vaccine coverage

OLYMPIA — A move to shift vaccine recommendation authority away from the federal government to the state was successful this …

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GCSO logs for Feb. 25 – 28, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Any suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in …

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights awaits governor’s signature

OLYMPIA — Domestic workers across Washington received a major win last week as House Bill 2355, known as the Domestic …

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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: March 4-7, 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — The high school basketball season is wrapping up this week as the final teams from the basin …

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Quincy Food Bank auction brings new storage building closer to reality

QUINCY — It was still a couple of weeks shy of St. Patrick’s Day, but the green was being worn …

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