Mary Bernard
Mary Bernard, who grew up, graduated from high school and spent much of her life in Moses Lake, died earlier this month in Spokane. She was 80 and had been in good health before her death of natural causes.
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata Superintendent Ken Murray and Royal's championship
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray stops by to talk about his first semester in the superintendent's seat and the upcoming Ephrata School District operations levy replacement.
Moses Lake to reopen city manager application process
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members have decided to reopen the application process for city manager candidates. Council members interviewed two candidates Dec. 12 but decided against hiring either of them. The candidates, Blaine Oborn and Aaron Palmquist, met with community members as well as the council Dec. 11 and 12. Mayor Dustin Swartz said council members decided in the end to reopen the application process. “We will continue to look,” Swartz said.
Mavs wrestlers take down Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – After traveling to tournaments over the weekend, both Moses Lake’s boys and girls wrestling teams opened their league schedules with road duals against Eastmont on Wednesday. Moses Lake’s girls team won Wednesday’s dual 60-24, while the boys team won 57-30 over the Wildcats.
Basin events for Dec. 13-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Christmas holiday is getting closer, and there are still plenty of chances to make merry in the Basin. Here are a few ideas:
Housing market dips, but less than last year
MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for a sluggish housing market, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties.
Care Moses Lake unveils new van
MOSES LAKE — Care Moses Lake will hit the road this year in a new van, with help from the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake. “Kiwanis came up with the idea after a conversation with Care Moses Lake,” said Rotarian Dave Campbell at the van’s unveiling Monday. “It was a project for consideration of our golf tournament … and that ended up materializing into what we have today.”
City council approves 2025 Moses Lake budget
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is projected to spend about $117.2 million in 2025, which will require using about $6.7 million from the city’s reserves. Moses Lake City Council members approved the 2025 budget at their regular meeting Tuesday. That’s a decrease from the preliminary budget, which was about $119.62 million. Council members held a workshop after the preliminary budget was presented in November and made some changes.
Law Enforcement logs for Dec. 13, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Fruit Loop looking for a fun home
Fruit Loop was found in an unpopulated area of Eastern Washington, around five miles away from anything in all directions. People were out checking gas lines in the middle of nowhere east of Othello when they came across the sweet girl. Adams County Pet Rescue said it was heartbreaking how thirsty she was when they got her into the shelter. She has a small wound on the top of one paw but outside of that she is doing okay, especially considering she was found in a remote area without food or water. She is hoping to find a paw-some home that will treat her with love. For those interested in Fruit Loop, contact Adams County Pet Rescue at 509-488-5514 or visit their website at AdamsCountyPetRescue.com.
Law enforcement looking for risky driving statewide Saturday
OLYMPIA – This year's Night of 1,000 Stars will be this Saturday state-wide, where officers from local agencies and the Washington State Patrol will be looking for people driving under the influence, speeding, aggressive behavior and other traffic violations.
Data breaches in WA at all-time high
OLYMPIA – Attorney General Bob Ferguson released his annual data breach report Nov. 26 which was at an all-time high at 11.6 million data breach notices being to Washingtonians this year compared to 4.8 million last year. This year is the first time that individual notices sent exceeded the state’s population.
Candidates interviewed for Moses Lake city manager
MOSES LAKE — Two candidates for Moses Lake city manager answered questions from city residents and municipal staff in an informal session Wednesday. That was followed by a day of interviews with Moses Lake City Council members and residents Thursday.
Scam alert: GCHD impersonators
EPHRATA – The Grant County Health District released a statement about an unknown suspect impersonating the health district. The release says this person is contacting local businesses and is trying to investigate complaints.
Letters headed to some WA homeowners following $2M settlement
OLYMPIA — More than 1,500 Washingtonians will receive letters in the mail to claim their share of more than $2 million, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the office of Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Financial Institution.
SLPD chief on administrative leave
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox is on paid administrative leave as an ongoing investigation occurs, according to acting SLPD chief Robert Geates.
Opera star to perform with Moses Lake students
MOSES LAKE — An acclaimed opera singer will perform with Moses Lake music teacher Marina Munter’s students Saturday in Moses Lake, according to an announcement from Munter.
Basin hoops roundup: Local squads compete in non-league action
MOSES LAKE — With winter sports now in full swing, boys and girls basketball teams across the Columbia Basin have tipped off their 2024-25 seasons. Read along for a look at how local teams have fared through the early weeks of the regular season.
Regional college sports schedule for Dec. 13-19
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball and track and field events for Big Bend, Central Washington, Eastern Washington, Gonzaga and Washington State.
