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STUDIO BASIN: Natural gas, media literacy and state playoffs
MOSES LAKE – On this week's STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Joel Ma…
WA Congressional members ask Biden for disaster declaration for Colville tribes
COLVILLE – In a unified effort, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-WA, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-WA, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, and U.S. …
Law Enforcement logs for Nov. 1, 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 …
Regional college sports schedule for Nov. 1-7
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…
Fishing closed on Snoqualmie River
OLYMPIA — Fishing will close Friday on the Snoqualmie River from its mouth near Monroe to Snoqualmie Falls, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Ephrata names girls golf coach
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced that Tracy Pickeral has been named the new Ephrata girls golf coach Thursday. Pickeral served as an assista…
Person hospitalized after climbing over bridge railing
MOSES LAKE — An unidentified person was hospitalized after the person was reported possibly trying to jump off the bridge at the intersection of State Route 17 and Stratford Road Thursday.
WDFW asks public not to leave pumpkins for wildlife
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released a statement reminding people not to leave pumpkins out for wildlife but instead toss or co…
Colville, Cowlitz tribes sign MOUs with WA Dept. Of Commerce
NESPELEM – In the past week, two memorandums of understanding were signed by the Washington State Department of Commerce for two separate Washington tribes, th…
Basin events for Nov. 1-9, 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — This week offers opportunities to support local causes or get a jump on your holiday shopping. Here are a few ideas:
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being real…
The dead live on in memory at the Moravida Festival
MOSES LAKE — This world and the next came together Saturday at the Moravida Festival at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Law enforcement offers tips for a safe Halloween
MOSES LAKE – Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and, of course, trick-or-treating. However, safety should always come first. Here are some essential tips f…
Basin Events Calendar: November 2024
MOSES LAKE – As we pass through Halloween and move toward Thanksgiving, the community’s holiday spirit comes through in a wide variety of community events and …
QVMC examines 2025 prelim budget
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center is projected to finish 2025 with a carryover of about $275,400, according to the 2025 preliminary budget reviewed by QVMC…
Ephrata schools still accepting board applications
EPHRATA – Today is the final day interested applicants can file applications for a position on the Ephrata School board. The opening comes after Ephrata School Board Director Anita Waller announced that she will st…