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MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the…
Idaho coughs up lead late as EWU rallies for victory
On Thursday, Idaho plays at Northern Arizona, and Eastern Washington is at Northern Colorado.
Lunah looking for someone to take moonlit walks with
OTHELLO – Lunah, an adult female terrier, is waiting for the right person to come in and take her home. She is a sweet girl, who may be a little shy at first; …
SLPD Chief fired for alleged misconduct
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox has been terminated, according to a statement from the city. However, Cox also held the role as the city administra…
Grant Co. Fairgrounds getting upgrades
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds is installing around $1 million in upgrades, according to Fairgrounds Director Jim McKiernan. The upgrades include ne…
Columbia Basin Events for Feb. 14-22
COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music, theater, art and family fun await those who are willing to venture out this week. Here are a few possibilities around the Basin:
Home market moving, but affordability still iffy
MOSES LAKE — The housing market is moving faster than a year ago in Washington, but affordability is still up in the air, according to data released by the Nor…
CBIT continues jail death investigation
EPHRATA – The Central Basin Investigative Team determined that Richard Lambert’s death at the Grant County Jail was due to sepsis caused by an accident prior t…
Regional college sports schedule for Feb. 14-20
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with basketball, tennis, track and field, swimming and wrestling events for Big Bend, Cent…
Nat Washington Way roundabout coming summer 2025
EPHRATA — Construction is planned this summer on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 282 and Nat Washington Way near the new Grant County Jail …
Coyotes take second at Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE – The 18U Moses Lake Coyotes took second place at their home Winter Classic two weekends ago, falling 6-3 to Vancouver Minor C5 in the tournament’s …
BASIN HOOPS ROUNDUP: District playoffs begin
MOSES LAKE – District playoff action for boys and girls basketball across the Basin is in full swing. Read along for a breakdown of where local teams finished …
Joann Fabric and Crafts Moses Lake location to close
MOSES LAKE — The Joann Fabric and Crafts location in Moses Lake is one of 21 stores that will be closing as the company continues bankruptcy proceedings. Locat…
NEWS BITES: Feb. 14, 2025
NEWS BITES: Feb. 14, 2025
Ephrata police logs for Feb. 10-12, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Reports from othe…
Black History Month celebrated at B&G clubs of the Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE – The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin invited Maryamu Givens to speak about Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Friday as part of a present…