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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…
MLSD levy impacts on safety, health and facilities
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has an Educational Programs and Operations levy on the Feb. 11 ballot. The levy and whether it passes or not, will …
Democrats propose raising tobacco taxes, creating new ones in search of revenue
(The Center Square) – Smoking is a dangerously expensive habit, but it could get even more costly under two bills proposed Monday that would further hike the s…
Ephrata School Board makes Murray official, appoints board member
EPHRATA - During their regular meeting last week, the Ephrata School Board appointed Casey Devine as a school board director. They also voted 3-1 to offer Ken …
Legislative update from Tom Dent
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially convened the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 13. There are many new faces on both sides of t…
Eagles struggle in second half, fall to Northern Arizona
CHENEY — Eastern Washington (6-14, 2-5) lost to Northern Arizona (12-8, 3-4) in a hard-fought battle, falling 70-61 at home. "They came out swinging, and we…
Jacks, Huskies host tournaments
MOSES LAKE – Saturday was a busy day for wrestling in the Columbia Basin, with both the Quincy boys and Othello girls wrestling programs hosting tournaments. C…
Weather for the week of Jan. 27, 2025
Weather for the week of Jan. 27, 2025
MLCA/CCS boys get back in win column, defeat Wilson Creek
MOSES LAKE – Two days after suffering just their second loss of the season, the Lions boys basketball team stepped onto their home floor looking to get back in…
STUDIO BASIN: REC Silicon closure, Moses Lake city manager and Basin basketball
MOSES LAKE – In this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss supports for…
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Candy Land
OTHELLO — Candy Land, a newly rescued pup, is looking for someone to take the sweet boy home and spoil him. He was found alongside his siblings and brought to …
Basin Events for the week of Jan. 24-Feb. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s cold outside, but fortunately most of what’s happening this week takes place indoors. Here are a few possibilities:
FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Lanny Abundiz
EPHRATA — The phrase “first responder” often conjures up a mental image of a heavily-armed person with a badge and a Taser, or a firefighter emerging from the …
MLSD considers Vanguard Academy options
MOSES LAKE — During a Jan. 16 work study meeting, the Moses Lake School Board reviewed a series of proposals to adjust the facilities and educational offerings…
‘They know the job’s not done’
OTHELLO — No matter what the sport, it’s important to be performing at your best late in the season. With district wrestling beginning early next month, the Ot…
Fed. Judge issues order delaying stop on birthright citizenship
OLYMPIA — A Seattle-based federal judge granted a request from the Washington Attorney General’s Office for a temporary restraining order to delay an executive…