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More than 100 Basin students make WSU honor roll

PULLMAN — One hundred twenty-one students from Grant and Adams counties were named to the President’s Honor Roll a…

Updated 1 year ago
Division Street sewer upgrade project almost complete

MOSES LAKE — A project to upgrade a sewer lift station on South Division Street in Moses Lake is in the final stages.

Updated 1 year ago
MACC addresses audit findings

OLYMPIA – An audit report released on February 13, 2025, by the Washington State Auditor’s Office has identified significant deficiencies in the financial mana…

Updated 1 year ago
STUDIO BASIN: Levies, Soap Lake PD and Moses Lake swimming

MOSES LAKE -- On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Reporter Nance Beston discuss recent levies in the Moses Lake, …

Updated 1 year ago
Idaho coughs up lead late as EWU rallies for victory

On Thursday, Idaho plays at Northern Arizona, and Eastern Washington is at Northern Colorado.

Updated 1 year ago
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; …

Updated 1 year ago
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…

Updated 1 year ago
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…

Updated 1 year ago
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:

Updated 1 year ago
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…

Updated 1 year ago
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…

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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…

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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 …

Updated 1 year ago
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 …

Updated 1 year ago
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 …

Updated 1 year ago
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…