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Updated 3 hours, 55 minutes ago

Intermodal terminal gets freight where it needs to go, supports Eastern WA economy

KENNEWICK — By definition, freight is something – goods of whatever kind, from fresh produce to sound system compo…

Updated 2 days, 4 hours ago
Big street projects coming to Quincy in ’26

QUINCY — Drivers going around Quincy can expect some delays as road projects ramp up around Lauzier Park, along a section of M Street Northeast and sections of…

Updated 2 days, 4 hours ago
Othello splash pad construction on schedule for spring 2026

OTHELLO — The construction of a new splash pad in Othello’s Kiwanis Park is still on track to start this spring. Construction originally was scheduled for 2025…

Updated 2 days, 6 hours ago
WEATHER: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, 2026

WEATHER: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, 2026

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
No spike in local crime on game day

EPHRATA — Law enforcement agencies across the Columbia Basin reported a quiet Super Bowl Sunday, with few calls for service and no major disturbances after the…

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
Basin boys basketball roundup, Feb. 2 – 7

MOSES LAKE — As the regular season concludes this week, district competition is going to ramp up fast. See below where your favorite teams stand and their curr…

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
Gas prices increase, WA over $4

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices climbed again across the nation, Washington and locally in Grant and Adams counties. After a several week trend of an average below $4 …

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Feb. 9, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilt…

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
Mavs girls show grit in home loss

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls squad (4-16) suffered a 54-34 loss at home to the Eastmont Wildcats. Despite the loss, the players never waned in t…

Updated 2 days, 13 hours ago
A champion of a dog

MOSES LAKE — Meet Skrappy, this two‑year‑old, small‑but‑mighty mixed‑breed pup is full of copper‑colored charm and ready to scrap his way right into your heart…

Updated 2 days, 14 hours ago
Basin girls basketball roundup, Feb. 3 – 7

MOSES LAKE — As we enter the final week of the regular season for most basin girls basketball teams, several are making their final pushes for the postseason w…

Updated 2 days, 14 hours ago
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata bond measure with Superintendent Ken Murray

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston sat down with Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray to discuss the Feb. 2026 bon…

Updated 2 days, 14 hours ago
MLHS boys fend off Eastmont rally

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-6) held the Eastmont Wildcats comeback attempt in the second half to win 79-76 Friday. Head Coach Craig Groth said th…

Updated 2 days, 14 hours ago
No injuries in Moses Lake car fire Monday

MOSES LAKE — A vehicle fire slowed, but didn’t stop, the line of parents dropping off students at Columbia Middle School Monday morning. Nobody was hurt in the…

Updated 2 days, 14 hours ago
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 10-16, 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — Basketball has entered postseason play for athletes around the basin. Check out where the local athletes will be headed this week.

Updated 3 days, 4 hours ago
Planning a healthy move underway at Samaritan

MOSES LAKE — Finishing work is still underway, but there’s plenty of activity at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive. Patients will start being treated …