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MLPD logs for Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Surgeon joins Samaritan orthopedic department
MOSES LAKE — Orthopedic surgeon Billy Thompson has joined the orthopedic department at Samaritan Healthcare. Thompson joined the staff last month.
Interior framing, landscaping underway at new Samaritan Hospital
MOSES LAKE — The first layer of asphalt is down in some sections of the parking lot and a lot of the windows are in. And yes, that is landscaping going in on s…
Remodeled ER at Columbia Basin Hospital set for spring 2025 completion
EPHRATA — An updated emergency department at Columbia Basin Hospital is scheduled for completion by spring 2025. Rosalinda Kibby, CBH chief executive offi…
WDFW issues warning regarding transporting game meat
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a statement to remind Washington-based hunters of rules associated with bringing game meat …
STUDIO BASIN: QVMC, Samaritan Hospital and fall sports
MOSES LAKE — Joe Kunkel, project director for the ongoing construction of Samaritan Hospital and the Quincy Valley Medical Center, is the guest on the Studio B…
Almira Country Fair coming Saturday
ALMIRA — The Almira Country Fair will be an all-outdoor event this year, according to JoAnn Eagle, one of the organizers, to keep activities from being spread …
Nominations open for grants to local nonprofits
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Foundation is looking for a few good nonprofits.
Reykdal talks constants and change in education
ELLENSBURG — Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said there are constants in education – but education is changing too, and it’s happening at an…
Cougars open Mountain West slate at Boise State
PULLMAN – Coming off a comeback win at home against San Jose State, the Washington State Cougars travel to No. 25 Boise State in their first true road test of …
Winter prep...
MOSES LAKE — With the weather cooling off, lots of people will be turning on their heat in the coming weeks for the first time in months. That can bring a risk…
Vantage Bridge work may cause weekend delays
VANTAGE — With about four weeks to go in the road construction season, projects are coming to a close around the region. A few roads are still subject to delay…
Royal City man booked after standoff
ROYAL CITY – Nineteen-year-old Antonio Perez Saquic reportedly barricaded himself inside his Royal City home to avoid being arrested for second-degree assault …
Eight-time felon pleads guilty to two charges
EPHRATA – David Mendez Cantu III, 46, Moses Lake pleaded guilty to first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle on Sept. 24…
Basin events for October 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — The leaves are falling; the air is getting nippier and there’s some fun stuff to do this month in the Columbia Basin. Here are just a few of t…
Othello Middle School threat deemed not credible
OTHELLO — An alleged threat against McFarland Middle School and specific students at the campus reported Thursday was not credible, according to an Adams County Sheriffs Office press release.