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Updated 6 hours, 52 minutes ago

Crime rates down in Basin, FBI report suggests

EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin saw significant decreases in certain types of crimes over the last year, according to…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Country Sweethearts to benefit cancer patients, families

MOSES LAKE — The 16th annual Country Sweethearts benefit auction is coming up Feb. 1 and it’s going to be a doozy, according to Columbia Basin Cancer Foundatio…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Cougars host Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational

WARDEN – Teams from across eastern Washington gathered at Warden High School for Saturday’s Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, including local squads from Moses La…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Three-point shooting carries Eagles to first Big Sky win

CHENEY — Home court was just what Eastern Washington needed to get back on track in the Big Sky.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Dent outlines his priorities for WA’s 2025 session

OLYMPIA – As Washington State begins its 2025 legislative session today, Rep. Tom Dent, the 13th District's legislative representative, prepares to tackle a my…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Second suspect arrested in Adams County burglary

RITZVILLE — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an early-morning burglary Dec. 9 north of Ritzville.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Ferguson proposes $4 billion in cuts to ease budget deficit

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a budget-cutting plan to ease a projected $12 billion statewide budget deficit during a 2025 legislative preview in Olympia Ja…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
STUDIO BASIN: Upcoming levies and all-state football

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down upcoming levies for the Ephrata, Moses Lake and Wahluke school districts, including their longevity and costs f…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Lions off to 10-1 start

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team has opened the season with a near-perfect mark, improving to 10-1 …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health

SPOKANE, Wash.—Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-le…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Sen. Warnick outlines legislative priorities for 2025 session

OLYMPIA — In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 legislative session, starting today, Washington State Senator Judy Warnick discussed her key priorities and stra…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Grant County Jail scheduled to open in mid-2026

MATTAWA — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete said the new Grant County Jail is projected to open in about 18 months. “They’re still targeting for the opening …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Washington Democrats resurrect rent control proposal

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the Washington State Legislature are taking another run at rent control with pre-filed legislation to that effect for the 10…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Weather for the week of Jan. 13, 2025

Weather for the week of Jan. 13, 2025

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Challenge, innovation, appreciation at law enforcement luncheon

MATTAWA — Staffing, recruitment and innovation were among the subjects discussed by Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell dur…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Law Enforcement logs for Jan. 10, 2025

Reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.