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Updated 9 hours, 49 minutes ago

WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2026

MOSES LAKE — In the college world, the second half of the season is underway for some while others are preparing f…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Traffic light work in Moses Lake, Quincy this week

MOSES LAKE — Contractors for the Washington Department of Transportation will be working on signal lights along State Route 17 in Moses Lake and Quincy this week.

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
STUDIO BASIN: MLSD Interim Superintendent discusses finances, Basin teams rocking the gridiron

MOSES LAKE -- On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Reporter Nance Beston speak with Moses Lake School D…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Grant Co. District 2 candidates discuss issues at Legion forum

EPHRATA – Grant County Commissioner District 2 candidates David Henderson and the incumbent Rob Jones shared the stage during a recent candidate forum at the L…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Columbia Basin Railroad receives federal grant

MOSES LAKE — A regional railroad has received an $11.55 million federal grant to rehabilitate a section of its line. Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Pat…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
A cycle of abuse

MOSES LAKE — On a single day in October, the Moses Lake Police Department received 62 calls for service, according to its records. More than one in eight of th…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
New builder in town

MOSES LAKE — The neighborhood is there. Now all it needs is some neighbors. “Being a new builder and a new name to town, it does take a little bit to get n…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Localizing the park

MOSES LAKE — Lower Peninsula Park is moving beyond the usual grassy fields, with some help from the Columbia Basin Conservation District and the city of Moses …

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
With year of experience, Vikings look to build off 2023-24

MOSES LAKE -- Coming off a 10-18 season last winter, the Big Bend men’s basketball team is bringing a more experienced roster to the floor when the season begi…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
WA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Cougars travel to San Diego State Saturday

PULLMAN – Winners of two straight games, the Washington State Cougars are preparing for yet another trip to The Golden State, taking on the San Diego State Azt…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Grant Co. has a gang problem, but parents can protect children, police say

MOSES LAKE – Every community in the Columbia Basin is affected by gang activity to one extent or another. While recruiting efforts by gangs work to bring child…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Hayden Homes named among best places to work

REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes recently received two of the nation’s top honors for construction and mid-sized workplaces from Fortune magazine and the website G…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Regional college sports schedule for Oct. 25-31

MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Royal City man booked for first-degree rape of a child

ROYAL CITY – Sergio Leal Barragan was arrested by Grant County Detectives Tuesday in relation to the sexual assault of two juveniles over a prolonged period. The 54-year-old Royal City man had his first court appea…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Nominations, donations sought for Quincy PD holiday charity

QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers are looking for both nominations and donations for their annual Thanksgiving and Christmas charitable projects. Q…

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Local union members react to Boeing contract vote

MOSES LAKE – Union members from IAM 751 voted against a new contract from Boeing Wednesday, with 64% rejecting the new contract, according to a union media rel…