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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home wi…
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival to celebrate 25 years
OTHELLO - The 2023 theme of the annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival will be ‘Silver Anniversary, Celebrating Our Annual Visitors’ and will be held March 24-…
New Year's resolutions for pet owners and their furry friends
With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. While most resolutions are aimed at improving your life, pet owners should also conside…
Columbia Basin events calendar for January 2023
Events for January 2023 Jan. 6 First Friday Jam 7-9 p.m. at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Anyone with an instrument can come and play; anyone with ears can come and listen. Potluck will prece…
First ag-dedicated imaging satellite launched
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — The first orbital satellite dedicated to agricultural imagining was launched from the SpaceX launch site at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center has lifted off, according to a press release from…
Booking history
RITZVILLE - It’s a long way from Dunfermline, Scotland to Ritzville, Washington. Four thousand, three hundred eighty miles as the crow flies, in fact. (A very,…
Pets, New Years and fireworks
With 2022 coming to a close, family and friends may be eager to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Many pets, however, may not welcome the loud noises or b…
Masquers Theater announces ‘Sing On’ auditions
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will be holding auditions for the company’s production of “Sing On” Jan. 6 and 7. Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 1 p.m…
Soap Lake considers creative district
SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake announced Wednesday that they are holding a public meeting to get community feedback on pursuing the creation of a creative district in the city. The meeting will be held Jan. 5 a…
Larson Rec Center opens its doors to the public
MOSES LAKE — As she toured the city of Moses Lake’s new Larson Recreation Center, Arin Swinger had one request. “It would be cool if you could start a list,…
‘I want my car to look cool, but I want to do it my way’
OTHELLO — Jessica Preciado’s car is pretty much like she wants it. More or less. Of course, it still needs some work. A cool car usually needs some work. “I…
‘This is such a wonderful season’
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater took on a Celtic glow Tuesday evening, as the Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, brought their Christmas concert t…
STUDIO BASIN: Funding the future, getting artsy, hoops and mats
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss recent traffic accidents,…
Weekend events for Dec. 16-18
COLUMBIA BASIN - The events below offer local entertainment in the Basin to those who are getting a little cabin-feverish. Events are subject to change at the …
Masquers to hold auditions for ‘Almost, Maine’
SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theater is calling for auditioners for their upcoming show “Almost, Maine.” “Almost, Maine” is set in a remote, mythical Maine town. As…
Bells on Basin '22
EPHRATA — It may not have gotten all that much above freezing on Saturday, but that didn’t stop folks from lining Basin Street to watch this year’s tree lighti…