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After the disaster
MOSES LAKE — When a disaster strikes your home, the worst part may be the aftermath. Restoring a damaged home is a…
City of Ephrata considering logo options
EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council is reviewing options for a logo for the city which could be used for marketing and other purposes and discussed how to move …
Huskies fall in Thursday match against Selah
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies boys soccer team was defeated Thursday by the Selah Vikings in a dominant 5–0 loss. The loss came after a big 2-0 win over East V…
Tigers maintain success on the court
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers (7-0) boys tennis team took care of business on the road against the Ellensburg Bulldogs (4-4), winning 4-1 and keeping their unde…
STUDIO BASIN: March crime roundup and sports recap
MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and reporter Nance Beston discussed the crimes that occur…
BMX ramping up for spring fun in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Now that Spring is here, outdoor activities are ramping up, including BMX leagues. On April 4th and 5th, Moses Lake BMX will hold multiple events …
Groff litigation, improving finances addressed in MLSD board meeting
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board met for a regular meeting April 3 and discussed litigation regarding Groff Elementary, adding public health informatio…
Rent stabilization bill makes progress in Olympia
OLYMPIA — A Washington bill to limit residential rate increases may have a shot at passing this year, according to its primary sponsor, state Sen. Emily Alvara…
SLPD swears in newest officer, hiring for police chief
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Police Department swore in its newest officer, Yuriy Bezzubenko at the Soap Lake City Council meeting Wednesday.
Grant County property tax statements issued
EPHRATA — Grant County property owners should be receiving 2025 property tax statements in the mail in the next few days, unless they’ve shown up already. Gran…
Soap Lake council debates downsizing itself
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council voted for the second time to postpone action on changing the number of city council members at Wednesday’s meeting. …
Road construction ramping up for summer
MOSES LAKE — It’s still early in the spring and as a result still early in the road construction season, but there are some long-term projects already underway…
Odessa groundwater funding in proposed Senate budget
OLYMPIA — A funding request for a section of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project has been added to the proposed Senate capital budget. If it’s included …
The Shack to hold grand opening tomorrow
MOSES LAKE — The Shack will hold its grand opening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Moses Lake. The Shack, owned by Rick Rodriguez, will carry e…
Warden falls to Connell 0-3
WARDEN – The Warden Cougars lost in a hard-fought game against Connell 3-0 Tuesday night. “It was a good game in the first half; starting the second half it…
Tennis roundup for April 4, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Here's how Basin tennis teams fared last week: