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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community un…
MLK Jr. program to take place Jan. 20
MOSES LAKE — The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program will take place Jan. 20, according to committee President Miranda Bridges, celebrating the life and …
Mavericks defeat Shadle Park, even record at 5-5
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake boys basketball team evened its record at 5-5 with Monday night’s win over Shade Park, defeating the Highlanders 77-69 in a non-lea…
Ephrata businesses thrived this holiday season
EPHRATA – As the holiday season concludes, some local businesses said this year was particularly good. The Bells on Basin celebration attracted a crowd in…
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-7, 2025
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-7, 2025
Adams commissioners approve $60.7M budget
RITZVILLE — Adams County commissioners have approved a budget of about $60.73 million for 2025. The county’s general fund was budgeted at about $14.71 million.…
Bill headed to WA Legislature would allow private family cemeteries
OLYMPIA — Washington could allow family burial plots on private property, according to a statement from the office of Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, who prefiled …
Wave with a smile
Introducing Wave, a beautiful doggo with a pretty much permanent smile and eyes that light up like high beams on a dark Basin night. Wave is currently hanging …
Man arrested following altercation at Ritzville business
RITZVILLE — An Ocean Shores man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a law enforcement officer after an altercation at a Ritzville service station Monday. …
Basin sports schedule Jan. 2-7
MOSES LAKE – AFter a slowdown for the winter break high school athletics across the Columbia Basin are back on the agenda, including bowling, competitive cheer…
Warm Winter looking for a place to purr
Winter is seven months old and full of energy for playtime and love for snuggle time. He is fully vaccinated and neutered and ready to find his furr-ever home …
UPDATED: Grant County Jail inmate found dead
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of an inmate at the Grant County Jail Tuesday morning.
Carter passes at 100: Local leaders respond to a President's passing
PLAINS, Georgia — Former 39th President Jimmy Carter died at 100 years of age Sunday. Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer, began his presidency in 1977 after he de…
Basin events for January 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s a brand-new year and there are lots of things to do around the Basin. Here are a few ideas:
Inslee reflects on tenure during exit interview
OLYMPIA – In an exit interview conducted by Austin Jenkins on TVW's “Inside Olympia”, Governor Jay Inslee reflected on his twelve years in office, highlighting…
New year? New dog? Help give Omi a fur-ever home
MOSES LAKE – Omikron, also known as Omi, is a three-month-old spunky pup looking for a family for the new year. He gets along well with other dogs and loves sq…