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120-acre fire burns structures by I-90
MOSES LAKE — Nobody was harmed in a wildfire alongside Interstate 90 Wednesday afternoon, according to Grant Count…
Dog and cat vaccinations, Ephrata dog licenses available Saturday
EPHRATA — Microchipping and some vaccinations will be available for cat and dog owners, and Ephrata residents will be able to purchase discounted dog licenses,…
Police in standoff outside home near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Police are negotiating with a man who has barricaded himself in his rural Moses Lake home and is refusing to come out.
Basin sports schedule for March 25 & 26
COLUMBIA BASIN - Below is a noncomprehensive list of sporting events in the Columbia Basin for March 25 and 26. March 25 11 a.m./1 p.m. Wahluke varsity a…
REC asks for annexation
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon is asking the city to add 163 acres to the city’s urban growth area for future potential expansion.
Moses Lake mulls future of muni airport
MOSES LAKE — The City of Moses Lake is looking at options for the future of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Moses Lake steps out for Brews & Tunes
MOSES LAKE - The Downtown Moses Lake Association held their annual Brews & Tunes event on March 19. “It's just so fun to see people and this time of year is…
Honored: MLHS alum Omori discusses career successes
MOSES LAKE - Ron Omori, a Moses Lake High School graduate, recently paid a visit to his hometown after leaving Moses Lake to go on to become a pro baseball pla…
Almira school to be rebuilt by fall 2023
ALMIRA - There was no school that day. The power was out and people were at home, but then a fire broke out in a building without sprinklers. Almira’s Eleme…
MLPD call log for March 18-20
The information below is a noncomprehensive listing of calls responded to by the Moses Lake Police Department from March 18-20. March 18 Report of a traf…
Basin sports schedule for March 24
COLUMBIA BASIN - Those interested in catching local sports matchups can head out to support high school athletes at the events below: March 24 4 p.m. Wah…
Bill passage sets stage for local silicon manufacturing
MOSES LAKE — A tax break for solar manufacturers championed by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, passed nearly unanimously during the recent legislative session…
WA legislature examines active shooter drills
OLYMPIA - Washington schools will soon have to follow new guidelines when practicing active shooter drills under legislation signed by Gov. Inslee last week. …
Basin athletes shine at WindBreaker Invitational
WAHLUKE - Wahluke was the home to the WindBreaker track and field invitational over the weekend where several Columbia Basin schools participated and took home…
BBCC takes on Edmonds and Pierce in weekend tournament
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College hosted Edmonds and Pierce colleges for a three-team baseball tournament over the weekend. BBCC head coach Chase Tuns…
Grant PUD resumes in-person services
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD commissioners will meet in person for the first time in about two years today in the commission office at PUD headquarters, 30 C…