General News
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Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George
GEORGE — Drivers on State Route 283 south of Adams Road will be experiencing a delay while crews respond to an her…
McDonnell sits in on first BBCC Board of Trustees meeting
MOSES LAKE — Sarah McDonnell, the newest member on the Board of Trustees at Big Bend Community College, sat in on her first board meeting Thursday afternoon af…
Othello to ask for extension of ACFD 5 contract
OTHELLO — Othello city officials plan to restart conversations with Adams County Fire District 5 on a possible contract to provide fire service for the city. M…
New facility to support military coming to Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake has been awarded a $1.2 million loan from the state Community Aviation Revitalization Board to help pay for upgrades to the…
Adams County Auditor will not seek reelection in 2026
RITZVILLE — Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt announced Tuesday she would not be running for fourth term. “It’s just a good time to step aside,” Hunt said.
MLSD outlines proposal for new elementary
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District’s Facility Advisory Committee is recommending the district replace North Elementary and Larson Heights Elementary w…
LOCAL FACTS: The North American Badger
The North American Badger is a local animal that can be found in throughout the region and is known for its signature white, black and gray coloration. Here ar…
Mayan Memers earn honors
ROYAL CITY — The Mayan Memers, made up of fourth- through sixth graders, won second place for core values – sportsmanship, teamwork and things like that – at t…
WEATHER: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026
Museum works to preserve the history of the rails that built the state
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is a longstanding place that serves to preserve the history of trains and railroads from across the nation. Now cele…
Hansen overpass timeline still undetermined
MOSES LAKE — The timeline and cost for repair – or replacement of the Hansen Road overpass west of Moses Lake will depend, in part, on whether the Washington S…
STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz to discuss ongoing cit…
Moses Lake students stage walkout to protest ICE
MOSES LAKE — About 80 students walked out of Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy Tuesday afternoon to protest actions by Immigration and Customs Enforc…
Coyotes 14U go undefeated in Spokane tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 14U hockey team swept the competition 5-0 over the weekend to win the Frozen Face Off in Spokane. Despite a delayed start t…
MLPD logs for Jan. 19 & 20, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Ephrata CAP instructor honored for more than half a century of safety
EPHRATA — Roger Patry has logged more than 23,000 hours of flight time since 1970. That’s more than two and a half years of his life spent in the sky. “Loo…