General News
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Gonzaga releases honor rolls for winter 2026
SPOKANE — Eight students from Grant and Adams counties were honored at Gonzaga University for winter quarter 2026,…
The game's afoot
MOSES LAKE – The Central Basin Community Concert Association will be hosting its first-ever fundraiser, called Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars, Jan. 19 at 7 …
January weather dead ahead; snow, lows near zero on the way
MOSES LAKE — It being January it had to happen sometime, and it looks like it’s happening later this week. Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero by Fr…
Teen airlifted with life-threatening injuries after crash
MATTAWA — A single-vehicle collision near Mattawa left the driver in the hospital early Friday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
STUDIO BASIN: Grant County crime in 2023 with Kyle Foreman and local hoops
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Grant County Sheriff's Office public information officer Kyle Foreman joins Managing Editor Rob Mille…
Public safety must be a priority, legislators say
OLYMPIA — Public safety should be a top priority for this year's legislative session, Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan state legislators said on the eve of the 2…
Applications open for Ephrata City Council seat
EPHRATA — Ephrata city officials are accepting applications for an open seat on the Ephrata City Council. Mayor Bruce Reim said at the Jan. 3 meeting that he h…
Couple sentenced for years-long abuse
RICHLAND — A Tri-Cities couple will spend decades in prison for sexually abusing a minor, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Washington. Bret Michael Emineth, 41, was s…
Road project starts next month north of Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Work will begin in late February on a project to reduce the possibility of rocks falling onto State Route 17 north of Soap Lake. Miguel Castill…
Weather for the week of Jan. 8, 2024
Monday: Rain or snow likely. Highs in the lower to mid-30s. Lows in the mid-20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Tuesday: Windy. Not as coo…
Living small
EPHRATA — Revised regulations for building accessory dwelling units in the unincorporated areas of Grant County are available for review and comment through Ja…
Basin Farmworks and Ironworks land $10,000 composting grant
OTHELLO — Erika Rattray is ringing in the new year with a plan for a brand-new composting process for her two businesses, Basin Farmworks and Ironworks Cafe an…
Ephrata swears in council members, looks at wastewater costs
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council swore in three members, two of them new, at its regular meeting Wednesday.
Adams Building and Planning discusses planning commission
RITZVILLE – Adams County Building and Planning Director Andie Lorenz updated the Adams County Commissioners Wednesday on the Planning Commission’s operations, …
ACPR to keep with existing Adams County contract, planning for the future
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue will not be receiving any additional funding from Adams County, and the existing contract between the shelter and the county …
County seeks tourism commissioner
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to serve on the Grant County Tourism Commission, according to an announcement from the commissioners.