General News
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MLPD logs for Dec. 19-21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
District 12 legislators host virtual town hall
OLYMPIA — District 12 State Representatives Mike Steele (R-Chelan) and Keith Goehner (R-Dryden) held a virtual town hall Wednesday evening, allowing constituen…
Alexa Moser hired as new BBCC volleyball coach
MOSES LAKE — Alexa Moser has found success just about everywhere she’s been when it comes to volleyball. Now, the former WIAA state champion and collegiate ath…
Effort to make roads safer wins bipartisan support
OLYMPIA - Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Gov. Jay Inslee say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at protecting workers, pedestrians and co…
Wash. wolf management bill introduced
OLYMPIA - A bill just put before the Washington State Legislature will flexibility for the department of fish and wildlife to collaborate with local government…
Report: China bans some solar manufacturing tech exports
HONG KONG — China has reportedly banned the export of several important technologies needed to make solar panels, according to a report in the Hong Kong-based …
Police logs for Jan. 24-29
The reports below were provided by the police departments and sheriff’s offices indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court …
Grant Transit to hold community input meetings
EPHRATA — Grant County Transit Authority will hold meetings in mid-February to get feedback from the community about their transit service in the county...
Samaritan Healthcare asking for $130 million construction bond authorization
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan hospital district patrons will be asked to accept or reject a construction bond for up to $130 million in a special election April 27. I…
Clean sweep
OTHELLO — On a night celebrating their soon-to-be graduating players, the Othello Huskie boys and girls basketball teams both earned wins against East Valley (…
Ruff times
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach has run out of room. “The facility was built in World War II,” said Kar Vanerstrom, GCAO’s vice president. “And th…
Birth Announcements for Feb. 1, 2023
The information below was provided by Othello Community Hospital.
Sandhill Crane Festival registration opens Friday
OTHELLO — Registration opens Feb. 6 for the 25th Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, scheduled for March 24 to 26. “Silver Anniversary, Celebrating our Annual …
Staying active
MOSES LAKE - A fitness class geared toward seniors, but also fitness beginners and those with mobility challenges, is available three days a week at a local gy…
Feb. 2023 senior events schedule:
There’s plenty to do in and around the Columbia Basin for seniors...
Basin sports schedule Feb. 1-7
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local teams in the Basin will wrap up their regular seasons this week, with district competitions beginning as soon as Thursday when the Moses…