General News
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WEATHER: April 27-May 2
Monday: Sunny, high near 68. North winds 5 to 7 miles per hour, becoming southwest in the afternoon
Law enforcement records for June 8, 2023
COLUMBIA BASIN - The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guil…
White Trail roundabout may open next week
QUINCY — The new roundabout at White Trail Road and State Route 28 could be ready for traffic by next week and possibly by tomorrow, although that’s less likel…
Samaritan, Sportsman’s Warehouse team up to give away gun lockboxes
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital, along with a number of sponsors including Sportsman’s Warehouse, are teaming up to give away 300 lockboxes on Saturday to help…
Section of Quincy pool opening may be delayed
QUINCY — One section of the Quincy Aquatic Center may open late this summer, or may not open at all. Parks and Recreation Director Russ Harrington said mandato…
Addressing the Basin's water future
MOSES LAKE — Kristofer Johnson noticed something a little different about the concerns of the Moses Lake business people who gathered to hear him speak on Wedn…
Bill to protect gas stoves introduced in Congress
OLYMPIA — A bill introduced Monday would protect gas stoves from proposed federal limitations, according to an announcement from Rep. Dan Newhouse, R – Washing…
Summer entertainment coming up for local communities
EPHRATA – A long summer evening just seems like a good time to be outside. Three local towns will help families make the most of summer evenings with a monthly…
‘Desert Sun’
MOSES LAKE — Here in the Basin, we know we have a lot of sunshine, and we generally like it that way. But sometimes it takes a relative newcomer to give us a f…
News Bites for June 7, 2023
EPHRATA — Some special kids will get a chance to wear the chief’s hat Thursday...
Lane changes
MATTAWA — Speed limits will be lowered to 25 miles per hour on Road 24 SW from the roundabout at State Route 281 to Pat-Chee Drive, and no parking will be allo…
MarDon Resort Fresh News for June 7, 2023
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1043.8 feet, dropping 0.85 feet this week. Water temperatures are close to 70 degrees on the main res…
Shooting suspect sought in Adams Co.
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a drive-by shooting, according to a statement from the ACSO.…
Congrats Desert Oasis grads!
OTHELLO - Graduation season is continuing across the Columbia Basin. As a reminder, we will be printing a special keepsake edition with full coverage of local …
Varner named CEO of Washington STEM
SEATTLE — Washington STEM recently tapped Lynne K. Varner to be its new CEO, according to a release from the organization...
Health district seeks volunteers to sample lake water
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District and the Columbia Basin Conservation District are looking for volunteers who can regularly collect water samples f…