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Updated 1 hour, 58 minutes ago

Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas

MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…

Updated 10 hours, 33 minutes ago
‘Our favorite time of year’

MOSES LAKE — The heavy police presence outside local stores recently wasn’t because of a crime wave. It was police officers engaging in their favorite annual e…

Updated 11 hours, 3 minutes ago
Chimney maintenance is essential for safety

MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a pleasant atmosphere. But …

Updated 11 hours, 3 minutes ago
BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home with their families or at the church of their c…

Updated 1 day, 1 hour ago
Overdraft is ready to merge assets with you

MOSES LAKE — This holiday season, diversify your portfolio with purrs. Overdraft is a big, lovable cat who is fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Over…

Updated 1 day, 10 hours ago
Xi Beta Xi raises money for Othello Food Bank

OTHELLO — The ladies of Xi Beta Xi showed their support for the Othello Food Bank last week, to the tune of $2,413. “We held a holiday auction,” said Xi Be…

Updated 1 day, 10 hours ago
Cops for Tots

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is focused on supporting local children this year with their revamped annual toy drive. “We had been doing thi…

Updated 1 day, 11 hours ago
Local bean bag champ eyes pro game

MOSES LAKE — We’ve seen the game at almost every outdoor community gathering: two or more players tossing bean bags at a board tilted up at an angle, aiming fo…

Updated 2 days, 1 hour ago
Illusion(s) of grandeur

OTHELLO — Illusion isn’t just her name—she’s the real deal. This sweet mixed-breed girl has so much love to give and is dreaming of a cozy forever home. Spayed…

Updated 2 days, 11 hours ago
Moses Lake firefighters meet the community with hot cocoa

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters held their Christmas community event at ground level this year. “The last few years, we’ve done what we call the campu…

Updated 3 days, 10 hours ago
Women combine talents to open businesses in shared space

MOSES LAKE — Three woman-owned businesses held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at their new location in Moses Lake Thursday. The office at 815 W. Third Ave.…

Updated 4 days, 10 hours ago
Mattawa Winter Festival includes crafts, cocoa and ugly sweaters

MATTAWA — Mattawa’s annual Winter Festival will take place Wednesday. “The goal is to bring families together to celebrate the holiday and to make crafts as…

Updated 4 days, 11 hours ago
Piano students to support orphans with recital

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake-area music students will perform to raise money for a Ukrainian orphanage, according to an announcement from piano teacher Marina Munte…

Updated 1 week ago
BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 12-20

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there, and there are holiday goings-on galore in the Basin. Here are a few things to make your…

Updated 1 week ago
CCS students spread Christmas cheer

MOSES LAKE — Students from Covenant Christian School in Moses Lake, along with teacher Valerie Parrott, delivered handmade Christmas ornaments to Monroe House …