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Small town, big fun
WILSON CREEK — It’s a big festival for one of the smallest towns in Grant County. “The town was full,” said Sh…
CWU releases spring 2026 honor roll
ELLENSBURG — One hundred two students from the Columbia Basin were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for winter quarter 2026, according to an…
Your chance to get Fleeta is fleeting
Fleeta isn't just feline fine, she's feline fantastic. This large-and-in-charge one-year-old domestic shorthair mix is spayed, vaccinated and ready to fleet st…
CBCCA unveils 2026-27 concert season
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association has released its concert schedule for 2026-27. The season will begin with a CBCCA favorite, the…
Podium cuts ribbon on new, expanded physical therapy and training clinic
MOSES LAKE — In physical therapy, it’s good to have plenty of room to work in. Now, Podium Physical Therapy and Performance Training has that space. Owner Dr. …
Confluence Health names new Chief Medical Officer
WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has selected a new chief medical officer, according to an announcement from Confluence July 23 July 23. Dr. Katie Peterson rep…
Meet Kelp
Don't sea-ze this opportunity to scroll by. Kelp is a young mixed-breed girl who's ready to kelp make your life brighter. This sweet medium-sized pup is spayed…
Looking good
MOSES LAKE — It takes a lot of training to make people look their best. “(A license to do) nails is 600 hours (of instruction),” said Institute of Beauty Pr…
Meet Avery
Looking for a loyal lab assistant? Avery is ready to retrieve his forever family. This handsome black retriever mix is just one year old, medium-sized, vaccina…
BASIN EVENTS: July 24-Aug. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s hot and smoky outside? This is the Columbia Basin. We’re used to this. Here are some chances to get out and have some fun no matter what …
Growing fast
ROYAL CITY — It’s one thing to grow and sell flowers. Owning a complete nursery is something else altogether, especially when you have only months to build it.…
Library activities for August 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Summer winds down in August, and so do summer reading programs. Here’s what’s happening at libraries in the Basin. All activities are at the l…
‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ conference to explore digital equity
MOSES LAKE — Digital access is a gateway to health care, education and other vital services, but many people in Grant County still experience barriers to these…
Cessna is ready to be adopted
Meet Cessna, a beautiful 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix with a striking white coat and an even bigger heart. This large, lovable girl is spayed, vaccinated,…
FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senko or C-tailed worm rigged and ready to follow…
Basin vets honored with quilts
MOSES LAKE — Some Basin veterans were honored Monday, not with medals or a parade, but with quilts. “Many people see beautiful quilts and admire the colors …