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‘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…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
Hovde remembered for commitment to community

SOAP LAKE - Wayne Hovde, a 30-year resident of Soap Lake, passed away Oct. 29. During his time in the small town he served on the city council and as mayor, ad…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
DOH encourages caution in light of dangerous flu season

OLYMPIA — With this winter's flu season spreading faster and causing more death than in previous years, the Washington State Department of Health is advising a…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
Wreaths Across America visits the Basin

EPHRATA - Columbia Basin Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and volunteers laid wreaths at the Ephrata, Quincy Valley and Soap Lake cemeteries Saturday…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
‘I want my car to look cool, but I want to do it my way’

OTHELLO — Jessica Preciado’s car is pretty much like she wants it. More or less. Of course, it still needs some work. A cool car usually needs some work. “I…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
Othello PD, ACSO play Santa

OTHELLO — Even when kids have a shopping buddy - courtesy of the Othello Police Department and Adams County Sheriff’s Office - that Christmas shopping thing is…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
Larson Rec Center open house set for Thursday

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents can come take a look at the Larson Recreation Center beginning Thursday. The rec center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Th…

Updated 2 years, 12 months ago
GALLERY: Shop with a Cop 2022

MOSES LAKE – With collaboration between Moses Lake Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Warden Police Department and Washington Department of Fish…

Updated 3 years ago
‘This is such a wonderful season’

MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater took on a Celtic glow Tuesday evening, as the Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, brought their Christmas concert t…

Updated 3 years ago
Decorating safely for the holidays with pets in the home

As the holiday season brings Christmas trees, decorations, and holiday foods, pets may take the opportunity to create mischief. Dr. Murl Bailey, a senior pr…

Updated 3 years ago
Grant County Pet of the Week: Dak

Meet Dak. He is about a year and a half old and has been at the shelter since April. Dak is very energetic and would love to go on hikes, walks or just hang ou…

Updated 3 years ago
Adams County Pet of the Week: Lemon

Meet Lemon. Lemon came to Adams County Pet Rescue with his brother, Lime, who has since been adopted. Lemon is a male Terrier mix and is about a year old. He’s…

Updated 3 years ago
STUDIO BASIN: Funding the future, getting artsy, hoops and mats

COLUMBIA BASIN – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss recent traffic accidents,…

Updated 3 years ago
State examining youth attitudes on tobacco, vaping

WASHINGTON - The Washington State Department of Health is looking for young people aged 13 to 17 to participate in an online discussion board to explore knowle…

Updated 3 years ago
The Lights of Christmas brightens Quincy area

QUINCY - Folks around the Columbia Basin are excited to celebrate the holiday season with hot cocoa, decorated trees and plenty of Christmas lights and ornamen…

Updated 3 years ago
'Cream of the crop'

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Composite Squadron held its annual Holiday and Awards Banquet on Dec. 8 to celebrate 81 years of the Civil Air Patrol. They will a…