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Looking good
MOSES LAKE — It takes a lot of training to make people look their best. “(A license to do) nails is 600 hours (…
Reader art
MOSES LAKE — Teagan, 7, and Ashlynn, 11, sent us their coloring art of Northon and Bobo, pups that have been featured in our Dog of the Day. Thank you, Teagan …
The mightiest mutt in the realm
Thor isn’t just a Norse god of thunder — he’s a god of good boys. This large, handsome German shepherd mix is ready to fetch your heart and rule your couch lik…
‘It changed me’
EPHRATA — For two Ephrata High School seniors, the blue corduroy jacket has been more than a uniform. It has been a road map. One that led them to unexpected s…
Grand tour
SOAP LAKE — There’s adventure, comedy and mystery in the Masquers Theater’s production of “Around the World in 80 Days,” opening Friday. “You have elephants…
Sand Scorpions host annual egg hunt and poker run
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions ORV group brought the community out for an afternoon in the Sand Dunes for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Poker Run Saturday.…
Moses Lake baby fights brain tumor
MOSES LAKE — Little Aylanie Reyes has been at Seattle Children’s Hospital since March 13, battling a brain tumor. She’s putting up a good fight, but it’s not e…
Color your world with Bubble Gum
OTHELLO — Meet Bubble Gum, the sweet pup who’s ready to stick to your heart. This adorable girl is the paw‑fect coloring-page cutie: full of charm, a little me…
Passing the baton
MOSES LAKE — It’s official: Chad Utter will take over as director of the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center.
Locals fight to save a piece of Washtucna’s history
WASHTUCNA — In a tiny town in the southeastern corner of Adams County, some folks are trying their best to save a piece of history, and turning to the Washingt…
Bran-d new family member
MOSES LAKE — Bran is a medium‑sized female dog who’s already spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, so she’s got all the whole‑grain goodness you’re looking for…
E-sports finds a foothold in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the activities that students can participate in, e-sports, or organized competitive video gaming, often goes unrecognized but is growing…
Decoraciones Hermosillo opens location in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Decoraciones Hermosillo has found a home, and it’s packed with decorations for all kinds of events. “We are an event and quinceañera rental com…
BASIN EVENTS: April 3-11, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s finally spring, and fun things to do are popping up all over the Basin. Here are a few options.
Extended Learning Week
MOSES LAKE — The high school students at Moses Lake Christian Academy took time off this week from classroom studies for some hands-on, real-world learning vol…
Wahluke showcases AVID program successes
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School hosted the district’s first-ever Advancement Via Individual Education, or AVID, showcase March 19, inviting the community and nei…