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Bring home a native plant and help our community bloom
This fall, our community will have an opportunity to learn more about native plants and take some home at the Tapt…
Bikers to solicit food, cash for locals in need
MOSES LAKE — Despite the cold, the wind and the looming snow, members of the Road Brothers Northwest motorcycle club will be out along N. Stratford Road on Sat…
National forest fees waived on Veterans Day
PORTLAND, Ore. — National forests and grasslands will be open free of charge for everyone Friday, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. In observance of Veterans Day, the Forest Service is waiving…
Traffic collision leads to new path for Quincy veteran
QUINCY — Nicole O’Shea said she had planned out at least some of her future, starting with her enlistment in the U.S. Army. And then all of a sudden everything…
Veteran services in the Basin
The resources below are available in the Columbia Basin to assist veterans and their families with services and opportunities to connect with other veterans...
Focused on one-on-one
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s newest school had its long-awaited ribbon-cutting Wednesday evening. “It's been some time in the making,” said Moses Lake School D…
Native voices
WENATCHEE — The North Central Washington Libraries will mark Native American Heritage Month with a virtual reading challenge focusing on books at all age level…
Big Bend has big plans with new bachelors program
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College now offers a bachelor’s degree, with its first cohort of students set to graduate this coming spring. “I have nothing …
CWU honoring veterans this week
ELLENSBURG - The Central Washington University Veterans Center is hosting a series of events all week in honor of Veterans Day. “It’s a great chance for our…
MLCA auction supports Christian education
MOSES LAKE — The event center at Moses Lake Christian Academy was packed to the gills with 200 attendees plus volunteers Saturday night, as the school held its…
Pet of the Week: Fernley
Fernley is a beautiful husky mix. She is good with other dogs and children but isn’t overly fond of cats. Her vaccinations are up to date and she is ready for …
‘It’s a people business’
MOSES LAKE — For Ben Sellen, it’s not primarily about the houses or the land. “It's a people business,” he said. “It's not about selling somebody a house, i…
Ancient ways
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Inside the Wanapum Heritage Center at Priest Rapids Dam, there’s a sign that says, “We are Wanapum, we are here, we never signed a treaty, …
Focusing on equine dental care
February is National Pet Dental Health month, a time when pet owners are reminded that routine oral care is an important aspect of their animal’s well-being. J…
'Opportunity to do a little bit more'
MOSES LAKE — There were kids in costumes. Adults in costumes. Live music in Sinkiuse Square. Trunk or treating all along Third Avenue. Simplot even handed out …
October 2022 birth records
The Columbia Basin had several new residents show up in October. Congratulations to the new parents and thank yo uto Samaritan Hospital for sharing the good ne…