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A Candy Cane for Christmas
OTHELLO — Might be a bit late to hang this one on the tree, but this Candy Cane still wants to come home to a lovi…
By moms, for moms: Basin businesses start unique Mother’s Day traditions
MOSES LAKE — For many, Mother’s Day fires images of flower ensembles and large breakfasts, a staple of business’ traditions across the nation.
Controlling West Nile virus easier when mosquitoes are curbed
MOSES LAKE — The return of warm weather brings with it the return of mosquito activity, and with the bugs, the possibility of West Nile virus.
Skeeter patrol: Fighting the bloodsucking pests the job of mosquito control district
MOSES LAKE — It may be counterintuitive, but it’s true, as anybody who’s been outside on a summer evening can testify. The Moses Lake area – yes, that spot out…
Polo Ridge development set to move to third stage
Schneider Custom Homes LLC is in the application process for Phase 3 of Polo Ridge, the final 11 lots of a residential development extending Polo Ridge Drive b…
Evicting unwanted guests: Keep pests away from your home as weather warms up
Springtime means warm weather, plenty of Columbia Basin sunshine and flowers blooming in the yard. But this time of year also brings some less welcome guests i…
Sharing the arts: Moses Lake couple spreads love of music, theater in hometown
Emily and Michael Duvall found their passion for the arts, music and theater growing up right here in Moses Lake. Since coming back to town after college, the …
UW releases Dean's List honors
Forty Basin students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for the fall 2020 quarter.
Brewing up community: Beer crafters take a day to celebrate their hoppy hobby
MOSES LAKE — Aaron Grenier is honest about why he started brewing beer at home.
Treasure's afoot: Mineral prospector displays bounty of local finds
It started with gold mining, said David Waller of DnD Jewelry Shop in Ephrata.
Basin Bites: Blue Palm shop serves a healthy frozen treat
Inside a small strip mall off Stratford Road in Moses Lake sits a little gem of a shop if you’re looking for a quick, sweet, frozen, creamy treat.
Precautions urged when cleaning up mouse infestations
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is rare, but it is present in Grant and Adams counties.
Sun and shopping: Moses Lake Farmers Market opens strongly
The Moses Lake Farmers Market will be at McCosh Park Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the last Saturday of October.
Long-awaited honor: Quincy man is recognized more than 50 years later for Vietnam war bravery
QUINCY — The mortars and rockets were flying and the radio tower was a natural target, but Vicente Sanchez Jr. said he ignored the order to take cover because …
Perseverance important in fighting puncturevine
MOSES LAKE — Not everything that grows in the yard is good for the yard. They don’t call those spindly vines with the yellow flowers “weeds” for nothing.
Moses Lake growth: Olsen Homes moves Barrington Point Phase 4 forward
Othello-based Olsen Homes LLC is in the application process for Phase 4 of Barrington Point, a 50-lot residential development extending Polo Ridge Drive betwee…