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Small, local shops offer unique Christmas gifts
MOSES LAKE — Plenty of people do all their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their laptop. But just a few blo…
Columbia Basin Hospital celebrates 75 years
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital was important to the community 75 years ago, and it’s still a vital part of Ephrata’s health care. “The grand opening (of…
‘My cup runneth over’
MOSES LAKE — The 23rd Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Bible, filled with assurances of God’s protection and favor. That’s what Larisa Vorobey ha…
Chipper Chippy looking for a fun home
MOSES LAKE – Chippy is a playful boy who loves playing with toys on a string. He will truly impress anyone with the jumps he will complete to catch the flying …
Othello dentist delivers home-grown greatness
OTHELLO — It’s been said that some people are born to greatness, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. And then there are those who …
Home inventory up, sales slow but still steady in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of activity going on in the real estate compared to a year ago, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which…
People with disabilities should take extra steps in case of fire
MOSES LAKE — Fire danger is always high at this time of year. For people with disabilities, that can be problematic. July 26 is National Disability Independ…
BASIN EVENTS: July 11-19, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Don’t let the hot weather put you off; there’s still plenty to do both indoors and out. Here are a few things to check out this week:
Moses Lake Museum exhibit, ‘Balance,’ highlights the permanent and the transitory
MOSES LAKE — Some things are temporary and some aren’t. How those intersect is the theme of an exhibit opening at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday. …
Moses Lake rocks out at Red, White and Boom
MOSES LAKE — The weather was warm and the music was hot Thursday at Moses Lake’s Red, White and Boom celebration at McCosh Park. About 400 people came out …
Hofheins ready to join the Pirates next spring
MOSES LAKE — Being a dual-sport athlete is no easy task, but Raegen Hofheins has done it her whole life. In fact, she had trouble narrowing down to two sports …
Othello honors Independence Day with its annual celebration
OTHELLO — The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce hosted the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration in Lions Park. The event lasted all day Friday with a par…
Special Olympics prep for Cop and Fire on Top
MOSES LAKE – Basin Special Olympics teams prep for their annual Cop and Fire on Top fundraiser July 18 starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until 4 p.m. outside of …
Columbia Basin Hospital celebrating 75 years
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital turns 75 years old this year, and the hospital is ready to celebrate. “There’s going to be a free barbecue for everyone,”…
Nonprofit of the day: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE - The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe, fun place and meals for children after school and during the summer both at the main clubhouse and at schoo…
New owners celebrate first anniversary at Basin RV
MOSES LAKE — Basin RV has been under new ownership for a year now, and the owners are getting more involved in the community, sponsoring the Brett Reese Memori…