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Shimmy is ready to shake up your routine in the best way possible
At just 5 months old, this petite gray sweetheart has already mastered the art of winning hearts. Shimmy is spayed…
Let Maddy bring some adventure into your life
Small but mighty, Maddy is ready to steal your heart. This four-month-old tortie beauty is spayed, vaccinated, and packed with kitten curiosity. Whether she's …
Quincy Police retirements leave big shoes to fill
QUINCY — There are some big shoes to fill at the Quincy Police Department. “We’re losing 48 years of experience between them,” Quincy Police Chief Ryan Gree…
Big fun on a small scale
RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair isn’t as big or as flashy as some of the county fairs around central Washington, but the folks who keep it going l…
BARE OUR SHELVES: Summer reading program draws record numbers
The Moses Lake Public Library wrapped up its annual Summer Library Program on Friday, Aug. 14. We had 604 participants, including 335 children (ages 0-11), 68 …
Stampa-Palooza at ML Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Stampa-Palooza this weekend as the September Free Family Saturday. “We will have a variety of stam…
Meet Jack
Jack is ready to hit the jackpot with a forever family. This handsome 3-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever mix has a smile that's jack-tastically hard to resist…
Choosing plants for a drought-resistant garden
MOSES LAKE — Heritage gardens, with native, drought-resistant plants, aren’t just nice to look at, they’re economical, and they make a difference when the wate…
BASIN EVENTS September 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The summer is over, and it’s time to start the fall festivities. Here’s a taste of what awaits you in September.
Back-to-school event includes free eye exams and glasses
MOSES LAKE — When the new school year starts, some Moses Lake children will be able to see the front of the classroom a little more clearly, after a free event…
Design Recipes: Creating colorful kids bedrooms
A child's bedroom is one of the few places in the home where color can truly take center stage. The goal is a room that feels joyful and full of personality, y…
Ask Angi: What plumbing problems should homeowners fix before fall?
Late summer is an ideal time for homeowners to take care of preventative home maintenance before small issues become bigger, more expensive repairs. While t…
BUILDING PERMITS: Ephrata, Soap Lake, Warden
BUILDING PERMITS: Ephrata, Soap Lake, Warden
School supply giveaway helps Scout earn Eagle status
MOSES LAKE — A lot of work went into the bags of school supplies that were being given away at the Boys & Girls Club in Moses Lake Monday. “I went around to…
Tent revival coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake will be abuzz with faith next week, when Glory Cloud Crusade holds its annual tent revival. “It’s like having chu…
Meet Stimpy
Stimpy is a male shepherd mix with a big grin and a dream of a forever home. He’s not house-trained yet, but he’s been vaccinated and chipped, and gets along w…