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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 (…
Moses Lake pianist performs at honors recital
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake student performed last week at the Washington State Music Teachers Association Honors Recital. “She performed very musically and b…
Jehovah’s Witness convention coming to Kennewick July 3-5
KENNEWICK — Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold their annual convention in Kennewick this weekend, according to an announcement from the religious organization. …
Fun on wheels
MOSES LAKE — When you’re a kid, the summer is full of enjoyable things to do. And if you can’t get to them, the city of Moses Lake brings the fun to you. “N…
STCU to open new Othello building
OTHELLO — Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s Othello branch is moving July 1, according to Vice President and Communications Strategist Dan Hansen. The new bui…
EVENTS: July 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — July will be bright, hot and filled with fun. Once the Fourth of July hoopla is over, there are still plenty of things to do. Here are a few s…
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes incl…
Recycling program lets homeowners dispose of paint safely and free
MOSES LAKE — Those old cans of paint that you swore someday you’d use but which are now just collecting dust in the garage? There’s a way to get rid of them sa…
Quincy store holds raffle for hospitalized employee
QUINCY — The raffle to help an ailing employee at Quincy Hardware and Lumber is booming. “When I first was trying to brainstorm what we could do about this …
Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival grows with second venue, bigger crowd
SOAP LAKE — The third annual Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival added a new venue this year. “Cloudview Farm offered us the partnership and the manpower for g…
Wall of pride
MOSES LAKE — The ball field at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex on Central Drive sported some new, vibrant colors Tuesday, when a mural celebrating Moses Lake…
Eudaimonia Medical Spa helps people feel good in their own skin
MOSES LAKE — Merriam-Webster defines “Eudaimonia” as well-being or happiness. That’s what Dr. Hollie Matthews said she had in mind when she opened Eudaimonia M…
Library activities for July 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty going on for children and adults at libraries around the Basin. All activities are at the library unless otherwise indicated.
Can you color Rowan... then take him home?
This small, one-year-old mixed-breed pup is bursting with personality. With his big ears, bright eyes and bouncy spirit, Rowan is ready to wiggle his way right…
Reichs celebrate 75 years of love and laughter
MOSES LAKE — John (Smokey) Reich, 94, and Marjorie Reich, 93, will celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss on June 30. They were set up to go on a blind date by …
Flags, fireworks and parades
MOSES LAKE — The United States only turns 250 years old once, and Basin communities are preparing to celebrate in a big way. Moses Lake starts the festiviti…