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Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…
Elks Lodge to move into Porterhouse building
MOSES LAKE — In a time when everything seems to be changing, at least one thing will remain the same: the Porterhouse totem pole is staying put. “There's s…
Your new best friend awaits
MOSES LAKE — Juno, a perfect contender for the role of your new best friend, is patiently waiting for you to go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out h…
Crestview, Bright Beginnings hold open house
MOSES LAKE — Crestview Christian School and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center held an open house March 13. The public was invited to tour the classrooms …
Valkyrie wants to call your home Valhalla
MOSES LAKE – Valkyrie prefers the quiet company of her human, and isn’t a big fan of other animals. However, she does love the great outdoors and is very fond…
News beat: Ephrata fifth graders learn the ropes of journalism
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Herald recently acquired some competition in Ephrata. We’d be more worried if the journalists were old enough to, say, drive a car.
Cellarbration raises more than $250,000 for BBCC scholarships
MOSES LAKE — The annual Cellarbration for Education fundraising dinner March 15 brought in more money in 2025 than 2024. Cellarbration is the largest fundraise…
STUDIO BASIN: Fairs, guns and spring sports
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Cub Reporter Nance Beston and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk about Senate Bill 5098, a piece o…
Chica, an adorable pup is up for adoption
MOSES LAKE – Chica’s golden eyes stare longingly, begging you to take her home and spoil her with treats, toys and cuddles. She said she is the most cutest, mo…
Wampum auction to support Wheat Land Communities Fair coming
RITZVILLE — A small fair will be supported in a big way next weekend. Wampum, the annual auction for the Wheat Land Communities Fair, will take place Satur…
MLHS welders heading to state competition
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School welders will be heading to state competitions March 27 and 28. The team this year consists of freshman Connor Nelson, sopho…
Area experts walk potential first-time home buyers through the process
MOSES LAKE — How to facilitate a first home purchase was the topic of a seminar in Moses Lake Tuesday. The Homebuying Process Workshop, hosted by Opportuni…
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 21-29, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The sun is shining; the cranes are in flight and there’s a host of things to do in the Basin this week. Here are a few:
Double dose of adoptable adorable
SOAP LAKE – Lily, left, and Misa, right, are a bonded pair of sisters who are looking for their forever home. The two must be adopted together. When the girls …
Teen writers wanted for library fiction contest
WENATCHEE — North Central Washington Libraries is accepting submissions for the 2025 Teen Short Fiction Competition. NCW Libraries oversees the operation of li…
St. Rose of Lima, Young Ladies Institute partner for blood drive
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is once again uniting its community for a noble cause. On April 16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Young Ladies Inst…