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BASIN EVENTS: October 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are getting shorter and the eerie time of year is creeping up on us. Here are a few thin…
Moses Lake Demo Derby welcomes new sponsor
MOSES LAKE — A popular event in Moses Lake will have a new name this year: The Miner Services Demo Derby. “We’re really big on getting our name out there a…
Shreddin' stuffies in the sun
OTHELLO – Jovie, left and Bugg, right spent Monday playing a very intense game of who can rip up the stuffed animal faster and for longer before the other one …
Migratory visitors
OTHELLO — People from throughout the Pacific Northwest gathered in and around Othello to catch a glimpse of an annual phenomenon. Whether they crept down backr…
Seeds 'n Stone transitioning to online marketplace
MOSES LAKE — Amy Winter, owner of the wellness and lifestyle boutique Seeds 'n Stone, confirmed that the shop's physical location on Third Avenue will close it…
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…