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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 Sch…
MLPD responds to Friday-evening drive-by
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers have responded to a drive-by shooting on Loop Drive in Moses Lake.
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…
Oxford House set to open fourth Moses Lake home
MOSES LAKE – Oxford House, an organization that provides housing and support for people recovering from addiction, will be opening up a third home for men in M…
Earned recognition
OTHELLO — Sammy Rocha said he learned to coach wrestling from the best. Rocha, the girls wrestling coach at Othello High School, was named co-Coach of the …
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…
Wahluke looks to continue building team cohesion after strong start
MATTAWA – Wahluke soccer has started their 2025 season 2-1 and Coach Cele Lopez expressed pride in the team that has been built so far. This season the tea…
Referee shortage hits local fields
EPHRATA – Local communities have been feeling the impact of the nationwide officiating shortage which has had an impact on all sports. According to Bruce …
NEWS BITES: March 21, 2025
NEWS BITES: March 21, 2025
Two candidates announce for Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — Santiago (Jim) Perez and Joel Graves have announced their candidacy for the Moses Lake City Council.
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:
Road work set for next week in Quincy
QUINCY — Spring is in the air, and that means, among many other things, the start of road construction season. Road crews will be doing some crack-sealing…
Law enforcement logs for March 21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
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 …