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GALLERY: Gridiron Guide highlights
MOSES LAKE — The highlights from Gridiron Guide don't stop with just their stories. See below some bonus photos fr…
Hiking Trails in the Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Eastern Washington boasts a variety of different hiking trails to enjoy as the weather begins to warm up. Below are five hiking trails in the …
Looking for sheds provides the fun of the hunt
PLAIN — For people who like to spend as much time outdoors than they do indoors – if not more time outdoors – the woods provide a plethora of things to do and …
Rotary Club of Moses Lake celebrates 75 years
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Club of Moses Lake gathered at Pillar Rock Grill Saturday to celebrate 75 years of service to the community. “Every person in this …
Examining how agriculture could switch to renewable energy
MOSES LAKE — The topic of energy production is something that has become something of increasing interest in recent years as new technology is developed. David…
Jail staffing focus of Adams Co. Commission discussion
RITZVILLE — The remodeled Adams County Jail is tentatively scheduled to open in spring 2027, which means training new and current jail staff. And that, said Ad…
Ready to party?
OTHELLO — Meet Gala, the cutest jubilee in Eastern Washington. A terrier mix, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, she is ready to put on her dress and take ov…
WEATHER: March 18-24, 2026
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. SW wind 8-14 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Colorful pups
Last week, we asked the children of the Columbia Basin to try coloring Akira, our pet of the day last Wednesday. Ashlynn, 11, Odette, 9, and Teagan, 7, submitt…
Gettin' down to business
MOSES LAKE — Attendees stroll down the aisles at the Moses Lake Business Expo Tuesday afternoon at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The Moses Lake Chamber of Comm…
MLSD to publicly review financial audit Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will have a special session before its regularly scheduled board meeting March 19 to publicly receive the results o…
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata's Ridge Robotics to go to national Lego Competition
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Ephrata Ridge Elementary School's Ridge Robotics team members Mille Scheelke and Lindsay Leenhouts sit down with r…
Royal City development expanding
ROYAL CITY — Additional apartments will be coming to Royal City as part of the next phase at a development on Ahlers Avenue North. Alex Kovach, the city’s plan…
The WA 2026 legislative session ends, but not without a fight
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers adjourned Thursday, March 12, concluding the 2026 legislative session, defined by another multibillion-dollar budget deficit and…
Knights tennis bests Naches Valley
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights battled against Naches Valley on the court Monday afternoon with the Knights boys earning a 5-0 victory while the girls battled …
Moses Lake Firefighters quickly contain Ivy Avenue House Fire
MOSES LAKE — At approximately 1 p.m. Monday afternoon, firefighters from Moses Lake Fire Department Stations 1 and 2 responded to a reported structure fire in …