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US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
Basin briefs for Dec. 6, 2019
QUINCY — Central Avenue in Quincy will be closed from D Street to E Street on Monday, Dec. 9 for the annual Christmas Celebration in downtown Quincy at the Rotary Fountain Park. The Quincy City Council approved the…
Moses Lake man gets over a year in prison for statutory rape
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will spend just over a year in prison after pleading guilty to statutory rape of a minor in connection with an incident from 2017.
Moses Lake man pleads guilty to child porn
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man has pleaded guilty to possessing and trading thousands of pornographic images and videos depicting children.
Warden City Council passes 2020 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council approved its 2020 budget during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Othello School Board to discuss levy options
Special meeting date, time will be announced
Foster, Sawyer vie for MLIRD director seat
MOSES LAKE — The quality of the water in Moses Lake.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies, honoring deceased veterans, start Dec. 14
EPHRATA — Around 700 deceased veterans interred in Moses Lake, Ephrata, Soap Lake and Quincy cemeteries will be honored with wreaths placed by their gravestone…
‘Tracking Santa’ opens Saturday
Masquers production runs two weekends
Grant County adopts $142 million 2020 budget
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners on Monday approved the county’s $142.2 million 2020 budget, a 6 percent increase over the county’s current 2019 budget.
Desert Aire drive-by shooter sentenced to 4 months
DESERT AIRE — A 22-year-old suspected member of the Norteño gang has been sentenced to four months in jail for shooting at a rival gang member and his girlfriend in an occupied vehicle in Desert Aire last May.
Moses Lake nursing home to host blood drive
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake nursing home Columbia Crest Center will be opening its doors for a Vitalant blood drive Dec. 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Basin Briefs for Dec. 4, 2019
EPHRATA — The Ephrata, Quincy and Soap Lake police departments will participate in the annual Shop With a Cop program at the Ephrata Walmart.
Alien in possession of firearm charges dropped against abuser
QUINCY — A Quincy resident and non-immigrant alien pleaded guilty to fourth-degree domestic violence assault, avoiding a felony charge of alien in possession of a firearm after a plea agreement.
Festival of Trees set for Saturday
Benefits Habitat for Humanity
Desert Aire drive-by shooter sentenced to 4 months
DESERT AIRE — A 22-year-old suspected member of the Norteño gang has been sentenced to four months in jail for shooting at a rival gang member and his girlfriend in an occupied vehicle in Desert Aire last May.