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STUDIO BASIN: Natural gas, media literacy and state playoffs
MOSES LAKE – On this week's STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Joel Ma…
25-year-old arrested after alleged vehicle theft, crossing county lines
PASCO – Dispatch reported a pursuit with a dark-colored BMW conducted by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies heading towards Adams County. The Adams Coun…
'If you're not improving, you need to retire'
RITZVILLE — Interim Ritzville Police Department Chief Bill Benner said he thought the department’s biggest strength is its connection with the community. Benne…
Shelter-in-place safety meeting held Tuesday
MOSES LAKE – Members of public safety, industry and healthcare groups in the area held a tabletop exercise hosted by Grant County Local Emergency Planning Comm…
Homeschoolers host science fair
EPHRATA — Eighteen children showed what they had learned about the world around them Saturday at the Little House Science Fair in Ephrata. “Every year we h…
Othello Fall Clean Up coming Saturday
OTHELLO — Just in time for leaf-raking season, Othello residents will have a place to dispose of yard debris during the city’s annual fall cleanup from 8 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
High-speed chase ends in truck rolling
RITZVILLE – Friday evening, the Washington State Patrol initiated a pursuit with a red Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 395 near …
FRESH NEWS: Water level up, bass fishing rewarding
MARDON – This week Potholes Reservoir has risen from 1032.26ft to 1034.42ft for a gain of 2.16ft. Water temp was 51.7 degrees Monday afternoon. With Potholes C…
Mattawa woman dead after two-vehicle collision
MATTAWA – A 33-year-old Mattawa woman died Friday and three other people were injured from a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa Friday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Two teens hit by suspected drunk driver
QUINCY – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision in the 8500 block of Road T-Northwest Monday night, according to a release from GCSO.
Forging success
MOSES LAKE – Seth Miner, owner of Miner Services LLC, has transformed his life from humble beginnings into a thriving welding business. With nearly a decade of…
Basin Football Roundup: Moses Lake, Royal post shutouts
MOSES LAKE – With the playoffs just a few weeks away, several local teams remain in contention to win their respective league titles this season.
Newhouse visits Okanagan Specialty Fruits
MOSES LAKE – Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) visited Okanagan Specialty Fruits Friday for a tour, roundtable conversation and cider tasting. Newhouse is run…
College football: WSU mounts late comeback
MOSES LAKE – Regional college football teams went 2-1 last week, with Washington State and Central Washington both claiming victories while Eastern Washington …
Licensing requirements added to Othello home business ordinance
OTHELLO — Home-based businesses will be required to obtain a license under the provisions of a revised ordinance considered Monday by the Othello City Council.
Grant PUD considering new rate class for agriculture
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District is researching a new rate class for agriculture uses other than irrigation. If it’s approved by PUD commissi…