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Cost estimates for water source alternatives given to Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to cost a lot of money to provide alternative water sources for the city of Moses Lake, bu…
2025 Community Health Partnership Fund award recipients announced
MOSES LAKE – On Oct. 28, Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group announced in a statement the selection of recipients for the 2025 Community Health Partnership Fund grants.
Othello port, city considering need for Reynolds Road roundabout
OTHELLO — If, and how, a roundabout at State Route 26 and South Reynolds Road in Othello is built, and how to pay for it, prompted a sometimes-bitter debate th…
Work continuing on new Othello animal shelter
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will be advertising for bids for the new municipal animal shelter. “It’s still in development,” said Othello Mayor Shawn …
RITZVILLE CITY COUNCIL Q&A: Plumb vs. Ottmar
RITZVILLE – The race for Ritzville City Council consists of two candidates, Michelle Plumb and Eric Ottmar. Plumb responded to a set of five questions presente…
Basin Sports Schedule: Oct. 29 – Nov. 5
COLUMBIA BASIN – High school athletes around the basin are preparing for district tournaments as the regular season comes to a close. See where the local teams…
Basin volleyball roundup Oct. 21 – Oct. 20
MOSES LAKE – The end of Basin volleyball is near, and teams are gearing up for district tournament competition. See below where your favorite team stands and t…
Mavs prepare for swim and dive district finals
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks hosted a Big 9 League Invitational for the league championships on Thursday. This invitational was not scored but helped …
Sweetest punkin’ up for adoption
MOSES LAKE – Terra, a small chihuahua-mix, is looking fur her perfect home. She might be small but her heart is huge. She starts off a little shy, but once you…
Fallen Basin lawmen honored at Olympia memorial
OLYMPIA — Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and head out to protect Washington state. Most of the time, they come back. Bu…
Fire season officially ends in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fire season has officially come to a close as of Monday, according to Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodr…
Port of Moses Lake looking for more water
MOSES LAKE — Getting enough water for future needs at the Port of Moses Lake, where to get it, and how much it might cost is the subject of an ongoing study. C…
Two injured Sunday in Mattawa collision
MATTAWA — A Mattawa woman was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland Sunday afternoon after the car she was driving was hit by another car about five miles south of Mattawa.
Witnesses sought in fatal Moses Lake crash
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department officers are looking for the occupants of a red or maroon Dodge pickup, possibly 2010-18 model years, that may have i…
Moses Lake council, board eye cooperative efforts
MOSES LAKE — Facility use, working to give children alternatives and opportunity, improving partnerships that help students looking at careers were discussed a…
Fuel costs slightly down from last week
MOSES LAKE – Washington state, Grant County and Adams County all saw decreases in average prices for regular fuel this week. However, the national average for …