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WA House approves 'millionaires tax’
OLYMPIA — After a grueling 25 hours of debate, a bill taxing households earning more than $1 million a year advanc…
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata bond measure with Superintendent Ken Murray
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston sat down with Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray to discuss the Feb. 2026 bon…
MLHS boys fend off Eastmont rally
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-6) held the Eastmont Wildcats comeback attempt in the second half to win 79-76 Friday. Head Coach Craig Groth said th…
No injuries in Moses Lake car fire Monday
MOSES LAKE — A vehicle fire slowed, but didn’t stop, the line of parents dropping off students at Columbia Middle School Monday morning. Nobody was hurt in the…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 10-16, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Basketball has entered postseason play for athletes around the basin. Check out where the local athletes will be headed this week.
Planning a healthy move underway at Samaritan
MOSES LAKE — Finishing work is still underway, but there’s plenty of activity at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive. Patients will start being treated …
Country Sweethearts raises money for cancer fighters
MOSES LAKE — It’s a rare person who hasn’t been touched by cancer one way or another, said Jay Ballinger, who delivered the blessing before the Columbia Basin …
McFadden Family Motors cuts the ribbon on new lot
MOSES LAKE — The little lot on Broadway in Moses Lake is again full of cars. Owner RJ McFadden officially cut the ribbon on McFadden Family Motors Wednesday af…
WEATHER: Feb. 9 – Feb. 14, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 9 – Feb. 14, 2026
Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defense won this championship. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pumme…
Othello man jailed after attempting to elude police, faces vehicular homicide charge
PASCO — A woman from Grandview died Friday night after an erratic‑driving incident in Pasco escalated into a pursuit and a fatal collision on Interstate 182, a…
Roylance signs with Spokane Falls volleyball
MOSES LAKE — Lilliana Roylance is bound for the Northwest Athletic Conference after signing her letter of intent to play volleyball for the Sasquatches at Spok…
School district levies on Feb. 10 ballot
EPHRATA — Several school districts across Grant and Adams counties are asking voters to approve a series of levy replacements in the upcoming special election,…
Lady Eagles overcome Devils on the road
WILSON CREEK — The Soap Lake Eagles (12-6) added a 50-40 win to their record to end off the regular season against the Wilson Creek Devils (14-5) Thursday even…
Your new best friend?
OTHELLO — Meet Leonic, the extra‑large German Shepherd with an even bigger heart. This handsome adult boy is neutered, vaccinated and ready to start his next c…
WineVit 2026 starts Tuesday in Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK — WineVit, Washington’s largest annual wine and grape industry conference, returns Feb. 10 and 11 with a condensed schedule, new pricing and a progra…