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District sets timeline for Ephrata High roof project
EPHRATA — A timeframe on the roof replacement at Ephrata High School was discussed at the Ephrata School District …
Mavs softball team dominates in doubleheader vs. Cadets
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, the Moses Lake Mavericks (6-2) softball team dominated at home against the visiting Eisenhower Cats (2-4), winning the doubleheader 20-…
Quincy examining truck restrictions in city
QUINCY — A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 15 at Quincy City Hall to take public comment on a proposal to change designated truck routes within th…
Basin residents protest Trump policies in Ephrata
EPHRATA – A group of between 75 and 80 people gathered in front of Sun Basin Plaza in downtown Ephrata Saturday from a little before 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. to p…
City of Ephrata considering logo options
EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council is reviewing options for a logo for the city which could be used for marketing and other purposes and discussed how to move …
Huskies fall in Thursday match against Selah
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies boys soccer team was defeated Thursday by the Selah Vikings in a dominant 5–0 loss. The loss came after a big 2-0 win over East V…
Tigers maintain success on the court
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers (7-0) boys tennis team took care of business on the road against the Ellensburg Bulldogs (4-4), winning 4-1 and keeping their unde…
Weather for the week of April 7, 2025
Weather for the week of April 7, 2025
STUDIO BASIN: March crime roundup and sports recap
MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and reporter Nance Beston discussed the crimes that occur…
BMX ramping up for spring fun in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Now that Spring is here, outdoor activities are ramping up, including BMX leagues. On April 4th and 5th, Moses Lake BMX will hold multiple events …
Groff litigation, improving finances addressed in MLSD board meeting
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board met for a regular meeting April 3 and discussed litigation regarding Groff Elementary, adding public health informatio…
Rent stabilization bill makes progress in Olympia
OLYMPIA — A Washington bill to limit residential rate increases may have a shot at passing this year, according to its primary sponsor, state Sen. Emily Alvara…
SLPD swears in newest officer, hiring for police chief
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Police Department swore in its newest officer, Yuriy Bezzubenko at the Soap Lake City Council meeting Wednesday.
Grant County property tax statements issued
EPHRATA — Grant County property owners should be receiving 2025 property tax statements in the mail in the next few days, unless they’ve shown up already. Gran…
Soap Lake council debates downsizing itself
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council voted for the second time to postpone action on changing the number of city council members at Wednesday’s meeting. …
Road construction ramping up for summer
MOSES LAKE — It’s still early in the spring and as a result still early in the road construction season, but there are some long-term projects already underway…