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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…
Tigers defeat Jacks in Battle of the Basin
QUINCY — The Ephrata Tigers overcame the Quincy Jacks in a 38-36 nailbiter dual on the road Thursday. Head Coach Raul Tejeda was proud of his team for pulling …
Devils win senior night against Eagles
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils finished the regular season with a 60-31 victory over the Soap Lake Eagles Thursday evening. With this win under their b…
Medical emergency causes one-vehicle collision
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department responded to a collision in the 1000 block of Skyline Drive for a single-vehicle collision Friday morning. Officers d…
Spice up your life
MOSES LAKE — Enchilada, a 7‑month‑old fluffy sweetheart is nacho average kitty – she’s a fully spayed, microchipped, vaccinated little purrito who’s all wrappe…
Freewind Martial Arts chats about amateur MMA
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Brandi and Jacob Guertin and Gannon Jordan from F…
Nonprofit tackles starter home costs
SEATTLE — A new partnership between the private and public sectors could make owning their first home attainable for more Washington families.
Moses Lake school leaders discuss responsibilities, challenges and goals
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board President Kirryn Jensen and Vice President Paul Hill joined the Studio Basin Podcast this week to discuss their roles, the…
'$28K in 28 Days'
EPHRATA — For $28, you can buy a couple days’ worth of groceries, two or three fast food lunches or maybe a respectable bottle of wine. But if 1,000 people chi…
Shakespeare goes bonkers
SOAP LAKE — Thirty-seven plays. That’s how many William Shakespeare wrote in his career. And every one of those will be on the Masquers stage next week. “…
BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 6-14, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Valentine’s Day is coming up, and whether you celebrate with a sweetie, hang with some friends or just sail solo, there’s something for everyb…
Soap Lake set to host first Lantern Festival
SOAP LAKE — A new community celebration is coming to Soap Lake later this month, following the city council’s unanimous approval of a special event permit Mond…
WEATHER: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2026
Basin preps for Seahawks trip to Super Bowl LX
MOSES LAKE — Local bars and restaurants throughout the Basin are hosting events for the Sunday’s championship matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New Engl…
Millionaires tax proposed in Olympia, spurring debate
OLYMPIA — Washington’s Democratic lawmakers revealed their anticipated “Millionaires Tax” Tuesday, receiving pushback from Gov. Bob Ferguson and stern oppositi…
Respiratory illnesses rising in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — As of the first week of February there has been one flu-related death in Grant County during the 2025-26 flu season. Lexi Smith, communications co…