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Ephrata Council expedites approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Soap Lake plans upgrades for dog park, Smokiam Campground
SOAP LAKE — In a bid to enhance recreational amenities and boost tourism, the city of Soap Lake is currently undertaking upgrades to both its dog park and the …
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravage…
Legion A Warriors playoff run ends in Medical Lake
COULEE CITY – The ACH Legion A Warriors ended their season July 20 after a competitive 8-13 loss against the Medical Lake Dirt Dawgs. Despite the loss, head co…
ACH Legion 18U set for the state tournament
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline American Legion 18U baseball team played four games over the weekend to determine their spot in the state tournament. …
Dream in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Meet Dream, the fur-tastic two-year-old Australian Shepherd ready to paw her way into your heart. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and read…
OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL POS. 1: Kelli Camp
OTHELLO — Kelli Camp said she thinks the Othello City Council may need a different approach, and that led her to run for an open position. “There has not b…
OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL POS. 1: Genna Dorow
OTHELLO — Genna Dorow said she’s running for a new term on the Othello City Council because she wants to see Othello grow in a way that doesn’t cause problems …
Boys & Girls Clubs honored with Turnip the Beet! Award
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin has brought home yet another prize, having received the Turnip the Beet! For 2024. “This is one I…
$30M hospital bond goes before Ephrata voters
EPHRATA – Those living in and around Ephrata will see a measure on their ballot for the August 5 election for a $30 million bond measure requested by Grant Cou…
'A nice destination'
SOAP LAKE — When it’s finished, folks won’t recognize the former clubhouse at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. “It’s going to be a nice destination,” sa…
Mavericks Eli Anderson competes at Fargo National Championship
MOSES LAKE — On July 14, Mavericks boys wrestler Eli Anderson competed in the Fargo National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota. While he did not get the outc…
Sixers 14U fall in Meltdown championship
MOSES LAKE — Last weekend, Central Washington Sixers 14U baseball competed in the Moses Lake Meltdown tournament. Despite falling short in the championship gam…
One dead, one injured in Sunday evening shooting
EPHRATA – One man is dead and another is being held at the Grant County Jail after a shooting at about 7:40 p.m. at the Hawk Fuel station in Ephrata Sunday. In…
Fuel prices decrease nationally, locally
MOSES LAKE — There was a slight decrease in gas prices across the nation, including in Washington state and Grant County, according to AAA. The Adams County av…
STUDIO BASIN: Railroads, MLSD budget and the conclusion of baseball
On this week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discusses the potential of the Columbia Basin Railroad being sold. The rai…