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Othello awarded grant for new Kiwanis Park playground

OTHELLO — A new playground and an expanded parking lot will be coming to Othello’s Kiwanis Park with the help of f…

Updated 1 year ago
WA bill mandating clergy report abuse clears Senate floor

OLYMPIA – Rachel Fisher’s parents sang kingdom melodies the day she was born. The sound of religion followed Fisher growing up, where her evenings began with r…

Updated 1 year ago
Microsoft working to help protect IT systems of rural hospitals

MOSES LAKE — Information is valuable in the Information Age, to good actors and bad actors alike. And unlike precious metals or stacks of cash, people sometime…

Updated 1 year ago
Weather for the week of March 24, 2025

Weather for the week of March 24, 2025

Updated 1 year ago
UPDATED: MLPD releases additional info on Friday drive-by investigation

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department has released additional information regarding the drive-by shooting that occurred on West Loop Drive Friday eveni…

Updated 1 year ago
STUDIO BASIN: Fairs, guns and spring sports

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Cub Reporter Nance Beston and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk about Senate Bill 5098, a piece o…

Updated 1 year ago
MLPD responds to Friday-evening drive-by

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers have responded to a drive-by shooting on Loop Drive in Moses Lake.

Updated 1 year ago
Chica, an adorable pup is up for adoption

MOSES LAKE – Chica’s golden eyes stare longingly, begging you to take her home and spoil her with treats, toys and cuddles. She said she is the most cutest, mo…

Updated 1 year ago
The Constitution of the United States

The complete text of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments.

Updated 1 year ago
Oxford House set to open fourth Moses Lake home

MOSES LAKE – Oxford House, an organization that provides housing and support for people recovering from addiction, will be opening up a third home for men in M…

Updated 1 year ago
Earned recognition

OTHELLO — Sammy Rocha said he learned to coach wrestling from the best. Rocha, the girls wrestling coach at Othello High School, was named co-Coach of the …

Updated 1 year ago
MLHS welders heading to state competition

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School welders will be heading to state competitions March 27 and 28. The team this year consists of freshman Connor Nelson, sopho…

Updated 1 year ago
Wahluke looks to continue building team cohesion after strong start

MATTAWA – Wahluke soccer has started their 2025 season 2-1 and Coach Cele Lopez expressed pride in the team that has been built so far. This season the tea…

Updated 1 year ago
Referee shortage hits local fields

EPHRATA – Local communities have been feeling the impact of the nationwide officiating shortage which has had an impact on all sports. According to Bruce …

Updated 1 year ago
NEWS BITES: March 21, 2025

NEWS BITES: March 21, 2025

Updated 1 year ago
Two candidates announce for Moses Lake City Council

MOSES LAKE — Santiago (Jim) Perez and Joel Graves have announced their candidacy for the Moses Lake City Council.