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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…
UPDATED: Fire breaks out in field near S. Eastlake Drive in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – A fire has spread across the lakeside part of the field behind S Eastlake Dr and Vue Street. A Moses Lake Fire Department crew is working to put o…
High Fitness brings friends together with a health focus
MOSES LAKE – The Larson Rec Center’s High Fitness class held its Fourth of July-themed High Fitness class this past week. The class is held every Tuesday from …
Moses Lake students prepare to head to Japan
MOSES LAKE — Three Moses Lake students will head to Japan this month as part of the Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange. “A lot of people don’t realiz…
GCFD 5 responds to fire near Grant Co. Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 personnel are mopping up the scene of a brush fire just east of the Grant County Fairgrounds.
BASIN BOX SCORE: Charity golf, summer baseball, and Independence Day weekend sports
COLUMBIA BASIN – This week on Basin Box Score, Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez go over various events and games that occurred over the past week in the Columbia B…
Roosters looking for ravishing home
SOAP LAKE – The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry has several breeds of rooster available for adoption. Last year, Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry President Shawna K…
New shop in Moses Lake carries a little of everything
MOSES LAKE — Determining exactly what kind of store Plume is feels a lot like nailing Jello to the wall. “Some of (the merchandise) was in my house when I …
Ephrata's Well 3 returns to service today after water quality tests pass
EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata’s Well 3 should be back up and running today, as long as the bacteria test results return from the lab negative, according to Pub…
Local doctor finds new calling with Eudaimonia
MOSES LAKE – Dr. Hollie Matthews has begun a new journey in the medical field by opening Eudaimonia Medical Spa at 124 E Third Ave #212. Her goal is to provide…
Ephrata High Class of ‘55 celebrates 70 years
EPHRATA - There are 39 “kids” still living from the Ephrata High School Class of 1955, Jerry Pitts said, and he and his classmates still get together as much a…
AG World raises $80,000 in annual golf classic
MOSES LAKE – On Thursday June 5, AG World hosted its 12th annual golf classic at the Links at Moses Pointe where they raised money for the Ronald McDonald hous…
Road construction on hold through July 4 weekend
VANTAGE — People wanting to take to the open road for the July 4 weekend will find it pretty open, with most construction projects on hold until next week. The…
GALLERY: A look back at June 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — June marked the end of the school year and the beginning of summer in the Basin. Here’s a look back at some memorable moments.
Know what you’re getting before investing in an RV
MOSES LAKE — A recreational vehicle is a versatile thing. It can be a portable home for a weekend camping trip, or it can be the home you live in year-round. E…
Moses Lake pianist shines at conference
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake pianist performed successfully at the Washington State Music Teachers Association Conference June 28, according to an announcement fr…