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WEATHER: March 12-18, 2026
Thursday: A 20% chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. W…
Lady Huskies show fight in loss to Ellensburg
“We knew what we were going to have to deal with going into it,” Tovar said. “I thought the girls showed resilience, they kept fighting all the way to the end,…
Huskies boys win nailbiter at home
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (8-12) overcame the Ellensburg Bulldogs 71-68 at home Tuesday night. Head Coach Juan Garcia was proud of how his players battled …
Gregg announces candidacy for Grant County Sheriff
MOSES LAKE — Darrik Gregg, a law enforcement officer with 23 years of experience in various capacities, has announced his candidacy for Grant County Sheriff. H…
Spokane Ag Show brings pros together
SPOKANE — The Spokane Ag Show and Expo started its three-day spree Tuesday morning with agriculture and business experts from all around the world coming toget…
STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake School Board: how it works, challenges, successes
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter and Producer Nance Beston sat down with Moses Lake School Board President Kirryn Jensen, Vice-President P…
Ephrata High lockdown rumors unfounded
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School did not enter a lockdown Wednesday, according to Communications Director Sarah Morford. Rumors of a lockdown had appeared on soci…
Othello man sentenced for sexual contact with a minor
OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to about five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with a minor.
A tiny Pomeranian with a galaxy of charm
OTHELLO — Meet Milky Way, the little fluff who’s out of this world. This adult Pomeranian may be small in size, but he’s got a galaxy-sized personality. He’s n…
Numerica Credit Union returning to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — After 14 years, Numerica is coming back to Moses Lake. “We have a great foundation of membership in Moses Lake from when we previously had bric…
Grant County PUD rates to increase April 1
EPHRATA — Rates for all classes of Grant County Public Utility District will increase in 2026, but the percentage of increase won’t be the same for all custome…
SENIOR EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Shake the chill out of your bones and head out this month for auctions, free movie screenings and more. Here are some things happening for sen…
Sometimes, dementia care is best done by professionals
MOSES LAKE — Dementia is hard on the person suffering from it, but those who care for them have a tough row to hoe as well, said Karisti Cox, living sales spec…
Mavericks co-league champions, as Vasquez heads to state
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (12-3) are the co-Big Nine champions alongside Eastmont in bowling this season. In addition to a league title, Abby Vasqu…
Royal City prepares for road repairs for 2026
ROYAL CITY — Royal City Finance Director Janice Flynn confirmed road repair projects are scheduled for this year, including crack sealing and the reconstructio…
Nobody on the beach
Spring is inching ever closer – back East, the groundhog did see his shadow, but that was back East – but the clouds are still hanging over Soap Lake.