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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 6-13, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Multiple basin teams head into spring break this week, while others return to compete through lea…
Adopt this Flurry ball of energy
OTHELLO – Flurry, a young male chihuahua is looking for a loving family to play and grow up with. He is a sweet and playful pup who may be small, but he packs …
Priest Rapids Dam passes major safety inspection
MATTAWA — A comprehensive safety assessment of the structure at Preist Rapids Dam determined the dam met standards that will allow it to keep operating safely.…
NEWS BITES: Jan. 28, 2025
NEWS BITES: Jan. 28, 2025
Construction, repair projects starting at GC International Airport
MOSES LAKE — Construction and repair projects will be starting soon at the Grant County International Airport. Airport Director Rich Mueller said contract…
Increase in respiratory illnesses in county, state this past week
EPHRATA – The Grant County Health District released a statement on the increase of respiratory illnesses including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and C…
Lions win defensive battle against Wilson Creek
MOSES LAKE – With both teams playing strong defense in Thursday night’s Central Washington 1B matchup between the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christi…
BBCC Cellarbration! coming March 15
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will give a lot of students a hand up through the 24th annual Cellarbration! March 15. Tickets are still…
MLSD levy impacts on safety, health and facilities
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has an Educational Programs and Operations levy on the Feb. 11 ballot. The levy and whether it passes or not, will …
Ephrata School Board makes Murray official, appoints board member
EPHRATA - During their regular meeting last week, the Ephrata School Board appointed Casey Devine as a school board director. They also voted 3-1 to offer Ken …
Legislative update from Tom Dent
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially convened the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 13. There are many new faces on both sides of t…
Jacks, Huskies host tournaments
MOSES LAKE – Saturday was a busy day for wrestling in the Columbia Basin, with both the Quincy boys and Othello girls wrestling programs hosting tournaments. C…
Weather for the week of Jan. 27, 2025
Weather for the week of Jan. 27, 2025
MLCA/CCS boys get back in win column, defeat Wilson Creek
MOSES LAKE – Two days after suffering just their second loss of the season, the Lions boys basketball team stepped onto their home floor looking to get back in…
STUDIO BASIN: REC Silicon closure, Moses Lake city manager and Basin basketball
MOSES LAKE – In this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss supports for…
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Candy Land
OTHELLO — Candy Land, a newly rescued pup, is looking for someone to take the sweet boy home and spoil him. He was found alongside his siblings and brought to …