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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…
Steelhead released in Banks Lake
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released almost 100,000 steelhead in Banks Lake, according to an announcement Thursday from WDFW. …
Port of Moses Lake honored
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Public Ports Association recognized the Port of Moses Lake as the 2024 Port of the Year during the WPPA’s annual meeting in Bellevu…
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata Superintendent Ken Murray and Royal's championship
On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray stops by to talk about his first semester in the superint…
Moses Lake to reopen city manager application process
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members have decided to reopen the application process for city manager candidates. Council members interviewed two candidates Dec. 12 but decided against hiring either of them.…
Mavs wrestlers take down Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – After traveling to tournaments over the weekend, both Moses Lake’s boys and girls wrestling teams opened their league schedules with road duals ag…
Basin events for Dec. 13-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Christmas holiday is getting closer, and there are still plenty of chances to make merry in the Basin. Here are a few ideas:
Care Moses Lake unveils new van
MOSES LAKE — Care Moses Lake will hit the road this year in a new van, with help from the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake. “Ki…
Housing market dips, but less than last year
MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for a sluggish housing market, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real e…
City council approves 2025 Moses Lake budget
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is projected to spend about $117.2 million in 2025, which will require using about $6.7 million from the city’s reserves. M…
Fruit Loop looking for a fun home
Fruit Loop was found in an unpopulated area of Eastern Washington, around five miles away from anything in all directions. People were out checking gas lines i…
Law enforcement looking for risky driving statewide Saturday
OLYMPIA – This year's Night of 1,000 Stars will be this Saturday state-wide, where officers from local agencies and the Washington State Patrol will be looking…
Data breaches in WA at all-time high
OLYMPIA – Attorney General Bob Ferguson released his annual data breach report Nov. 26 which was at an all-time high at 11.6 million data breach notices being …
Candidates interviewed for Moses Lake city manager
MOSES LAKE — Two candidates for Moses Lake city manager answered questions from city residents and municipal staff in an informal session Wednesday. That was f…
Scam alert: GCHD impersonators
EPHRATA – The Grant County Health District released a statement about an unknown suspect impersonating the health district. The release says this person is con…
Letters headed to some WA homeowners following $2M settlement
OLYMPIA — More than 1,500 Washingtonians will receive letters in the mail to claim their share of more than $2 million, according to a statement issued Wednesd…