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Updated 1 hour, 19 minutes ago

Huskies earn 2 wins to start off the season

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies basketball team got its season off to a good start with two victories. The first was…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Voters to decide on possible Long Term Care Trust Fund changes

OLYMPIA — Washington voters will be asked to accept or reject a constitutional amendment to allow funds from a program designed to help pay for extended care s…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
City of Soap Lake is paying off $11M-plus in loans, interest

SOAP LAKE – The City of Soap Lake will have nearly $11.36 million worth of debt service payments to pay off by the end of 2025. Of that, around $3 million is i…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
WA fuel prices third highest nationally

MOSES LAKE – After a month-long reign as the second-most expensive state to purchase fuel in, Washington’s fuel prices have dropped below Hawaii’s.

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Solarity celebrates grand opening of Moses Lake branch

MOSES LAKE – Solarity Credit Union announced the grand opening of its newest branch in Moses Lake at 411 East 5th Ave. Solarity said in a press release that th…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Othello voters considering $3.55M pool bond

OTHELLO — Othello voters will be asked to accept or reject a $3.55 million bond to pay for repairs to the Othello Community Pool, and renovations where needed.…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
STUDIO BASIN: MLSD superintendent discusses promises, district's future

MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston invited Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis onto the podcast …

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
No injuries in Moses Lake house fire

MOSES LAKE — Nobody was injured in a fire in the Larson community Monday afternoon, according to Grant County Fire District 5 Chief Dan Smith.

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cabo, a lover of toys

MOSES LAKE – Cabo is in a committed relationship with squeaker toys; however, for the right person, he may be able to make room in his big heart for a special …

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Basin football roundup – Week 7

MOSES LAKE – Week seven of Basin football has concluded, and local teams are gearing up for postseason competition. Some teams continued their dominating leagu…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The sweetest apple in the shelter

MOSES LAKE – Cosmic Crisp is sweeter than the fruit he was named after. He is one of the newest arrivals at Grant County Animal Outreach. Although his stay has…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hundreds rally in Moses Lake to protest Trump admin.

MOSES LAKE — Almost 300 people turned out Saturday for the “No Kings 2.0” rally in Moses Lake, according to Grant County Democrats Vice Chair Jill Springer For…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Keep Halloween safe for little monsters

QUINCY — Next Friday, hordes of little ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump in the night will be on the streets with one thing on their minds: massive am…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lions best Devils

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions (8-5) earned a significant 3-0 victory at home over the Wilson Creek Devils (5-10). T…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Co-responders provide behavioral health assistance, support

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes a disturbance or a welfare check that requires a law enforcement response is also a mental health crisis. Renew, Grant County’s behavior…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Summit to bring together regional community advocates

WENATCHEE — The Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow summit will bring together people from across North Central Washington Wednesday with a single goal – to make…