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Over 100 fire calls made across Grant County during Fourth of July weekend
MOSES LAKE — Fireworks sparked over 100 fire calls across Grant County during the Fourth of July holiday, stretchi…
‘Hello, Dolly!’
QUINCY — Audiences can put on their Sunday clothes and cast themselves back to the Gay Nineties this month as Quincy Valley Allied Arts brings “Hello, Dolly!” …
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational results
WARDEN – A busy weekend for the Warden boys wrestling team concluded with Saturday’s Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, which followed duals against Okanogan and T…
Moses Lake council continues city manager search
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will meet in executive session Wednesday to discuss the qualifications of a possible candidate for city employment, ac…
Looking for a fairy good home
Snow Pixie, a border collie puppy is looking for an enchanting home to learn, play and grow. She is a friendly pup that gets along with other animals and peopl…
Public being surveyed on Hanford cleanup
HANFORD – The Washington Department of Ecology, U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a public involvement surve…
Samaritan Healthcare projected to finish 2025 with carryover
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is expected to spend a lot of money on its new hospital in 2025, enough that its operating income will show a loss for the ye…
Two GCSO deputies on admin leave following death of inmate
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete issued a statement Monday regarding the status of the investigation into the death of Grant County Jail inmate Richa…
Cougars host Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational
WARDEN – Teams from across eastern Washington gathered at Warden High School for Saturday’s Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, including local squads from Moses La…
Dent outlines his priorities for WA’s 2025 session
OLYMPIA – As Washington State begins its 2025 legislative session today, Rep. Tom Dent, the 13th District's legislative representative, prepares to tackle a my…
Second suspect arrested in Adams County burglary
RITZVILLE — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an early-morning burglary Dec. 9 north of Ritzville.
Ferguson proposes $4 billion in cuts to ease budget deficit
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a budget-cutting plan to ease a projected $12 billion statewide budget deficit during a 2025 legislative preview in Olympia Ja…
STUDIO BASIN: Upcoming levies and all-state football
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down upcoming levies for the Ephrata, Moses Lake and Wahluke school districts, including their longevity and costs f…
Lions off to 10-1 start
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team has opened the season with a near-perfect mark, improving to 10-1 …
Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health
SPOKANE, Wash.—Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-le…
Sen. Warnick outlines legislative priorities for 2025 session
OLYMPIA — In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 legislative session, starting today, Washington State Senator Judy Warnick discussed her key priorities and stra…