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Ouija board leads to car prowl arrested
MOSES LAKE — A Ouija board led to an arrest in a vehicle break-in Friday afternoon, according to a statement from …
Coats 4 Kids
MOSES LAKE — It’s not winter yet by a long shot, but the first hint of cool air is beginning to remind Basin residents that it won’t be too much longer. The Ro…
Moses Lake wins first home game of the season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School football team overcame a slow start and some early-season miscues to take a 30-23 win over the North Creek Jaguars in t…
Wahluke grad honored for overcoming obstacles
MATTAWA — A Wahluke High School graduate was recently honored for his determination and community engagement by Community Health Plan of Washington. Hazie…
Othello girl takes grand prize in reading challenge
OTHELLO — An Othello girl walked away with the grand prize in Mid-Columbia Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge. Brooklyn Gilbert, 10, won a Nintendo Switch…
‘Simple As That’
OLYMPIA — Every year, almost 38 million pounds of litter is dropped on Washington’s highways, roads and public areas, according to an announcement Thursday fro…
Interest rates down, active listings up in Basin
MOSES LAKE — With lower mortgage rates, listings are up from a year ago in the Basin, as well as statewide, but closed sales are still staying put, according t…
‘The View from Here’ opens at Moses Lake Museum
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host a reception today for the opening of its new exhibit, “The View from Here,” according to an announcem…
Sizzling newcomer
MOSES LAKE - Shiitake Sizzle co-owners Dahlia O/Neil, Koey Pan and Iris Ou, flanked by (from left) staff members Dennis Schonberg with son Kaspen, Rachel Korth…
Boeing employees vote to accept new contract, or strike
MOSES LAKE – Employees at Moses Lake’s Boeing facility voted on Thursday whether the new contract offered by Boeing is acceptable or if they should reaffirm a …
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 13 through 20
COLUMBIA BASIN — Downtown Moses Lake will host four events Saturday, while Quincy, Odessa and Hartline all have their biggest community celebrations of the yea…
Alternative routes suggested for Vantage Bridge travel
QUINCY — The Washington Department of Transportation is installing additional signs to inform drivers of delays at the Vantage Bridge. Construction is ongoing …
Warden receives $9.8 million to fund water system upgrades
WARDEN — The city of Warden has received funding from the Public Works Board to pay for upgrades to the city’s water system.
Driver crashes into Moses Lake business
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake business suffered broken windows and other damage when a driver hit it with his car Wednesday night.
Driver hits MLPD vehicle
MOSES LAKE – A suspect hit a Moses Lake Police vehicle after attempting to elude police officers Sept. 12 at around 12:49 a.m. Both MLPD and Washington State P…
Road O-NE closed Monday
MOSES LAKE – According to the Grant County Public Works Department Road O Northeast will be closed between Road 1-Northeast and Road 2-Northeast will be closed…