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Ephrata proclamation honors 9/11 victims, calls for service
EPHRATA — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City of Ephrata h…
Updated Adams Co. election info
RITZVILLE — Incumbent Adams County commissioners Dan Blankenship and Jay Weise maintained their leads over challengers in updated vote totals released Friday.
A family of service
MOSES LAKE — Dietrich and Emma Thiesfeld’s 14 children could just about constitute an army in themselves. “Seven of them are or were veterans, and the other …
‘Moments of sheer terror’
SOAP LAKE — War is hell, it’s often said, and soldiers who get hurt or killed in action are rightly honored for their courage and sacrifice. But recently the U…
Weather for the week of Nov. 11, 2024
Weather for the week of Nov. 11, 2024
Mungia holds narrow lead WA Supreme Court race
OLYMPIA — State Supreme Court Pos. 2 candidate Sal Mungia led his opponent by a narrow margin of 0.8% of votes as of Friday night, according to the Washington …
Outstanding Service to Veterans Award recipients recognized for dedication, commitment
OLYMPIA — The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize i…
Mattawa council wrestles with planning regulations
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members will discuss reviewing the city’s parking regulations Nov 21. It’s the continuation of a discussion started about regula…
STUDIO BASIN: Boeing strike, election results and football playoffs
MOSES LAKE – On this spisode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Staff Writer Nance Beston discuss the Moses Lake School District…
‘A beautiful setup’
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics got a makeover recently, and it was unveiled Tuesday. “We redid the kitchen last year,” said YD Area Director Sean Sallis. “It …
MLSD to pursue levy in Feb. 2025
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board unanimously passed a resolution to proceed with a proposed education program and operations levy. This decision will …
‘A place of peace’
MOSES LAKE — Palos Verdes at Lakemont became official Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. “We're excited to work t…
Othello schools trims budget
OTHELLO — Parents and Othello School District patrons will be invited to informational meetings as OSD implements a downsizing plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Basin events for Nov. 9-19
MOSES LAKE — Veterans Day celebrations and holiday kickoffs are in the works for this week in the Columbia Basin. If you have an event you’d like included in u…
Vikings fall to Wenatchee Valley
MOSES LAKE – A win over Wenatchee Valley on Wednesday could have kept Big Bend’s playoff hopes alive, but the Vikings were unable to tie the match in the fourt…
Regional college sports schedule for Nov. 8-14
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s college sports schedule, complete with cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball events for Big Bend, Cen…