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Updated 23 minutes ago

Suspect sought in Ephrata-area shooting

EPHRATA — No suspect was located after law enforcement officers searched a residence and outbuildings near Ephrata…

Updated 2 years ago
Mavs football season recap conversation hits STUDIO BASIN

MOSES LAKE – There were talks of high-flying offense and big wins on last week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, as Sports Reporter Ian Bivona was joined …

Updated 2 years ago
News Bites for Dec. 27, 2023

News Bites for Dec. 27, 2023

Updated 2 years ago
Cave B Estate Winery - Local winery provides refreshments and entertainment

QUINCY – Cave B Estate Winery, whose sweeping views of the Columbia River and basalt cliffs could be nearly unmatched in beauty, has graced the area with award…

Updated 2 years ago
Basin sports schedule Dec. 27-Jan. 2

COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.

Updated 2 years ago
CWU priorities included in governor’s 2024 supplemental budget proposals

ELLENSBURG – The Office of Governor Jay Inslee released its Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget proposals for the 2024 fiscal year on Wednesday, includin…

Updated 2 years ago
Splash pad coming to Othello’s Kiwanis Park

OTHELLO — Planning is underway for upgrades to Othello’s Kiwanis Park, which are tentatively scheduled for summer 2024. City Engineer Shawn O’Brien said th…

Updated 2 years ago
City planning, contracts and cargo containers

MATTAWA – Mattawa’s regular City Council meeting Thursday featured a public hearing on the city’s updated comprehensive plan, SCJ Alliance’s contract with the …

Updated 2 years ago
Weather for the week of Dec. 26, 2023

Weather for the week of Dec. 26, 2023

Updated 2 years ago
Longtime Moses Lake attorney Brian Dano announces retirement

MOSES LAKE — There were things about the practice of law that Brian Dano liked, and things he didn’t, he said. But overall it was a great career.

Updated 2 years ago
Apprenticeship program announces new class

MOSES LAKE — Six youths will receive training and eventual industry certification with the help of a program put together in partnership between Genie Industri…

Updated 2 years ago
Quincy council approves annexation

QUINCY — Improvements will be made to a section of Monument Hill Road NW and M Street Northeast as part of an annexation agreement approved by the Quincy City …

Updated 2 years ago
School district levies to be on February ballot

MOSES LAKE — Voters in several local school districts will be asked to approve or reject requests for educational program and operations levies in a special el…

Updated 2 years ago
Knights fall to Toppenish

ROYAL CITY – Once Toppenish took a 7-6 lead midway through the first quarter over Royal on Thursday night the Wildcats held the lead for the remainder of the c…

Updated 2 years ago
Down-to-the-wire gardening gifts

MOSES LAKE — This is it. Christmas is dead ahead, so there’s no more time for lollygagging. It’s time to find something for the gardeners on the Christmas list.

Updated 2 years ago
‘This is the time of giving’

MOSES LAKE — They might have been the best shoes ever.