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Quincy officials looking for more lifeguards for new Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is so popular with residents and visitors that city officials are looking f…
Eagles soar into the future as grads are celebrated in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE – The gymnasium at Soap Lake Middle and High School was full of students, community members, family and friends of grads, and the graduates themselve…
Royal celebrates class of 2024
ROYAL CITY – For their final times as high schoolers, 119 Royal High School seniors walked onto David Nielson Memorial Field for the school’s graduation ceremo…
STUDIO BASIN: PUD rates, Chief for a Day and Dru Gimlin 3-on-3
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer breaks down the Grant PUD seeking public input on its future rate po…
‘It’s absolutely amazing every time’
EPHRATA — The children chosen as Chief(s) for a Day get to do some pretty cool things. They get a ride in a fire truck or police vehicle, they get a badge, the…
Desert Aire Airport Community Appreciation Breakfast flying in June 15
DESERT AIRE – This year’s Desert Aire Regional Airport Annual Fly-In & Community Appreciation Breakfast is set for June 15. A pancake breakfast will be served …
Report suggests fixes for WA housing crisis
OLYMPIA — Alleviating the shortage of affordable housing in Washington will require a combination of more money for affordable housing, reducing the cost and c…
Moses Lake wins Kings of the Columbia tournament
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake came out on top of last weekend’s Kings of the Columbia 7-on-7 football tournament, defeating Chiawana 30-14 in the championship game. …
ROAD REPORT: Paving crews head north on SR 17
MOSES LAKE — The big asphalt paving machines are making the turn north at the intersection of State Route 17 and South Pioneer Way.
Airborne fun
MOSES LAKE – A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute team descends upon the Grant County International Airport during the first Moses Lake Air Sho…
Moses Lake Scorpions qualify for Spring Games
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Scorpions soccer team travels to Tacoma for the Special Olympics’ Spring Games this weekend.
Basin events for June 7-14
MOSES LAKE - Activities abound this week in the Columbia Basin with festivals, car shows and a bunch of other fun activities to get out of the house and enjoy …
MLHS’s Bishop, QSD’s Valle awarded NCESD regional awards
WENATCHEE – According to a Wednesday announcement, the North Central Educational Service District has selected Kristy Bishop as the 2025 Regional Teacher of th…
OSPI addresses Parent’s Bill of Rights initiative
OLYMPIA – According to a Wednesday statement from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, some provisions of Initiative 2081, establishing the Pare…
UW Dean’s List recognizes Grant, Adams scholars as university preps for graduation
SEATTLE - Students from Grant and Adams counties have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for the Autumn 2023 Quarter.
EHS celebrates scholarship awards
EPHRATA – During a May 29 assembly at Ephrata High School, hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships were doled out to hardworking students headed towar…