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Moses Lake meeting part of state initiative to address water availability
MOSES LAKE — Officials from Columbia Basin cities sat down with the director of the Washington Department of Ecolo…
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STUDIO BASIN: 2024 WA legislative session with Tom Dent and Mavs football with Brett and Brady Jay
MOSES LAKE - On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, State Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) stops in to discuss his priorities for the 2024 W…
Washington employer groups file lawsuit against EPA
OLYMPIA – According to an announcement from the Association of Washington Business, several employer groups in Washington state filed a lawsuit on Dec. 4 in U.…
Adams commissioners reviewing 2024 budget
RITZVILLE – Adams County Commissioners held their second public hearing on the 2024 budget during Tuesday’s regular meeting in Ritzville, which also featured i…
Outstanding Resource Water recognition
SOAP LAKE — The Washington Department of Ecology has designated Soap Lake an “outstanding resource water,” effective Jan. 18. Under the new designation, any ne…
A trophy for Christmas
MOSES LAKE – The MLCA/CCS Lions picked up two wins in this week’s Christmas Basketball Tournament, defeating Bridgeport 86-71 Tuesday and Odessa 76-46 Wednesda…
Huskies surge late, defeat Moses Lake 38-28
MOSES LAKE – It took until the final matches to decide the outcome of Wednesday’s dual between Moses Lake and Othello, with the Huskies winning four of the fin…
News Bites for Dec. 21, 2023
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of DUI and other charges after he allegedly led law enforcement officers on a chase…
Wahluke High School full for 2023 Mattawa Winter Festival
MATTAWA – Walking in the door of Wahluke High School Dec. 14 was made difficult by the mass of people crowding the entry to the commons. Hundreds, if not thous…
Moses Lake’s Hofheins signs with Walla Walla volleyball, softball
MOSES LAKE – Friends, family, coaches and teammates gathered in the commons at Moses Lake High School Monday afternoon to celebrate Raegen Hofheins signing on …
Royal City appoints council member, increases utility rates
ROYAL CITY – Royal City City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday evening at Royal City City Hall featured the appointment of Stanton Fanning as council member po…
Washington Manufacturing Council discusses 2024 legislative session
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s Manufacturing Council convened for their regular meeting Dec. 14 to discuss what legislation they would opt to support and introdu…
Wreaths Across America brings out community to honor late service members
EPHRATA – Hundreds of wreaths were laid at the headstones of veterans interred at the Ephrata Cemetery Saturday with community members coming out to honor the …
Ephrata schools approve defeasement
EPHRATA – According to an announcement from the Ephrata School District, the Ephrata School Board unanimously approved alterations to the district’s 2018 schoo…
Wildcats improve to 10-3 with win over Evergreen State
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington Wildcats picked up their seventh straight win with a 28-point defeat of Evergreen State Tuesday night, shooting 46.3% from …