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Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season …
Tree lighting kicks off holiday season in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The holiday season began Friday in Moses Lake, with the annual Downtown Moses Lake Tree Lighting ceremony at Sinkiuse Square.
Supporting grass roots: CWU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to help build local economies
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University College of Business launched the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – also known as I4IE – in 2021 us…
Students go for Baroque at music festival
MOSES LAKE — Forty-two local piano students from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Soap Lake and Lind performed in the eighth annual Moses Lake-Central Basin Chapter of Was…
Desert Artists present miniature art show
MOSES LAKE — Art on a small scale is featured at the Miniature Art Show, on display through Nov. 17 at Banner Bank, 322 S. Division St. in Moses Lake. The 15th…
Othello man arrested in child porn bust
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department made an arrest in a child pornography investigation Thursday, according to a statement from the OPD.
NCESD elects three new board members
WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors welcomed three new members, according to an announcement from the NCESD.
BBCC’s new-look, fast-tempo Vikings hit the court
MOSES LAKE – It’ll be a season of change for the Big Bend Vikings when they hit the court for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, complete with a completely n…
Basin ready to celebrate Veterans Day
EPHRATA – Two Veterans Day celebrations are planned in the area for Saturday. Ephrata’s American Legion post and Quincy’s Veterans Operation Creation both have…
Keeping it small
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, when you need a plumber, you really need a plumber. When that happens, you want one who’s reliable and who won’t break the bank. Steve …
Moses Lake Classic Car Club to celebrate 50th anniversary
MOSES LAKE — Now technically, the Moses Lake Classic Car doesn’t celebrate its 50th anniversary until 2024, but its members decided to start the party a little…
Getting Elite in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Realtors Jeff Smart, left, and Dave Shinabarger cut the ribbon on the new Home Smart Elite Brokers Moses Lake office, located at 1845 W. Broadway …
Quincy considering 2024 capital projects
QUINCY — With 2024 dead ahead, Quincy City Council members are considering proposals for repairs, upgrades, expansion of city services and property. City offic…
Royal City approves 2024 property tax levy
ROYAL CITY – Tuesday’s regular Royal City City Council meeting featured two public hearings on the 2024 budget revenue sources and the 2024 property tax levy, …
More Adams Co. jail staff leaving, Wagner discusses needed maintenance
RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner spoke with the Adams County Commissioners during Tuesday’s regular meeting to discuss the Adams County jail’s staf…
Scrap metal art competition tests creativity, teamwork
MOSES LAKE — The organizers of the scrap metal art competition work to make it a challenge. That was the lesson of the oxygen tank that attracted the attention…