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Seven arrested in MLPD, Safeway undercover operation
MOSES LAKE — Eight people were arrested Monday during an undercover operation designed to catch shoplifters and th…
Kids Hope provides local advocacy center for children
MOSES LAKE — Kids Hope, a sister agency to New Hope, provides services for children who are suspected of being the victim of abuse, neglect or sexual abuse and…
New Hope
MOSES LAKE — Domestic violence and sexual assault leave a lot of damage and chaos behind them – that’s true of all crimes, in fact. The job of the advocates at…
‘Pretty drastic’
COLUMBIA BASIN — With the year winding down and the holidays looming, more and more people are counting on local food banks to make ends meet, especially in a …
BBB advises caution, patience with holiday charity donationations
TACOMA — With the holiday season upon us, there will be a lot of charities asking for donations. The Better Business Bureau (bbb.org), which also evaluates …
Kriete sworn in as Grant Co. sheriff
EPHRATA - Joey Kriete took the oath of office and was sworn in as the new Grant County Sheriff by Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill on Tuesday at the Grant Count…
Giving back
COLUMBIA BASIN — Several local law enforcement agencies are putting on charitable drives for the upcoming holiday season. The Moses Lake Police Department’s…
Pedestrian killed in Moses Lake accident
MOSES LAKE — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning along SR 17 in Moses Lake...
Basin sports schedule for Nov. 30-Dec. 6
COLUMBIA BASIN – Welcome to winter sports season here in the Basin! Eleven of twelve local schools begin their quests to bring home state titles this winter se…
Winter sports season tips off
<strong>COLUMBIA BASIN</strong> – With 11 of 12 local schools stepping onto the basketball court, wrestling mat and in the pool this week, the 2022-2023 winter…
Jitka Garza takes over at Othello Anytime Fitness
OTHELLO — Jitka Garza said the goal of a fitness routine is to make life better, whatever that goal might be for each athlete. Garza is the new owner of Anyt…
Bluegrass trio to play in George on Saturday
GEORGE — Three Northwestern bluegrass virtuosos will take the stage Saturday at the George Community Hall, according to a statement from the community center...
Tip a Cop fundraiser returns to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact, yes, those are police officers and sheriff’s deputies cleaning tables, delivering hamburgers and drinks and occasionally brea…
Collision causes delays on SR17 Monday
MOSES LAKE - A collision early Monday morning resulted in delays for travelers along SR 17 for several hours.
Winter storm watch issued for Basin
SPOKANE — The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Monday for large parts of the Columbia Basin. A winter storm watch means that conditions are…
UW offense shines in Apple Cup
PULLMAN – During WSU’s three-game win streak over Stanford, Arizona and Arizona State, the Cougars jumped out to early leads that held true despite only scorin…