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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…

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
‘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 …

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
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 …

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Pedestrian killed in Moses Lake accident

MOSES LAKE — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning along SR 17 in Moses Lake...

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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...

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Collision causes delays on SR17 Monday

MOSES LAKE - A collision early Monday morning resulted in delays for travelers along SR 17 for several hours.

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
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…