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ACH claims victories on the road over Lions
MOSES LAKE — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (12-6) earned two victories over the Moses Lake Christian Academy…
New facility to support military coming to Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake has been awarded a $1.2 million loan from the state Community Aviation Revitalization Board to help pay for upgrades to the…
Adams County Auditor will not seek reelection in 2026
RITZVILLE — Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt announced Tuesday she would not be running for fourth term. “It’s just a good time to step aside,” Hunt said.
MLSD outlines proposal for new elementary
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District’s Facility Advisory Committee is recommending the district replace North Elementary and Larson Heights Elementary w…
Mayan Memers earn honors
ROYAL CITY — The Mayan Memers, made up of fourth- through sixth graders, won second place for core values – sportsmanship, teamwork and things like that – at t…
WEATHER: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026
Hansen overpass timeline still undetermined
MOSES LAKE — The timeline and cost for repair – or replacement of the Hansen Road overpass west of Moses Lake will depend, in part, on whether the Washington S…
STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz to discuss ongoing cit…
Moses Lake students stage walkout to protest ICE
MOSES LAKE — About 80 students walked out of Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy Tuesday afternoon to protest actions by Immigration and Customs Enforc…
Coyotes 14U go undefeated in Spokane tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 14U hockey team swept the competition 5-0 over the weekend to win the Frozen Face Off in Spokane. Despite a delayed start t…
Ephrata CAP instructor honored for more than half a century of safety
EPHRATA — Roger Patry has logged more than 23,000 hours of flight time since 1970. That’s more than two and a half years of his life spent in the sky. “Loo…
A look at the 2026 Northwest Hay Expo: Industry leaders gather amidst challenges
KENNEWICK — The Northwest Hay Expo, an annual event for stakeholders in the hay industry, attracted a diverse group of attendees this week, despite challenging…
Sharp utility account receives additional scrutiny
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Peter Sharp has paid his city utility balance in full after previously owing nearly $3,600, according to city staff. Of that amount…
WEATHER: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2026
Othello man sentenced in child porn case
OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of dealing in depictions of a minor engage…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 19 – 24
MOSES LAKE — The competition across the Basin is heating up as boys basketball can see the end of the regular season on the horizon. See below where your favor…