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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 12-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there, and there are holiday goings-on galore in …
Leitz discusses challenges, future of Port District 3
MATTAWA – Matthus Leitz, the unopposed candidate for the Grant County Port District 3 Port Commissioner position 2 seat, shared his vision for the local econom…
‘A Tortured Land’
MOSES LAKE — Central Washington artist Don Nutt will return this month to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center after a long time away, according to an announceme…
Grant Co. Democrats award prizes in candy count game
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Democrats have tabulated the results of their Count the Candy game at the Grant County Fair this year, according to an announceme…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Sept. 3-10, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – School has officially started back up, and with that comes the first week of sports. See where your favorite basin sports team is headed for t…
Columbia Physical Therapy debuts new pool in open house
OTHELLO — Columbia Physical Therapy has finally realized a longtime dream. “We just added the pool,” said physical therapist Ken Jones, who shares the clin…
Moses Lake couple injured in car crash
ELLENSBURG — A Moses Lake woman was transported to Harborview Medical Center after the car she was driving hit an embankment and rolled Aug. 29.
Celebrating all things Warden
WARDEN — The annual Warden Community Days kicked off this past weekend, drawing crowds for a series of events celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage an…
Wahluke School District Board candidates discuss future goals
MATTAWA – A forum was held on August 28 at Wahluke High School, bringing together the three candidates for the Wahluke School Board: Luke Jenne, Elia Mendoza a…
Options under discussion for former Red Rock Elementary building
ROYAL CITY — The condition of the former Red Rock Elementary building, and its eventual fate, is prompting discussion among Royal City residents and city offic…
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Sept. 1, 2025
Moses Lake Police Department records
Ephrata Police Department logs for Sept. 4, 2025
Ephrata Police Department logs
Memorial bench to honor local community members
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, a park bench will be unveiled to honor the memory and legacy of Don and Mary Cunnington. Event organizer Rich Victor is excited to cele…
Ephrata boil notice to extend at least to Thursday
EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata has issued a boil advisory for residents after a water line leak was discovered Monday near the old juvenile detention building. …
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct. 1
(The Center Square) — One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers.…
Welcome back Tigers
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District kicked off the 2024-25 academic year on Aug. 28 with a palpable sense of excitement among students and educators alike. A…