Local News
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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…
Morning roundup: Spring Festival, casinos & Dollar General
Springfest draws ’em in, tribal casinos add to the pot and Soap Lake salutes the General. Here’s what’s happening in the Basin today:
Moses Lake council opts to keep comprehensive plan
MOSES LAKE — At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Moses Lake City Council voted unanimously to keep the city's comprehensive plan in place but withdraw the pro…
Priorities set for MLSD construction projects
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board will vote, possibly at its June 9 meeting, on whether to adopt a report that includes a priority list for capital proj…
Basin tennis players compete at state
COLUMBIA BASIN - More than a dozen Basin athletes competed in tennis state tournaments this past weekend, held at several courts across the state. Read along b…
Grant transit gets new buses
MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority recently acquired three new clean diesel buses, according to a press release from the agency. The 30-foot coaches come …
Moses Lake moves to annex homes on north side of city
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted to begin the process of annexing roughly 20 acres on the north side of town following a request from a developer…
Packed park: Moses Lake Spring Festival draws record crowds
MOSES LAKE — There were spots of rain, but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm – or the crowds.
Indigenous-owned gaming contributes billions to WA economy
OLYMPIA — The Washington Indian Gaming Association said the state’s tribal casinos contributed $6.6 billion to the state’s economy in 2019 and $5.6 billion dur…
Soap Lake Dollar General opens
SOAP LAKE – A press release on May 31 announced the official opening of the Soap Lake Dollar General. The new store, located at 79 Highway 28 West was const…
StoryCorps MobileBooth to visit Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Local residents will have a chance to tell their stories for posterity this summer. StoryCorps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recordi…
Newhouse talks technology, law enforcement during Moses Lake visit
MOSES LAKE — Recent announcements by technology startups, like advanced battery makers Sila Technologies and Group14 Technologies, as well electric airplane wo…
Moses Lake museum offers free Saturday event
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will hold its regular Free Family Saturday this weekend, according to a press release from the museum. The f…
Quincy mayor terminates COVID-19 emergency order
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Paul Worley has terminated an order dating from 2020 declaring a civil emergency. Worley issued the termination proclamation May 16, and a resolution approving Worley’s action was approved by …
Columbia Basin traffic update for May 31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Travelers can expect some delays on North Central Washington highways this week as road construction projects continue...
Paving work to resume on I-90
MOSES LAKE — Paving in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from Moses Lake to the Grant-Adams county line is scheduled to begin June 1. ..