Grant Co. seeking new library board member

EPHRATA - The Grant County Commissioners Office announced Thursday they are seeking an interested citizen of Grant County to serve on the North Central Washington Libraries Board of Trustees, preferably one with a variety of skill sets...

Moses Lake port commissioners to meet Monday

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will hold its regular meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, according to a statement from the Port. Among the items to be discussed are leases with General Dynamics, Terex and the U.S. government, and an easement agreement with CenturyLink to provide communication utilities to the Grant County Mosquito District, according to the meeting agenda. The public is invited to attend wither in person or by phone. Phone participants should call 267-930-4000, and enter participant code 418-097-708 when prompted.

Pheasants Forever to host spring social

MOSES LAKE - Pheasants Forever will be holding its spring social next week in Moses Lake, according to a press release from the organization. The event is both a gathering for current members and an opportunity for potential members to become familiar with the organization...

Washington wildfire summary for June 19

MOSES LAKE — These are the wildfires that were burning in Washington as of Monday afternoon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website...

Moses Lake School Superintendent Monty Sabin and the week in sports on the Basin Studio Podcast

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer sits down with Moses Lake School District Superintendent Monty Sabin to discuss how he got involved in the education field, how the district has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Next, sports reporter Ian Bivona joins to preview this weekend's regional wrestling competitions and district basketball games. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/3jLtvsg.

Boots and Bling set for Saturday

EPHRATA — The Soap Lake Parents for Kids Boots and Bling Auction will be held Saturday at the American Legion Art Semro Post 28, located at 276 8th Ave NW in Ephrata...

Ephrata students involved in I-90 rollover accident

No serious injuries reported

COLUMBIA BASIN – Six Ephrata High School students and one staff member were involved in a roll-over crash early Friday morning. A release by the district stated that shortly after 8 a.m. an Ephrata School District vehicle was involved in a single vehicle roll-over crash just east of Moses Lake on I-90 between the Moses Lake SR 17 exit and the Schrag Rest Area.

State healthcare mask mandate to end April 3

OLYMPIA — The mandate requiring masks in health care facilities, extended-care facilities and adult correctional institutions will end April 3. The end of universal masking in those facilities was announced in a Friday press release from the Washington Department of Health.

Bluegrass band coming to George

GEORGE — The Badger Mountain Dry Band will perform Feb. 18 at the George Community Hall, according to an announcement from the hall’s management...

One convicted in sex abuse case

EPHRATA — Michael Gene Rice, 48, of Ephrata was convicted last week of multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor. He goes back to court March 15 for sentencing...

Fire near Moses Lake destroys home

MOSES LAKE – A family home in the 6000 block of Road N NE burned to the ground Sunday morning, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office statement...

Wash. commerce director to step down

OLYMPIA — Lisa Brown, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, will step down effective March 3, according to a statement from the department...

Moses Lake to host water seminar

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Municipal Services Director Kirk Holmes will be speaking on the subject of water at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center on Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m., according to a city press release...

STUDIO BASIN: Truckin', pedalin' and passin' the ball

MOSES LAKE – On this week's episode of the Studio Basin Podcast, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the Washington Trucking Association joins Managing Editor Rob Miller to talk about the state of the trucking industry and efforts to recruit younger drivers into the field as the large Baby Boomer generation retires and Gen X and younger work to step in and fill the gap...

CUTTING THE RIBBON: No Filter Med Spa

MOSES LAKE - A local family has opened No Filter Med Spa at 2900 West Broadway, Suite B in Moses lake. The business celebrated their opening and membership with the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The spa offers facials, peels, brow work, lash lifts, spray tanning, Botox, permanent makeup, skincare products, IV therapy and other spa services. The business may be reached at 509-431-1013 and more info is available online at www.nofiltermedspaml.com.

One killed in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — A shooting claimed one life and injured two other people in the Knolls Vista neighborhood of Moses Lake early Sunday morning...

Registration for Othello fall soccer closes Aug. 2

OTHELLO – Registration for youth fall soccer is open through August 2, the City of Othello announced on Tuesday. Teams will be available in the following age divisions: ages 4-5, ages 6-7, ages 8-9 and ages 10-12. Volunteer coaches are necessary to host a team, and high school-age coaches may volunteer according to the release. Teams are assigned at random. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season. Cost of registration is $51 and can be done at https://bit.ly/3OwcD5q.

Bureau of Reclamation provides funding to Yakima Nation

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Bureau of Reclamation announced Thursday in a news release that the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation will receive approximately $293,000 for hydrologic modeling to improve groundwater recharge and flood control activities in Toppenish Creek Watershed...

TRAVEL ALERT: Work hours on Leavenworth guardrail construction extended

LEAVENWORTH — Travelers should be aware that the work schedule has been extended through Friday on a project to replace guardrails on US Highway 2 along Tumwater Canyon west of Leavenworth...

GU’s Watson returning for 2023-24 season

SPOKANE – Bulldog senior forward Anton Watson is returning to Spokane for a final season in the 2023-24 campaign, according to a release from Gonzaga Athletics on Wednesday...