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Juneteenth 2023 weather
June 19, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Juneteenth 2023 weather

Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 11 mph. A 20% chance of showers evening that will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 47...

STUDIO BASIN: Fire and water, football and diamond action
June 17, 2023 2:14 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Fire and water, football and diamond action

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss water conservation across the Basin, fires and fire season as well as recap graduation and Quincy's 100% graduation rate. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament, a football scrimmage held in Royal City and other sporting goodness in the Basin. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/446s0GA.

May 9, 2023 4:21 p.m.

Target date announced for new Ephrata MLCHC dental clinic opening

EPHRATA — Moses Lake Community Health Center officials expect to open the clinic’s new dental office in Ephrata by Nov. 3. Community Health officials announced earlier this yea that they purchased and will be remodeling a building at 457 First Ave. NW into a new dental clinic. The work will begin in June, according to a MLCHC press release.

May 10, 2023 5:37 p.m.

Spokane Falls Community College announces Basin scholars

SPOKANE — Seven Basin students have been named to the winter quarter 2023 honor roll at Spokane Falls Community College, according to a statement from the school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll...

Spring art show coming to Soap Lake
March 15, 2023 1:25 a.m.

Spring art show coming to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE – Mihail Kivachitsky will be holding a spring reception and art talk at the end of this month featuring new work created for the Soap Lake gallery...

Upcoming criminal trials and the potato conference on the Studio Basin Podcast
January 28, 2023 3:57 p.m.

Upcoming criminal trials and the potato conference on the Studio Basin Podcast

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, managing editor Rob Miller and senior reporter Charles Featherstone recap this week's Washington-Oregon Potato Conference, followed by discussing the murders of Yanira Cedillos and Theresa Bergman as trials approach in the near future. To close the episode, sports reporter Ian Bivona recaps the previous week in Basin sports action as regular seasons begin to come to a close. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/3WHuYgQ.

Sabin contract extended by Moses Lake School Board
January 28, 2023 4:06 p.m.

Sabin contract extended by Moses Lake School Board

MOSES LAKE — The contract of Moses Lake School District superintendent Monty Sabin has been extended for an additional year. Moses Lake School Board members approved the extension on a unanimous vote after a special meeting to evaluate Sabin’s job performance Thursday. The extension was approved without discussion. With the extension, Sabin’s contract will run through August 2026. Sabin was hired in April 2022, replacing former superintendent Josh Meek, who left the district in 2021. Prior to being hired in Moses Lake Sabin was the assistant superintendent for the North Thurston School District.

January 31, 2023 3:44 p.m.

Moses Lake man arrested for reported domestic violence at BBCC

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in jail following an alleged domestic assault at Big Bend Community College, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office...

Music festival showcases students’ talents
January 31, 2023 3:47 p.m.

Music festival showcases students’ talents

MOSES LAKE — Seventy Moses Lake students took part Saturday in the seventh annual Moses Lake-Central Basin Chapter of Washington State Music Teachers Association Music Festival, according to a statement from chapter President Marina Munter. The festival was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moses Lake...

January 31, 2023 4:10 p.m.

Arrests made over alleged social media threats

OTHELLO — An unidentified man and two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of second-degree possession of firearms on Jan. 27 following an alleged threat against Adams County Juvenile Services personnel...

August 5, 2023 1:06 p.m.

Baird Springs fire prompts guardrail repairs this week

QUINCY — Travelers between Quincy and Wenatchee could face delays Monday and Tuesday as contractors make repairs to guardrails that were damaged by fire July 10...

August 9, 2023 4:46 p.m.

Ephrata schools to hold free developmental delay screenings

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Special Services Department announced in a Thursday public service announcement that they will be sponsoring a free screening September 6 for children ages three through five whose parents have concerns about their child’s development...

Internet outage cause still under investigation
August 9, 2023 4:52 p.m.

Internet outage cause still under investigation

EPHRATA — An internet outage affecting some, but not all, residents in Grant County is under investigation. There was no estimated time of repair as of 4 p.m. Wednesday...

August 9, 2023 5:10 p.m.

American Legion Auxiliary to host Patriot Day ceremony

EPHRATA – Unit 28 of the American Legion Auxiliary, assisted by Legionnaires, will be hosting a Patriot Day ceremony on Sep. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, according to a press release from the organization...

Mavs wrestling camp this weekend
July 31, 2023 5:07 p.m.

Mavs wrestling camp this weekend

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School wrestlers have the opportunity to learn from collegiate wrestler Frank Almaguer at this weekend’s Chasing Gold Camp, a two-day camp at Moses Lake High School...

Nursing education grant available
August 17, 2023 5:54 p.m.

Nursing education grant available

OLYMPIA — The state of Washington will offer scholarships for qualifying applicants considering nursing careers...

Ephrata School District suspends staff member
August 18, 2023 4:37 p.m.

Ephrata School District suspends staff member

EPHRATA – In a brief statement, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne announced Friday that a district employee has been placed on administrative leave...

STUDIO BASIN: Fentanyl challenges and sports successes
April 8, 2024 2:17 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Fentanyl challenges and sports successes

MOSES LAKE – In this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete to discuss the issues the county is facing with Fentanyl. The pair discuss what the challenges are for law enforcement as officers work to stem the tide of the dangerous drug in the county and review statistics for Washington and the county in relation to fentanyl overdoses.

Taking applications for a new human
May 14, 2025 2:50 a.m.

Taking applications for a new human

OTHELLO – Atlantic Fig, one of the newest pups at Adams County Pet Rescue, said she is ready for a loving person to fall in love with her and give her a cozy home. She loves to cuddle and a big adventure out on a leash is her idea of a good time. She is also micro-chipped, spayed and fully vaccinated. She said she would make the perfect companion for anyone who is willing to feed her treats and scratch her ears. Convinced? Visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out an application to adopt her. Love her but not ready to adopt? Support her and other animals at ACPR by visiting the website and click “donate.” adamscountypetrescue.com.

Such a coo-l dog
September 25, 2025 12:30 p.m.

Such a coo-l dog

MOSES LAKE -- Pigeon, a mixed breed puppy, is looking to be adopted at Grant County Animal Outreach. He is around two months old, very fly and is known for stealing. Well, stealing people's hearts that is. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Now, he just needs someone to put in his adoption application, get accepted and take him home. If that sounds like something you would be interested in providing for this sweet boy, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and get started on that application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter visit the website and click “donate.”