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Dent, Ybarra, Warnick to hold virtual town hall
February 13, 2024 5:02 p.m.

Dent, Ybarra, Warnick to hold virtual town hall

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from the 13th District, which includes the southern half of Grant County, will hold a virtual town hall starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 21, according to a joint announcement from the legislators’ offices.

Wahluke’s Gonzalez heads to state tournament
February 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Wahluke’s Gonzalez heads to state tournament

MATTAWA – Wahluke senior Mariangela Gonzalez is heading to the 2024 Mat Classic after placing third in the 145-pound class of Saturday’s 2A/1A/B Region 4 tournament in Quincy.

July 23, 2024 1:10 a.m.

Soap Lake sewer leak stopped quickly

SOAP LAKE – On Saturday, a citizen alerted authorities to effluent seeping out of a manhole cover near West Beach in Soap Lake. The City of Soap Lake Public Works team, led by Supervisor Darrin Fronsman, swiftly responded to the emergency, according to an announcement by Soap Lake Mayor Allen DuPuy.

January 20, 2020 9:55 a.m.

US housing construction jumps 16.9% in December

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes surged in December to the highest level in 13 years, capping a year in which falling mortgage rates and a strong labor market helped lift the prospects of the housing industry.

December 7, 2023 6:19 p.m.

Festival of Trees through Dec. 12 in Ephrata

EPHRATA — The trees to be raffled in the first Festival of Trees in Ephrata will be on display through Dec. 12 at the Columbia Basin Foundation office, 101 Basin St. SW. The trees are on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 12, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, during the Bells on Basin town celebration.

MLFD: Boy saves family home from fire
November 6, 2023 6:09 p.m.

MLFD: Boy saves family home from fire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake boy’s quick thinking prevented a possible tragedy Monday, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Fire Department.

STUDIO BASIN: An elf, some directors, and Mavs volleyball Head Coach Krystal Trammell
November 18, 2023 1:32 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: An elf, some directors, and Mavs volleyball Head Coach Krystal Trammell

MOSES LAKE – A happy elf and his directors from The Masquers stop by the studie to discuss “Elf: The Musical” which is coming up at the Soap Lake theater. Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talk to co-directors Clifford and Stacey Bresee and the star of the show, Clark Dalton...

Three BBCC wrestlers place at Boxer Open
January 22, 2024 4:26 p.m.

Three BBCC wrestlers place at Boxer Open

FOREST GROVE, Ore. – After a lengthy stretch of no competition, Big Bend Community College Women's Wrestling traveled to Pacific University to Compete in the Boxer Open on Sunday. The break was long and frustrating for the athletes but allowed the Vikings to gain much-needed rest to get to 100% health.

STUDIO BASIN: Adams County Pet Rescue, Moses Lake news and Basin wrestling
December 16, 2023 12:26 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Adams County Pet Rescue, Moses Lake news and Basin wrestling

MOSES LAKE – On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer and Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recap last week's headlines, including the Adams County Pet Rescue negotiating for additional funds with the City of Othello, Moses Lake City Manager Kevin Fuhr receiving the Person of the Year award by the Moses Lake Community Coalition and discuss news with the PUD rates.

Tigers defeat Shadle Park
December 15, 2023 1:05 a.m.

Tigers defeat Shadle Park

EPHRATA – The Ephrata boys basketball team evened its record at 2-2 in Tuesday’s home win over Shadle Park, defeating the visiting Highlanders 54-48.

Camp Zanika Lache registration slots still open
May 11, 2024 2:51 p.m.

Camp Zanika Lache registration slots still open

WENATCHEE – Slots are still available at Wenatchee’s Camp Zanika Lache, a co-ed overnight summer camp for youth and teens ages six to 17.

16-year-old Mattawa girl dies by overdose
June 5, 2024 7:19 p.m.

16-year-old Mattawa girl dies by overdose

MATTAWA – Grant County detectives are investigating the suspected fentanyl overdose death of a 16-year-old Mattawa girl, according to a Wednesday statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Shruumz recalled products cause illness in Grant Co.
July 13, 2024 3:43 p.m.

Shruumz recalled products cause illness in Grant Co.

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is urging people to avoid eating, serving or selling Diamond Shruumz products. “(The health district) is responding to a report of serious intoxication and hospitalization of a Grant County resident linked to consumption of these products,” according to a GCHD press release.

GCSO investigating possible DUI
September 1, 2022 4:23 p.m.

GCSO investigating possible DUI

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Wednesday that they are investigating a possible DUI after a car collided with a house in the Larson Community. The collision occurred at Vandenberg Loop and Halsey Drive. The driver, identified as 58-year-old Richland resident Abel Ramos, has been charged with a DUI and was cited and released, GCSO Spokesman Kyle Foreman said...

September 1, 2022 4:56 p.m.

Grant Co. looking for Tourism Commission volunteer

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners announced on Aug. 31 that they are looking for citizens to serve on the Grant County Tourism Commission. The announcement stated that the selected applicants will act as a member of the commission that will plan, organize and implement the tourism marketing and promotion plan for Grant County Tourism for a three-year term...

July 25, 2022 3:27 p.m.

Mega Millions jackpot at $810 million

OLYMPIA - A press release on July 25 states that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot had grown to $810 million after its most recent drawing yielded no top-tier winners...

'Beautiful Wounds' highlighted at next Wenatchee Valley Erratics meeting
July 27, 2022 4:44 p.m.

'Beautiful Wounds' highlighted at next Wenatchee Valley Erratics meeting

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Erratics chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will host its next program on Aug. 9...

August 8, 2022 5:52 p.m.

Man airlifted after dirt bike-vehicle collision

MOSES LAKE — A man was airlifted to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after his dirt bike collided with a car Monday morning near Moses Lake. Don Palmen was driving south on Moon Drive NE near the Moses Lake city limits at about 8:30 a.m. Monday when he hit a car, according to information from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of the car, Lily Knowles, was driving east on Dorothy Street NE. The GCSO report said Palmen failed to stop at the stop sign on Moon Drive. Palmen was treated at the scene and was later transported to CWH. Knowles and her passenger were not injured, the GCSO report said.

Mattawa man injured in rollover accident
August 24, 2022 4:27 p.m.

Mattawa man injured in rollover accident

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was airlifted to a regional hospital Tuesday night after a rollover accident on State Route 243. A report by Washington State Patrol states 44-year-old Silverino Basurto Sanchez was southbound on SR243 at about 6:30 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway to the right and overcorrected into the northbound lane. The vehicle then rolled and came to rest on its top on the northbound shoulder. Sanchez was injured and transported by air to Kadlec Regional Medical in Richland. He is being cited for driving with wheels off roadway. Rebecca Pettingill may be reached at [email protected].

August 24, 2022 5:03 p.m.

Commission approves Cascade Gas rate increase

LACEY — The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has reached a provisional agreement with Kennewick-based Cascade Natural Gas that will allow the company to go ahead with a $7.2 million rate increase, according to a commission press release. The proposed rate increase of 5.81% is significantly less than the 11.1% increase Cascade originally sought in September 2021. The settlement reached between the company and the commission also changes how Cascade is allowed to depreciate its assets to offset the increase in revenue, the press release said. According to the commission, a typical residential natural gas customer using 54 therms of natural gas — roughly 5,400 cubic feet — will see their monthly bill increase by $1.51 to around $55.59, the press release noted.