Cougars sweep Eagles and LMU in weekend matches
PULLMAN — The Washington State Cougars earned a pair of team victories as they defended their home court over the weekend, sweeping both the Eastern Washington Eagles and Loyola Marymount University.
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's board of governors has voted to approve a plan that brings the league one step closer to expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle. The league's owners are essentially beginning the process of working with potential ownership groups who will aim to have franchises in those two cities in the next few years.
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: March 26 – April 2, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Though March Madness has wrapped up for Washington college teams, there are still plenty of teams in the state competing in spring athletics ahead of their break. See where your favorite team is heading this week.
Last bill sponsored by Warnick signed into law
Legislation will aid Port of Moses Lake in expanding transportation capabilities
YAKIMA — The final bill sponsored by longtime 13th District Senator Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson Friday. The legislation increases the Port of Moses Lake’s ability to borrow money to pay for its project to reconnect port property to outside rail lines.
‘Just helping kids, helping people’
Ephrata’s Kaur competes at HOSA state, dreams of becoming pediatrician
EPHRATA — Sophomore Navi Kaur already knows exactly where she’s headed – and she’s not wasting any time getting there. The 16‑year‑old Ephrata High School student lights up when she talks about medicine, especially pediatrics. Her interest started early, shaped by the women who raised her.
Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in 8-0 win over Guardians
SEATTLE (AP) — Emerson Hancock pitched six hitless innings for the Seattle Mariners in his season debut against the Cleveland Guardians before being removed from the game by manager Dan Wilson. Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter lined a clean single leading off the seventh against reliever Cooper Criswell to break up Seattle's bid for a combined no-hitter. The only baserunners Hancock allowed came when he walked José Ramírez in the first inning and hit CJ Kayfus with a fastball in the sixth. The sixth overall pick in the 2020 amateur draft needed 97 pitches to get through six scoreless innings on a chilly late afternoon in the Pacific Northwest. Hancock set a career high with nine strikeouts. No batted ball against him left the infield.
Huskies go 2-1 over the weekend against Northwestern
SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies (12-15) found success on the diamond over the weekend after hosting a three-game series against the Northwestern Wildcats (9-14-1). The Huskies finished the stretch 2-1 with a 7-2 victory Friday, 9-10 loss Saturday and a 7-2 victory Sunday, according to reports from UW Athletics.
Moses Lake man convicted of multiple child sex abuse charges
MOSES LAKE — Billy Gene Pinson, 46, of Moses Lake has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of multiple crimes associated with sexually abusing minors, according to a press release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which worked with the Moses Lake Police Department on the case.
WEATHER: April 2-8, 2026
Thursday A 30% chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and southwest winds 10 to 15 miles per hour, becoming west in the afternoon.
Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
(The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies’ automatic license plate readers in response to a new law, leaving costly public investments sitting idle.
