BASIN BOX SCORE: Mat Classic Rundown and State Basketball Preview 2026
On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard chat about the competition brought by athletes from the Columbia Basin at the Mat Classic this year with multiple student athletes making names for themselves. The hosts also do a quick rundown of state basketball as the final six teams from the basin look to make a push for a state championship.
Vikings conclude season with a home victory over Yaks
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (13-16) ended their season Wednesday night, but not before going out strong with an 88-73 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks. With the Vikings coming just one game short of making the playoffs prior to this matchup, the goal was to still give all they had. “It’s bittersweet, you know we closed out the season four and five, we were one quick possession out of the playoffs,” said Vikings sophomore Miguel Taylor. “But we finished the season strong. We all came together and were able to make big improvements, so I’m happy.” The Vikings came out strong in the first half of the competition, taking an early lead over Yakima Valley. By halftime, BBCC was up by eight.
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Margaret Morlan
Margaret Mary Morlan, 73, was born to Joseph Francis Kaplos and Monica Susan Kapelos. She recently passed away and is survived by her sister Kate, her sister Ann, and her brothers Tom and Jim.
WA Majority Leader apologizes for being intoxicated during budget hearing
(The Center Square) - House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon, D-West Seattle, admits he was intoxicated during a House Appropriations Committee meeting on Wednesday evening. So much so that the committee chair at one point called a recess to take him out of the hearing room, only to have him return moments later.
MLPD, ATF carry out raid in Knolls Vista neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — A police action Thursday led to multiple arrests, as well as a substantial seizure of drugs and weapons, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. Multiple search warrants were served across Central Washington, according to the statement, including the Knolls Vista neighborhood of Moses Lake, according to the statement. The action was part of a joint investigation conducted by the Moses Lake Police Department Street Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team and ATF Special Response Team assisted with warrant service and suspect apprehension.
Open house Saturday at new Samaritan Hospital
New facility set to open to serve patients March 7
MOSES LAKE — The final doors are being installed in the intensive care unit, one of two surgical robots is in the building, the signs are up – although they’re still covered – on Yonezawa Boulevard. The new Samaritan Hospital opens for patient care March 7.
Vikings claim region championship
Big Bend leads region after 65-61 win over Yakima Valley Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — In their final home game of the season, the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings earned a 65-61 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks to claim the region championship.
Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others during the 2023 Beyond Wonderland music festival shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre and has now charged him under military law.
BASIN EVENTS: March 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is in sight and there’s lots to do this month in the Basin. Here are a few suggestions.
Frosty Finds offers appraisals, unique finds Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is inviting the public to its Frosty Finds Flea Market and Appraisal Fair on Saturday, where some appraisal slots remain open for anyone curious about the value or history of their antiques and collectibles.
Lots of history: one photo
The former high school in Moses Lake, now Frontier Middle School, was built in 1948. The library on the building’s left was added in 1952. The barracks-like buildings in the background were for workmen building Larson Air Force Base in 1942. The large building in the foreground, Western Cold Storage, was built in 1922 by Seattle Mayor Edwin Brown as an apple-packing plant.
Suspect in 2022 murder of Moses Lake woman expected to change plea
EPHRATA — Juan Gastelum, 31, of Hermiston, Ore., the suspect in the March 2022 killing of Yanira Cedillos, is expected to change his current plea of not guilty to a guilty plea. Prosecutors in the case have requested that a plea change hearing be set for March 3, according to court documents.
Tigers cap season with 2 on the podium
EPHRATA — After a strong season that saw five wrestlers compete in the Mat Classic, Ephrata Tigers Head Coach Joe Knox said the future is bright for the program.
Spring into a new home
MOSES LAKE — Spring is just about here, and that’s the prime home-buying season, said Steve Tagnolli, vice president of home loans at Gesa Credit Union.
WEATHER: Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026
WA supplemental budget proposals advance through committees
OLYMPIA — Democrats’ supplemental operating budget proposals passed out of their fiscal committees Wednesday, Feb. 25, as they finalize adjustments to the 2025-27 budget passed last year.
Building permits: George, Soap Lake, Ephrata
Building permits: George, Soap Lake, Ephrata
Legals for February, 27 2026
Huskies bring home 5 medals in Mat Classic
OTHELLO — After a strong showing in the Mat Classic tournament, the Othello Huskies girls squad finished second as a team in the 2A bracket and had five wrestlers reach the podium. With 11 of the 15 wrestlers who competed in Tacoma returning next season, Head Coach Sammy Rocha feels confident the Huskies will be back.
