BASIN EVENTS: July 24-Aug. 1

Some of the proceeds from A Blooming Good Cause, happening tonight in Ephrata, will benefit the Soap Lake Food Bank.
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Splash Zone in Ephrata will host Autism Swims Saturday.
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by JOEL MARTIN
Staff Writer | July 24, 2026 3:00 AM

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s hot and smoky outside? This is the Columbia Basin. We’re used to this. Here are some chances to get out and have some fun no matter what the sky looks like.

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