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Terrain complicates fighting Railroad Fire
MATTAWA — Rough terrain and red flag fire weather complicated efforts to fight the Railroad Fire north of Mattawa,…
GALLERY: Mavericks start strong at Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Mat Classic is underway in the Tacoma Dome. The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls squads took to the mats Thursday in the 4A brackets. Here are …
Veggies the focus of April gardening symposium
MOSES LAKE — Vegetables will be the main topic of discussion at this year’s Eco-Gardening Symposium April 18.
Ritzville hospital announces $10.5 million loss over last three years
RITZVILLE — Investigations are ongoing into allegations that mismanagement and possible fraud left East Adams Rural Healthcare with what its current administra…
Cellarbration! For Education coming March 21
MOSES LAKE — Tickets were still available Wednesday for Cellarbration! for Education, the Big Bend Community College Foundation’s annual fundraising auction an…
BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 20-28, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re rounding out February in the Basin with lots of fun things to do. Here are a few.
Home & Garden Show returns next weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show will kick off the spring season Feb. 27-28. “We have a lot of new vendors this year,” said coordinator …
Quincy council approves co-living housing rule
QUINCY — Quincy city residents will be able to set up “co-living housing” units under the terms of an ordinance approved by Quincy City Council members Tuesday…
WEATHER: Feb. 20-26, 2026
Friday: Increasing clouds with light and variable winds and a high near 36. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 25. Northeast winds about 7 miles per ho…
Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit marks major gains in 2025 through federal partnerships
MOSES LAKE — After what department leaders describe as an extremely successful year, the Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit closed out 2025 with…
Quincy Police Department Logs for Feb. 11-19
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Port of Othello breaks ground for new water tower
OTHELLO — It took a few years, but Port of Othello commissioners broke ground on a second water reservoir on port property in Bruce Thursday morning. Port Comm…
Soap Lake approves increases to sewer, water and garbage rates
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved new sewer and garbage rates Wednesday night, adopting two resolutions that city officials said are needed to ke…
Little dog, big heart
OTHELLO — Looking for a small dog who wants nothing more than to be your shadow, your buddy, and your built‑in mood booster? Whitter is your guy. This adult, m…
Mavs D-team completes season undefeated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks boys basketball’s D-team made a statement this season by finishing undefeated with a final record of 15-0. The young team…
More bills die in Olympia as end of legislative session nears
OLYMPIA — Tuesday, Feb. 17, marked the third major deadline of the 2026 legislative session, cutting off numerous bills that did not pass their house of origin…