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QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
Basin baseball roundup, March 31 – April 4
MOSES LAKE — As we reach the halfway point of the baseball season, teams are starting to push for postseason positioning. See below how your favorite teams hav…
ACH takes two wins over Mary Walker
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (4-2) earned a pair of strong victories over Mary Walker in Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader. The Warriors d…
Passing the baton
MOSES LAKE — It’s official: Chad Utter will take over as director of the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center.
Locals fight to save a piece of Washtucna’s history
WASHTUCNA — In a tiny town in the southeastern corner of Adams County, some folks are trying their best to save a piece of history, and turning to the Washingt…
Representative Tom Dent announces reelection bid
MOSES LAKE — Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, has announced he will run for reelection in 2026. It would be Dent’s seventh term in the Washington House o…
Ephrata begins crack sealing, seal coat to follow
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata started crack sealing Monday to help extend the life of several of its streets. After crack-sealing is completed, the city will t…
New Ephrata City Clerk Miller says focus is transparency, community service
EPHRATA — Rob Miller is only a few weeks into his new job as Ephrata’s city clerk, but city leaders say he’s already proving to be an organized, community‑mind…
Martinez announces candidacy for state House seat
MOSES LAKE — Former Moses Lake City Council member Deanna Martinez has announced her candidacy for the Washington House of Representatives. Martinez is running…
WEATHER: April 7-13
Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind 14-18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Mostly clear overn…
Cougars top Connell on the road
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (3-6) defeated the Connell Eagles 2-1 Saturday after penalty kicks decided the game in overtime. Win or lose, Head Coach Marco Land…
Tigers dominate doubleheader on the road
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (3-8) earned a dominant doubleheader win over the Toppenish Wildcats, winning back-to-back games 15-0 and 18-0 Saturday. “Th…
Basin tennis roundup, March 30 – April 3
MOSES LAKE — Tennis in the Basin is well underway as teams from Grant and Adams counties are battling for supremacy on the courts. See below how your favorite …
Bran-d new family member
MOSES LAKE — Bran is a medium‑sized female dog who’s already spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, so she’s got all the whole‑grain goodness you’re looking for…
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Why local journalism matters more than ever
There are moments when it’s worth taking a step back and asking a basic question. What really keeps a community united? Is it our schools, our businesses, o…
Authorities urge safety as ORV season ramps up at sand dunes
MOSES LAKE — With warmer weather drawing thousands of riders to the Moses Lake Sand Dunes and Beverly Sand Dunes, Grant County law enforcement is urging visito…