Ephrata moves forward with upgrades to Sports Complex

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is moving forward with the first phase of a long‑planned overhaul of the Ephrata Sports Complex, a project that will add six pick…

Grant Transit Authority to provide paratransit service for qualifying riders

EPHRATA — The Grant Transit Authority will be providing curb-to-curb bus service for qualifying riders beginning July 1. Previously, GTA had a contract with Pe…

A loyal sidekick

OTHELLO — Looking for a loyal sidekick with a big heart and a playful spirit? Dingo is a medium‑sized, mixed‑breed adult gentleman who’s ready to find his fore…

Quincy Police Department logs for March 24-30

The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Soap Lake Council limits mayor’s authority

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City Council approved a slate of resolutions Wednesday night aimed at safeguarding city records, tightening financial controls and limiti…

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.

Huskies dominate over Prosser in strong home matchup

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (5-2) earned a 14-0 victory over a Central Washington Athletic Conference rival, Prosser, Tuesday afternoon. This victory follows…

Huskies best Tigers on the court

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies earned 5-0 team victories from both the boys and girls Tuesday afternoon after facing the Ephrata Tigers. “It was a good day…

Basin Easter Events 2026

Color him home

OTHELLO — Meet Northon, this small mixed‑breed cutie is all grown up, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped

SENIOR EVENTS: April 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s spring in the Basin at last. Swing a golf club to support St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, plant some marigolds with the grandchildren, …

Kindergarten registration opens in Columbia Basin

EPHRATA — School districts across the Columbia Basin have opened kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year, urging families, especially first‑time …

Othello Community Museum to open April 25

OTHELLO — With a couple of new exhibits, a new heating-cooling system, rearranged displays and a thorough cleaning, the Othello Community Museum will open for …

Vietnam vets honored Sunday

MOSES LAKE — The American Legion and the Karneetsa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a commemoration Sunday for veterans of the Vietnam …

Family Resource Home Care matches caregivers with the people who need it

MOSES LAKE — Some folks, when they get a little older, just need a little help. “The basis of in-home caregiving is to keep the clients in their home for a…