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Updated 7 hours, 43 minutes ago

Water rate increases likely for Moses Lake residents

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake water users could see a yearly increase in their water rates over the next seven to eight …

Updated 9 months ago
Tigers fall to Woodland on day two of state tourney

EPHRATA – The Tigers softball team fell to the Woodland Beavers 6-2 on day two of states at Carlon Park. On Friday, they lost in the first round to the Olympic…

Updated 9 months ago
GALLERY: Memorial Day memories

COLUMBIA BASIN — On the last Monday of May, Americans across the nation, and across the Basin, come together to honor those who have fallen in their country’s …

Updated 9 months ago
‘For us they fell’

MOSES LAKE — Communities across the Basin bowed their heads, removed their hats and paid tribute Monday to those who gave their lives in service to their count…

Updated 9 months ago
Mavs make a run at state softball

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Softball team finished their run at the 4A state tournament in the first round of consolation Friday afternoon. The Mavs …

Updated 9 months ago
Knights finish strong season in consolation semifinals

RICHLAND – The Royal Knights softball team finished their run in the state tournament in the semifinals of the consolation bracket. They entered the tournament…

Updated 9 months ago
Gas prices rise in Basin and state

MOSES LAKE – Gas prices have seen one of the largest increases in Washington this year, with prices sitting at an average of $4.42, according to AAA. There was…

Updated 9 months ago
Two Washington veterans cemeteries named among top 10 list

RENO, Nev. — Two Washington cemeteries were among the most beloved in America, according to a survey by Choice Mutual.

Updated 9 months ago
Energy Science Days help students learn about renewable energy

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District participated in the Energy Science Days, hosted at Big Bend Community College last Wednesday for fifth-grade studen…

Updated 9 months ago
Mavs finish state tournament run

RICHLAND – The Moses Lake Mavericks finished their run in the 4A state tournament Friday afternoon. They were the number 14 seed in the bracket.

Updated 9 months ago
Knights remain in running for third in state play

RICHLAND – The Royal City Knights continue their run in the 1A state tournament into day two. They were the second seed in the bracket.

Updated 9 months ago
Tigers moving on to day two of state play

EPHRATA – The Tigers softball team has begun its state tournament competition. Heading into round one, they were set to face the Olympic Trojans. In the beginn…

Updated 9 months ago
Bingo is his name-o

MOSES LAKE – Bingo, an 8-month-old kitten is looking for his forever home, or farm. He is a domestic medium hair mix. Bingo has all of his shots, is neutered a…

Updated 9 months ago
Leavell: boys tennis Coach of the Year

SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake Eagles’ Tennis coach Lee Leavell was named boys coach of the year by the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference after last week's distric…

Updated 9 months ago
All-conference teams announced for Basin fastpitch

COLUMBIA BASIN – The Central Athletic Conference has announced their All-Conference teams for fastpitch softball. Basin softball saw two teams represented across the first and second teams.

Updated 9 months ago
Law enforcement logs for May 23, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.