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Gridiron roundup – week four
MOSES LAKE — Four weeks of Basin high school football are now in the books with many teams earning statement wins …
Teachers return from strike, MLSD dismisses injunction
MOSES LAKE — Last week, the Moses Lake School District filed an injunction with the Grant County Superior Court over the Moses Lake Educators Association work …
Soap Lake council discusses hiring freeze, legal counsel
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted to hire a short-term secondary attorney and to begin a temporary hiring freeze at the Dec. 3 regular council meeti…
Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session
California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in response to immigration raids where federal agen…
Rep. Tom Dent outlines his legislative priorities for upcoming session
OLYMPIA — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, has articulated a clear agenda centered on addressing critical aviation taxa…
Average fuel prices drop locally, statewide and nationally
MOSES LAKE — This week had several wins for fuel prices locally, in Washington state and nationally. Washington saw decreased fuel prices for the12th week in a…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster as of Dec. 8, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 8-13, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter sports have officially begun as local athletes aim towards new heights this season. See where the local teams will be headed this week.
Mavs lose in close game against Ferris
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks played in a close matchup against fellow 4A team in the Ferris Saxons but fell 63-64. The two teams fought hard through a…
Broncos win in competitive game against the Cougars
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (0-3) fell to the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna Broncos (1-1) 58-45 Saturday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Emily Cox said this g…
Mavs fall at home to Ferris
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks basketball team fell 45-60 in their home opener against a tough Ferris team Friday evening. The Mavs hope to bounce back …
Add Sprinkles of joy to your life
MOSES LAKE – Sprinkles, a four-month-old mixed breed pup is looking fur her forever home. She promises to be the bestest and most sweetest girl for anyone who …
Word wizards
MOSES LAKE — These students know how to use their words. Forty-two thousand, four hundred thirty-eight of them, in fact. MLCA recently competed in the Vocab…
Knights triumphant
SEATTLE — The Royal Knights football team brought home their sixth straight Class 1A football title Friday with a hard-fought 21-20 win over the Cashmere Bulld…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In appreciation of educators ...
An experience I recently had with a school district, quite honestly, has left me gob-smacked a bit. I am in awe of the teachers and administrators at school di…
Weather for the week of Dec. 8
Monday: Mostly cloudy and rain likely, with a high near 53. Mostly cloudy in the evening, with a low of about 42.