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BASIN BOX SCORE: Mat Classic Rundown and State Basketball Preview 2026
On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard chat about the competition brou…
Moses Lake student sings national anthem at Mat Classic
TACOMA — Nearly 300 schools were at the first day of the Mat Classic wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome Thursday, with thousands of wrestlers, parents, co…
Wahluke, MLSD, Ephrata levy requests approved by voters
EPHRATA — Voters in the Moses Lake and Ephrata school districts approved maintenance and operations levies and Wahluke School District voters approved a capita…
Five-year-old boy forges connection with local first responder
MOSES LAKE – Five-year-old Preston Thomas has had more challenges than the average young man his age. He was born prematurely due to a car accident when his mo…
Nine Basin wrestlers compete in Mat Classic finals
TACOMA – Nine wrestlers, five boys and four girls, from area schools were set to compete in the finals round at the Tacoma Dome. The matches were not complete …
After two-year-plus effort, Soap Lake Creative District is official
SOAP LAKE – Anyone who’s been to Soap Lake for a bite to eat at the Del Red Pub and heard live music there or seen a production at the Masquers Theater knows t…
Lady Vikings extend win streak to 10 with gritty win over Spokane Falls
MOSES LAKE - Looking to make it 10 wins in a row, Big Bend Community College hosted the Spokane Falls Sasquatch on Wednesday, February 19th, at the DeVries Act…
Applications sought for GCFD 8 commissioner
MATTAWA — Applications will be accepted through March 7 to fill an open seat on the Grant County Fire District 8 commission.
Student performance fuels school funding debate
OLYMPIA – Holly Koon of Mount Baker School District struggles every day in her freshman biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a…
Eagles fall short in high-offensive battle with ‘Jacks
CHENEY — The style of play was different from Thursday night, as Eastern Washington women's basketball and Northern Arizona faced off on the court. Eastern dro…
Othello PD to hold recruitment event
OTHELLO — People interested in a law enforcement career are being invited to a two-day recruitment event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ot…
Weather for the week of Feb. 24, 2025
Weather for the week of Feb. 24, 2025
Othello man faces animal cruelty charges
OTHELLO — Dogs were confiscated from an Othello man Feb. 18 after a report that the animals were neglected. Ulises Neponoceno Pineda was cited for second-degree animal cruelty, a gross misdemeanor, according to…
Moses Lake swim team looking for improvement at state meet
FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake High School boys swimming coach Tony Preston said his team is ready to climb up the rankings at the state meet this weekend. “The…
SkillSource offers skills development, employment aid
MOSES LAKE — Finding a job can be tricky. Job seekers may not have the right skills, or may need help polishing up their qualifications. They might need h…
Fees set for Quincy short-term rental permits
QUINCY — Quincy residents who want to convert property into short-term rentals will be required to buy a permit and update it annually. Quincy Public Works…