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Season recap with the Royal Knights football team
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with three seniors from t…
Law Enforcement logs for Oct. 25, 2024
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 …
Can you pass the U.S. Naturalization Test?
In our last edition, we published the questions that may be posed to those seeking to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Of the 100 possible que…
Wanapum unveil new mobile museum
EPHRATA — An upgraded mobile museum that tells the story of the Wanapum Band of the Priest Rapids Indians was unveiled to Grant County Public Utility District …
Basin events for Oct. 25-Nov. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — There's plenty happening in the Basin this week. Here are a few things to mark on the calendar.
Halloween events for Oct. 25-31
COLUMBIA BASIN — Ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night will be out and about the Basin. Here are a few family-friendly ways to get your sc…
Orange E Carnival returns for 54th year
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is hosting its 54th annual Orange E Carnival from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Ephrata High School performing a…
Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Lib…
Mavs fall 2-1 to Wenatchee on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – While the Mavericks had plenty of scoring opportunities late in the match, Moses Lake couldn’t overcome the one-goal deficit against Wenatchee and…
Port of Othello reservoir scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — A project to build a second water reservoir at the Port of Othello facility in Bruce is scheduled to go out to bid in early 2025. Port commission…
Grant Co. Commission candidates discuss policies at American Legion
EPHRATA – Candidates for the Grant County Commissioner, auditor's office, U.S. Representatives and Grant Public Utility District gathered at American Legion Po…
Henderson addresses commissioner election issues
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commission candidate David Henderson said he would support streamlining regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects. He also …
State Auditor’s report shows shortcomings in cannabis industry
OLYMPIA – A recent performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has unveiled shortcomings in the state’s oversight of its cannabis industry,…
Two audits, no significant findings
OLYMPIA – The Washtucna School District, in Adams County had no significant findings in their Sept. 2022 to Aug. 2023 audit conducted by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. The district has around 81 studen…
Port of Ephrata considers weeding options
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata heard a presentation from local goat herder Lindsay Strong regarding the possibility of using goats to maintain the 160 acres the…
EHS teacher top three Finalist for STEM Champion of the Year
EPHRATA — Scott Sandberg, a Career and Technical Education teacher at Ephrata High School, has been recognized as a top three finalist for the STEM Champion of…