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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
Moses Lake School Board passes five policies, holds one
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board met for its regular meeting April 1 passed five policy updates and discussed one policy update with no action taken. T…
New water main connection will have two roads down to one lane in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Moses Lake, Pegram Construction will be closing the two westbound lanes of Valley Road between Sunburst Court North…
West hired as Moses Lake School District administrator
MOSES LAKE — Scott West said he thinks his new job is the right fit for him and for the Moses Lake School District. West was hired as executive director of saf…
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: May 7, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – As Basin baseball begins to wrap up, the competition has gotten a little fiercer as teams make one final push for post season play. See below …
Mattawa in line for additional water rights
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has secured a place in line for new water rights. Jamin Ankney of Gray and Osborne, the city’s engineers, said the Washington…
SENIOR EVENTS: May 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Basin is hopping with opportunities for seniors to get out and about. Here are a few things happening in May:
Five arrested in Othello trafficking investigation
OTHELLO — Five men were arrested on suspicion of attempting to patronize a prostitute during an operation conducted recently in Othello, according to a release…
One injured in three-vehicle collision on SR 17
MOSES LAKE – A three-vehicle collision occurred on State Route 17 about five miles north of Moses Lake at around 9 p.m. Monday, according to the Washington Sta…
Looking for her Happily-Ever-After
SOAP LAKE – It’s a paws-itively enchanting experience meeting two-year-old Princess Ebby, who is looking for her forever throne. This petite medium-sized mixed…
Wilson comes up clutch again as Athletics edge Mariners 7-6 in 11 innings
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Wilson singled home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Athletics a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Mo…
Stamp Out Hunger food drive coming Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Your letter carriers will be toting an extra burden on Saturday, and they’re asking folks to make it heavier.
New law provides protection for hot car rescues
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature has passed House Bill 1046, which grants immunity from civil liability for those who forcibly enter a locked vehicle…
Huskies best Quincy in first round of CWAC tournament
QUINCY – The Othello Huskies came out on top against the Quincy Jacks winning 4-2 in the first game of the Central Washington Athletic Conference Tournament fo…
Transit authority to buy property for Ephrata transit center
EPHRATA — A former auto dealership in Ephrata is scheduled to be converted into a Grant Transit Authority transit center. The GTA board authorized the purchase…
YoungLives offers support, friendship for teen moms
MOSES LAKE — It’s a Thursday night at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, and the teenagers are eating, doing crafts, talking and praying, just like any other fait…