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Wildcats advance to round of 32 in DII tournament
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (24-6) have advanced to the round of 32 of the NCAA Division two tournament after defeating the Montana State Bill…
WA Dems push through $2B spending increase in final hours of legislative session
(The Center Square) – In the final hours of the legislative session, state lawmakers passed budgets on Thursday to fill a multi-billion-dollar hole with new ta…
Court case in Nov. 2025 Moses Lake shooting moving forward
EPHRATA — The trial into the shooting of a 23 year old Moses Lake man is progressing through Grant County Superior Court. Darwin Nahun Tejada Martinez, 29, of …
Tigers best Eagles in home opener
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers and Soap Lake Eagles started their soccer seasons off on a windy Thursday evening in Ephrata where the Tigers earned a 9-2 victory…
Mavericks open season with home victory on the pitch
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (1-0) returned to the pitch Thursday and took care of business against the Ellensburg Bulldogs with a 3-0 win. Head Coach…
Ephrata installs new equipment at Lions Park
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department cut the ribbon on new playground equipment at Lions Park, located at 598 Parkway Blvd. in Ephrata, under …
MLPD logs for March 10 & 11, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Musical Journey: Ephrata Choir finds harmony – and awe – on Puget Sound Tour
SEATTLE — The moment the first notes lifted into the vaulted air of St. James Cathedral, something shifted for the Ephrata High School Choir. The students had …
Weather forces delays in Basin sports
MOSES LAKE — Several sporting events across the Basin have been postponed this weekend due to rain and snow causing conditions on the field to be unsuitable fo…
Fire officials urge families to do annual safety checks
EPHRATA — The first warm days of March tend to nudge people toward open windows, fresh air and long‑delayed chores. As closets are emptied and garages are sort…
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s been a little bit breezy, but nothing the Basin isn’t used to, and it’s certainly no excuse not to get out and do something fun this week…
‘Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks’
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Expo has a dual theme for 2026, Executive Director Debbie Doran-Martinez said.
Warden council approves sewer loan, adopts body-cam redaction fees
WARDEN — The Warden City Council approved two resolutions Tuesday, held a required public hearing on body‑camera redaction fees and tabled a proposed drug‑para…
Moses Lake awards money to 7 community organizations
MOSES LAKE — Seven charitable organizations received funding from the city of Moses Lake through a grant program established last year to funnel charitable don…
EWU earns rare NSA accreditation
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, according to an announcement from the unive…