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Sparkling water

WEATHER: June 1-6

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
‘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.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

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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…