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Gridiron roundup – week three
MOSES LAKE — Week three of high school football across the Basin is essentially behind us, with the exception of t…
Tigers start summer 3-1 after split with Sunnyside Christian
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tiger Baseball Club (3-1) finished their second matchup of the season as they split a doubleheader with Sunnyside Christian Tuesday eveni…
Sheriff candidates encourage public to engage at Thursday forum
MOSES LAKE — Voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to become Grant County’s next sheriff during a community forum Thursday…
Brent McFarlane hired as Othello Police Chief
OTHELLO — Brent McFarlane has been hired as the permanent Othello Police Chief. Othello City Council members approved the appointment Monday on a unanimous vot…
Othello 2026 class celebrated at commencement
OTHELLO — Cirrostratus clouds painted the warm Friday evening sky as the class of 2026 walked the stage at the Othello High School graduation. Though a slight …
Royal High School sends graduates into the world
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School’s graduation Friday was a little bittersweet, said Principal Courtney McCoy. “I will miss you more than you know,” McCoy said,…
Wahluke students head to 2026 Future Problem Solving World Finals
MATTAWA — Two Wahluke seventh graders are on their way to Indiana University Tuesday to showcase a literacy initiative they designed to boost reading motivatio…
ACH class of 2026 sets off for new adventures following graduation
COULEE CITY — The 2026 graduating class for Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School concluded their high school careers Saturday and now prepare for their next step…
‘So much hope’
MOSES LAKE — New Hope has a new leader. “I am so excited for Kim (Pope) to take the reins and add some fresh breath into the work,” said former New Hope/Kids…
The World Cup kicks off June 11; locals weigh in on the tournament
MOSE LAKE—The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with host countries the United States, Canada and Mexico ready to stage the biggest event in sports. Billions…
Othello residents to vote on fire district annexation next spring
OTHELLO — Othello residents will be voting in spring 2027 on a proposal to annex the city into Adams County Fire District 5. City administrator Aaron Garz…
Basin students selected state Future Farmers of America officers
MOSES LAKE — Arielle Montoya of Moses Lake and Tessa Hauskin of Ephrata will serve as Future Farmers of America officers next year for Washington state. Montoy…
Paw-fect little treat
Coco is a small, three-year-old mixed-breed dog with a soft white coat and a whole lot of love to give, and he is currently looking for his fur-ever home at Gr…
Johnson set to lead young Eagles team for 2026/27
SOAP LAKE — Joe Johnson has been hired as the Soap Lake Eagles new Boys Basketball head coach for the upcoming 2026/27 school year. The new hire said he is exc…
Mavs football begins season prep with QB competition in focus
MOSES LAKE — It’s only June, but the Mavericks football program is already working toward the 2026 season. “We have a lot of guys that are bought in,” Hea…
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