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WEATHER: April 3-9, 2026
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 60 and south winds 5 to 7 mph. Mostly clear overnight, with light and va…
Ephrata takes first steps toward leaving flood zone with multi-phase plan
EPHRATA — After decades of stalled progress, the City of Ephrata is taking its first steps toward getting more than 500 acres of downtown removed from the fede…
Soap Lake approves tourism committee, planners and RV park host role
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council moved through a full agenda Wednesday night, unanimously approving the creation of a new tourism committee, hiring two f…
Basin soccer roundup, March 26-31
MOSES LAKE — Boys soccer in the Basin has been off to a fiery start this season. While some teams have carried momentum from last season forward, others have f…
Cougars’ Whitaker earns Coach of the Year
PULLMAN — After guiding the Washington State Cougars swimming and dive program to its winningest season, Head Coach Russell Whitaker has been named the 2026 Sw…
Broncos suffer road loss
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the Reardan Screaming Eagles 5-0 Wednesday on the road. Despite the loss, Head Coach Zachary Swanger was…
Ybarra announces run for Washington Senate
QUINCY — State Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, has announced his candidacy for the Washington Senate. If he’s elected, he would replace Judy Warnick, R-…
Huskies defend their home field against East Valley
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (5-1) played a tight game against East Valley (7-1) Tuesday evening, where a single score by Huskies junior Orlando Farias won th…
Extended Learning Week
MOSES LAKE — The high school students at Moses Lake Christian Academy took time off this week from classroom studies for some hands-on, real-world learning vol…
Wahluke showcases AVID program successes
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School hosted the district’s first-ever Advancement Via Individual Education, or AVID, showcase March 19, inviting the community and nei…
Ephrata moves forward with upgrades to Sports Complex
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is moving forward with the first phase of a long‑planned overhaul of the Ephrata Sports Complex, a project that will add six pick…
Grant Transit Authority to provide paratransit service for qualifying riders
EPHRATA — The Grant Transit Authority will be providing curb-to-curb bus service for qualifying riders beginning July 1. Previously, GTA had a contract with Pe…
A loyal sidekick
OTHELLO — Looking for a loyal sidekick with a big heart and a playful spirit? Dingo is a medium‑sized, mixed‑breed adult gentleman who’s ready to find his fore…
Quincy Police Department logs for March 24-30
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Soap Lake Council limits mayor’s authority
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City Council approved a slate of resolutions Wednesday night aimed at safeguarding city records, tightening financial controls and limiti…
Huskies dominate over Prosser in strong home matchup
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (5-2) earned a 14-0 victory over a Central Washington Athletic Conference rival, Prosser, Tuesday afternoon. This victory follows…