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Local sports recap in Othello and Quincy, Seahawks draft talk
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the recent…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an a…
Samaritan hosting 24th annual charity golf tournament
MOSES LAKE – Samaritan Healthcare Foundation is hosting its 24th annual Desert Golf Classic charity golf tournament tomorrow with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. at…
EXPLAINER: Funding libraries in North Central Washington
MOSES LAKE – The North Central Washington Libraries operate under a unique funding model reliant on local taxpayer dollars, primarily property tax revenue. NCW…
Local schools keep air quality, student safety at the fore
MOSES LAKE – Over the weekend, several high school sporting events were altered or canceled due to poor air quality in the Basin. Othello Athletic Director Car…
Basin football roundup week one
MOSES LAKE – The first week of Basin football is in the books. See below how your favorite teams did in week one.
'They were kids at heart'
MOSES LAKE — On Friday, a park bench and plaque were unveiled to commemorate Don and Mary Cunnington’s contributions to the Moses Lake community. Friends and f…
Classical singer, pianist to perform Saturday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The public is invited to a collaborative recital Saturday by pianist Oksana Ejokina and singer Misha Myznikov, according to an announcement from t…
Mattawa clinic puts levy proposal on November ballot
MATTAWA — Grant County Hospital District 5, also known as the Mattawa Community Medical Clinic, is asking voters to consider a proposal to change the amount of…
Ephrata PD officer stops theft of nearly $600,000
EPHRATA – In early June, a call was made by Grant County Public Works to the Ephrata Police Department for a theft through deception of three checks totaling n…
OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL POSITION 1 Q&A: Dorow vs. Camp
OTHELLO — Incumbent Genna Dorow is being challenged by Kelli Camp for Position 1 on the Othello City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald provided identical ques…
‘Conflict of interest’ alleged in complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell
(The Center Square) – A complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell with the Washington State Executive Ethics Board has been rejected for investigation d…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Sept. 10-17, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – Fall sports head into week two of play as student athletes begin to get a feel for the season. Check out who your local teams are facing off a…
Eagles draw with Air Force
CHENEY — Eastern Washington women’s soccer ended their game against Air Force with a 2-2 draw, according to a statement by EWU athletics. The Falcons scored fi…
Lions take a road loss against Odessa
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions volleyball team fell on the road in their season opener Tuesday evening against O…
Surfin' into your heart
OTHELLO – Surf, a Jack Russell Terrier mix isn’t looking so much to ride waves but instead he is more of a couch surfing kind of guy – as in he would like to s…