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Separate fires destroy vehicles, damage residences Saturday morning
MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …
Defensive driving key for vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders
MOSES LAKE — Spring is here, summer is coming and among other things that means motorcycles returning to the road. That means vehicle drivers may need to readj…
Arts celebration
MOSES LAKE — Mother Nature dealt the Columbia Basin Allied Arts kind of a bum hand Saturday, but the organizers of the fundraiser rode it out with aplomb.
Ephrata boys golf secures eighth straight first place finish
EPHRATA – Ephrata boys golf is on a hot streak with eight straight tournaments where they finished in first place. As it stands, 12 players have qualified for …
Meet Buddha, a big love bug
SOAP LAKE – Are you prepared to welcome a bundle of joy with enough love to lift anyone's spirits? Buddha, the bullmastiff/boxer mix, is here to steal your hea…
Mavs baseball falls to Eastmont in final home game
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks (11-6) were defeated 6-2 at home field by the Eastmont Wildcats (8-10). Head coach Donnie Lindgren had few words to say when reflect…
Ephrata SD gang town hall today
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District, in collaboration with local law enforcement and the North Central Educational Service District, will host a town hall me…
First responders to face off at Guns & Hoses softball game Saturday
QUINCY — The reputations of Quincy’s first responders will be on the line Saturday at the community’s first Guns & Hoses softball game.
MLHS tennis victorious over Eisenhower
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake boys (9-4) and girls (9-4) tennis were victorious against the Eisenhower Cadets. The boys forced a shutout 7-0 win while the girls held…
Ephrata school nurse ensures students thrive despite medical needs
EPHRATA – Pam Cleveringa has been a part of the Ephrata School District since 2010, serving as the school nurse for over a decade. With a nursing career that b…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 8-14, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season is coming to a close for some and for others they are locked into the postseason. See where your local athletes will be pla…
Mariners drop As in Tuesday and Wednesday games
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Mariners took down the Athletics twice in the past two days on the road with a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning leading …
Paw-sitively charming pup
OTHELLO -- Meet Rainwash, the 9.8-pound wunderpup is ready to leash the hearts of his new family. This tail-wagging two-year-old enjoys fetching and barking up…
Mavs win at home against Huskies
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team earned a 10-2 victory over the Othello Huskies Monday evening during the team’s senior night. “I think …
Lavish 31 opens in style
OTHELLO — Lavish 31 held a fashion show Friday evening to celebrate its opening and highlight the clothing lines the store carries. “Owning a boutique has …
Busy hands: Small core of volunteers keeps Gritman Senior Center serving Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A senior center is sort of like a grocery store or a bank: every town should have one. Big cities have extensive ones, and little towns like Ritzvi…