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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…
Hansen overpass to be replaced
MOSES LAKE — Hansen Overpass will be replaced this summer, with project completion planned for Dec. 2026, according to the Washington State Department of Trans…
Moses Lake Pharmacy owner arrested in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Shawn William Needham, owner of Moses Lake Pharmacy, was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department Feb. 14. According to the Walla Walla …
Seven Mavs heading to semis at Mat Classic
TACOMA — On day one of the Mat Classic Washington’s best from the 3A and 4A competed at the Tacoma Dome, Thursday. Across the boys and girls teams of the Moses…
GALLERY: Mavericks start strong at Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Mat Classic is underway in the Tacoma Dome. The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls squads took to the mats Thursday in the 4A brackets. Here are …
Veggies the focus of April gardening symposium
MOSES LAKE — Vegetables will be the main topic of discussion at this year’s Eco-Gardening Symposium April 18.
Ritzville hospital announces $10.5 million loss over last three years
RITZVILLE — Investigations are ongoing into allegations that mismanagement and possible fraud left East Adams Rural Healthcare with what its current administra…
Cellarbration! For Education coming March 21
MOSES LAKE — Tickets were still available Wednesday for Cellarbration! for Education, the Big Bend Community College Foundation’s annual fundraising auction an…
BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 20-28, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re rounding out February in the Basin with lots of fun things to do. Here are a few.
Home & Garden Show returns next weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show will kick off the spring season Feb. 27-28. “We have a lot of new vendors this year,” said coordinator …
Quincy council approves co-living housing rule
QUINCY — Quincy city residents will be able to set up “co-living housing” units under the terms of an ordinance approved by Quincy City Council members Tuesday…
Basin Building Permits: Jan. 2026
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Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit marks major gains in 2025 through federal partnerships
MOSES LAKE — After what department leaders describe as an extremely successful year, the Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit closed out 2025 with…
Port of Othello breaks ground for new water tower
OTHELLO — It took a few years, but Port of Othello commissioners broke ground on a second water reservoir on port property in Bruce Thursday morning. Port Comm…
Soap Lake approves increases to sewer, water and garbage rates
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved new sewer and garbage rates Wednesday night, adopting two resolutions that city officials said are needed to ke…
Little dog, big heart
OTHELLO — Looking for a small dog who wants nothing more than to be your shadow, your buddy, and your built‑in mood booster? Whitter is your guy. This adult, m…