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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 6-13, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Multiple basin teams head into spring break this week, while others return to compete through lea…
MLSD passes facilities fees and considers forensic audit
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board passed an updated facilities use fee schedule, lowering the rates for groups using the facilities for various activiti…
Columbia Basin events for the week of Sept. 19-26
COLUMBIA BASIN — The summer is past and the holidays are still over the horizon, but there are still some fun things going on in the Basin next week. Here are …
Vehicle theft suspect turns self in
WARDEN — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man being sought in connection with alleged vehicle and trailer theft.
New Quincy finance director looking to serve community
QUINCY — Carrie Lnenicka said her job as Quincy finance director gives her the chance to do what she really wants to do. “Serving the community in any way …
Tigers defeat Jacks in Battle of the Basin
EPHRATA – Ephrata improved to 2-0 this season with Friday’s 33-0 home win over Quincy in the Battle of the Basin, capitalizing off Jackrabbit turnovers to clai…
'Every car has a story'
MOSES LAKE — The nickname for Paul Brumley’s 1964 Chevrolet Impala is kind of a family joke. “Over Budget,” it’s called. But Brumley’s mom Janice said it’s wor…
Flint, Allen address Grant PUD issues
MATTAWA – Tom Flint is running for reelection to the Grant County Public Utility District Board against Robert “Bob” Allen. Flint attended the forum o…
Sharp appointed as new Soap Lake mayor
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tempore, Peter Sharp into the mayoral position at the Sept. 18 city council meeting. Sharp will serve as…
Ephrata updating fence code, negotiating labor issues
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata is working to update its building codes regarding fencing after fencing permits weren’t obtained for some new construction homes …
Amtrak reveals goals for Ephrata station improvements
EPHRATA – Improvements to the Ephrata Amtrak station are expected to be completed by March of 2025, according to information provided by Kelly Just, a public r…
Sand Scorpions to play dirty at the Dunes Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions Off-Road Vehicle Group will hold its bounty hole and freestyle competition this Saturday at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. The ev…
Gridiron Roundup: Local squads tackle Week 2
MOSES LAKE - Several Columbia Basin football teams have started the 2024 season strong with winning records. While a few have suffered losses, the season is fa…
Dent discusses fires, gangs and non-partisan teamwork
MATTAWA – Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection, and despite a lack of opposition opted to participate in a Sept. 12 candi…
Mavs run strong at Iolani
MOSES LAKE – For the Mavericks, it wasn’t all just sunshine and beaches at the Iolani Cross County Invitational Saturday, a highly competitive meet bringing te…
Big fun in a small town
HARTLINE — With a population of 180 at the last census, Hartline is the second-smallest town in Grant County and the eleventh smallest in Washington state, but…