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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 13-20, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — High school athletes around the Columbia Basin return from spring break for the second half of th…
Ephrata council approves resolution to repair sewer line
EPHRATA -- During the Feb. 21 Ephrata City Council meeting, Ephrata Public Works Director Rob Harris shared with the council the source of the Division Street …
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Regional play begins
COLUMBIA BASIN – Five local teams reached the regional rounds of their respective state tournaments, setting up regional games in Moses Lake, Richland and Taco…
Shadow dancing in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Shadows will come to life next week at the Wallenstien Theater, as The Silhouettes bring their unique dance show March 1.
Youth Outdoors Unlimited to hold auction, award trophies
MOSES LAKE — Youth Outdoors Unlimited will hold its annual banquet and auction March 2 at the Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel, 3000 W. Marina Drive in Moses…
Moses Lake man barricades self in home after alleged assault
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in jail after a standoff with police, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
Royal City considers dog park sign, water project
ROYAL CITY — Public works projects were the primary topic of discussion at the Royal City City Council meeting Tuesday. Public Works Director John Lasen fi…
Adams Co. gives update on respiratory illnesses
RITZVILLE – Adams County Health Officer Alex Brzezny gave an update during the Adams County Commissioners and Board of Health meeting Feb. 14 on several ongoin…
Slope stabilization along SR 17 underway
SOAP LAKE — The section of State Route 17 between the Lake Lenore Caves and the Soap Lake city limits will be subject to frequent closures on weekdays, probabl…
Numerous Mavs set best times at state
FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake sent 10 swimmers to last weekend’s 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, with many of them improving on their sea…
‘It’s the best feeling ever’
TACOMA – A year after taking third place in the 195-pound weight class in the Mat Classic, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior Gabe Smith came into his senior season…
Ephrata campuses launch student assistance programs
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District has announced a new program to help students at Ephrata High and Middle schools with behavioral health management.
Medals of Merit and Valor to be awarded at state capitol
OLYMPIA — For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded today at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building, accor…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing begins in earnest at Potholes, Seep Lakes
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.5 feet – coming up 0.25 feet this past week. We are 3 feet below full pool. Surface temps are i…
State proposes pesticide restrictions
OLYMPIA — Neonicotinoid pesticides are known for their harmful effects on the nervous systems of insects and a proposal in the state Legislature calls for bann…
Mattawa receives water system funding, discusses ongoing projects
MATTAWA — Gray & Osborne Civil Engineer Jamin Ankney presented to the Mattawa City Council Thursday regarding funding the city received for two water system pr…