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Garred Road Fire sees no growth, two other local fires contained
COULEE CITY — Fire crews are still working on containing the Garred Road Fire, near Coulee City, which has seen ve…
State Senator Judy Warnick announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, has announced her retirement from the Washington Legislature at the end of her term in January 2027. Wa…
First of many
Dr. Carlina Menjivar delivered the first baby at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive Saturday at 2:14 p.m. The baby boy was born at 6 pounds, 14 ounces …
Huskies soccer ready to defend league title
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (14-7-1) are set to return to the pitch this week as the 2026 season kicks off. Head Coach Bernie Garza said the Huskies expectat…
Children donate stuffed animals, make up packages for children in foster care
MOSES LAKE — Children from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints East Moses Lake Stake brought in stuffed toys Saturday to add to packages for childr…
Asking questions, curiosity, knowledge focus of Wahluke FFA project
MATTAWA — The fifth graders from Morris Schott Elementary had seen bugs and gross worms and skulls and some gross compost during their lesson on decomposition …
Corral Creek kicks off spring season at George CoffeeHouse
GEORGE — The George CoffeeHouse concert season gets underway March 21 with a performance by Corral Creek at the George Community Hall.
High winds forecast for Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — Rachel Fewkes, meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Spokane, said that while the Columbia Basin is not forecast to get the hea…
Basin Sports Schedule: March 11-21, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring sports are beginning this week for high school teams around the basin. See where the local athletes will be getting their season starte…
WEATHER: March 11-17, 2026
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain. Patchy blowing dust after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. B…
Moses Lake man sentenced to 16 years for strangling roommate
MOSES LAKE — Kyler Mathew Wortham, 35, of Moses Lake who admitted to strangling his roommate in 2025 has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after p…
Registration open for hunter safety classes
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, is sponsoring one-day classes for people needi…
George man arrested after standoff
GEORGE — A George man was arrested Wednesday morning after he allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute then refused to come out of his house.
UW prepares for Big Ten Tourney run
MOSES LAKE — The University of Washington Huskies (15-16) are heading for the Big Ten tournament in Chicago where they will compete against the University of S…
Gentlemen’s Quartet set to make sophistication fun March 24
MOSES LAKE — The Gentlemen’s Quartet – plus a lady – will take the stage March 24 at the Wallenstien Theater. The concert is sponsored by the Central Basin Com…
Basin churches come together for Lent, fellowship
MOSES LAKE — For some local churches, Lent is more than a time for giving things up; it’s also a season of fellowship and community.