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Wahluke pulls ahead of Warden in SCAC matchup
WARDEN — The Wahluke Warriors (6-2) earned a 7-0 victory on the road as they faced the Warden Cougars (2-6). The W…
Lions seize win, remain undefeated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (9-0) basketball team added another win onto their undefeated record Monday after…
GCFD 7 expands EMS, training programs
SOAP LAKE — As part of a concerted effort to improve emergency medical services, Grant County Fire District 7 has announced significant expansions to its cover…
New Mattawa port commissioner interested in diversification
MATTAWA — Port of Mattawa Commissioner Kevin Anderson said the port is looking for new customers and ways to diversify the economy of the Mattawa area. It’s a …
Ballots coming Jan. 21 for Wahluke EP&O levy election
MATTAWA — Ballots will be mailed to Wahluke School District voters Jan. 21 for a special election to decide the fate of a four-year educational programs and op…
Dementia challenges: Handling difficult behaviors with calm and care
MOSES LAKE — Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustratio…
Upcoming community meeting for Ephrata schools
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District is hosting two upcoming meetings to allow the community to ask questions and engage with district officials on the school…
WEATHER: Jan. 7-13, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 7-13, 2026
I-90 closed on Snoqualmie, no scheduled time for reopening
MOSES LAKE — As of 4:45 p.m. Tuesday Eastbound Insterstate-90 is closed starting at milepost 48, according to the Washington Department of Transportation. The …
Basin girls basketball roundup, Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
MOSES LAKE — The halfway point of the season for girls basketball is upon us. As league play kicks off, every team is looking to make a run. See below where yo…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
MOSES LAKE — As teams come out of the holiday break, many are looking to turn it up a notch. Some have jumped out strong in their leagues; others are hoping to…
Cougs earn statement win in Spokane
SPOKANE — The Washington State Cougars (8-9) defeated Oregon State 81-67 to win their second straight game Sunday. Head Coach David Riley said the win was a ni…
Adams Co. Jail roster as of Jan. 6, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is …
Post-holiday sweetness
OTHELLO — Although Christmas is over, your chance to adopt Candy Cane is not. This sweet mixed breed puppy has a curious and adventurous soul, always looking t…
Red-hot Grubauer backstops streaking Kraken to 5-1 win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Shane Wright scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Philipp Grubauer made 41 saves to lead the streaking Seattle Kraken…
A look at positive vibes in the Basin in 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Too often, people pick up the newspaper and see bad news staring them in the face. It’s true that 2025 had its negative moments, but a lot of …