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Delays anticipated at Othello intersection as roundabout construction begins
OTHELLO — Construction begins Monday on a new roundabout near Othello, which will mean the start of flagger-contro…
Ephrata hosts summer league basketball tournament
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School hosted its Buckets In the Basin Summer Tip Off tournament this past weekend, featuring boys varsity and JV squads from around the…
Excited for the future
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School graduating class of 2022 took their final steps as seniors Friday night at the Royal High School football field. Assistan…
Mind and heart on Othello
OTHELLO — As he left Huskie Stadium, brand-new Othello High School graduate Miguel Diaz said he thought the class of 2022 could look back on a job well done. …
The last of the Chiefs
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School class of 2022 was the first to gather for a graduation ceremony on Lions Fields since 2019, before the outbreak of the …
‘Into the arena’
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Class of 2022 was sent forth into the world Saturday afternoon, with a lot of prayer and thanks to God. “If ML…
Wilson Creek celebrates students
WILSON CREEK — "If you don’t play to win, don’t play at all." That was the advice graduating senior and Wilson Creek 2022 valedictorian Kesiah Cook gave par…
CB Tech students place in state competitions
MOSES LAKE — Clair Reed said competition baking requires precision. Noah Bingham and Eli Legault had to go forward on a completely unfamiliar project after a p…
Basin youth participate in sports
COLUMBIA BASIN - Youth throughout the Basin compete in athletic events both in and out of school. Here are a few highlights with photos submitted by community …
Months of inventory
MOSES LAKE — There’s been a lot of talk about the housing market lately: pricing and scarcity, outgrowths of the reliable old Law of Supply and Demand. With re…
WA increases heat, wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers
TUMWATER — Workers in Washington will be entitled to greater protection from heat and smoke this summer, under new rules filed by the Washington Department of …
Suspects in custody after high-speed pursuit near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Three suspects are in custody following a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon near Royal City...
Newhouse hosts congressional dam tour
BURBANK, Wash. — There aren’t many hydroelectric dams in Iowa. So Rep. Marinnette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, said she’s glad she got an opportunity on Wednesday to…
Repaving on Moses Lake’s Valley Road begins Monday
MOSES LAKE — Traffic revisions will be in place on Valley Road beginning Monday as the road is resurfaced from Stratford Road to Paxson Drive. Construction cre…
'Read beyond the beaten path'
OTHELLO — Registration is now open for the annual Mid-Columbia Libraries summer reading program. “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is the theme for 2022...
‘The Ferraris of Horses’
MOSES LAKE — There’s just something about a horse.