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Garred Road Fire outside Coulee City contained at 3,500 acres
COULEE CITY — A wildfire that raced across rangeland near Sun Lakes on Monday has shown little to no growth as of …
Social media threat causes modified lockdowns at four Othello schools Monday morning
OTHELLO — Four Othello schools were placed on a modified lockdown Monday morning after a social media message allegedly threatened McFarland Middle School. …
Sand Scorpions have a blast at the Off Road Bash
MOSES LAKE - The Sand Scorpion Off Road Vehicle group was at it again tearing up the sand at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes with their annual Memorial Day Off Road …
Aerobatic pilots coming to Ephrata
EPHRATA - Chapter 67 of the International Aerobatic Club, or IAC, will be conducting its Apple Cup Contest at Ephrata Municipal Airport on June 10-11. A press…
Masquers Theater presents thriller-comedy
SOAP LAKE — The curtain goes up Friday on a classic thriller rebooted to a comedy at the Masquers Theater, 322 Main Ave. E. in Soap Lake.
Grappling with Giardia
When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks, and heartworms. But on…
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 …