General News
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Basin sports schedule Nov. 20-26
MOSES LAKE – It’s a lighter week in the high school sports schedule this week with two football games Saturday lef…
Othello-ACFD 5 negotiations continue
OTHELLO – The Othello City Council meeting Tuesday featured an update from the city regarding its contract negotiations with Adams County Fire District 5, with…
MLSD board approves loan to general fund
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board members will take out an interfund loan to ensure the district can meet its payroll and at least most of its expenses in J…
Basin golfers swing strong at state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Four golfers finished in the top 10 of their respective state golf tournaments last week, including a state champion and a runner-up from Almi…
Othello Preschool reports on operations, priorities
OTHELLO – Othello School District Early Childhood Director Jennifer Garza presented to the Othello School Board Tuesday evening, following the board’s May 21 s…
ROAD REPORT: Stratford Road bridge to be resurfaced this weekend
MOSES LAKE — Drivers will have to find alternate routes over the bridge at State Route 17 and Stratford this weekend - construction crews will be working to re…
Last Stand Rodeo brings in thousands for 72nd annual event
COULEE CITY – The Coulee City Rodeo Association hosted the 72nd annual Last Stand Rodeo over Memorial Day weekend, featuring a range of competitions and events…
PRCA Last Stand Rodeo results
COULEE CITY – The Coulee City PRCA Last Stand Rodeo finished up Sunday evening at the Coulee City Fairgrounds, with a total payoff of $$52,802. Events included…
Grant County looking for new morgue site
MOSES LAKE — Grant County will need a new morgue, and county officials are looking for land to build one. Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison said the need …
Pullman considers short-term rental rules amid Airbnb boom
(The Center Square) – The City of Pullman is considering how to regulate short-term rentals, or STRs, like Airbnbs after its prior policy left the municipality…
Trump convicted in New York
NEW YORK, New York – A jury returned guilty verdicts on 34 felony counts in the hush-money case against former President Donald J. Trump Thursday making him th…
Law enforcement logs for May 31, 2024
MOSES LAKE – The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty i…
WA foam packaging ban goes into effect Saturday
(The Center Square) – That container of leftovers from your favorite restaurant may look different starting Saturday when the sale and distribution of expanded…
Ephrata Class of ‘54 gathers for reunion, scholarship ceremony
EPHRATA – This year’s class of graduates includes 277 students at Ephrata High School. In 1954, that number was only 66 or so, said Gary Osborn, a representati…
Almira Coulee Hartline takes ‘silver’ in state 1B baseball
EPHRATA — The Almira Coulee Hartline baseball team finished a successful season with an appearance in the state 1B final four, falling to DeSales Catholic 6-0…
The Basin honors its heroes for Memorial Day
SOAP LAKE, EPHRATA, QUINCY – Community members gathered at Valley View Memorial Park, the Ephrata Cemetery and Quincy Valley Cemetery on Monday to honor those …