General News
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Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George
GEORGE — Drivers on State Route 283 south of Adams Road will be experiencing a delay while crews respond to an her…
Warden City Council reviews preliminary 2026 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council held its preliminary budget review Tuesday night. The presentation was strictly informational with action to be taken by counc…
‘Puffs’
QUINCY — Some people are born to save the world. And some are born to, well, sit next to those heroes in class. “It’s really about the underdogs,” said dire…
BASIN EVENTS Oct. 31-Nov. 30
COLUMBIA BASIN — As we move out of the spooky season and into the holidays, here are a few things to check out this month.
Bad debt, charity care expenses rising at Samaritan in 2026
MOSES LAKE — While bad debt and charity care expenses at Samaritan Hospital were lower than anticipated in September, they’re higher than projected for the fir…
Halloween events around the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Still looking for something to do today? Here are some Halloween activities for young and old:
Buck’s penalty delivers Big Ten regular season championship to Washington
SEATTLE – In a moment 25 years in the making, the No. 17 Washington women's soccer team secured its first conference championship since 2000, according to a st…
Royal Knights win in 3 sets
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (8-9) finished their regular season with a 3-0 win over Kiona-Benton on the road. Their win solidified the Knights for a fifth-p…
Huskies best Toppenish in first round of districts
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies volleyball team (8-9) won 3-0 over Toppenish in the first round of the Central Washington Athletic Conference District 5 tourname…
USApple acts as industry advocate in Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC — Where there is information, there is misinformation, and one of the jobs of USApple is to combat misinformation that’s out there. Jim Bair, pre…
Adopt this a-Maize-ing dog
OTHELLO – Maize, sweeter than kettle corn, is ready to find his forever farm. He is a small mixed breed that is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. He is th…
Greater Health Now launches new podcast: Care & Consequence
KENNEWICK– Greater Health Now, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing population health, has officially launched its monthly podcast, “Care & Conseque…
INTERSTATE art exhibit opens Nov. 6 at CWU’s Sarah Spurgeon Gallery
ELLENSBURG — The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University will be hosting a national juried exhibition this fall called INTERSTATE: Where I-90 m…
WA Collegiate Sports Schedule: Oct. 31 – Nov. 7
MOSES LAKE – Collegiate Athletes head into another competitive week as their teams head into the final stretch of the regular season. See where your favorite t…
Everyone needs a Wildcard once in a while ...
OTHELLO — Wildcard has a hairdo that matches her level of adorable. Fully-grown, Wildcard won’t get bigger overall and is up to date on vaccinations, is spayed…
Ephrata SD moves forward on $75M bond election
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Facility Study Group proposed a $75 million bond to the Ephrata School Board Monday night. The board unanimously approved…