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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…
Access, development part of discussion on Moses Lake street request
MOSES LAKE — Growth, access, development and city processes were topics of discussion at a public hearing June 24 on a request to vacate a Moses Lake street. M…
Swinging to support Cougars hitting the mat
WARDEN – On Saturday, the Warden wrestling program put together their annual golf tournament to raise money for their program. They hope to continue using the …
Sixers 14U go undefeated in Saturday games
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Sixers 14U team went undefeated last weekend as they were victorious over TC Bashers and LC Closers. According to head coach Rey Lo…
Law enforcement logs for June 30, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
Warden City Council approves $575,000 sidewalk project
WARDEN – The Warden City Council approved the West First Street pedestrian path at the regular council meeting June 25. The path will begin on the eastern side…
Ephrata well repairs to be completed late this week
EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata was at a standstill on repairs to Well 3 throughout the weekend because the parts ordered were not delivered Friday morning, as p…
BASIN BOX SCORE: College commitment, NBA championships and Special Olympics
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this week's episode of the Basin Box Score, reporters Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez revisit the last week of sporting events in and out of t…
Moses Lake man arrested for possession, intent to sell
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail Wednesday on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell. “The warra…
Bookmobile brings the library to the rural Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the library has just rolled in at Doolittle Dream Park, to stay for an hour before moving on. “We’ve had as many …
Free Care-A-Van vaccine clinic in Warden today
WARDEN – The Warden School District and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to host a free community clinic offering vaccinations and health s…
Martial arts builds dedication, character
MOSES LAKE – Matthias Kalmbach, a junior at Moses Lake High School, is nearing his sixth year at Freewind Martial Arts. Now a dedicated student and instructor,…
Another ‘chance to represent and compete’ at All-State game
RICHLAND – From June 22 to 23 Richland hosted the All-State baseball game where the best senior high school players in the state come together for one more wee…
Traffic projects coming to I-90, SR 282
MOSES LAKE — Drivers on Interstate 90 between Road O NE and Dodson Road should be prepared for delays beginning in mid-July. Sebastian Moraga, communications c…
BASIN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ending June and into July 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — July will sizzle in the Basin, both the weather and the events scene. Here are a few things coming up this month:
Sage Point development sports new look
MOSES LAKE — The newest development from CAD Homes is going vertical. “We’re offering 16 single-family lots … and on the second block there’ll be 19 condo-s…