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WEATHER: June 19-25
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, high near 93. Light and variable north wind. Mostly clear ov…
BBCC’s final TRIO students prepare to move on
MOSES LAKE — For more than 30 years, Big Bend Community College’s TRIO Student Support Services has helped low-income and first-generation college students suc…
Soap Lake council surpluses items, updates public works director contract
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved multiple resolutions Wednesday, including declaring surplus property from the city’s RV park and transferring c…
Open house showcases new Quincy Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is scheduled to open June 26.
BASIN EVENTS: June 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — School is out, and summer officially arrives this week. Here are some ways to make the most of the season. June 19 Soap Lake Food & Folk…
Home Center changes ownership, but not quality
MOSES LAKE — After 31 years, The Home Center in Moses Lake is changing hands. “(Owner) Roger (McSteen) was ready to retire,” said Wendy Cox, who has taken o…
Athletic Breakthrough gym helps local athletes train beyond the season
QUINCY — While local Basin student athletes may be out for the summer, their opportunities to remain in shape for their respective sports are not. Head Basebal…
Soap Lake Soap Boix Derby set for Suds-N-Sun
SOAP LAKE — The annual Soap Box Derby is being held at 9 a.m. on July 4 as part of the Suds-N-Sun festival. The theme for the derby, along with the rest of the…
Fire report for June 18, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The fires below were burning and causing smoke and air quality concerns regionally as of Thursday afternoon.
Roadwork coming to Ephrata, Quincy, Moses Lake
EPHRATA — Drivers in Ephrata should be prepared for delays next week as construction crews work on chip-sealing streets around town. Ephrata City Clerk Rob Mil…
Meet Jalapeño, the purrfect blend of spicy sass and sweet snuggles
This 3-year-old, large-and-in-charge feline heartthrob is neutered, vaccinated, and ready to add a little pepper to your life. Don’t let the name fool you; he’…
Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo pitched seven shutout innings, Colt Emerson drove in two of Seattle’s three first-inning runs and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orio…
People asked to avoid area of Clink Road Northeast in Cascade Valley
CASCADE VALLEY — People are being asked to avoid the area at the intersection of West Valley Road and Clink Road Northeast due to substantial police activity, …
Farmers day out
LIND — The 108th Lind Field Day had something for everyone, at least everyone who has anything to do with wheat farming. Which is a lot of people in Adams Coun…
Code enforcement, related issues discussed at Moses Lake town hall
MOSES LAKE — As Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz phrased it, code enforcement “isn’t exactly glamorous all the time,” but a discussion of code enforcement issues…