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GALLERY: Gridiron Guide highlights
MOSES LAKE — The highlights from Gridiron Guide don't stop with just their stories. See below some bonus photos fr…
Home prices down, houses moving faster in much of the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Home prices dropped in January in Moses Lake, Ephrata and Othello compared to January 2025, according to the real estate website Redfin, but showe…
Brews & Tunes set for this weekend in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are still available for Brews & Tunes Saturday, the Downtown Moses Lake Association annual blend of music, beverages and fun, according to…
WEATHER: March 13-19, 2026
Friday: Rain and snow likely before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 6-9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. …
Rock Bottom Rocker sustains windstorm damage
SOAP LAKE — The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry sustained serious damage from the windstorm that occurred Wednesday night, with multiple enclosures damaged or de…
Looking for a home to call his own
OTHELLO — This petite Chihuahua mix may be small in size, but he’s big on charm.
Tigers prepping for another solid year on the links
LAKEVIEW — Despite cold temperatures and a bit of wind on the course, the Ephrata Tigers golf team is gearing up for the season and prepping for its first meet…
Wahluke track team focuses on personal, team improvement
MATTAWA — Track is both an individual and a team sport, and Wahluke’s head track coach Josh Dugan said the Warriors work on both parts of that equation. “I…
Wahluke soccer coach expects to be competitive in tough league
MATTAWA — Wahluke boys soccer coach Cele Lopez said the 2026 season is shaping up to be competitive and Wahluke is going to be in the middle of it. “I thi…
ACH looks to build off last season’s momentum
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (15-7) are coming into this season motivated to build off last year’s successes, Head Coach Faye Butler said.…
Knights focused on consistent improvement in new season
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights are hitting the diamond this season after a 16-10 season last year that saw them make a first-round appearance in the 1A state b…
Royal embraces ‘We Are One’ motto as new season begins
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (21-6) are returning to the diamond this year excited to build on the success of the last few seasons, Head Coach Lisa Lawrence …
Warden Softball rebuilds with experience, high expectations for 2026
WARDEN — After a young Warden softball team battled its way to the state tournament last spring, head coach Randy Wright believes this year’s group is poised t…
Huskies build up new tennis players and strengthen returners
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies have returned to the tennis courts as they prepare to play in another successful season following the boys’ top-three finish and …
Wilson Creek partners with Odessa for spring sports
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils have partnered with the Odessa Tigers for spring sports this year. Despite wearing different school colors, the Devils w…
Huskies aim for a return to state in 2026
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies are gearing up for the start of the 2026 baseball season after concluding the last season with a third-place finish in state. Thi…