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Basin Sports Schedule: Sept. 1-8, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The school year and fall competition have already started to kick off in the Columbia Basin. Check ou…
Take Flight STEM Night educates hundreds
MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of young students and their families packed the halls of Longview Elementary Thursday night for “Take Flight STEM Night,” a growing regio…
Focused on family and community
OTHELLO — Frank Ochoa Jr. did a lot of things in his life, from coaching children in boxing and baseball to helping build Lions Park in Othello to helping rais…
Gonzaga, UW program designed to improve region's health care
MOSES LAKE — Geoff Jones, a physician and assistant clinical dean at the University of Washington Medical School, said giving medical students a wide variety o…
Knights suffer close loss in opening round of state
YAKIMA — The Royal Knights (20-4) suffered a 48-47 loss to the King’s Knights after nearly pulling off the comeback in the opening round of the 1A state boys b…
WEATHER: March 2-6, 2026
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy evening, with a low around 35.
1 subject arrested for alleged arson, threats to kill
OTHELLO — Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of West Moon Road Thursday afternoon after a report of a disorderly subject.…
More than 100 Basin students make WSU honor roll
PULLMAN — One hundred twenty-one students from Grant and Adams counties were named to the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University for fall quarte…
BASIN BOX SCORE: Mat Classic Rundown and State Basketball Preview 2026
On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard chat about the competition brought by athletes from the Columbia Basin at th…
Vikings conclude season with a home victory over Yaks
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (13-16) ended their season Wednesday night, but not before going out strong with an 88-73 victory over the …
Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead
SEATTLE (AP) — Press “two” for Spanish ... accent?
MLPD, ATF carry out raid in Knolls Vista neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — A police action Thursday led to multiple arrests, as well as a substantial seizure of drugs and weapons, according to a statement from the Moses L…
Open house Saturday at new Samaritan Hospital
MOSES LAKE — The final doors are being installed in the intensive care unit, one of two surgical robots is in the building, the signs are up – although they’re…
Vikings claim region championship
MOSES LAKE — In their final home game of the season, the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings earned a 65-61 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks to claim th…
Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others during the 2023 Beyond Wonderland music festiv…
BASIN EVENTS: March 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is in sight and there’s lots to do this month in the Basin. Here are a few suggestions.