Local News
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Licensing locations
COLUMBIA BASIN — There are three ways to buy a fishing license in Washington. Anglers can visit the Washington Dep…
Serious injury crash reported near Royal City
UPDATE: One man was airlifted from the scene of a two-car collision about five miles east of Royal City Friday night. ROYAL CITY — Emergency crews are on the…
Man wanted on Idaho charges arrested near Othello
OTHELLO — A man wanted on grand theft charges in Idaho was arrested Friday afternoon near Othello.
Ritzville man convicted of assault
RITZVILLE — Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6 in the case of a Ritzville man convicted of second-degree assault Sept. 17.
MLPD stops alleged drug shipment in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, Moses Lake Street Crimes intercepted an alleged shipment of drugs traveling through Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Moses…
A sitdown with Mavericks volleyball senior Kardyn Martinez and Head Coach Krystal Trammell
MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Kardyn Martinez and Krystal Trammell of the Moses Lake Ma…
Early morning search warrant served in Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an investigation that so far has resulted in the execution of a search warrant in the …
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — Fall officially begins next week and there’s a lot going on in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to enjoy:
Coffey Anderson concert to honor veterans in Quincy
QUINCY — Nationally known country artist Coffey Anderson will honor veterans in Quincy and beyond with a Veterans Day concert. “(Anderson) is considere…
Warden welcomes new police chief: Jeff Gann
WARDEN – The Warden Police Department has a new leader, Chief Jeff Gann, an officer with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience. Gann started his job…
Houseplant guru offers advice at farmers market
MOSES LAKE — Some people are intimidated by houseplants, fearing that the plants won’t survive in their home. The problem may not be the owner but the plant it…
City and Port of Ephrata to join forces on grant application
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata will partner with the Port of Ephrata to apply for a grant that would pay most of the cost of analyzing city and port infrastruct…
BUILDING PERMITS: Sept. 19, 2025
Mark and Diane Valentine, 900 block of Road 10 Southeast, Othello, carport, $68,848. Ruslan Yevchuk, 5500 block of Road 6.9 Northeast, Moses Lake, shop, $10…
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 19, 2025
MOSES LAKE – The fires below are burning nearly 111,000 acres across Washington as of Thursday afternoon. This is around 11,000 acres more than Monday. Th…
Soap Lake council addresses creative district, city position and dog park
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council met Thursday to discuss appointing a mayor pro tempore and to receive updates from city officers and committees.
ROAD REPORT: Road resurfacing to continue in Moses Lake next week
MOSES LAKE — Drivers using Moses Lake’s downtown streets should be prepared for some delays or find routes around some streets as crews continue to resurface d…