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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…
Media Day at the Capitol reveals ongoing budget debate
OLYMPIA — Media outlets from throughout Washington congregated at the Senate John A. Cherberg building Thursday, Feb. 19, for the Capitol’s annual Media Day ho…
GCAO lowers fees to help older pets find ‘forever Valentines’
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach is hoping the community will open its hearts and homes to the shelter’s older pets this month. Through Feb. 28 at 5 p…
CB Tech’s Armstrong wrapping up 40 years in education
MOSES LAKE — Christine Armstrong has run the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center since its inception, and now she’s set to retire after seeing thousands of …
Locals work to bring sailing to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — If things go as planned, we could be seeing sails on Moses Lake. “The dream is to … bring water education to the children who don’t have the op…
Grant, Adams spring elections certified
OLYMPIA — Grant and Adams counties have finalized the results of the February 2026 special election, with turnout reaching about 32% in Grant County where 6,94…
Ephrata sets plan to address floodplain challenges
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is beginning a long process to repair and improve the Dry Creek Flood Diversion Channel, a system meant to protect the community …
Basin district basketball sees busy weekend
MOSES LAKE — The remaining basin basketball teams finished their district play over the weekend, and many are now preparing for state playoffs. The results of …
WEATHER: Feb. 23 – Feb. 28
Monday: 70% chance of rain with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 7 mph. 60% chance of evening rain, mainly …
Lions grab district championship
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (20-2) boys basketball team became the District 5-1B champions after besting Orovi…
Hansen overpass to be replaced
MOSES LAKE — Hansen Overpass will be replaced this summer, with project completion planned for Dec. 2026, according to the Washington State Department of Trans…
Grant Co. nursing assistant license suspended
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health announced Tuesday Grant County’s Kaylee Gaddis’ certified nursing assistant credentials have been suspended indefinitely.
Moses Lake Pharmacy owner arrested in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Shawn William Needham, owner of Moses Lake Pharmacy, was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department Feb. 14. According to the Walla Walla …
Seven Mavs heading to semis at Mat Classic
TACOMA — On day one of the Mat Classic Washington’s best from the 3A and 4A competed at the Tacoma Dome, Thursday. Across the boys and girls teams of the Moses…
GALLERY: Mavericks start strong at Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Mat Classic is underway in the Tacoma Dome. The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls squads took to the mats Thursday in the 4A brackets. Here are …
Veggies the focus of April gardening symposium
MOSES LAKE — Vegetables will be the main topic of discussion at this year’s Eco-Gardening Symposium April 18.