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Knights fall to Connell in district first round
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (12-9) fell just short of victory Thursday afternoon after a 2-4 loss against Conne…
‘Puffs’
QUINCY — Some people are born to save the world. And some are born to, well, sit next to those heroes in class. “It’s really about the underdogs,” said dire…
BASIN EVENTS Oct. 31-Nov. 30
COLUMBIA BASIN — As we move out of the spooky season and into the holidays, here are a few things to check out this month.
Bad debt, charity care expenses rising at Samaritan in 2026
MOSES LAKE — While bad debt and charity care expenses at Samaritan Hospital were lower than anticipated in September, they’re higher than projected for the fir…
Halloween events around the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Still looking for something to do today? Here are some Halloween activities for young and old:
Royal Knights win in 3 sets
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (8-9) finished their regular season with a 3-0 win over Kiona-Benton on the road. Their win solidified the Knights for a fifth-p…
Huskies best Toppenish in first round of districts
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies volleyball team (8-9) won 3-0 over Toppenish in the first round of the Central Washington Athletic Conference District 5 tourname…
USApple acts as industry advocate in Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC — Where there is information, there is misinformation, and one of the jobs of USApple is to combat misinformation that’s out there. Jim Bair, pre…
Adopt this a-Maize-ing dog
OTHELLO – Maize, sweeter than kettle corn, is ready to find his forever farm. He is a small mixed breed that is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. He is th…
Greater Health Now launches new podcast: Care & Consequence
KENNEWICK– Greater Health Now, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing population health, has officially launched its monthly podcast, “Care & Conseque…
Everyone needs a Wildcard once in a while ...
OTHELLO — Wildcard has a hairdo that matches her level of adorable. Fully-grown, Wildcard won’t get bigger overall and is up to date on vaccinations, is spayed…
Ephrata SD moves forward on $75M bond election
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Facility Study Group proposed a $75 million bond to the Ephrata School Board Monday night. The board unanimously approved…
Ephrata Food Bank faces growing needs amid uncertainty
EPHRATA – As local food banks brace for potential increases in demand, Phyllis Fuglie, Director of the Ephrata Food Bank, is reaching out to the community for …
Meeting essential needs
WENATCHEE — A growing turnout gathered at the Wenatchee Convention Center on October 22 for Thriving Together NCW’s Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow Summit, a…
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTOR POS. 3: Fought vs. Garcia
OTHELLO – There are two candidates running for the Othello School District Director District 3 position this year which are Birdie Fought and Juan “Jerry” Garc…
Conflict arises over Purple Sage Meadows Development
SOAP LAKE — A dispute is unfolding between North Pacific Investments, Inc. and the City of Soap Lake over the proposed Purple Sage Meadows housing development,…