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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 12-19, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Competition is getting fierce in the month of October as local athletes get through the final weeks o…
Teen arrested in Othello shooting
OTHELLO — A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody in Othello on Monday in connection with a weekend shooting that left another 17-year-old boy injured.
1 injured in Moses Lake collision
MOSES LAKE — A Chehalis man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning after he reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a semi-truck.
George to serve world's largest cherry pie
GEORGE — The town of George is celebrating Independence Day in its inimitable style with a parade, a classic car show, and the world’s largest cheery pie.
12 cases of whooping cough in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District has confirmed the existence of 12 cases of whooping cough — pertussis — in Grant County.
Grant County issues fire ban
EPHRATA — With the air full of smoke and pungent with the smell of brush fires, the Grant County Commission on Wednesday imposed an immediate ban on outdoors fires in Grant County.
Desert Aire man sentenced for molestation
DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for molesting a young girl.
Othello council talks Relay for Life fee, broken air conditioner
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously approved an agreement to allow Relay For Life to use Lions Park on Monday, but before it could do that, members had a long conversation on whether they should waive th…
Wanapum spillway gates could need repair
EPHRATA — Two spillway gates at Wanapum Dam have been taken out of use while engineers investigate possible damage that could have occurred while they were being raised and lowered.
Othello School Board discusses possible construction bond
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members will decide sometime in July whether or not to submit a construction bond and – if the answer is yes – what would be in …
Moses Lake man allegedly threatens suicide, waves gun
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly waved a gun in the air and pointed the weapon at his head in Moses Lake.
How do you like these apples?
Apples are one of nature’s most versatile foods. They are “shelf stable” at lower temperatures, they come in their own packaging, there are many varieties, and…
ESD Board seeks member for October vote
MOSES LAKE — There’s an election in Moses Lake in October.
Painted rocks for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Painted rocks are making a comeback, and rock painting will be the subject of the Free Family Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run …
Report details Othello hospital profit, loss for 2014, 2015
OTHELLO — Non-operating revenues helped Othello Community Hospital turn a profit in 2015. Patient revenues increased but so did expenses, according to information attached to the Washington Auditor’s Office report …
Warden summer food program starts this week
WARDEN — The summer lunch program in Warden for children 18 years of age and younger begins today. Breakfast and lunch are served at the Warden School lunchroom, 101 West Beck Way. Breakfast and lunch will be provi…