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‘Everybody has a why’
MOSES LAKE — Community organizations gathered at McCosh Park on Saturday to mark National Overdose Awareness Day, …
GALLERY: Columbia Middle School Cheer celebrates victory
MOSES LAKE — The Frontier Columbia Middle School Cheer squads competed at the Battle at the Lake cheer competition at Moses Lake High School Saturday where bot…
Mendez III and Coach Lopez discuss Huskies wrestling
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with Othello Huskies Head Coach of boys wrestling Reuben Lopez and Cam…
Ultimutt good boy
MOSES LAKE — Meet Tucker, this 3‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully prepared to fetch himself a forever family. In h…
Two arrested on narcotics charges after search of Moses Lake residence
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of distributing narcotics following the search of a residence …
BASIN EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re swinging into February with lots to do in the Basin. Here’s a little of what’s happening this month.
WA-OR Potato conference draws record crowd
KENNEWICK — Potatoes took center stage last week in the Tri-Cities “I want to welcome you to the largest potato conference in North America,” Washington Pot…
Memorial recognizing 30 years after Frontier tragedy to be held Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Thirty years after the tragedy at Frontier Middle School, the Moses Lake School District will hold “We Remember,” a community gathering centered o…
Ephrata SD to host guided bond tour
EPHRATA — Community members will have the chance to see firsthand how the Ephrata School District’s proposed 2026 bond would impact local schools during a guid…
‘Showing their Tiger stripes’
EPHRATA — Columbia Ridge Elementary School’s Lego Robotics team, Ridge Robotics, earned the Engineering Excellence award at this year’s state competition, held…
Multi-family properties sell a little differently from single-family homes
MOSES LAKE — Buying and selling one home is complicated enough. But when the property comprises five or 10 or 20 homes, that’s a little different “It takes…
Road projects scheduled for Grant, Adams counties in 2026
GEORGE — While the Washington Department of Transportation doesn’t have a lot of roadwork projects scheduled for the Columbia Basin in 2026, a multi-year proje…
Association of Realtors hosts annual installation and awards banquet
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors hosted their annual installation and awards banquet Jan. 24. This event recognized the installation…
WEATHER: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026
Friday: A 30% chance of rain, mainly after 10 a.m. Patchy fog after 5 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. High near 44. North wind ar…
2 MLFD officers promoted
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake Fire Department officers were recognized for recent promotions with a longstanding fire service tradition at the Moses Lake City Co…
Vikings men fall short to WVCC
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (9-13) came up just short of a home victory against the Wenatchee Valley Knights Wednesday. The game remain…