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Grant County Commissioners allow fireworks, precautions urged
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners decided Monday not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Grant Coun…
MLSD hosting bullying town hall today
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is inviting community members to participate in a town hall meeting focused on addressing bullying and its preventi…
Edge Physical Therapy
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to health, sometimes you have to start in the middle.
Twisting, shouting and giving
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics’ auction Oct. 18 was a record-breaker. “We had 245 people in attendance,” said Moses Youth Dynamics Director Sean Sallis. “We to…
Tigers conclude season in second round of districts
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers (6-8) soccer season ended Tuesday evening in the second round of the Central Washington Athletic Conference against Ellensburg wit…
Jacks eliminated from 2A district tournament
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (10-7-1) were defeated 2-1 by the Prosser Mustangs and eliminated from the 2A district tournament on Tuesday. Head Coach Jesse Villal…
2025 Community Health Partnership Fund award recipients announced
MOSES LAKE – On Oct. 28, Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group announced in a statement the selection of recipients for the 2025 Community Health Partnership Fund grants.
Othello port, city considering need for Reynolds Road roundabout
OTHELLO — If, and how, a roundabout at State Route 26 and South Reynolds Road in Othello is built, and how to pay for it, prompted a sometimes-bitter debate th…
Work continuing on new Othello animal shelter
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will be advertising for bids for the new municipal animal shelter. “It’s still in development,” said Othello Mayor Shawn …
RITZVILLE CITY COUNCIL Q&A: Plumb vs. Ottmar
RITZVILLE – The race for Ritzville City Council consists of two candidates, Michelle Plumb and Eric Ottmar. Plumb responded to a set of five questions presente…
Basin Sports Schedule: Oct. 29 – Nov. 5
COLUMBIA BASIN – High school athletes around the basin are preparing for district tournaments as the regular season comes to a close. See where the local teams…
Basin volleyball roundup Oct. 21 – Oct. 20
MOSES LAKE – The end of Basin volleyball is near, and teams are gearing up for district tournament competition. See below where your favorite team stands and t…
Mavs prepare for swim and dive district finals
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks hosted a Big 9 League Invitational for the league championships on Thursday. This invitational was not scored but helped …
Sweetest punkin’ up for adoption
MOSES LAKE – Terra, a small chihuahua-mix, is looking fur her perfect home. She might be small but her heart is huge. She starts off a little shy, but once you…
Fallen Basin lawmen honored at Olympia memorial
OLYMPIA — Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and head out to protect Washington state. Most of the time, they come back. Bu…
Fire season officially ends in Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fire season has officially come to a close as of Monday, according to Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodr…