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Cost estimates for water source alternatives given to Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — It’s going to cost a lot of money to provide alternative water sources for the city of Moses Lake, bu…
NCW Libraries conversation to examine divisions in America
WENATCHEE — What we all have in common – and what we don’t – will be the subject of a virtual program at North Central Washington Libraries this month. “Ca…
Hayden opens model home at Sand Hill Place
MOSES LAKE — Sand Hill Place is coming along well, Hayden Homes Marketing manager Gina Donangelo Barnecut said Tuesday.
Ephrata’s Employee of the Year: Will Koziol receives Pillars of Excellence Award
EPHRATA — Will Koziol, a member of the City of Ephrata’s Public Works Department, has been honored with the prestigious Pillars of Excellence award, recognizin…
Basin soccer roundup Oct. 23 – Oct. 29
MOSES LAKE – The regular season of Basin soccer has wrapped up, and many local teams are beginning district tournaments. See below where your favorite teams st…
Warden City Council reviews preliminary 2026 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council held its preliminary budget review Tuesday night. The presentation was strictly informational with action to be taken by counc…
‘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…