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Additional Odessa Groundwater Replacement Area canals coming
OTHELLO — East Columbia Basin Irrigation District water will be coming to portions of the area north of Warden and…
‘For us they fell’
MOSES LAKE — Communities across the Basin bowed their heads, removed their hats and paid tribute Monday to those who gave their lives in service to their count…
Mavs make a run at state softball
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Softball team finished their run at the 4A state tournament in the first round of consolation Friday afternoon. The Mavs …
Knights finish strong season in consolation semifinals
RICHLAND – The Royal Knights softball team finished their run in the state tournament in the semifinals of the consolation bracket. They entered the tournament…
Gas prices rise in Basin and state
MOSES LAKE – Gas prices have seen one of the largest increases in Washington this year, with prices sitting at an average of $4.42, according to AAA. There was…
Energy Science Days help students learn about renewable energy
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District participated in the Energy Science Days, hosted at Big Bend Community College last Wednesday for fifth-grade studen…
Mavs finish state tournament run
RICHLAND – The Moses Lake Mavericks finished their run in the 4A state tournament Friday afternoon. They were the number 14 seed in the bracket.
Knights remain in running for third in state play
RICHLAND – The Royal City Knights continue their run in the 1A state tournament into day two. They were the second seed in the bracket.
Tigers moving on to day two of state play
EPHRATA – The Tigers softball team has begun its state tournament competition. Heading into round one, they were set to face the Olympic Trojans. In the beginn…
Bingo is his name-o
MOSES LAKE – Bingo, an 8-month-old kitten is looking for his forever home, or farm. He is a domestic medium hair mix. Bingo has all of his shots, is neutered a…
Leavell: boys tennis Coach of the Year
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake Eagles’ Tennis coach Lee Leavell was named boys coach of the year by the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference after last week's distric…
All-conference teams announced for Basin fastpitch
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Central Athletic Conference has announced their All-Conference teams for fastpitch softball. Basin softball saw two teams represented across the first and second teams.
WISe program helps youth amid mental health crises
MOSES LAKE —The Wraparound with Intensive Services program is making significant strides in addressing the mental health needs of youth in Washington, accordin…
Traffic restricted on Vantage Bridge throughout June
VANTAGE — It turns out the Vantage Bridge will be reduced to one lane on weekdays in June after all.
Moses Lake Spring Fest schedule
MOSES LAKE — This weekend is Moses Lake’s biggest blowout of the year, Spring Fest. Here’s where and when it’s all happening. All events are at McCosh Park unl…
Memorials to honor the fallen Monday in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the barbecues, festivities and relaxation of the three-day weekend, many Basin communities will take a solemn moment to recognize the re…