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WEATHER: June 25-July 1
Thursday: Increasing clouds with a high near 88. Increasing clouds and southwest winds, gusts to 28 miles per hour
ACH falls into consolation bracket in state softball tournament
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 5-8 in the quarterfinal bracket to the Colton Wildcats during the 1B State tournament. With this loss, the Wa…
ACH falls into consolation bracket in state softball tournament
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 5-8 in the quarterfinal bracket to the Colton Wildcats during the 1B State tournament. With this loss, the Wa…
Knights defeated in state quarterfinals
RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-8) fell to the Montesano Bulldogs 20-4 in the quarterfinals of the 1A state softball tournament Friday afternoon.
Memorial Day ceremonies to remember those who gave their lives Monday
MOSES LAKE — Memorial Day weekend is here, and along with all the fun and festivities that accompany a three-day weekend, some Basin residents will be gatherin…
All Vantage Bridge lanes open for holiday travel – but expect delays
VANTAGE — The good news for Memorial Day weekend is that most road construction has been suspended from Friday through Tuesday morning. On the other hand, the …
Knights advance after going to eight innings
RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-7) defeated the Klahowya Eagles 10-9 after a walk-off line drive in the bottom of the eighth inning of the opening round of th…
BASIN EVENTS: May 22-29
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s Memorial Day weekend and there will be celebrations and solemn remembrances all over the Basin. There’s also live music, art and communit…
Keep your lawn in shape this summer
MOSES LAKE — It’s getting warmer, and that means it’s time to take a good look at the lawn and get it ready to enjoy. A major consideration in the Basin wil…
Lions and Eagles compete in NCW Championships
CASHMERE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions and Soap Lake Eagles competed in the 1B District 5 North Central Washington Track a…
WEATHER: May 22-28
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5-7 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 52. South wind 5-7 mph becomi…
Red Rock principal cites instructional consistency and community support as keys to students’ academic improvement
ROYAL CITY — Improving reading and math comprehension for elementary school students involves consistency in instruction across all grades, with minimal interr…
More sunshine coming to WA government with Capitol skylight restoration
Let there be light.
Fluffy queen ready for a new home
Meet Zeena, a sweet girl who’s just beginning her next chapter. This beautiful 5-year-old domestic longhair may be a little shy at first, but don’t let that fo…
Soap Lake City Council approves 2026 budget amendment; Fourth of July fireworks set for Suds-N-Sun event
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council unanimously passed a budget amendment, a fireworks contract for the Fourth of July and the Suds-n-Sun event application …
Ephrata City Council seeks federal grant for street safety action plan
EPHRATA — Ephrata is taking its first step toward a long‑term strategy to improve roadway safety after the city council unanimously approved applying for a U.S…