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Tigers Cross Country ready for their biggest season yet
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers Cross Country team is already hard at work to be in top shape for the 2026 season. Wi…
Ephrata looking for architect to remodel potential new city hall
EPHRATA — The final layout of a former business recently purchased by the city of Ephrata, and the ultimate fate of the existing Ephrata City Hall, are still t…
Cougars compete at Apple Ridge cross country course
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars Cross Country team competed in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference’s week three event at Apple Ridge Cross Country course in…
Wildcats rank second in conference preseason poll
ELLENSBURG — On Oct. 14, the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference announced its preseason poll for the upcoming women’s basketball season. The Central Washing…
EWU announces stadium renovations
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University Athletics announced they are beginning a series of projects to renovate Roos Field. The first step in this process begin…
Basin girls soccer roundup Oct. 9 – Oct. 14
MOSES LAKE – With just over two weeks left of Basin girls soccer, teams are making their push for a spot in the postseason. See below where your favorite teams…
Ephrata’s new code enforcement officer focused on standards
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata hired Ioan Horvat as the new code enforcement and building inspector. Horvat says he aims to bolster the city’s municipal standar…
Othello Hospital Commissioner Pos. 2: Lallas vs. Logan
OTHELLO — John Lallas and Martha Logan are running for Position 2 on the Othello Community Hospital Board. The position was left open in March, when former boa…
Let’s get Zillow home
OTHELLO – Zillow, named after the home-buying website, will not help you buy a home; instead, he wants to be a part of yours. This sweet cloud is neutered, up …
Basin teams compete in Hole in the Wall Invitationals
MOSES LAKE – Cross Country teams from around the Columbia Basin had a busy weekend with Lind-Ritzville, Othello and Wahluke going to the Max Jensen Invitationa…
Ephrata Middle installs inclusive playground
EPHRATA — Ephrata Middle School has completed installation of a new, inclusive playground designed to enhance outdoor playtime and learning opportunities for a…
50 years of art
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its benefit auction Saturday.
Cold Diggers opens stand in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The name of the new ice cream and waffle stand at Nelson Road and Pioneer Way came out of the blue. “We already had a different name picked out…
MLSD superintendent to address community concerns
MOSES LAKE — Superintendent Carol Lewis is planning to address the entire Moses Lake community at tonight’s Moses Lake School Board meeting about recent misund…
Port of Othello working to expand airport services
OTHELLO — Port of Othello commissioners are looking to expand services at the Othello Municipal Airport and have purchased a hangar with the potential to do th…
Warden raises levy collection by 1%
WARDEN — The Warden City Council unanimously approved an increase in the City of Warden’s levy at the Oct. 14 regular council meeting. This will bring around $…