Local News
Need more information regarding today's local news? Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in the Columbia Basin today.
Diaz returns to alma mater, takes over Jacks girls soccer
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (11-4-1) begin a new era under new Head Coach Javier Diaz ahead of the 2026 season. Sinc…
Basin volleyball round up – Oct. 7 – Oct.13
MOSES LAKE – Basin volleyball had a busy week with local teams beginning to face stiffer competition. Some teams bounced back from tough periods, and others co…
Oaks selected to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, was named Tuesday as the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S…
U.S. consumers to pay 55% of tariff costs, Goldman Sachs says
(The Center Square) – U.S. consumers will end up paying the bulk of the cost for President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. …
Washington state attorney general agrees to protect seal of confession
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office reported on Friday that it has reached an agreement with the Catholic Church over a new ab…
Community rallies for boat fire victims with fundraiser at U Rock Ranch
WARDEN — After a devastating boat fire in July left five people injured, including two young children, the Grant County community is coming together to support…
Tovar takes over as Othello girls basketball head coach
OTHELLO – On Oct. 7, Othello Athletics Director Carlos Gonzalez announced Caleb Tovar as the new head coach of the Huskies girls' basketball team. Tovar said h…
Financially, 2025 best year yet for Moses Lake Airshow
MOSES LAKE — Attendance was down at the 2025 Moses Lake Airshow, but it was a very good year financially. Board member Micah Trautman said the airshow finished…
WA fuel prices remain second highest nationally
MOSES LAKE – For a full month, Washington has the second-highest average fuel price in the nation at $4.48, a four-cent decrease from last week. California, th…
ACPR spotlight: Adoptable pets ready for new homes
OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue has a lively assortment of adoptees waiting for their forever homes, featuring an array of feline friends and canine companio…
Two suspected DUI drivers total cars
OTHELLO – On Friday night, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to two suspected DUI crashes.
Coulee Dam teacher arrested in underage sting operation
COULEE DAM — Ross Ashenfelter, a 42-year-old fourth-grade teacher at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School, was arrested Monday during a sting operation targeting o…
Port of Moses Lake rail construction moving forward
MOSES LAKE — The request for bids to build new rail line and rehabilitate other sections of the line to the Port of Moses Lake should go out to bid in early Ja…
Othello PD seeks public’s help in identifying package theft suspect
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a string of package thefts…
Lasagna: A remedy for Tuesday blues
MOSES LAKE – Lasagna, named after the famous cartoon cat, Garfield’s, favorite food. She like Garfield, loves treats, long naps and causing chaos. She is spaye…
Basin Football Round Up – Week 6
MOSES LAKE – Week six of Basin football has wrapped up and some of the top teams are starting to stand out as we near the end of the regular season. See below …