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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
Meet the Ephrata mayoral candidates today
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce will host a mayoral candidate meet-and-greet Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Pita Pit. Both incumbent Bruce Reim and candidate…
Mavs find success at Yakima meet
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team traveled to Lions Pool in Yakima last Thursday to compete against Sunnyside and West Valley. At the meet the te…
WA Congressional delegates respond to shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. – A government shutdown began at midnight on October 1, 2025, after Congress was unable to pass a new budget bill or continuing resolution befo…
Improvements planned for Othello’s Kiwanis Park in spring 2026
OTHELLO — Construction of a new splash pad in Kiwanis Park is scheduled to start in spring 2026. Construction was planned for summer 2025, but Othello Mayor Sh…
Shining bright
MOSES LAKE — The theme for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin was “Shine Bright for the Kids,” and the community did exactly that, to an estimated tu…
Soap Lake celebrates official designation of Creative District
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake community gathered Saturday to mark a significant milestone: the establishment of the Soap Lake Creative District. After years of ded…
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Oct. 8, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is th…
BASIN VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP – Sept. 30-Oct. 6
MOSES LAKE — Another week of Basin volleyball is complete. Teams continue to carve their path to the postseason. See below where your favorite teams stand and …
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Student athletes now head into the second half of their season for fall sports as they prepare for the coming district and state tournaments. …
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL 1: Martinez vs. Davis
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council incumbent Deanna Martinez is being challenged by Jeremy Davis for her position on the council. Both candidates were given …
Three positions open for Grant County Board of Health
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District is looking for applicants to fill three open seats on the Grant County Board of Health.
WA fuel prices hold steady as second most expensive in nation
MOSES LAKE – For the third week in a row, Washington has the second highest average fuel prices in the nation at $4.52, a four-cent decrease from last week. Ca…
One dead in collision near George
GEORGE — A South Dakota man is dead following a collision two miles north of George Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from the Washington State Patro…
East Adams Rural Health lays off staff, looks to address finances
RITZVILLE — A special meeting of the East Adams Rural Healthcare commission is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 15. People who can’t make the meeting in person can jo…
Don’t clown around, adopt Carnival!
OTHELLO – Carnival brings life to the party, now she is just looking for someone to enjoy the ride with her. She is a shepherd mix who is vaccinated, spayed an…