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District sets timeline for Ephrata High roof project

EPHRATA — A timeframe on the roof replacement at Ephrata High School was discussed at the Ephrata School District …

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
CWU recognizes locals in winter quarter honor roll

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has released its Honor Roll for winter quarter 2025, with 104 students from Grant and Adams counties honored. To be …

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Warden council undecided on port road project

WARDEN – Warden City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday to continue the discussion on the Port of Warden Industrial Road Project and pass several other …

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025

BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Surfin' into dental health

MOSES LAKE – Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry held a ribbon cutting for the new dental practice at 1429 S. Pioneer Way, Suite 2 in Moses Lake last week. The office…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Recent grad looking for a forever home

OTHELLO – Orchard recently graduated from the Ridge Dog training program. The Ridge Dogs program allows for inmates at the Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility i…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Mattawa spring cleanup scheduled for this weekend

MATTAWA — Just as houses have a spring cleanup, so do cities. Mattawa’s spring cleanup is scheduled for this weekend.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
New Moses Lake shop offers electronics and service

MOSES LAKE — For almost a century, Radio Shack was the electronics geek’s mecca, with parts and components for any project as well as cutting-edge toys and kit…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Othello boys find success against Toppenish

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies tennis team faced off against Toppenish Monday afternoon with the boys winning 3-2. The Othello girls went 2-3 giving the girls t…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025

BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
MLPD arrests one after firearm shown at coffee stand

MOSES LAKE – A 34-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested Monday afternoon after displaying a handgun in the drive-through of an espresso stand, according to Gran…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025

BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hundreds honored on Vikings President’s and VP’s lists

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced Monday that 303 Basin students have been named to the President’s List for winter quarter 2025. Hundreds more…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Volunteers sought for Mattawa city cleanup

MATTAWA — Volunteers are being sought to pick up trash around public areas in Mattawa beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. Cleanup will last all morning.

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Suniga looking forward to job as Ritzville PD chief

RTIZVILLE — New Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga said he’s learned a lot over his law enforcement career. “I got hooked when I was an Explorer Scout,” he…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Lucy Lou is looking to be adopted by you

MOSES LAKE — Looking to brighten your home with a bit of playful spunk? Meet Lucy Lou, a delightful 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who's a fan favorite at Grant Coun…