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Ephrata Council expedited approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Weather for the week of July 28, 2025
Weather for the week of July 28, 2025
Cowboy Breakfast in new hands this year
MOSES LAKE — ’Round these here parts, the Cowboy Breakfast is almost as much of a tradition as the rodeo. So when the Kiwanis Club wasn’t able to organize it t…
Sixers 14U rake in two solid wins in Saturday play
ELLENSBURG – On Saturday, the Central Washington Sixers 14U began their final tournament of their summer season. They went 2-0 in their two games Saturday. Hea…
Moses Lake BMX receiving track upgrades
MOSES LAKE – On Wednesday, Moses Lake BMX announced on their Facebook page they were making changes to their track. According to track operator Jeff Niehenke, …
BASIN BOX SCORE: Sixers, Co-Ed softball, local wrestling, and Mariners outlook
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this week’s episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, your hosts Mike Maynard and Cheryl Schweizer discuss the recent happenings in local spo…
Two Moses Lake annexations under consideration
MOSES LAKE — Two separate property owners have requested annexation into the city of Moses Lake, and Moses Lake City Council members have agreed to consider th…
Othello man convicted of sexually abusing child
RITZVILLE — A sentencing date will be announced in August in the case of an Othello man convicted Thursday of sexual assault of a child.
BASIN BOX SCORE: Sixers softball, Co-Ed softball, local wrestling, and the Mariners outlook
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, your hosts Mike Maynard and Cheryl Schweizer discuss the recent happenings in local sports and…
Polka-dotted prince
OTHELLO – Cabella, a dazzling dude, is looking for someone to give puppy kisses to. He also said he very much likes playing with dog toys, going on walks and b…
ROAD REPORT: I-90, SR 282 projects under way
MOSES LAKE — It being the height of summer – long sunny days, long warm evenings, the swimming pool, barbecues – it's also the height of construction season. D…
FIRE REPORT: Burdoin Fire exceeds 10,000 acres, fires contribute to smoke haze
WHITE SALMON – The Burdoin Fire, which ignited on July 18 in the southern border of Washington state, has rapidly consumed more than 11,000 acres and remains o…
Civil Air Patrol cadets take to the skies over Ephrata
EPHRATA — There couldn’t have been a better climate to teach teenagers to fly in. “We’ve had really good weather,” said Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Kathy Maxw…
BASIN EVENTS: July 25-Aug. 2
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is gorgeous and there’s lots happening around the Basin. Here are a few possibilities:
Perfect blooms
MOSES LAKE — You’ve worked all year to make your flower garden a thing of beauty. What better way to show it off than to enter them in the fair? The Grant C…
WA’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026
Washington’s statewide cap on annual residential rent increases will be just shy of 10% next year, down slightly from its current level. The limit, which ta…