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Updated 36 minutes ago

Coach Garza reflects on Jacks season

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (7-16) were defeated 10-0 Saturday by the Ellensburg Bulldogs in the quarterfinals of th…

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Groff Elementary 2025-26 plans in the works

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District board met Thursday night for a regular meeting to discuss the feedback the district received from parents at Groff …

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Knights secure back-to-back district titles

ROYAL CITY – The Knights boys soccer team (16-3) defeated the Wapato Wolves (14-5) 3-1 to win their second straight 1A district championship Saturday. Anderson…

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Champion Tigresses

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers’ girls golf team secured the title of district champions after the tournament on Monday and will move on to the state championship…

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Weather for the week of May 19, 2025

Weather for the week of May 19, 2025

Updated 11 months, 4 weeks ago
MLSD updates policies

MOSES LAKE — At the Thursday night regular Moses Lake School Board meeting, one new policy was passed relating to social media usage for employees. The board a…

Updated 12 months ago
Huskies become district champs

RICHLAND – The Huskies (13-4-2) became 2A District champions in the Central Washington Athletic conference after their 2-0 victory over Grandview at Rich Leenh…

Updated 12 months ago
Jacks take bronze in districts

RICHLAND – The Jacks (8-5-3) earned a win against Ellensburg Tuesday evening for third place in districts and moved onto the Crossover bracket.

Updated 12 months ago
Gov. proclaims support for WA veterans

MOSES LAKE – Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed a proclamation reaffirming Washington’s commitment to veteran suicide prevention. The proclamation comes amidst …

Updated 12 months ago
Food and Folk Festival returns to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival will have some changes the second time around. “This year we decided to have it a month earlier because las…

Updated 12 months ago
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 9, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – Basin soccer is in the thick of district competition. Some teams have not fared so well while others are still making a final push to states. …

Updated 12 months ago
BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: May 16-24, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s the merry, merry month of May and there are lots of ways to keep occupied in the Basin. Here are a few things happening this week:

Updated 12 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Anglers catching big bluegill at Potholes

MARDON — Feeling lucky? Want a chance at winning a brand-new Skeeter bass boat? Well, the Nixon’s Marine 2025 Big Bass tournament Saturday is your chance. This…

Updated 12 months ago
A few extra steps can prevent a kitchen tragedy

MOSES LAKE — One of the most dangerous things you can do at home is also something most people do every day. “If you look at the statistics, cooking is the…

Updated 12 months ago
Mavs fall to Eastmont, move on to do-or-die game

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks softball team (15-7) were shut out at home by the Eastmont Wildcats (16-6) 12-0. Head coach Mike Hofheins made no excuses for the ou…

Updated 12 months ago
Big Bend expanding BAS programs

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College has added new Bachelor's in Applied Science programs in the last few years and updated existing programs to meet the ne…