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Small, local shops offer unique Christmas gifts
MOSES LAKE — Plenty of people do all their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their laptop. But just a few blo…
Shutdown threatens Head Start funding for Family Services of Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The Head Start program operated by Family Services of Grant County will have to close after Nov. 14, at least temporarily, if federal funding is n…
Arizona woman injured in Adams County collision
CONNELL — A Golden Valley, Arizona, woman was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after her car was hit about a mile north of Connell Monday morning.
Gas prices down slightly in Grant, but up in Adams
MOSES LAKE – Gas prices have dropped for the second week in a row in Washington, Grant County and nationally. However, Adams County saw a slight increase in fu…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Nov. 4-8, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local athletes from around the Basin are now deep into the postseason as they compete to create new legacies in the area. See where your local…
Lions defeat Eagles to extend win streak to five
MOSES LAKE — On Friday, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian Lions (7-2) defeated the Soap Lake Eagles (2-6) 53-8 at home. Lions Head Coach Josh…
Tigers win in OT over Grandview
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers (6-3) earned an impressive 26-20 win over Grandview in overtime during their senior night game on Friday. This win helped the Tige…
Knights defeated in semifinal, hope still alive for state play
NACHES — The Royal Knights (13-4) were defeated 3-0 by the Naches Valley Rangers in the semifinal of the 1A district tournament Saturday. The Rangers captured …
Basin football roundup – Week 9
MOSES LAKE – Friday was the last day of October football for all and for many Basin teams, the final game of their regular season. As teams gear up for distric…
Senior events calendar for November 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Holiday shopping, music, crafts and fun await this month in the Basin. Here are a few things to put on the calendar.
P.E.A.C.E. from the Lord’s Kitchen
MOSES LAKE — The Bible says that man does not live by bread alone, but that doesn’t mean that food isn’t pretty important.
Soap Lake council makes allegations against mayor
SOAP LAKE — On Oct. 15, at the regular council meeting, several Soap Lake City Council members made allegations against Mayor Peter Sharp of unlawful recording…
Important community elections to be decided tomorrow
EPHRATA — A $30 million bond proposal for Columbia Basin Hospital, a $3.55 million bond request for the Othello Community Pool, levy lid lift proposals for Mat…
Weather for the week of Nov. 3, 2025
Weather for the week of Nov. 3, 2025
Knights shutout win secures undefeated regular season
ROYAL – On Thursday, the Knights (9-0) football squad followed up the soccer game prior to it with a 76-0 win over the Wapato Wolves. Head Coach Wiley Allred s…
Local offices to be decided on Nov. 4 ballot
EPHRATA — Voters will be selecting people to fill a variety of local elected positions in Grant and Adams counties in tomorrow’s general election, everything f…