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March Madness and local sports recap
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the latest…
MLHS softball coach excited for deep talent in 2025
MOSES LAKE — Mavericks Head Softball Coach Mike Hofheins has a problem other coaches would love to have. “We have a lot of girls that are super versatile a…
Heavy duty fun
MOSES LAKE — Last year’s Touch a Truck event was the biggest ever, according to Brittney Ketterer, one of the organizers of the event. “We had over 1,000 a…
Tigers looking to grow toward success on the diamond
EPHRATA – The Ephrata baseball program had a really solid turnout this year with about 40 students, resulting in a good mix of players at all skill levels, acc…
NEWS BITES: March 12, 2025
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has requested the community’s input in a community survey regarding the district’s planned bond package. The survey provi…
State Senate Bill has proposed restrictions on weapons in public spaces
OLYMPIA — A bill to increase restrictions on firearms in public places has passed in the Washington State Senate.
Huskies looking to get to state amidst strong competition
OTHELLO – Othello boys soccer coach Bernie Garza said the Central Washington Athletic Conference was already pretty tough, and now it’s going to be tougher. Th…
ACH baseball ready to swing for the fences in 2025
COULEE CITY — As the Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team gears up for the 2024 season, excitement fills the air, especially after a commendable last season th…
New Ephrata golf coach excited to connect with players, teach skills
SOAP LAKE – Ephrata Tigers started making the short commute to the Lakeview Golf & Country Club last week to begin practicing their swings for the 2025 spring …
Othello and Warden offer places to get out and enjoy spring
OTHELLO — The days are a little longer lately and the weather is a little warmer, which means it’s a good time to get out and shake off the last winter doldrum…
Attorney General files suit against Adams County SO; dispute over immigration
SPOKANE — The Washington Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County alleging the sheriff’s office is v…
Meeting with Blitz leads to new kicks for kids in Othello
OTHELLO — Shawn Christopherson, mascot coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, said he understood why Othello Police Officer Tyson Cox decided to investigate tho…
Grant PUD appoints John Mertlich as new general manager and CEO
EPHRATA – John Mertlich is the new general manager and chief executive officer of the Grant County Public Utility District, PUD commissioners announced Tuesda…
Wilson Creek track and field to compete in two tournaments
WILSON CREEK – Wilson Creek track and field will be competing in two tournaments in both the boys and girls category this year.
Warriors take second in tight championship round
SPOKANE – The Spokane Arena was roaring; the score was 50-49 for Almira-Coulee/Hartline with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter. Despite ACH’s best …
North Elementary re-opened after water incident last week
MOSES LAKE – North Elementary will be reopen for normal operations Today, Tuesday March 11 after it was closed last Wednesday due to an issue with water qualit…