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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…
MLSD finance director resigns
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Executive Director of Business and Operations, Mitchell Thompson, du…
MLSD recognizes Lewis, receives finance update
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District had a regular board meeting March 6 to acknowledge Superintendent Carol Lewis, update on finances, pass several pol…
Out and about in Quincy
QUINCY — The temperatures are rising and it’s time to start venturing outside to local parks. Here’s where to play in Quincy, according to the city:
Soap Lake Liaison Committee eyes partnership with CBCD
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Lake Liaison Committee held a meeting Friday, inviting Ron Sawyer, the Conservation Director with the Columbia Basin Conservation Dis…
Weather for the week of March 10, 2025
Weather for the week of March 10, 2025
Groff Elem. to be closed remainder of school year
MOSES LAKE – Groff Elementary will be closed for the remainder of the school year, according to Moses Lake School District Superintendent Carol Lewis at the Ma…
Catch the buzz
OTHELLO — Some people grow vegetables in their backyard. Some keep chickens and collect the eggs. A class tomorrow in Othello will help folks discover another …
North Elem. to remain closed Monday
MOSES LAKE – North Elementary was closed Wednesday after an unforeseen water issue where sediment got into the schools' pipelines. The school was supposed to r…
Lady Vikings upset in first round of NWAC to Puget Sound
PASCO — The Lady Vikings were hoping to avenge an early-season loss to South Puget Sound in the opening round of the Northwest Athletic Conference Basketball C…
S(up)porting youth
MOSES LAKE — Basin folks will have a chance to help make some youngsters’ dreams come true tomorrow. The 14th annual Youth Outdoors Unlimited fundraiser au…
Lions, Warriors, Knights to play state tournament games Friday
SPOKANE — Three local teams will be playing Friday in the Class 1A and Class 1B basketball tournaments.
Addressing growth focus of Moses Lake comprehensive plan update
MOSES LAKE — Growth, and how Moses Lake manages it and adapts to it, is already a focus of attention by city officials. Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz said a l…
COLUMBIA BASIN EVENTS for March 7, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is finally here and there’s plenty to do. Live music, crafts, classes and more. Here are a few options:
Business Expo showcases an expanding community
MOSES LAKE — The signs of construction were everywhere at Tuesday’s Business Expo: fluorescent vests, orange shirts, barrier tape and even a traffic cone wande…
Madcap murder
MOSES LAKE — If you’re looking for a calm, slow-paced play, “Clue: On Stage” ain’t it. The comic farce, based on the 1985 movie which in turn was based on …