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Separate fires destroy vehicles, damage residences Saturday morning

MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Airborne adventure

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Airshow will take to the skies again June 21-22.

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Applications sought for Grant County Prosecutor

EPHRATA — Applications are being accepted through June 13 from qualified attorneys for the job of Grant County Prosecutor. Incumbent Kevin McCrae announced his…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Tigers fall to Woodland on day two of state tourney

EPHRATA – The Tigers softball team fell to the Woodland Beavers 6-2 on day two of states at Carlon Park. On Friday, they lost in the first round to the Olympic…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
GALLERY: Memorial Day memories

COLUMBIA BASIN — On the last Monday of May, Americans across the nation, and across the Basin, come together to honor those who have fallen in their country’s …

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
‘For us they fell’

MOSES LAKE — Communities across the Basin bowed their heads, removed their hats and paid tribute Monday to those who gave their lives in service to their count…

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Mavs make a run at state softball

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks Softball team finished their run at the 4A state tournament in the first round of consolation Friday afternoon. The Mavs …

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Knights finish strong season in consolation semifinals

RICHLAND – The Royal Knights softball team finished their run in the state tournament in the semifinals of the consolation bracket. They entered the tournament…

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Gas prices rise in Basin and state

MOSES LAKE – Gas prices have seen one of the largest increases in Washington this year, with prices sitting at an average of $4.42, according to AAA. There was…

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Energy Science Days help students learn about renewable energy

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District participated in the Energy Science Days, hosted at Big Bend Community College last Wednesday for fifth-grade studen…

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Mavs finish state tournament run

RICHLAND – The Moses Lake Mavericks finished their run in the 4A state tournament Friday afternoon. They were the number 14 seed in the bracket.

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Knights remain in running for third in state play

RICHLAND – The Royal City Knights continue their run in the 1A state tournament into day two. They were the second seed in the bracket.

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Tigers moving on to day two of state play

EPHRATA – The Tigers softball team has begun its state tournament competition. Heading into round one, they were set to face the Olympic Trojans. In the beginn…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Bingo is his name-o

MOSES LAKE – Bingo, an 8-month-old kitten is looking for his forever home, or farm. He is a domestic medium hair mix. Bingo has all of his shots, is neutered a…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Leavell: boys tennis Coach of the Year

SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake Eagles’ Tennis coach Lee Leavell was named boys coach of the year by the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference after last week's distric…

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All-conference teams announced for Basin fastpitch

COLUMBIA BASIN – The Central Athletic Conference has announced their All-Conference teams for fastpitch softball. Basin softball saw two teams represented across the first and second teams.