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Wahluke pulls ahead of Warden in SCAC matchup
WARDEN — The Wahluke Warriors (6-2) earned a 7-0 victory on the road as they faced the Warden Cougars (2-6). The W…
Warrior girls basketball falls to Valley Christian
COULEE CITY — Trailing by four entering the fourth quarter, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline girls basketball team was unable to overcome its deficit to Valley Chris…
Hippy’s Kissing Booth looking for permanent location
Hippy, the pup behind Hippy’s Kissing Booth, is looking for a home to take him and his very professional business home. Hippy comes from a difficult past; howe…
MLSD Community Engagement Board seeking applicants
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is looking for community members to join the Community Engagement Board – a volunteer group created to allow commun…
Othello board begins discussing next EP&O levy, a year early
OTHELLO — It’s a year away, but Othello School District officials are discussing the district’s next educational programs and operations levy.
Showing the moves
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater was almost full Saturday night for the second annual Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “It was exciting to see (so ma…
BASIN HOOPS ROUNDUP: Knights remain unbeaten
MOSES LAKE – With most local teams having their slate of non-conference games now in the rearview mirror, boys and girls basketball teams head into the new yea…
Basin sports schedule Jan. 15-21
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball…
New Elks Lodge hosts youth hoop shoot
MOSES LAKE — Four Moses Lake youths will advance in the Elks Hoop Shoot thanks to their free throw skills. Fabian Vargas, Preston Groth, Linden Wiltbank an…
Two men die at Sprague Lake
RITZVILLE — Two men who had gone duck hunting on Sprague Lake were found dead late Saturday night, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Adams County EMT’s license suspended
OLYMPIA — An Adams County emergency medical technician has had her license suspended for unprofessional conduct following her failure to enroll in a monitoring program.
NEWS BITES: Jan. 15, 2025
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department warned the public Monday regarding fake Facebook posts. EPD said to be wary of profiles with profile pictures that are …
‘Hello, Dolly!’
QUINCY — Audiences can put on their Sunday clothes and cast themselves back to the Gay Nineties this month as Quincy Valley Allied Arts brings “Hello, Dolly!” …
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational results
WARDEN – A busy weekend for the Warden boys wrestling team concluded with Saturday’s Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, which followed duals against Okanogan and T…
Moses Lake council continues city manager search
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will meet in executive session Wednesday to discuss the qualifications of a possible candidate for city employment, ac…
Looking for a fairy good home
Snow Pixie, a border collie puppy is looking for an enchanting home to learn, play and grow. She is a friendly pup that gets along with other animals and peopl…