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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…
Kriete issues statement on inmate death, investigation process
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete issued a statement Thursday regarding the passing of Richard Lambert in custody on New Year’s Eve.
Basin events for Jan. 3-10, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s a new year and things are beginning to get back to normal after the holiday season. Here are a few of the things going on in the Basin th…
Warriors season going strong at 7-1
COULEE CITY – A blended roster of returning experience and younger talented players has helped the Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys basketball team get off to a win…
Replacing electrical system components requires care
MOSES LAKE — It didn’t end well for that power pole – that tends to happen when they get hit by a vehicle. Sometimes it’s a relatively minor incident, like…
WA DOH launches winter seasonal hazards dashboard
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has launched a new winter seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed about public health an…
New year, new home for Burt!
Burt spent 758 days, more than two years, in the care of Grant County Animal Outreach. As of Thursday, he has found a home. There are still plenty of dogs and …
Fixing the damage
MOSES LAKE — It was, as they say, a dark and stormy night. Now it’s the next morning, and you’re looking with dismay at the tree that the wind sent crashing in…
MLK Jr. program to take place Jan. 20
MOSES LAKE — The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program will take place Jan. 20, according to committee President Miranda Bridges, celebrating the life and …
Mavericks defeat Shadle Park, even record at 5-5
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake boys basketball team evened its record at 5-5 with Monday night’s win over Shade Park, defeating the Highlanders 77-69 in a non-lea…
Ephrata businesses thrived this holiday season
EPHRATA – As the holiday season concludes, some local businesses said this year was particularly good. The Bells on Basin celebration attracted a crowd in…
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-7, 2025
Weather forecast for Jan. 2-7, 2025
Adams commissioners approve $60.7M budget
RITZVILLE — Adams County commissioners have approved a budget of about $60.73 million for 2025. The county’s general fund was budgeted at about $14.71 million.…
Mattawa man cited for hit and run after damaging power pole
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was cited for hit and run after he hit a power pole near Mattawa early Tuesday morning.
Wave with a smile
Introducing Wave, a beautiful doggo with a pretty much permanent smile and eyes that light up like high beams on a dark Basin night. Wave is currently hanging …
Man arrested following altercation at Ritzville business
RITZVILLE — An Ocean Shores man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a law enforcement officer after an altercation at a Ritzville service station Monday. …