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BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s been a little bit breezy, but nothing the Basin isn’t used to, and it’s certainly no excuse …
ACH gets back to the diamond with hopes to return to state
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors baseball team is ready to get back onto the baseball field this spring after finishing their basketball seaso…
Adams Road bridge, other projects in planning or underway
Quincy soccer sets high expectations
QUINCY — The Quincy boys soccer team has a lot of returning experience and as a result the players are expecting a successful season. “We have really high…
Ephrata tennis squads ready to realize potential
EPHRATA — Despite crisp winds, the Ephrata Tigers boys and girls tennis squads were focused Monday on preparing for the upcoming season on the court. Both team…
Ephrata seeks grant to design new rail overpass, north–south arterial
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is moving forward with a major freight infrastructure proposal, asking the City Council to authorize a Freight Mobility Strategic…
‘A pathway to success’
EPHRATA — Grant and Adams counties continue to see students living without stable housing, reflecting statewide trends and placing increased pressure on school…
WEATHER: March 12-18, 2026
Thursday: A 20% chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Windy, with a west wind 20-30 mph. Gusts as hi…
WA House approves 'millionaires tax’
OLYMPIA — After a grueling 25 hours of debate, a bill taxing households earning more than $1 million a year advanced the Washington House on Tuesday, March 10,…
Hansen Road bridge construction to begin late June, early July
MOSES LAKE — Demolition of the Hansen Road overpass will begin in late June or early July. Chris Keifenheim, North Central Region administrator for the Washin…
Veterans groups to host virtual career fair
ERLANGER, Ky. — Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Pacific time March 17, …
State Senator Judy Warnick announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, has announced her retirement from the Washington Legislature at the end of her term in January 2027. Wa…
First of many
Dr. Carlina Menjivar delivered the first baby at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive Saturday at 2:14 p.m. The baby boy was born at 6 pounds, 14 ounces …
Huskies soccer ready to defend league title
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (14-7-1) are set to return to the pitch this week as the 2026 season kicks off. Head Coach Bernie Garza said the Huskies expectat…
Children donate stuffed animals, make up packages for children in foster care
MOSES LAKE — Children from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints East Moses Lake Stake brought in stuffed toys Saturday to add to packages for childr…
Asking questions, curiosity, knowledge focus of Wahluke FFA project
MATTAWA — The fifth graders from Morris Schott Elementary had seen bugs and gross worms and skulls and some gross compost during their lesson on decomposition …