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Ephrata schools, partners to host gang town hall
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District, in collaboration with the North Central Educational Service District, the E…
Mattawa woman arrested for daughter’s overdose death
MATTAWA — A Mattawa woman was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of controlled substance homicide in connection with the death of her …
MLSD reads three policies, no votes occurred
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District School Board did first reads on three proposed policies at the April 18 board meeting. No decisions were made on an…
BASIN TENNIS ROUNDUP: April 21, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – Another week of tennis is complete, and the competition is getting fierce. See below how everything is shaking out.
Jacks win streak continues after victory over Huskies
QUINCY – The Jacks (8-4-1) put together a hard-fought win over the Huskies (7-5-1) showing their grit and squeezing out a 3-2 victory. Head coach Hector Vaca w…
Gilreath appointed as new principal at Parkway Intermediate
EPHRATA—The Ephrata School District has announced Kim Gilreath's appointment as the next principal of Parkway Intermediate School, effective July 1, 2025. Gilr…
MLSD hires new transpo directors
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake School District employee Dyan Ford has been named one of two people to lead MLSD’s transportation department. Ford will be the…
Weather for the week of April 21, 2025
Weather for the week of April 21, 2025
Gentle giant with a kind heart
MOSES LAKE – Don't let this pup's size fool you, he’s actually a gentle and loving dog with a kind heart. He has early-onset cataracts, but he still navigates …
Growing market
MOSES LAKE — If you haven’t put out your garden yet, it’s not too late. The WSU Grant-Adams Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale May 3 at McCosh …
Basin events for April 18-26
COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music, arts and crafts and plant sales await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to check out:
Knights best College Place in doubleheader
ROYAL CITY – The Royal City Knights baseball team earned themselves two wins Tuesday evening against College Place. “It means a lot whether you win or lose…
Hot competition
MOSES LAKE — A good pot of chili is its own reward. Still, a little recognition and maybe some cash never hurts.
BBCC Job Fair connects people, employers
MOSES LAKE — Thursday’s may have been the biggest job fair Big Bend Community College has held. “About 700 job seekers came through here today, maybe more,…
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: April 18, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – As the final weeks of boys soccer creep up, here is how the last week of competition unfolded. See below for the current lay of the land.
Hearings on Soap Lake PD chief's termination begin
SOAP LAKE —The Soap Lake Civil Service Commission convened Monday for a meeting addressing the contested termination of former Soap Lake Police Department Chie…