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Hill resigns from Moses Lake School Board, cites upcoming move to Idaho
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board Vice Chair Paul Hill announced his resignation during the board's regular mee…
Soap Lake City Council still seeking to fill two seats
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council is actively seeking candidates to fill two open council positions. "Participating in city council is not just about…
CWU recognizes locals in winter quarter honor roll
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has released its Honor Roll for winter quarter 2025, with 104 students from Grant and Adams counties honored. To be …
Warden council undecided on port road project
WARDEN – Warden City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday to continue the discussion on the Port of Warden Industrial Road Project and pass several other …
BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025
BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025
Surfin' into dental health
MOSES LAKE – Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry held a ribbon cutting for the new dental practice at 1429 S. Pioneer Way, Suite 2 in Moses Lake last week. The office…
Recent grad looking for a forever home
OTHELLO – Orchard recently graduated from the Ridge Dog training program. The Ridge Dogs program allows for inmates at the Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility i…
Mattawa spring cleanup scheduled for this weekend
MATTAWA — Just as houses have a spring cleanup, so do cities. Mattawa’s spring cleanup is scheduled for this weekend.
New Moses Lake shop offers electronics and service
MOSES LAKE — For almost a century, Radio Shack was the electronics geek’s mecca, with parts and components for any project as well as cutting-edge toys and kit…
Othello boys find success against Toppenish
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies tennis team faced off against Toppenish Monday afternoon with the boys winning 3-2. The Othello girls went 2-3 giving the girls t…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE - April 9-16, 2025
MLPD arrests one after firearm shown at coffee stand
MOSES LAKE – A 34-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested Monday afternoon after displaying a handgun in the drive-through of an espresso stand, according to Gran…
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025
BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP - April 9, 2025
Hundreds honored on Vikings President’s and VP’s lists
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College announced Monday that 303 Basin students have been named to the President’s List for winter quarter 2025. Hundreds more…
Volunteers sought for Mattawa city cleanup
MATTAWA — Volunteers are being sought to pick up trash around public areas in Mattawa beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. Cleanup will last all morning.
Suniga looking forward to job as Ritzville PD chief
RTIZVILLE — New Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga said he’s learned a lot over his law enforcement career. “I got hooked when I was an Explorer Scout,” he…