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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 6-13, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Multiple basin teams head into spring break this week, while others return to compete through lea…
Ephrata schools looking for District 3 board candidates
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is looking for community members who are interested in filling the school board's district three open board seat, accordi…
Free pizza for working smoke alarms
MOSES LAKE – Next week is National Fire Prevention Week and the Moses Lake Fire Department has partnered with the 402 East Broadway Avenue Dominos in celebrati…
Columbia Basin Foundation receives $1M donation
EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin Foundation has received a $1 million endowment from the estate of late Quincy residents Viola Bennett and Glen Bennett, according …
Basin events for Oct. 4-12, 2024
COLUMBIA BASIN — The leaves are falling and the season of sweaters, hot cocoa and bonfires is coming up. Here are a few things to do around the Basin in the co…
Fewer projects, but drivers should be mindful of ongoing roadwork
MOSES LAKE — Multiple road construction projects in Eastern Washington may impact drivers during travel over the next few weeks.
Dude, Where’s My Cart tournament highlights frustrations of Alzheimer’s
WARDEN — Some people take their golf very seriously. Fortunately, those people were not at Sage Hills Golf Course Saturday, because the challenges of the Dude,…
Grant PUD budget hearings set for Tuesday
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District will hold two public hearings Tuesday to discuss the proposed PUD budget for 2025. Hearings are scheduled fo…
Jackrabbits host Quincy Invitational volleyball tournament
QUINCY – Volleyball teams from across the state gathered in Quincy for last weekend’s Quincy Invitational, an annual volleyball tournament that was hosted by t…
Port of Ephrata to host ag pilots Friday
EPHRATA – The Port of Moses Lake will play host to the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators for the group's 2nd Annual Fly-In Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p…
WorkSource hosting job, resource fair Friday
MOSES LAKE — The WorkSource Business Service Team invites job seekers to the 2024 Fall Hiring and Resource Event on Oct. 4. Career and Training Manager Emily A…
‘That’s power’
MOSES LAKE — Lots of gifts were shared at the annual Buddy Walk Saturday in Moses Lake, inspired by an artist who visited Moses Lake in the spring. “Beth A…
Knights win fourth straight, defeat College Place 2-0
ROYAL CITY – Royal's winning streak stretch to four in a row with Tuesday night’s 2-0 shutout of College Place, as the Knights scored late in both halves to le…
Blood donations always needed
MOSES LAKE — Accident victims. Cancer patients. Surgery patients. They all need blood during treatment – and sometimes the supply of it gets low. Really low. …
2024 WA fire season coming to a close
MOSES LAKE – There are two active fires in Washington as of Oct. 2 but the rest of the fires from the season are contained or just being moderated according to…
GCAO to host $25 microchipping events
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach is holding six microchipping events in Oct. and Nov. for $25 per animal. Normally microchips cost $55 a pet but Seren…