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Moses Lake man arrested after running from law enforcement, getting tasered
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked on suspicion of first-degree criminal trespassing Sept. 1 after allegedly…
U.S. Marshals begin manhunt for two suspects in Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force is stepping in to assist with the investigation into the Friday evening drive-by shooting in Moses L…
Tigers fall to Selah 1-6 in first league game of ‘25
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers fell to Selah Tuesday night 1-6 in their first league game of the year. “(Selah is) perennially one of the top teams in our le…
Collision kills driver near Quincy
QUINCY — Adams Road near Quincy was closed for about three and a half hours Wednesday afternoon due to a collision between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. The car’s driver was killed in the crash. The col…
Tigers and Huskies tie 1-1
EPHRATA – The hard-fought soccer game between the Ephrata Tigers and the Othello Huskies ended in a tie Tuesday night with both teams scoring one goal in the s…
Moses Lake Demo Derby welcomes new sponsor
MOSES LAKE — A popular event in Moses Lake will have a new name this year: The Miner Services Demo Derby. “We’re really big on getting our name out there a…
Infrastructure improvements continue in Ephrata
EPHRATA – Developments are continuing to take place in Ephrata as the city embarks on infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing community resources and ensuri…
Three Wildcats named CSC Academic All-District
ELLENSBURG – Three Central Washington University Basketball standouts were tabbed to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, CSC announced…
Othello man arrested after Moses Lake standoff
MOSES LAKE — An Othello man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for hit and run and outstanding warrants after he briefly barricaded himself in a Moses Lake home.
Report expected by October on Othello pool options, cost
OTHELLO — What to do about the Othello Community Pool will be the subject of a study that should be completed by October. A meeting of a community committee ta…
Shreddin' stuffies in the sun
OTHELLO – Jovie, left and Bugg, right spent Monday playing a very intense game of who can rip up the stuffed animal faster and for longer before the other one …
Migratory visitors
OTHELLO — People from throughout the Pacific Northwest gathered in and around Othello to catch a glimpse of an annual phenomenon. Whether they crept down backr…
Annual narcotics enforcement report released
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team released its annual report Monday, revealing a rise in drug-related activity in the region…
MLHS earns first at Appletree Golf Course
YAKIMA – Moses Lake Mavs boys golf team took first place in Monday’s tournament at Appletree Golf Course in Yakima.
Othello buys property for water treatment facility
OTHELLO — The new facility that will treat water from the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District system for use by Othello residents will be located along Lee…
Basin sports schedule for March 26-April 2
MOSES LAKE – Basin athletes are taking off to pitches, courts, courses and diamonds throughout the area. Check out below to see where your fav team is headed.