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Local sports recap in Othello and Quincy, Seahawks draft talk
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the recent…
Rear-end collision sends three to hospital
QUINCY — Three people were injured and transported to unidentified hospitals after a Yakima woman allegedly rear-ended the vehicle in front of her and caused both to be hit by a semi-truck Thursday morning about tw…
WA Board of Ed looks to expand controversial ethnic studies graduation requirement
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethni…
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata schools, Moses Lake library and fall sports
MOSES LAKE -- On this week's edition of the Studio Basin Podcast, we have a bit of a longer episode packed with plenty of content. Starting out, we have Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray and new Eph…
‘Expect the unexpected’
WARDEN – The Warden volleyball team will have a tougher season this year to prepare for the challenging games they plan on competing in during playoffs, then e…
Young Warrior team looks to build off 2023
MATTAWA -- The 2024 Wahluke girls soccer team is looking to improve from its 7-9-2 finish from a season ago, when last year’s young Warrior team saw their seas…
MLCA/CSS girls bring experience, build teamwork
MOSES LAKE — Keeping players in motion is an important goal for the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School volleyball team.
Devils focused on offensive precision, communication in ‘24
WILSON CREEK – The Wilson Creek Devils volleyball team may not have had the year they wanted last year, with a loss to the Soap Lake squad keeping them from st…
Candidate forum set for Sept. 12
MATTAWA — Grant County residents are being invited to ask questions of candidates for state and local offices at a candidate forum Thursday and Wahluke High Sc…
Moses Lake icon turns 100
MOSES LAKE — Miyo Koba, owner of Frank’s Market for more than 70 years, turns 100 today. “I think it’s (due to) hard work,” Koba said last week. “I think i…
Young Mav slowpitch team prepares for season
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake has qualified for each of the four state slowpitch softball tournaments since the WIAA sanctioned the sport in 2018; this season, it’ll…
MLSD accepts two new student board members, passes Title IX resolution
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board passed one resolution, introduced two new student board members and continued discussing facility usage fees Thursday …
First-time buyer affordability at lowest point in four years
MOSES LAKE — That starter home may be out of reach a while longer, according to real estate market reports.
A caring affair
MOSES LAKE — There are a lot of ways to do good in Moses Lake, and a lot of folks who would like to help others. The two will come together next weekend at the…
Knights to face stiff competition on the pitch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights are facing some tough opponents on the soccer field this fall, but Head Coach Jens Jensen isn’t too worried about it.
Vernita Bridge resurfacing completed as construction season slows
MATTAWA — An ongoing project to resurface sections of state Route 24 reached the Vernita Bridge yesterday. The bridge was part of a regionwide chip-seal projec…