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BASIN BOX SCORE: Basin sports recap, Seahawks and the current headlines in sports
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss recent res…
Officials stress importance of independent green energy during Moses Lake visit
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has what it takes to be the hub of the Northwest’s clean energy technology, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said at a press conferen…
Warden SB adopts resolution opposing state bills
WARDEN — The Warden School Board unanimously approved a resolution Thursday stating the district’s opposition to two legislative bills. The bills in questi…
Economic Revenue and Forecast Council provides updated state forecast
OLYMPIA — Dave Reich, executive director of the Washington Economic Revenue and Forecast Council, provided an updated economic forecast for the state during th…
New crosswalk with lights is first 2024 road project in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A crosswalk with flashing lights to make it a little easier to cross Daisy Street South in Soap Lake will be installed sometime this spring. So…
Soap Lake ends season with 78-71 state tournament loss
MOSES LAKE — The season ended for the Soap Lake boys basketball team with a 78-71 loss to Summit Classical Christian Academy in the first round of the state pl…
Knights fall in regionals to Annie Wright
TACOMA — A 27-point halftime deficit was too much for No. 6 seed Royal to overcome in Saturday’s 1A regional loss to Annie Wright, as they eventually fell to t…
REC Silicon checked out for safety complaint
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Labor & Industries carried out an inspection at the REC Silicon facility in Moses Lake Feb. 13. “The inspection w…
STEM focused
WARDEN – Warden School District will soon host events designed to develop the district’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. Central Wash…
Climate Commitment Act impact: $30 million refunds fall short of farmers’ $150M estimate
OLYMPIA - Budget writers in both the Senate and House have suggested allocating $30 million for refunding farmers impacted by the Climate Commitment Act. With …
Weather for the week of Feb. 26, 2024
Weather for the week of Feb. 26, 2024
Fostered passion: Scholarship remembers woman committed to foster children and adoptive families
MOSES LAKE — Patty Honsowetz liked children, all children, and thought all of them deserved a chance. When her husband Rick and their children decided they wan…
March 2024 Basin Events
COLUMBIA BASIN – As always, the Columbia Basin has a lot going on next month. As spring moves a bit closer to being official, here are several opportunities to…
ACH falls to Crosspoint in 1B girls regionals
TACOMA – Facing off against a tough defensive team in No. 4 seed Crosspoint, the No. 5 Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 53-29 in Saturday’s 1B Girls State …
Cougar comeback bid falls short
RICHLAND – Despite coming back from a 17-point second-half deficit, the No. 2 seed Warden Cougars were unable to take over the No. 7 Brewster lead in Friday’s …
Wash. may help tribal authorities enforce warrants under proposed bill
OLYMPIA- A new bill preventing individuals from escaping justice for crimes committed on tribal lands by fleeing into Washington state jurisdiction has passed …