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Updated 4 hours, 32 minutes ago

Knights lose on buzzer beater at home

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer beater three that …

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District tournaments and playoff runs

COLUMBIA BASIN – With the first state tournament of the year now in the rearview mirror, many teams across the Basin have been competing in their respective di…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Mattawa candidates speak about the city’s issues

MATTAWA — Unopposed and opposed candidates for Mattawa City Council and Mattawa mayor attended the South Grant County candidate forum Oct. 25 at Wahluke High S…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
MLSD candidates swap perspectives at forum

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake voters had the opportunity to hear from 14 candidates for local offices Oct. 24. The forum, hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Comm…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Dropping temperatures mean changes in fishing at Potholes

MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet, rising 2.2 feet this week. We are currently 7.5 feet above low pool. The reservoir will r…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Q&A: Moses Lake School Board Position 5

MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Alana DeGooyer and Kirryn Jensen are running for one of three open seats on the Moses Lake School Board.

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
STCU opens Othello drive-through branch

OTHELLO – Credit union STCU opened its new location in Othello Tuesday, a drive-through-only branch located at 1335 E. Main St., according to an announcement f…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Data by design

QUINCY — Vantage Data Centers cut the ribbon on the final phase of its existing facility in Quincy Oct. 18. Simon Casey, the company’s vice president of constr…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
BBCC virtually hosts paralympian guest speaker

MOSES LAKE – To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, Big Bend Community College’s Associated Student Body and Accommodation and Accessibility Services welcome…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Commerce designates 3 Pacific Northwest tech hubs

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced Oct. 23 the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the country, including two in Washington, the American Aerospace Materials…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Warden’s new student assistance professional addresses mental health

WARDEN — The Warden School District welcomed a new staff member earlier this month. Araceli Flores joined Warden High School as its new student assistance prof…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Warden School Board approves levy renewals

WARDEN — The Warden School Board unanimously approved a motion Thursday to renew the district’s educational programs and operations levy and its capital techno…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Huskies take down Tigers in penalty shootout

EPHRATA – It took penalty kicks to decide the winner of Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament game between Othello and Ephrata,…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Knights open districts with win over La Salle

ROYAL CITY – The Knights opened the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament with a win over La Salle on Thursday, defeating the Lightning 5-1 on …

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Champion Tigers

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers football team earned the Central Washington Athletic Conference title with a 13-0 win over the Ellensburg Bulldogs Friday at Kiwan…

Updated 2 years, 2 months ago
Gettin' crazy

MOSES LAKE — Tracy Crostley’s business started with an attempt to find a gift for a friend. The gift had to be custom, a remembrance of a well-loved family …