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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 13-20, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — High school athletes around the Columbia Basin return from spring break for the second half of th…
Community resources to stay warm in Ritzville, Othello
OTHELLO — With the severe weather of the last week and the next few days, those in need of shelter throughout the Columbia Basin can turn to public libraries d…
FRESH NEWS: Potholes freeze puts the kibosh on fishing for a while
MARDON — The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,042.05 feet, coming up 0.20 feet this past week. We are 4.45 feet below full pool. The rese…
Tech tune-up: MACC upgrades designed to make emergency response easier all around
MOSES LAKE — Emergencies are no respecters of time, place, or circumstances. With that in mind, operators of the Multi-Agency Communications Center are working…
Othello second grader recognized for food drive efforts
OTHELLO — A Wahitis Elementary second grader received an Othello School District challenge coin for his efforts to collect food for the annual Othello Christma…
WA lawmakers eye expanding foster care to 18 to 21-year olds
OLYMPIA- A legislative proposal has the potential to create a smoother transition into adulthood for teenagers and adults aging out of the foster care system.
Ketterer sworn in as MLIRD board member
EPHRATA – The Grant County Commission was joined by guests during their Tuesday meeting as Joe Ketterer was sworn in as a member of the Moses Lake Irrigation a…
Severe winter weather incoming
SPOKANE — It being January and being winter, there’s some good weather news and some bad weather news. The good news is that temperatures are forecast to rise …
WSU to co-host SoilCon24 in February
PULLMAN – Washington State University will be assisting in hosting SoilCon this year, a free resource for agricultural professionals to learn science-based soi…
Basin sports schedule for Jan. 17-23
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Huskies, Mavs, Cougars earn high placings
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the Mat Classic just about a month away, Basin squads continue to battle down the stretch of the 2023-24 wrestling season. Read along to …
NEWS BITES for January 16, 2024
NEWS BITES for January 16, 2024
Honoring MLK
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents stepped out to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Monday.
Residents asked to use online option for non-emergency situations
MOSES LAKE — Officials at the Multi-Agency Communications Center are asking people calling the non-emergency line to use the website’s reporting app instead.
Late free throws seal 49-47 win for Royal over Quincy
ROYAL CITY — After being fouled while attempting a three-pointer with just seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Royal senior Caden Allred stepped u…
Weather for the week of Jan. 15, 2024
Weather for the week of Jan. 15, 2024