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Diamond Ducks fall into consolation bracket in first round of postseason
EPHRATA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks fell in the first round of the Tillage League postseason tourna…
WSDOT announces new round of Airport Aid grant applications
OLYMPIA — It's time for airports to submit their applications for the second round of the 2023-2025 Airport Aid Grant Program, according to a recent announceme…
Happy hunting
Children swarm across their designated area of McCosh Park Saturday, scooping up plastic eggs at the Moses Lake Lions Club's annual Easter egg hunt.
Molahiettes bring home state championship
MOSES LAKE — Being a member of the Molahiettes brings with it a set of expectations. The Moses Lake High School drill team successfully defended its title i…
Soap Lake’s Sanchez-Cruz earns Athlete of the Week
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake sophomore Jocsan Sanchez-Cruz was named an Athlete of the Week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association on Thursday after…
Knights split doubleheader with Eastmont
ROYAL CITY — The Knights split Friday’s doubleheader against Eastmont, winning the first game 13-6 before suffering a 12-8 loss to the Wildcats in the nightcap…
Active April
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is finally springing up, and the Basin is teeming with things to do and enjoy. This listing is noncomprehensive and event details may c…
SR 17 paving work starts Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Construction will begin Wednesday on resurfacing a seven-mile section of state Route 17 through Moses Lake. Construction crews will be working fro…
DIAMOND RECAP: League play begins
COLUMBIA BASIN – Many Basin baseball and softball squads have been wrapping up non-league games and have begun to face competition in their respective leagues.…
Huskies defeat Wenatchee 10-0
OTHELLO – A five-run bottom of the third inning surged the Othello Huskies in their non-league matchup against Wenatchee on Wednesday, defeating the Panthers 1…
North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force receives award
NESPELEM — The North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force was named 2023 Agency of the Year for Washington Region 2 by the Western States Information Network, according to an announcement by the Confederated Tri…
Samaritan group receives ‘Heroes of Healthcare’ award
MOSES LAKE — A team of Samaritan Healthcare doctors and nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, lab technicians and other staff recently received an…
Law enforcement records for March 29, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ephrata PD March 21 Report of a two-vehic…
Two Basin residents sworn in as WSP troopers
OLYMPIA — Colton Conner of Ephrata and Kay Lester of Othello were among the 47 newly commissioned troopers added to the ranks of the Washington State Patrol We…
Studded tire removal deadline Sunday
OLYMPIA — According to a March 21 reminder from the Washington State Department of Transportation, studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Sunday t…
City to revise parking time limits
MOSES LAKE — The parking situation in downtown Moses Lake may get a little easier, under new regulations the city is considering. Some downtown businesses h…