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Weather for the week of Dec. 8
Monday: Mostly cloudy and rain likely, with a high near 53. Mostly cloudy in the evening, with a low of about 42.
WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve
EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership of the 9,000-acre Beezley Hills Preserve to …
Ephrata priest gets last-minute visa reprieve
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin nearly lost a popular priest due to a government glitch. But in a twist that could almost be called miraculous, it didn’t happen. …
One killed in Sunday collision on SR 283
UPDATE: QUINCY — An investigation by the Washington State Patrol is underway following a head-on collision early Sunday afternoon that killed driver of one of …
Sale ends Quincy port’s attempt to develop Bishop Rec Area
QUINCY — The sale of a piece of Port of Quincy property signals the end of an attempt to establish a recreation area near Crescent Bar. Port commissioners appr…
Knights ‘battle’ Wahluke for on-the-road win
MATTAWA – On Thursday, the Royal Knights went into enemy territory and defeated the Wahluke Warriors in a competitive 3-0 game. Knights Head Coach Lisa Lawrenc…
Mavericks dominate Grizzlies in first home win of ‘25
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, the Moses Lake Mavericks defeated the Sunnyside Grizzlies 49-13 in their first home game of the season. Head Coach Brett Jay said it wa…
Basin teams hit the court Saturday
EPHRATA – Quincy’s Alyana Quntanilla (13) prepares for an incoming serve from Lake Roosevelt. The Jacks, among eight other Basin teams, competed in a varsity v…
Knights force shut out against Wahluke
MATTAWA – On Thursday, the Knights went on the road and defeated the Wahluke Warriors 4-0. Knights’ junior Maggie Frank said the game was a good opportunity to…
Serious injury crash reported near Royal City
UPDATE: One man was airlifted from the scene of a two-car collision about five miles east of Royal City Friday night. ROYAL CITY — Emergency crews are on the…
Man wanted on Idaho charges arrested near Othello
OTHELLO — A man wanted on grand theft charges in Idaho was arrested Friday afternoon near Othello.
Ritzville man convicted of assault
RITZVILLE — Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6 in the case of a Ritzville man convicted of second-degree assault Sept. 17.
MLPD stops alleged drug shipment in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, Moses Lake Street Crimes intercepted an alleged shipment of drugs traveling through Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Moses…
A sitdown with Mavericks volleyball senior Kardyn Martinez and Head Coach Krystal Trammell
MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Kardyn Martinez and Krystal Trammell of the Moses Lake Ma…
Early morning search warrant served in Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an investigation that so far has resulted in the execution of a search warrant in the …
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — Fall officially begins next week and there’s a lot going on in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to enjoy: