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One lane closed on SR 17 north of Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — The northbound lane of State Route 17 one mile north of Soap Lake will be closed to allow workers to r…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
GALLERY: Basin soccer, softball and baseball

COLUMBIA BASIN - Not every photo makes it in the paper with initial coverage of an event, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth printing. Here are a few of o…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Basin soccer teams progress through district tournaments

COLUMBIA BASIN — Six of the seven local boys soccer teams entered this week still alive in their respective district tournaments. See below for an update on th…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Hike 22 set for May 20

MOSES LAKE — The public is invited to join in the annual Hike 22 event on May 20, according to a press release from Renew...

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Letter carriers to collect food donations on Saturday

MOSES LAKE — This Saturday, May 13, letter carrier and U.S. Postal Service employees will be collecting cans and boxes of food as part of the National Associat…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Quincy HS soloists to 'Sing' for the community

QUINCY — Students in the Quincy High School choral department will show their skills in a pair of outdoor concerts at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday at the Quincy V…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Art anyone can make

MOSES LAKE — Krista Courier didn’t start out to become either a painter or a business owner. “We moved to Moses Lake about four years ago,” said Courier. “W…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Spokane Falls Community College announces Basin scholars

SPOKANE — Seven Basin students have been named to the winter quarter 2023 honor roll at Spokane Falls Community College, according to a statement from the school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or …

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Fire damages RV near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A recreational vehicle behind a residence suffered damage but was not destroyed in a Monday evening fire on Dodson Road near Ephrata...

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Parking problems

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake does not need to have a permanent parking place for RVs and other vehicles used as residences in order to enforce city park…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
On to state

MATTAWA – Wahluke clinched its spot in the 1A State Boys Soccer Tournament with a 5-0 win over Wapato on Tuesday, highlighted by a three-goal first half and tw…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
OPD Chief Phil Schenck retires

OTHELLO — It was through a partnership with the Othello School District that Othello Police Chief Phil Schenck found what he wants to do next.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Jackson wants ML port to consider buying municipal airport

MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake Commissioner Darrin Jackson believes the port should consider buying the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Basin sports schedule May 10-16

COLUMBIA BASIN – Only a handful of local teams are still powering through their regular seasons, as the bulk of Basin high school athletics enter district matc…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Royal City talks insurance at council meeting

ROYAL CITY — Insurance was a significant topic at the Royal City City Council meeting May 2. The first order of business involved the city’s co-sponsorship …

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
ML’s Sandhop receives Gareth Giles Award

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Athletic Director Loren Sandhop was named a recipient of the Gareth Giles Award, an annual award given to a member of the Washington In…