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Othello approves $29M budget for 2026
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $10.1 million from its general fund in 2026, the biggest…
10U Moses Lake takes to World Series
VINCENNES, IN – At the Cal Ripken World Series in Indiana, 10U Moses Lake has been enjoying time both on and off the diamond. The 10U Cal Ripken World Serie…
Ephrata tennis league raises money for EHS program
EPHRATA – The Tuesday Night Tennis League at Ephrata High School concluded Tuesday night, wrapping up its four-evening schedule. “I think it was a big hit,”…
Wreaths Across America visits Ephrata
EPHRATA - The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit made a stop in Ephrata on Friday. The exhibit is a trailer that features a short video, pictur…
Babe Ruth World Series action continues
EPHRATA – The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series wraps up pool play Wednesday, with the final game being the Columbia Basin Riverdogs facing off against Farmers Bas…
GCSO seeks public's aid in finding missing Othello-area man
OTHELLO — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding an Othello-area man who has been missing since Aug. 4. Audel Espinoza-Duenas, 43, wa…
MLFD firefighter injured in Monday evening blaze
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake Fire Department firefighter was injured Monday evening fighting a fire that engulfed a residence, according to a city of Moses Lake p…
Riverdogs on brink of bracket play
EPHRATA – With a 1-2 record through the first three games of pool play in the 2022 16-18U World Series, the Columbia Basin Riverdogs are faced with a matchup a…
Basin sports schedule for August 10-16
The week ahead includes a mix of local, college and professional sports teams facing off on diamonds, pitches, tracks and other venues...
Man airlifted after dirt bike-vehicle collision
MOSES LAKE — A man was airlifted to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after his dirt bike collided with a car Monday morning near Moses Lake. Don Palmen was driving south on Moon Drive NE …
Firefighters keep battling Vantage fire, Lind fire out
GRANT COUNTY — While the fire that threatened the Adams County town of Lind has been extinguished, firefighters still continue to battle a fire in the hills no…
MLSD Learning Services Center gets new landmark
MOSES LAKE — The entrance to the Moses Lake School District Learning Services Center is now identifiable by a stack of books. Okay, not actual books, but a boo…
Babe Ruth World Series brings in teams from across U.S.
EPHRATA – Baseball teams from around the country gathered in Ephrata last week for the 2022 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series held at Ephrata High School. With …
Mattawa revisits regulating adult entertainment
MATTAWA — The regulation of adult entertainment in Mattawa was the topic of discussion at Thursday’s Mattawa City Council meeting. “I think we need some kin…
‘We have kids out here enjoying themselves’
MATTAWA — Children and adults got a chance to look at law enforcement and fire vehicles - lights flashing and everything - play games and run in and out of a b…
Play begins in 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series
EPHRATA – The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series began in Ephrata this weekend, with the Columbia Basin Riverdogs winning their first game. The Riverdogs defeated …