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Candidate filing open in Grant County
EPHRATA — Candidate filing week is underway in Grant County, opening a five-day window for residents to officially…
Othello PD arrests DOSA fugitive
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department announced the arrest of Gregorio Orozco Jr. for an outstanding warrant out of Benton County for violating the condition…
Lady Jacks push past Prosser
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks defeated the Prosser Mustangs 58-24 Thursday at home as they try to finish the season strong. Head Coach Mark Kondo said his wrestler…
MLCA/CCS comes out with road victory over Devils
WILSON CREEK — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (11-7) earned a 66-40 road victory over the Wilson Creek Devils (13-4) Thursday…
Jacks boys overcome early deficit to win at home
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks overcame a slow start against the Prosser Mustangs to earn a 40-29 league win at home. Head Coach Breck Webley was happy to his wrest…
Lions claim victory on the Devils' home court
WILSON CREEK — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions (11-7) took to the road and earned a 54-26 victory over the Wilson Creek Devils…
Warden man arrested for alleged burglary
WARDEN — A Warden man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after Warden Police Department officers allegedly found him inside an empty residence.
GALLERY: Columbia Middle School Cheer celebrates victory
MOSES LAKE — The Frontier Columbia Middle School Cheer squads competed at the Battle at the Lake cheer competition at Moses Lake High School Saturday where bot…
Mendez III and Coach Lopez discuss Huskies wrestling
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with Othello Huskies Head Coach of boys wrestling Reuben Lopez and Cam…
Ultimutt good boy
MOSES LAKE — Meet Tucker, this 3‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully prepared to fetch himself a forever family. In h…
Two arrested on narcotics charges after search of Moses Lake residence
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of distributing narcotics following the search of a residence …
BASIN EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re swinging into February with lots to do in the Basin. Here’s a little of what’s happening this month.
WA-OR Potato conference draws record crowd
KENNEWICK — Potatoes took center stage last week in the Tri-Cities “I want to welcome you to the largest potato conference in North America,” Washington Pot…
Memorial recognizing 30 years after Frontier tragedy to be held Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Thirty years after the tragedy at Frontier Middle School, the Moses Lake School District will hold “We Remember,” a community gathering centered o…
Ephrata SD to host guided bond tour
EPHRATA — Community members will have the chance to see firsthand how the Ephrata School District’s proposed 2026 bond would impact local schools during a guid…
‘Showing their Tiger stripes’
EPHRATA — Columbia Ridge Elementary School’s Lego Robotics team, Ridge Robotics, earned the Engineering Excellence award at this year’s state competition, held…