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Fairgrounds turns Grant County into a destination for horse competitors
MOSES LAKE — The sound of hoofbeats is a constant at the Grant County Fairgrounds. “We have a horse event almos…
GALLERY: Knights hit the gridiron
The 2022 football season ended in yet another state championship for the Royal Knights, their 11th WIAA title in school history.
Masquers to hold auditions for ‘Almost, Maine’
SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theater is calling for auditioners for their upcoming show “Almost, Maine.” “Almost, Maine” is set in a remote, mythical Maine town. As…
Ritzville Shop with a Cop brings community partners together
RITZVILLE - The Ritzville Shop with a Cop was held on Dec. 10, bringing together Ritzville businesses, organizations and children for an afternoon of Christmas…
Property owners cast ballots in MLIRD board race
MOSES LAKE — It’s a rare sight in Washington — a polling place and a ballot box. “We’ve only been open an hour, and It’s been quiet so far,” said Beth Yonko…
Tentative date set for opening new Othello District Court
OTHELLO — Othello city officials have established Jan. 13 as the tentative date for the first hearings before the new municipal court. Jessica Melo, the court …
Kennewick man injured in Othello-area wreck
OTHELLO — A Kennewick man was transported to Othello Community Hospital after his car was hit by another car that crossed the centerline near Othello early Saturday morning. Stanislav Semenyuk, 53, was driving so…
Cold hunting
MARDON - The duck hunting has been tough this week with a lot of the small waters icing over, according to MarDon Resort’s Pete Fisher. Goose hunting has gone …
Bells on Basin '22
EPHRATA — It may not have gotten all that much above freezing on Saturday, but that didn’t stop folks from lining Basin Street to watch this year’s tree lighti…
Basin sports schedule Dec. 14-20
COLUMBIA BASIN – Winter sports continue over the next week before teams begin to rest over the holiday break. Check out this week’s Basin sports schedule...
“Everything matters”
ROYAL CITY – After spending 17 years as an assistant coach with the Royal Knights, Wiley Allred decided to “put my name in the hat” for head coach after Washin…
Screen test
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School students can’t say they don’t know what’s going on in their school. “Hello, and welcome to this … edition of Royal High Schoo…
Local teams compete at Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational
WARDEN — Four local teams traveled to the Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, with the Othello Huskies taking home a tournament win followed by Mo…
Othello voters to decide fate of Educational Programs and Operations levy
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year educational programs and operations levy in a special election on Feb.…
Huskies place first at Leonard Schutte tournament
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies returned to their home mat on Saturday for the 25th Leonard Schutte tournament, where the Huskies hosted numerous teams from arou…
Ziply Fiber announces purchase of iFiber
EPHRATA — Local internet provider iFiber has been sold to Kirkland-based Ziply Fiber. The sale was announced Dec. 12 via a Ziply Fiber press release. “Today…