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Basin diamond roundup, April 28 – May 5
MOSES LAKE — The regular season for baseball and softball has now concluded, with many teams gearing up for distri…
Multi-family properties sell a little differently from single-family homes
MOSES LAKE — Buying and selling one home is complicated enough. But when the property comprises five or 10 or 20 homes, that’s a little different “It takes…
Road projects scheduled for Grant, Adams counties in 2026
GEORGE — While the Washington Department of Transportation doesn’t have a lot of roadwork projects scheduled for the Columbia Basin in 2026, a multi-year proje…
Association of Realtors hosts annual installation and awards banquet
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors hosted their annual installation and awards banquet Jan. 24. This event recognized the installation…
WEATHER: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026
Friday: A 30% chance of rain, mainly after 10 a.m. Patchy fog after 5 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. High near 44. North wind ar…
2 MLFD officers promoted
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake Fire Department officers were recognized for recent promotions with a longstanding fire service tradition at the Moses Lake City Co…
Vikings men fall short to WVCC
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (9-13) came up just short of a home victory against the Wenatchee Valley Knights Wednesday. The game remain…
Confluence opens new facility for pre-surgical patients
WENATCHEE — A new clinic designed to make it easier for patients to get all the tests they need prior to surgery at Central Washington Hospital was celebrated …
Huskies win tight game against Tigers
EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies boys basketball team earned a 71-68 victory over the Ephrata Tigers Tuesday evening. This victory helped the Huskies secure a spo…
Kast, Wardenaar lead Royal to win over Wahluke
MATTAWA — The Royal Knights (14-3) defeated the Wahluke Warriors (1-16) 70-22 Tuesday to take another win in the South Central Athletic Conference. Knights Coa…
Moses Lake Tribe qualifies for AAU state competition
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Tribe’s 6th grade Amateur Athletic Union basketball team has qualified for the state competition. Head Coach Tom Howard is happy wi…
Vikings women defend home court against Wenatchee Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings (20-2) claimed a 54-43 victory at home against the Wenatchee Valley Knights (11-7) Wednesday. The game…
Frontier, Columbia cheer teams conclude seasons with first place
MOSES LAKE — The Frontier Middle School Spartans and Columbia Middle School Red Hawks competed in the Battle at the Lake cheer competition Saturday, where both…
Ephrata High tackles ‘Grease’ in aging PAC
EPHRATA — As students at Ephrata High School prepare to debut the musical “Grease,” they’re also grappling with the limits of a Performing Arts Center which th…
Huskies clinch postseason in victory over Tigers
EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies (4-14) earned a convincing 40-24 victory over the Ephrata Tigers (0-18) to clinch a spot in the postseason. The Huskies aim to fi…
Your future fluffy sidekick?
MOSES LAKE — Meet Piper, the sweetest 5‑year‑old Mini Australian Shepherd mix you'll ever meet. She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to start her …