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Moses Lake man sentenced to 16 years for strangling roommate
MOSES LAKE — Kyler Mathew Wortham, 35, of Moses Lake who admitted to strangling his roommate in 2025 has been sent…
Vikings claim region championship
MOSES LAKE — In their final home game of the season, the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings earned a 65-61 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks to claim th…
Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others during the 2023 Beyond Wonderland music festiv…
BASIN EVENTS: March 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring is in sight and there’s lots to do this month in the Basin. Here are a few suggestions.
Frosty Finds offers appraisals, unique finds Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is inviting the public to its Frosty Finds Flea Market and Appraisal Fair on Saturday, where some appraisal slo…
Lots of history: one photo
The former high school in Moses Lake, now Frontier Middle School, was built in 1948. The library on the building’s left was added in 1952. The barracks-like bu…
Tigers cap season with 2 on the podium
EPHRATA — After a strong season that saw five wrestlers compete in the Mat Classic, Ephrata Tigers Head Coach Joe Knox said the future is bright for the progra…
Suspect in 2022 murder of Moses Lake woman expected to change plea
EPHRATA — Juan Gastelum, 31, of Hermiston, Ore., the suspect in the March 2022 killing of Yanira Cedillos, is expected to change his current plea of not guilt…
Spring into a new home
MOSES LAKE — Spring is just about here, and that’s the prime home-buying season, said Steve Tagnolli, vice president of home loans at Gesa Credit Union.
WEATHER: Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026
WA supplemental budget proposals advance through committees
OLYMPIA — Democrats’ supplemental operating budget proposals passed out of their fiscal committees Wednesday, Feb. 25, as they finalize adjustments to the 2025…
Huskies bring home 5 medals in Mat Classic
OTHELLO — After a strong showing in the Mat Classic tournament, the Othello Huskies girls squad finished second as a team in the 2A bracket and had five wrestl…
13th District lawmakers host digital town hall
OLYMPIA — Residents from the 13th Legislative District heard from their elected lawmakers during a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26, to discuss leg…
Columbia Basin Hospital board seeks applicants
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 3.
Knights shine in Mat Classic
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights had a strong showing in the Mat Classic, sending 29 wrestlers to the state tournament. Across the boys and girls teams, 15 wrest…
PUD’s Ephrata center on time, on budget
EPHRATA — Nearly six months after Grant PUD broke ground on its new Ephrata Service Center, the project is advancing on schedule and on budget, with major site…