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Huskies victorious in first round of districts
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (18-3) came out victorious over the number four seeded Selah in the first round of t…
Handbell choir keeps up ringing tradition at Othello church
OTHELLO — It’s difficult enough for a director to keep musicians in line when they’re all playing at the same time. But when members take turns with just one o…
Mavs junior varsity off to undefeated start
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks junior varsity squad (12-0) is off to an undefeated start this season. Head Coach Ryan Carlstrom said team chemistry has …
Othello city administrator search will start in town
OTHELLO — Spencer Williams was appointed as interim Othello city administrator Monday, but not before a discussion on who the city administrator should be. Cou…
Ybarra introduces bill to roll back special fuels tax
OLYMPIA — A bill to repeal a “special fuels tax” imposed in 2025 on diesel and other fuels was introduced for the 2026 Washington legislative session by 13th D…
WEATHER: Jan. 14-20, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 14-20, 2026
Suspect arrested in Controlled Substance Homicide case
RITZVILLE — Brittney Marie Jones, 35, of Ritzville was arrested and is being held by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on charges associated with a November de…
Othello museum to extend season
OTHELLO — Operators of the Othello Community Museum want to take advantage of upgrades to its heating-cooling system by opening earlier in the year and staying…
Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, companion bill to H…
Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 6-12, 2026
MOSES LAKE — Girls high school basketball in the Basin continues this week as we head further into league competition. With another week down, see where your f…
Whisker away your worries with Wiley
MOSES LAKE — Meet Wiley – the purr-fect gentleman with a whisker of wisdom. At 8 years young, this domestic longhair mix is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated …
Chicken-themed show opens at Up Town Art Gallery
MOSES LAKE — A whole flock of artists contributed to The Chicken Show at Up Town Gallery in Moses Lake Friday. “We have over 40 entries, from as far away …
Knights win third straight home game
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (9-1) won their third straight game Saturday, defeating the Kiona-Benton Bears 90-42. Head Coach Tim Ravet said his players did …
Basin health care 2025 review
MOSES LAKE — A new hospital opened in Quincy; construction was mostly completed on the new Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Columbia Basin Hospital voters rej…
MLSD saw challenges, achievements in 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District experienced a challenging year in 2025, marked by financial struggles, labor disputes and notable academic accompli…
WEATHER: Jan. 13-19, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 13-19, 2026