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Moses Lake council member rebuked by colleagues
MOSES LAKE — Six Moses Lake City Council members publicly repudiated comments made by councilman Victor Lombardi, …
Moses Lake Street Crimes Unit marks major gains in 2025 through federal partnerships
MOSES LAKE — After what department leaders describe as an extremely successful year, the Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit closed out 2025 with…
Quincy Police Department Logs for Feb. 11-19
The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Port of Othello breaks ground for new water tower
OTHELLO — It took a few years, but Port of Othello commissioners broke ground on a second water reservoir on port property in Bruce Thursday morning. Port Comm…
Soap Lake approves increases to sewer, water and garbage rates
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved new sewer and garbage rates Wednesday night, adopting two resolutions that city officials said are needed to ke…
Little dog, big heart
OTHELLO — Looking for a small dog who wants nothing more than to be your shadow, your buddy, and your built‑in mood booster? Whitter is your guy. This adult, m…
Mavs D-team completes season undefeated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks boys basketball’s D-team made a statement this season by finishing undefeated with a final record of 15-0. The young team…
More bills die in Olympia as end of legislative session nears
OLYMPIA — Tuesday, Feb. 17, marked the third major deadline of the 2026 legislative session, cutting off numerous bills that did not pass their house of origin…
Devils overcome Waterville-Mansfield to make district finals
WATERVILLE — The Wilson Creek Devils kept the season alive after winning 48-43 in a close matchup against Waterville-Mansfield Wednesday evening. Coming off a …
Devils prepare for final round of districts
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils are entering the third-place game for districts this weekend after earning a 51-32 home victory over Entiat Tuesday even…
Two injured in crash near Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A two-vehicle collision sent both drivers to the hospital Wednesday near Soap Lake, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol. …
135 Basin students make EWU Dean’s List
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has released its Dean’s List for fall quarter 2025, with 135 Columbia Basin students receiving honors. To qualify for th…
Counselors help students plan ahead at Ephrata High
EPHRATA — Planning for the future isn’t something freshmen in high school gravitate toward, but the four guidance counselors at Ephrata High School point them …
Ladies Night Out
MOSES LAKE — Woman of all ages enjoyed a night of shopping and socializing, at the Downtown Moses Lake Association’s inaugural Ladies Night Out Feb. 12.
Multiple projects coming to Ephrata in ‘26
EPHRATA — Multiple civic projects are coming to Ephrata this year as spring starts to waive at us from the not-too-distant future. Park upgrades, sports facili…
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 19-26, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College basketball enters the final weeks of the regular season while baseball and softball begin early season play. Check out where your favorite…