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Warriors look to build leadership, consistency this fall
MATTAWA — When the Wahluke Warriors (2-8) take the field this season, they plan to focus on finishing games, susta…
REC Silicon reports operating loss in 2025
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon operating revenue dropped substantially in 2025 when compared with 2024, according to the company’s annual report released March 25. T…
Community health physician wants to make a difference
MOSES LAKE — Family Medicine physician Morgan Fife said practicing medicine has been a very satisfying career. “I feel like I'm the best version of myself …
WEATHER: March 30-April 3, 2026
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 9-17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Partly cloudy eveining, with a low around 30.
Shared Calling: Brothers find their medical home in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Some professions run in families: a lawyer’s children may follow in their parent’s footsteps, or a teacher may inspire their children to teach. Bu…
Professional snuggler
MOSES LAKE —This 2‑year‑old, medium mixed‑breed sweetheart is rocking a striking black‑and‑red coat, and he’s already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped — …
Jacks sweep Tigers on Ephrata courts
EPHRATA — The Quincy Jacks boys and girls tennis teams each earned a victory on the road Thursday over the Ephrata Tigers. The Boys won 5-0 while the girls won…
TRP Truck Parts opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The trucking industry is how things get from point A to point B in this country. To do that, the trucks have to be kept rolling, and to keep rolli…
Huskies best Jacks in doubleheader
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies earned two solid victories in a doubleheader against the Quincy Jackrabbits Thursday afternoon to start their first games of leag…
Mavericks open league play with double-win doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (4-1) open league play undefeated after sweeping the Sunnyside Grizzlies 10-0 and 19-1 in a doubleheader Friday. Head Coa…
3rd Moses Lake No Kings rally protests Trump, GOP policies
MOSES LAKE — The third No Kings rally Saturday in Moses Lake brought out almost 200 people, said Grant County Democrats Vice Chair Jill Springer Forrest.
Open house for Moses Lake comprehensive plan Monday
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to learn more about and give their opinions on proposed updates to sections of the city’s comprehensive pla…
March Madness and local sports recap
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the latest in the March Madness tournament while coping…
Sky-high snugglebug
OTHELLO – Meet Cloud Nine — the pup who’ll have you walking on air and floating on pure joy.
Soap Lake finance director, attorney resign
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake received two resignation letters, one from Finance Director Jeff Balentine and one from City Attorney Julie Norton, according…
Groff repairs continue on schedule
MOSES LAKE — Repairs at Groff Elementary School are moving forward as Moses Lake School District works to correct construction defects that forced the school’s…