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Updated 21 hours, 7 minutes ago

Groff construction progresses across building

MOSES LAKE — Crews continue to work through a long list of structural and safety issues at Groff Elementary. Distr…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Quincy students show their computer skills

QUINCY — Juan Zetina, a senior at Quincy High School, called it a roadblock. But to be honest it was more like his project ran into a ditch.

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Realtors association helping Boys & Girls Club make a difference

MOSES LAKE — Making a difference is what life’s all about here in the Columbia Basin and the Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Basin is doing its part to help …

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Ephrata class of 2016 leaves high school behind

EPHRATA — Every school has its graduation traditions, and at Ephrata High School that includes a picture of every graduate as they walk up the aisle (two by tw…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Othello High School seniors ride off into the sunset

OTHELLO — Friday night at Huskie Stadium in Othello was a night of lasts. The last graduation for Othello School District Superintendent George Juarez, the las…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Warden sends its graduates off in style

WARDEN — The nervous energy behind the scenes was a mixture of pacing, working the gum just a little faster than normal or even quiet contemplation as the audi…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Yonko granted temporary injunction to block release of investigation documents

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School Assistant Principal James Yonko was granted a temporary restraining order that prohibits Grant County and the Moses Lake Sc…

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Wahluke High School instructor charged with sexual misconduct, resigns

Editor’s note: This article contains sexually graphic content and parental discretion is advised.

Updated 9 years, 10 months ago
Auditors: accounting errors at 2 local school districts

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake and Othello school districts were asked to change some accounting practices after auditors from the Washington Auditor’s Office fou…

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Save a life, celebrate graduation responsibly

It’s a message worth repeating during this graduation season: Don’t drink and drive, or accept a ride from someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Moving on up, high school graduation

MOSES LAKE — Seniors from local high schools start the next chapter with graduation ceremonies beginning this weekend and continuing June 10 and 11.

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Heritage University Spring 2016 Dean's List

Toppenish — The following Basin students earned a place on the Heritage University Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, st…

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
High school names Top 10 from class of 2016

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School officials have announced the top 10 students of the school’s class of 2016.

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Solar cars race down the track

MOSES LAKE — There are different kinds of energy, as the exhibits at the Solar Car Races and Energy Fair demonstrate. The energy fair focuses on renewable ener…

Updated 9 years, 11 months ago
Sweet sounds at choral dessert

MOSES LAKE — Sweet treats and sweeter sounds were on the menu at the annual Jazz Dessert Social Tuesday night. The Moses Lake High School jazz choir took to th…