The Othello Huskies football team, left, await the arrival of their buses to take them to Ellensburg. Due to low air quality, Othello had to move from a home game to away in Ellensburg.
September 9, 2025
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September 10, 2025 3:10 a.m.
Local schools keep air quality, student safety at the fore
MOSES LAKE – Over the weekend, several high school sporting events were altered or canceled due to poor air quality in the Basin. Othello Athletic Director Carlos Gonzalez said they will always put student safety first. Smoky weather like the Basin has seen recently is one of the factors that could lead to a delay, cancelation or change of venue.