Support in difficult times

Crossroads offers information, help with unplanned pregnancy

MOSES LAKE — An unplanned pregnancy can be a very scary thing. It brings big decisions to make, and no matter what course of action an expectant mother chooses, the outcome is life-changing. Crossroads Resource Center’s goal is to get her the information she needs to make those choices, its operators said, and then support her afterward.

Basin boys soccer roundup

Basin boys soccer recap for the last week.

Vikings split in doubleheader against Wenatchee

Vikings look to come together and put together more consistent doubleheaders

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College Vikings split victories in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Valley winning their first game 6-5 and coming up short in the second game 1-4.

‘Our shelves are really empty’

Ephrata Food Bank in need of donations

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Food Bank, a resource for families in the Ephrata community, is currently facing significant challenges due to dwindling supplies, but increased demand, Director Phyllis Fuglie said. Since moving to its current location in 2003, the food bank has served as a lifeline for many residents struggling with food insecurities. Prior to the current building the food bank operated out of the Ephrata Recreation Center. According to volunteers, the need for assistance has only intensified in recent months as food sources have diminished.

Basin events for April 11-19, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — With the weather we’ve seen in the Basin lately, it’s hard to know if it’s time to wear shorts or raincoats. Either way, there are a host of things to get out and do this week. Here are a few:

Huskies best Toppenish in double overtime

Huskies will focus one game at a time as they make push toward the top of the CWAC

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies soccer team earned a 2-1 victory in Tuesday night’s game against Toppenish with a penalty kick by Jose Cabrera in overtime.

Legals for April, 11 2025

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Basin Community Theater stages ‘Mary Poppins’

MOSES LAKE — It won’t be the “Mary Poppins” everybody knows. But the Basin Community Theatre production opening Thursday promises to be at least supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. And if everything goes right; it might even be practically perfect.

Othello secures 6-0 victory against Quincy

Huskies sit at 8-1 in the number three spot in the CWAC following win

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies earned a 6-0 victory in Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Jacks. “We had a pretty good game there,” said Huskies head coach Sonny Garza. “We had a good approach at the plate, strung a few hits together in the middle innings and were able to get some runs.”

Mavs fall to Jackson at home

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team came up short, 5-2, against the visiting Jackson Timberwolves. This comes after a dominant doubleheader win over the Eisenhower Cadets. “Jackson's a really good team with an established program, but we didn't play our sharpest and a lot of times in two good teams to get together, it's the team that makes one less mistake that comes out on top,” Mavs Head Coach Mike Hofheins said.

Traveling to Spokane — mind your speed on I-90

SPOKANE — Drivers who are speeding on Interstate 90 between the Liberty Lake and State Line interchanges between now and the end of June may receive a notice from the Washington Department of Transportation. WSDOT will be installing “speed cameras” to identify cars traveling in excess of the speed limit.

Soap Lake City Council still seeking to fill two seats

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council is actively seeking candidates to fill two open council positions. "Participating in city council is not just about being in the government; it's about community representation," Council Member Judith Gorman said, noting that she spoke on her own behalf and not the entire council. "The city council plays a crucial role in shaping policies that affect every resident in Soap Lake.”

Warden council undecided on port road project

WARDEN – Warden City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday to continue the discussion on the Port of Warden Industrial Road Project and pass several other resolutions including signing the Grant County Economic Development agreement, accepting a parade for graduating students and allowing for bids to take place on two other projects.

BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025

BASIN SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: April 10, 2025

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Examine each thing independently

Over the last several years, our country has gotten into an all-or-none mentality that seems a bit odd to me. Maybe it’s because of my job, but it seems weird that we look at our political leaders and decide that they’re either always right or always wrong. I don’t mean this simply toward Donald Trump, though he’s in the mix, but rather toward the high-end political leaders that regularly make national headlines. They include Mitch McConnell, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Dan Newhouse and a host of others.

Legals for April, 10 2025

Surfin' into dental health

MOSES LAKE – Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry held a ribbon cutting for the new dental practice at 1429 S. Pioneer Way, Suite 2 in Moses Lake last week. The office is designed to be fun for children with an atmosphere that puts them at ease during visits that may seem scary. The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce said in a statement that they’re excited to welcome the practice to the community. Appointments may be set up by calling 509-431-6003 or visit their website at smilesurfers.com.

Eagles women tennis team falls to Seattler on the road

SEATTLE — Eastern Washington women's tennis fell on the road against non-conference opponent Seattle Redhawks 6-1.

Ferguson signed 23 bills into law this week

OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed 24 bills into law in the past week. The bills change laws covering issues from suicide prevention to education funding to vehicle inspections.

Othello boys find success against Toppenish

Rainy weather makes for interesting matches between Othello and Toppenish

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies tennis team faced off against Toppenish Monday afternoon with the boys winning 3-2. The Othello girls went 2-3 giving the girls their first loss of the season.