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Broncos take silver at state tourney

LRS places second on the court in Yakima to close out 20-3 season

YAKIMA – No. 5 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s run in the 2B State Volleyball Tournament came to an end in the 2B title game, matching up against a talented No. 2 Manson team and falling 3-0 in the state’s final game of the season. LRS finished the season 20-3, taking home a second-place trophy.

Legislative update from Tom Dent

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially convened the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 13. There are many new faces on both sides of the aisle. I always make an effort to get to know all the new members. It is much easier to accomplish things in Olympia if we work together.

Ditch the Winter Gloom: Why Moses Lake Residents Should Escape to Maui

Aloha, Moses Lake! As the winter chill continues, that doesn’t mean you have to endure months of gray skies and freezing temperatures. Instead of bundling up against the cold, why not trade your heavy coats for tropical breezes and sandy toes?

Basin athletes earn winter all-league honors

COLUMBIA BASIN – Over 150 athletes and coaches around the Columbia Basin earned all-league honors this winter.

BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home with their families or at the church of their choice. Still, there are a few things happening around the Basin. Here are some ideas:

GANGS: Deputies give update

Presentation given at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Two members of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office gang unit spoke to citizens about Columbia Basin gangs this week.

MLIRD candidates detail their election platforms

Four candidates running for two seats

MOSES LAKE - Four candidates are vying for two new positions on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District board in the annual election scheduled Tuesday.

Lions return to state playoffs

Boys and girls teams push into final stretch of season

MOSES LAKE – For the second straight year, boys and girls teams from Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School are heading to their respective 1B state basketball tournaments. Both squads played in the Central Washington 1B title game last week, with the Lion boys taking home a title. Now, both squads prepare for a state run.

Warden whoops Granger

WARDEN - The Warden High School Cougars took their first league victory of the season against Granger High School 25-8 Friday night. “We expected to move the ball and we moved it a little better than we had thought,” said head coach Robert Arredondo. “It was a good deal for the young kids.” Starters for the Cougars were junior Angel Lino Segoviano, junior Anthony Contreras, freshman Ryan Jorgensen, freshman Rhett Jorgensen, junior Derek Duarte, senior Ruben Becerra, senior Israel Hernandez, junior Jair Perez-Chavez, junior Jesus Tamayo, junior Rafael Elizarraraz and freshman Jesus Mejia. “I thought tonight our biggest opponent was ourselves,” said Arredondo.

Community connections

'Country Sweethearts' step out to support Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation and local cancer patients

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds played host to a little more than 500 Columbia Basin residents who were there on Saturday, Feb. 4, to support the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation. “We raised over $250,000,” said CBCF Executive Director Angel Ledesma...

New-look Cougars to hit the field in 2023

Former rugby player Dallyn McLean takes over program

WARDEN – There will be a new head coach patrolling the sidelines at Warden High School this fall, as South Africa native Dallyn McLean takes over the Cougar football program.

Jonathan Burdick awarded $1,000 Daedalian scholarship

A couple of months ago, this column featured a scholarship offered by the Spokane Chapter of the Order of Daedalians, which is designated as Flight 41.

Basin sports schedule Jan. 15-21

MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.

BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 2, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season for high school soccer has concluded, see how the local teams ended off going into the post season.

’90s Flannel Fest and more coming to Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Fairgrounds has a plethora of events coming up with the first up this weekend being the Fall National Antique Tractor Pull, followed by the 90’s Flannel Fest next weekend.

Ephrata parks ready to welcome residents, visitors

EPHRATA - Anyone just driving through Ephrata on Basin Street may miss some of the parks and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors that the city offers. From hiking on Beezley Hill to picnics at Patrick Park to shooting hoops at Lions Park or working on your kick flip at the city’s skate park, there’s a bit of something for everyone.

ACH Warriors defense shines in win over Lions

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (2-1) are off to a hot start after defeating the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (4-1) 61-18 at home Monday. Head Coach Nikki Strock said their start to the season has shown how much her team has grown since last season.

Turkish rescuers pull girl from rubble 4 days after quake

IZMIR, TURKEY (AP) — Turkish rescuers in the Turkish coastal city of Izmir have pulled a young girl out alive from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building four days after a strong earthquake hit Turkey and Greece.

Girls basketball: Wilbur-Creston 48, WILSON CREEK 21

WILSON CREEK - Strong first and fourth quarters by Wilbur-Creston were enough to spark their 48-21 win at Wilson Creek on Friday night.