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Basin events for Dec. 27 - Jan. 4

COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that Christmas is over and the new year is just around the corner, does it seem like there’s nothing to do? Think again. Here are a few things happening in our communities this week:

WA Marine Warning and Forecast

WA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Thursday, January 16, 2020

Odessa ground game grinds ACH in comeback

ODESSA — At the end of the night, it’s hard to believe Almira/Coulee-Hartline led by 24 points and didn’t win the 1B Northeast league championship on Friday against Odessa.

Alvarado hits walk-off to lead River Dogs to Senior Babe Ruth state championship

EPHRATA — On a day where they played three games in nine hours, the Columbia Basin River Dogs and Basin Rockhounds saved the best for last.

No. 1 Royal holds off No. 2 Connell 24-21

ROYAL CITY — Royal wide receiver Corbin Christensen stood in the west end zone watching Knights fans pour from the grandstands onto the field following Friday night’s battle of the top-ranked 1A football teams.

River Dogs' history still brings a smile to Ryan Doumit's face

EPHRATA — For a guy that’s played on baseball’s biggest stage, in places like Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati or out west in Dodger Stadium, Ryan Doumit from Moses Lake still has a passion for his hometown Babe Ruth League team and the history behind the Columbia Basin River Dogs.

Moses Lake has chance to make history

ML Softball

MOSES LAKE — Dave Gregory has been coaching softball a long time,

Moses Lake swimmers closing the gap on Wenatchee; Washburn sets butterfly record

MOSES LAKE — Don’t be surprised if Zach Washburn doesn’t come back next year and win the 100-yard butterfly in 50 seconds just to prove a point.

Economist: Grant County 'strong, slowing' in May

GRANT COUNTY - A Wenatchee-based regional labor economist found Grant County's non-farm employment report showed a "strong but slowing" economy in May 2008.

Big Bend to host All-Star Game

High school players to compete

MOSES LAKE — After a successful girls basketball season which saw two girls basketball teams bring home state tournament trophies, Big Bend is hosting the second annual Big Bend All-Star Classic Wednesday night at the DeVries Activity Center.

Down to five, The Phoenix fall

Cascade Christian 52Columbia Basin Secondary 7

MOSES LAKE — Ready to begin play at 6 p.m. Thursday, the Columbia Basin Secondary School girls’ basketball team were given the news they would have to wait to tip off.

OT loss stings Moses Lake

Davis 78Moses Lake 72

Davis 78, Moses Lake 72; Moses Lake Christian Academy 49, Marshfield 29; Pateros 56, Columbia Basin Secondary 54

Moses Lake takes down two squads

Moses Lake 59, Eastmont 9Moses Lake 60, Richland 9

WENATCHEE — After a run of participating in some prestigious wrestling tournaments as of late, the Moses Lake Chiefs got back to business against Big Nine competition.

"Ball-bound", or On Target?

Focus on Your Finish

Owen McClain, PGA Teaching Professional

Othello's Kirkwood takes javelin crown

Ephrata receives academic state championship

TACOMA, Wash. — Othello junior Christine Kirkwood captured the first javelin state championship of her career over the weekend with a throw of 151 feet, 10 inches at the 2A state track meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash.

Hunting a valuable tool in wildlife management

Today is first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count begins today. The count will last for four days with the last day on Monday, Feb. 20. This count is a big deal in our book. It is a chance to participate in an international event and the rules only require a participant to count the birds in their backyard for 15 minutes.

Oliver challenges incumbent Jacobson in Ephrata mayor's race

Political newcomer takes on experienced strong mayor

Remarks by the President: Pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey

THE PRESIDENT: I have my two trusty assistants here --