Morice, Lacelle big bats for Chiefs

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April 12, 2016

March 2024 Basin Events

COLUMBIA BASIN – As always, the Columbia Basin has a lot going on next month. As spring moves a bit closer to being official, here are several opportunities to get out of the house, have some fun, and maybe support a good cause. This listing is noncomprehensive and event details may change or events may be canceled at the organizers’ discretion. Readers are encouraged to call ahead or verify the information below online prior to the event.

FIRE REPORT: Sept. 2, 2025

Air quality moderate across most of Washington

COULEE CITY – A fire broke out between Soap Lake and Coulee City just west of Lenore Lake Monday afternoon on the rimrock area overlooking the lake and State Route 17. According to radio traffic, it began as a fire in light flashy vegetation and quickly grew to 60 acres and had reached about 400 acres by the end of the day. Several units, including a helicopter, were reportedly fighting the fire. The cause was unknown as of press time.

Chiefs impress in non-league victory

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EPHRATA MAYOR Q&A: Bruce Reim

EPHRATA – Incumbent Ephrata Mayor Bruce Reim is running for reelection on the November ballot against challenger Steve Oliver. Both Reim and Oliver were concurrently presented with the questions below and given identical deadlines and word count restrictions for their answers. Reim’s responses are below. Both submitted their responses in a timely manner.

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Scholastic honors for BBCC fall 2012

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Softball, baseball squads enter final weeks of regular season

COLUMBIA BASIN – With district tournaments beginning as soon as next week, baseball and softball teams from across the Basin are still battling for seeding in their respective league tournaments. Read below to see how local teams fared in last week’s action, and matchups for this upcoming week. Scores are according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association...

Diamond recap: Basebal and softball in the Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN – Even though several baseball and softball teams across the Basin had last week off for spring break, a handful of local squads took to the field for game action. See below for an update on how teams fared along with upcoming games for this week. All scores are according to the WIAA...

Fishing Magician Report - May 13th

I have found what the fishing for kokanee is like at Lake Chelan, and I am anxious to get down to Moses Lake or Potholes to do some walleye fishing soon.

ML Monsters champions

MOSES LAKE - This past weekend the Moses Lake Monsters defended their home turf coming away as the Little League Legends Champions as they swept through the tournament pushing their winning streak to 20 games.

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News Bites for June 12, 2023

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man reported as missing Wednesday was found safe and sound Thursday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office...

Archery deer and elk seasons about to begin

A week from tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 1, is a banner day for hunting in Washington State. Several hunting seasons begin on the date.

WA Collegiate Sports Schedule: Nov. 21-28, 2025

MOSES LAKE — College sports in Washington are at full capacity with some teams preparing for postseason play and others looking toward a long season. Check out where your favorite team will be headed this week.

Summer camps seek participants

MOSES LAKE - Summer sports camps throughout the Columbia Basin are taking signups this week. The following is a list showing what camps are available and how to sign up.

Veenstra, Hector, Fisher, Stewart win at Mid Season races

EPHRATA - The conclusion of the Mid Season Championships for Ephrata Raceway Park took place Saturday night with the Ephrata Pioneer Muffler II Pure Stocks, Pepsi Street Stocks, Super Stocks and 360 Sprints. The action pitted the youth against seasoned racers and the youth prevailed.

Moses Lake shackles Sunnyside in second half

ML girls' basketball

SUNNYSIDE — Locked in a tight game at halftime, 31-28, Moses Lake used its defense to cruise past Sunnyside for its 18th win in a row.