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CBTECH Criminal Justice student graduates complete first step to law enforcement career
MOSES LAKE — Thirty-seven students walked out of the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center Tuesday, completing th…
Bayley named CWAC MVP as Ephrata, Othello land multiple selections
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Athletic Conference announced the boys and girls golf All-League teams Wednesday. On the girls’ side, the Ephrata Tigers an…
BASIN EVENTS: June 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — As we swing out of spring into summer, there is a host of activities in the Basin, both indoors and out. Here are a few suggestions.
Ephrata’s Desert Plains development growing slowly but steadily
EPHRATA — A neighborhood in the northeast corner of Ephrata isn’t growing fast, but it’s growing steadily.
More Basin athletes head to the state meets
MOSES LAKE — Track and field athletes from all around the Basin are competing in state track meets this weekend. Here are more athletes who qualified for the c…
Three Knights sign to play collegiate soccer
ROYAL CITY — Positive energy filled the Royal High School commons Wednesday as Cristian Nieto, Ernesto Deras and Anderson Brown signed their letters of intent …
Grant County Board of Health urges local kratom bans amid rising concerns
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Health is calling on cities, towns and county commissioners to prohibit the sale and distribution of kratom products, citi…
Reports of downed power lines, lightning-caused blazes in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — At around 8:20 p.m. a storm rolled into Moses Lake causing power lines and trees to go down and several small lighting-cause blazes, according to …
WEATHER: May 29-June 4
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 8-14 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Beautiful sunset
The sun lights up the clouds as it sets over Moses Lake.
Othello man killed in accidental BB-gun discharge
OTHELLO — An Othello man died Wednesday when he was hit with an accidental discharge from a BB-gun-pellet-style firearm.
With warmer weather construction season shifts into high gear
QUINCY — School is almost out, summer is dead ahead, and the open road beckons – um, well, the open road beckons but drivers also know there are road projects,…
Snack-sized sweetheart
Meet Tator Tot, this 9-year-old chihuahua is spayed, vaccinated, housetrained, and totally tater-ific. She’s past the puppy chaos and ready to spud up on the c…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 28, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 27 and 28 as of Thursday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innoc…
New Managing Editor Ken Smith brings decades of journalism experience to Columbia Basin Herald
MOSES LAKE — When Ken Smith talks about journalism, he doesn’t just describe a career – he describes a lifelong pursuit shaped by risk, reinvention and a deep …