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Updated 7 hours, 36 minutes ago

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…

Updated 7 hours, 36 minutes ago
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…

Updated 7 hours, 41 minutes ago
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.

Updated 7 hours, 41 minutes ago
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.

Updated 7 hours, 41 minutes ago
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…

Updated 7 hours, 41 minutes ago
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 …

Updated 7 hours, 41 minutes ago
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…

Updated 13 hours, 13 minutes ago
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 …

Updated 16 hours, 35 minutes ago
WEATHER: May 29-June 4

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 8-14 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Updated 16 hours, 39 minutes ago
Beautiful sunset

The sun lights up the clouds as it sets over Moses Lake.

Updated 17 hours, 5 minutes ago
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.

Updated 17 hours, 54 minutes ago
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,…

Updated 18 hours, 4 minutes ago
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…

Updated 18 hours, 5 minutes ago
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…

Updated 18 hours, 11 minutes ago
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 …