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WEATHER: April 20-24
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.
Mavericks rewrite record books in league meet
MOSES LAKE – On Tuesday, the Mavericks cross country team hosted a Big 9 league meet at Blue Heron Park. Head Coach Larry Dagnon called the meet an unforgettab…
Huskies seize victory over Jacks to make postseason
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies Volleyball team (7-9) earned a big 3-0 win for their senior night against the Quincy Jacks (0-14) to finish out the season. This …
BASIN BOX SCORE: Bob Richardson shares insight on pro sports, coach philosophy and local softball
MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard host Columbia Basin Herald manager, publisher and Mavericks slowpitch…
Civics 101 workshops coming to Grant County libraries
WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries will host “Civics 101,” a series of workshops to learn more about state, federal and local government, according to an announcement f…
Ephrata PD returning to new blotter system
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department is unable to export a police blotter, according to EPD Records Manager Elizabeth Judkins.
Grant County PUD net expenses projected at $413.4 million in 2026
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD is projected to spend about $413.4 million, when expenses and payments are added up, and end the year with about $251.9 million …
Soap Lake reviews preliminary budget
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council held a budget workshop Saturday to go over the preliminary 2026 budget. No action was taken on the budget. Soap Lake Fin…
Ephrata Mayoral Candidate Steve Oliver
EPHRATA – As the residents in Ephrata begin to submit their votes for the Ephrata mayoral election, Steve Oliver, a long-time local business owner and communit…
Ephrata Mayoral Candidate Bruce Reim
EPHRATA – As residents in Ephrata begin to fill out ballots, incumbent Bruce Reim is eager to share what he has learned during his campaign and outline his vis…
Transmission upgrades, Priest Rapids repairs on 2026 Grant County PUD project list
EPHRATA — Repairs to Priest Rapids Dam and rebuilding a transmission line between Ancient Lakes and Frenchman Hills are among the Grant County PUD projects sch…
Adopt little Stink Bug
MOSES LAKE – Stink Bug, a terrier and pitbull mix, is looking for people who will love him despite his smell.
CWAC Soccer District Tournament weekend schedule
Trevino named Tigers’ new softball head coach
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School has named Lesa Trevino as the new head softball coach for the Tigers. Trevino will be replacing long-time EHS coach, Heather Wood…
COLUMN: Mariners season was a success
I imagine for any Mariners fan, Monday night had a bitter ending. From a 3-1 lead to a three-run homer that flipped the momentum on its head, the Mariners fell…
Cai, Coronado, Sims named to GNAC Preseason All-Conference team
PORTLAND, Ore. — Three Central Washington University Women’s Basketball student athletes were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tuesday aftern…