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Season recap with the Royal Knights football team
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with three seniors from t…
Ephrata water tower gets its top
EPHRATA — The construction of the new Ephrata water tower reached a significant milestone on Saturday morning with the successful placement of its lid, marking…
Gallery: Sunset photos
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald asked readers to post their best sunset photos and where they were taken on Facebook, and the readers came through. With…
ACSO inmate roster for June 11, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A…
Three arrested after trespassing near Hiawatha Lake
MOSES LAKE – Friday afternoon, three people were arrested after they re-entered the site previously known as Hiawatha Homeless Camp, near Hiawatha Lake, in the…
Former Hatton town clerk-treasurer arrested for theft from town
RITZVILLE — The former Hatton clerk-treasurer and fire chief turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office June 6 while under investigation for first-…
Othello park rental fee revision sparks heated discussion
OTHELLO — Park rental fees in Othello have been amended after some confusion led to an overcharge of the Othello Chamber of Commerce and a spirited discussion …
Warden School District appoints Brouillet as interim superintendent
WARDEN — The Warden School District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Marc Brouillet June 4 as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1. Former S…
Mavericks softball season recap
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks softball team concluded the 2025 season with a 16-9 record and appearances in the 4A district title game and the state tournament. D…
Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry seeks forever homes for 16 animals
SOAP LAKE – In an era where pet adoptions have dropped due to economic challenges, Shawna Kluge, president of the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry, is on a missio…
RMS Oceanic Outlaws take award at national robotics tournament
ROYAL CITY — The Oceanic Outlaws think fast. The robotics team from Royal Middle School, representing Washington state, took first place at the national Fi…
Kyle Hendricks picks up career win No. 100 as Angels beat the Mariners 5-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Hendricks earned the 100th win of his career, Ryan Zeferjahn, Reid Detmers and Kenley Jansen combined for three innings of scoreles…
Adell hits 2 HRs, Taylor also goes deep as Angels rally from 4 down to beat Mariners 8-6
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell homered twice, Chris Taylor also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from four runs down and beat the Seattle Mariners…
STUDIO BASIN: Fires, homeless concerns, upcoming events and state tourneys
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston discussed the recent fires in the Columbia Basin, along with the Grant County B…
Port of Moses Lake eyeing industrial development district
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake officials will have a public hearing at 10 a.m. June 23 to get public reaction to a proposal to form an industrial development …
Fire burning near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Grant County Fire District 10, state, federal and other local firefighters are battling a blaze about 14 miles northwest of Royal City as of 6:30 …