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WEATHER: April 28-May 4
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around …
STUDIO BASIN: Canal safety, Moses Lake Library, duck rescues and Othello Football alum
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston, alongside senior reporters Cheryl Schweizer and Joel Martin discussed canal sa…
Dru Gimlin Tournament photos
QUINCY – The Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball tournament had players around the state facing off for a long day of basketball. Full coverage of the tournament will…
Know the local law before setting off fireworks
MOSES LAKE — The calendar is counting down to Independence Day, and fireworks stands are offering combustible fun all over the Basin. Before you start lighting…
Seattle man injured in Saturday morning crash
MOSES LAKE — A Seattle man was transported to Samaritan Hospital after he drifted off the road while driving about one mile east of Moses Lake late Saturday morning.
Central WA veterans counselor pushes for more support in aftermath of Decker murders
(The Center Square) – Amid the backdrop of an Army veteran charged with murdering his three young daughters, Heather Hill – a psychotherapist and owner of Cent…
Port of Mattawa to implement new procedures for expenses
MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa will update its policies for expenditures following recommendations from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Auditors found th…
Break in Quincy canal closes road Saturday
WINCHESTER — A break in the wall of an irrigation canal closed a road for a few hours about four miles south of Winchester Saturday morning.
WEATHER for the week of June 23, 2025
Weather for the week of June 23, 2025
Canal break closes road near Quincy Saturday
WINCHESTER — A break in the wall of an irrigation canal closed a road for a few hours about four miles south of Winchester Saturday morning.
Special Olympics sendoff
MOSES LAKE – Special Olympic teams around the Columbia Basin sent their teams to the state competition in Tacoma Friday morning. Each team held a sendoff for t…
Eagles Perez takes on prestigious honor at EWU
OTHELLO – On June 12, Eastern Washington University Eagles defensive lineman Isaiah Perez earned the honor of wearing No. 4 this upcoming season. Head coach Aa…
New Columbia Basin Herald sports podcast premieres
MOSES LAKE – On the first episode of the Basin Box Score, your hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez discuss their goals for this new podcast. They hope to featur…
Reopening of Soap Lake Library marks new chapter for community engagement
SOAP LAKE – The grand reopening of the Soap Lake Library Friday is showcasing a transformation that promises to reinvigorate the community's access to resource…
Sue’s Boutique owner announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — From the beginning, Sue’s Gift Boutique has been a true family business. “It was easy to work around with my kids,” said owner Sue Torrence. H…
Bids opened for Moses Lake downtown resurfacing project
MOSES LAKE — Some streets in Moses Lake’s downtown area that are now two lanes in each direction will be reconfigured to one lane in each direction with a cent…