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Moses Lake detectives recover $50,000 buried in field after hotel theft
MOSES LAKE — After days of searching in the summer heat, on Friday, July 31, Moses Lake police detectives recovere…
Adopt a cat ready to blossom in your home
MOSES LAKE – Meet Cherry, the purr-fectly sweet addition to your fruit bowl of life. This little domestic diva is spayed, vaccinated and ripe for adoption. Mak…
Annual golf classic set for Friday to support Warden community
WARDEN – This Friday Sage Hills Golf Course will be hosting the Annual Golf Classic, put together by the Warden Development Council. They will aim to fundraise…
Jacks reflect on 2025 baseball season
QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits baseball team finished their 2025 season with a 5-15 record and entered the District Five tournament as the seventh seed. This …
Sweet Saber searching for snazzy home
OTHELLO – Saber, a female medium mixed breed is looking fur her new home. She is a sweet girl who loves walks, playing outside and cuddling on the couch. She i…
Gorge shooting suspect appears in court
EPHRATA – James Kelly, the suspect in the June 2023 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, appeared in court Tuesday morning when his defense team r…
‘It was humongous’
WILSON CREEK — The Little Big Show keeps getting bigger. “Last year we doubled,” said organizer Nicholas Odorizzi. “We usually have 100 cars, and last year…
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…