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Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled …
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…
New managing editor 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 …
Snack-sized sweetheart
Meet Crinkle Cut, a small, neutered, and fully vaccinated chihuahua mix is ready to ketchup on love and find his forever home. With his adorable “crinkle cut” …
Lowell Allred sworn in to Columbia Basin Hospital Board
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital has appointed Dr. Lowell Allred to fill a vacant seat on its five-member Board of Commissioners, following the February resig…
Moses Lake takes to the streets in Spring Fest Parade
MOSES LAKE — The Little Farm Daycare float in the Spring Fest Parade carried a contingent of children, and also a kid of a different kind: an 8-month-old goat …
Spring Fest closes on high note with Sunday night concerts
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Spring Fest wrapped up Sunday night with a lively finale at McCosh Park, where country artists Hunter Hayes and Chase Matthew brought l…
Cool cars take to the street at Spring Festival car show
MOSES LAKE — Warren Strader of Moses Lake said the sticker in the window of his 1961 Volkswagen was really a joke. He hasn’t really gone bankrupt working on ca…
CWAC announces All-League honors for golf
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Athletic Conference announced its boys and girls golf All-League teams Wednesday. See below which local Basin student athle…
Leading your heart in the right direction
Meet True North, this small mixed-breed pup may not be house-trained yet, but he’s ready to navigate his way straight into your home (and maybe your lap). Neut…
Freewind Martial Arts enters new era under Guertin family
MOSES LAKE — Freewind Martial Arts is under new ownership with Brandi and Jacob Guertin taking over as they announced Saturday at Spring Fest while producing a…
Warriors end season in second day of state
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors finished their softball season during the second day of state with a loss against DeSales in the consolation brack…
Othello tennis finishes out season in state
SEATTLE — The Othello Huskies sent three girls to the 2A State Tennis tournament at Nordstrom Tennis Center over the weekend with senior Olivia Harris competin…
Huskies, Jacks and Tigers athletes qualify for state track championships
QUINCY — The Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies and Quincy Jackrabbits competed in the 2A District 5 Track meet last week to determine which athletes will be head…
Town named new Samaritan Chief Executive Officer
MOSES LAKE — Alex Town has been named as the new chief executive officer of Samaritan Healthcare, effective May 22. Town replaces Theresa Sullivan, who retired…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 27, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 23-27 as of Wednesday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent…