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Othello man injured in Bench Road crash
OTHELLO — An Othello man was treated for head injuries after he allegedly rolled his car Tuesday.
Red Rock principal cites instructional consistency and community support as keys to students’ academic improvement
ROYAL CITY — Improving reading and math comprehension for elementary school students involves consistency in instruction across all grades, with minimal interr…
More sunshine coming to WA government with Capitol skylight restoration
Let there be light.
Fluffy queen ready for a new home
Meet Zeena, a sweet girl who’s just beginning her next chapter. This beautiful 5-year-old domestic longhair may be a little shy at first, but don’t let that fo…
Soap Lake City Council approves 2026 budget amendment; Fourth of July fireworks set for Suds-N-Sun event
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council unanimously passed a budget amendment, a fireworks contract for the Fourth of July and the Suds-n-Sun event application …
Ephrata City Council seeks federal grant for street safety action plan
EPHRATA — Ephrata is taking its first step toward a long‑term strategy to improve roadway safety after the city council unanimously approved applying for a U.S…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 21, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 21. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Shots fired during graffiti incident in Quincy, QPD looking for assistance
QUINCY — Quincy Police responded to shots fired at around 3:20 a.m. Thursday morning in the area of 6th Ave. NE and H.5 St. NE. They are asking for the communi…
Knowledge on display at Nova Creativity Fair
MOSES LAKE — Some of Moses Lake‘s highly capable students showed what they’re highly capable of at the Nova Creativity Fair at Knolls Vista Elementary School M…
Lunch, prizes and fun coming at Senior Picnic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Senior Picnic will be bigger this year, said Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Doran-Martinez. “We’re expecting 900…
A decade of impact
EPHRATA — After 10 years of shaping students, building a program and creating a lasting sense of belonging, Marla Allsopp is stepping down as drama director at…
Reader art
Eleven-year-old Ashlynn colored these pictures of the Columbia Basin Herald's dogs of the day Diva and Newman.
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 21-29, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The final competitions for college athletes are underway as athletes move closer to the end of their seasons. Check out where the remaining teams …
Lions’ Johnny Ferguson signs with EOU
MOSES LAKE — Johnny Ferguson, a student at Covenant Christian School and a football and basketball star with the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenan…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office logs for May 15-18
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Location is n…
WEATHER: May 21-27
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind. Mostly clear overnight, low around 49 and light and variable winds.