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Othello approves $29M budget for 2026
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $10.1 million from its general fund in 2026, the biggest…
Smokey Bear could grace next custom Washington license plate
TACOMA — Washingtonians will be able to show their appreciation for forests – and the people who protect them – if a new custom license plate is approved, according to an announcement from state Commissioner of Pub…
Hanford agencies to hold cleanup meeting
KENNEWICK – The public is invited to ask questions and learn about Hanford Site cleanup during an in-person meeting at the ballroom of the Red Lion Hotel Kenne…
Washington fire marshal urges safety on Thankgiving
OLMPIA – Thanksgiving makes the kitchen a gathering place for the family and the focal point of any home during the holiday season. The Washington State Fire M…
Vikings volleyball player recognized for excellence
MOSES LAKE – The Northwest Athletic Conference has revealed its selections for the 2023 Volleyball All-Region, including first, second and third-team selection…
Wilks eyes opportunities with fresh-faced Vikings
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings Head Women's Basketball Coach Preston Wilks is set to begin his 17th season on the women's basketball sidelines. As he does though, he will be directing a comple…
Mavs volleyball looks to build off 2023 season
MOSES LAKE – This year’s Moses Lake volleyball team built off the strides the 2022 squad made, qualifying for the district playoffs and finishing the year at 8…
Weather for Monday, Nov. 20, 2023
Weather for Monday, Nov. 20, 2023
SLPD officers to become baristas for Tip A Cop 2023
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department will be serving coffee in a good cause at the Busy Bean coffee stand Dec. 5. Proceeds from the “Tip A Cop” fundrais…
MLPD announces arrests in investigation of Nov. 12 homicide
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Chief Dave Sands issued a statement Friday indicating that multiple arrests had been made in the investigation of a November 12 …
Knights score 28 in first quarter, defeat Omak 49-0
ROYAL CITY – A fast start allowed the No. 1 seed Royal Knights to take a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter Friday night against No. 9 Omak, advancing t…
Samaritan, Premera reach one-year agreement
MOSES LAKE — Negotiations between Samaritan Healthcare and Premera Blue Cross have resulted in a one-year contract, in effect through Dec. 31, 2024. People who…
STUDIO BASIN: An elf, some directors, and Mavs volleyball Head Coach Krystal Trammell
MOSES LAKE – A happy elf and his directors from The Masquers stop by the studie to discuss “Elf: The Musical” which is coming up at the Soap Lake theater. Mana…
STCU cuts ribbon in Othello
OTHELLO — Spokane Teachers Credit Union recently opened a branch in Othello at 1333 E. Main St. The new branch will offer financial services to the community. …
Family photos
More photos from those found in storage at the Columbia Basin Herald. If any reader knows whom we should return these photographs, please email us their contac…
Far-reaching influence
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue has a far-reaching influence, according to Seattle business owner Staci Molzahn. Molzahn co-owns two restaurants, a catering …