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BASIN EVENTS: May 8-16
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty happening in the Basin as we sneak up on Memorial Day weekend. Check out some of t…
Soap Lake reviewing shoreline development regulations
SOAP LAKE — More research is underway, but when it’s done Soap Lake residents will get a chance to register their opinions on updated development regulations a…
Moses Lake finances better than projected
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake finished up 2023 in pretty good financial shape, according to a report submitted by City Manager Kevin Fuhr to the Moses La…
Sage-N-Sun 2024 registration now open
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates for this year’s Sage-N-Sun festival in downtown Ephrata. The annual event which includes a pa…
Readers celebrate Valentine's Day
COLUMBIA BASIN – Valentine’s Day swings by once a year, but the people by us each day is what the holiday is about. The Columbia Basin Herald congratulates all…
Lovely market: Valentine’s Market brings people out as winter fades
MOSES LAKE — Love was in the air, and so were the aroma of food and the sound of shopping, at the Moses Lake Farmers Market’s annual Valentine’s Market Saturda…
Othello contracts with Hands 'N Paws
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously during Monday evening’s regular meeting to enter into a one-year contract for dog sheltering services with…
New Mattawa port director discusses challenges, port’s future
MATTAWA — Gil Alvarado, recently hired as the Port of Mattawa’s executive director, has been working with commissioners to overcome challenges facing the port,…
CWU hires new provost and executive VP for academic affairs
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has hired a new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Student advisor bill passes WA House
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at increasing the number of students earning postsecondary credentials passed the Washington State House this week, according to an anno…
Dent, Ybarra, Warnick to hold virtual town hall
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from the 13th District, which includes the southern half of Grant County, will hold a virtual town hall starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 21, accordi…
Suicide victim found on I-90 bridge in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The body of a 36-year-old man was found at the I-90 bridge in Moses Lake Monday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Ephrata 2nd, Royal 3rd, Quincy 4th in Region 4 girls wrestling
QUINCY — The Ephrata, Royal and Quincy girls wrestling teams finished second, third and fourth in the Region 4 2A/1A/2B/1B tournament Saturday at Quincy High S…
Speed camera bill passes state House
OLYMPIA — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to decrease traffic fatalities, according to an announcement from the bill’s prim…
Wahluke shows appreciation for bus wreck response
MATTAWA — First responders, Wahluke School District personnel and children involved in a bus collision Jan. 22 were recognized for their response to the incide…
FRESH NEWS: Potholes ice mostly gone and fishing is ready to resume
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,043.25 feet, coming up 0.2 feet this past week. We are 3.25 feet below full pool. The reservoir has open…