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Grant County Commissioner candidates discuss economic, workforce development
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are competing for Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primar…
Reader art
Jessie Ervin sent in these colored pictures of Vault, the Columbia Basin Herald’s April 22 Pet of the Day, colored by her daughter Ashlynn, 11, and a neighbor,…
Hayden unveils Give as you Go community support program
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes, the Oregon-based builder behind more than a dozen Moses Lake housing developments, announced recently that it is pledging $25 mil…
‘Show up’
WARDEN — When Warden Mayor Rosaelia Martinez looked out over the audience at the April 28 Warden City Council meeting, she didn’t see empty seats. She saw neig…
WEATHER: May 1-7
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit
Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state Thursday to block an attempt to raid their p…
Ephrata moves forward on grant for event structure at sports complex
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council authorized a new push to expand the city’s growing sports complex, approving an application for a $300,000 state grant aimed…
Road Report: Road construction starting to ramp up
MOSES LAKE — It turns out that building a more pedestrian-friendly crosswalk involves digging. A lot of digging.
Grant County Jail Roster for April 30, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 29 and 30. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Museum’s Rusty Mammoth sale tomorrow to be the biggest in years
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s annual Rusty Mammoth Sale is tomorrow, and it’s a doozy, according to Museum Superintendent Dollie Boyd.
BBCC’s Franz and Richards given Trustee Emeritus status
MOSES LAKE — During Big Bend Community College’s April Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Anna Franz and Juanita Richards were given Trustee Emeritus status.
Basin soccer roundup, April 23-30
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season nears it’s close for boys soccer, several teams are making their final pushes for postseason positioning. See below how your…
Mavs earn home victory over a formidable Selah
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (12-1) gained 9-3 a home victory Wednesday afternoon against the Selah Vikings in a non-conference matchup. Selah is one …
WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 30-May 7, 2026
MOSES LAKE — College athletes head get ready for postseason appearances as the final weeks of the season draw near. See where your favorite teams will be compe…
Moses Lake council approves fiscal sustainability plan
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members approved a fiscal sustainability plan Tuesday, but City Manager Rob Karlinsey cautioned that the work is just begi…
Your future best fur-end
This handsome 2‑year‑old Labrador‑retriever mix is big, black, and bursting with love. Tony is the total package: neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready…