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Trailer crash temporarily closes West Broadway
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported when a trailer broke loose from its hitch and crossed all five lanes of tra…
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.
City of Ephrata to recognize Poppy Days, honor veterans with proclamation
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is set to formally recognize Poppy Days from May 16 through May 30 with a mayoral proclamation highlighting the importance of hon…
No deficiencies in Wahluke School District audit
MATTAWA — An audit of the Wahluke School District didn’t find any deficiencies in the district’s federal program management or its financial reporting. It was the second straight deficiency-free audit for the distr…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 20, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 19-20. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Tentative opening date set for new Quincy Aquatic Center
QUINCY — Not only a new swimming pool but a new splash pad will be coming to Quincy this summer. Russ Harrington, Quincy parks and recreation director, said th…
Ephrata School District earns clean audit for 2024-25 fiscal year
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District received audit reports with no findings for the 2024–25 fiscal year from the Washington State Auditor’s Office, according…
Cuddle cloud ready for adoption
Meet Dusti, a fluffy Border Collie–Great Pyrenees mix is ready to herd her way straight into your heart.
UW upsets Ohio State in first Big Ten Tournament win
OMAHA, Nebraska — The 11th-seeded University of Washington Huskies (24-31) kept their postseason alive as they earned an 8-6 victory over the sixth seeded Ohi…
Mobile home destroyed in early-morning fire
MOSES LAKE — A mobile home north of Moses Lake was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. Grant County Fire District 5 Battalion Chief Sean Killion sa…