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Local sports recap in Othello and Quincy, Seahawks draft talk
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the recent…
Knights head to state after 2nd place finish in districts
TOPPENISH — The Royal Knights concluded the district tournament after a climactic battle against Zillah ended in a 62-64 loss for Royal. The Knights still fini…
Construction workers rally in support of behavioral health in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Bright orange hardhats and yellow reflective vests engulfed the steps of Washington’s Capitol Feb. 17 as construction workers, apprentices, labor lea…
Sanchez makes history as Tigers finish fourth in Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Ephrata Tigers girls' squad had a successful run in the Mat Classic, finishing fourth as a team, four wrestlers reached the podium and Adylene San…
New Year lights
SOAP LAKE — What began as a small community gathering grew into a crowd of nearly 300 people Saturday as families lined the streets of Soap Lake to celebrate t…
Color the Basin
Eleven-year-old Ashlynn colored this picture of a red-tailed hawk from last week’s Columbia Basin Herald Kids News. Ashlynn is thankful that the hawks keep the…
Safe Kids, Strong Communities event promises fun, learning
MOSES LAKE — Children and their families are invited to the Grant County Fairgrounds April 17 for Safe Kids, Strong Communities. The event, hosted by Kids …
CWU faculty express no confidence in university president
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University’s Board of Trustees acknowledged faculty concerns Friday after an overwhelming vote of no confidence in President Ji…
Good officer
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Edo passed away last week, and he is sorely missed, said Sheriff Joey Kriete. “He was a very personable do…
East Adams Rural Health expects emergency rural hospital approval soon
RITZVILLE — East Adams Rural Healthcare could be converted to an “emergency rural hospital” as early as this summer.
City of Othello, ACFD 5 restart fire contract negotiations
OTHELLO — Officials from Adams County Fire District 5 and the Othello City Council have returned to the table to see if the two sides can come to an agreement …
WEATHER: Feb. 25 – March 3, 2026
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9-18 mph. Partly cloudy evening, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
Cougars qualify for state competition
EAST WENATCHEE — The Warden Cougars made a strong push in the district tournament, beating Tonasket 72-68 and Goldendale 53-50 last weekend to qualify for stat…
13th District lawmakers to host virtual town hall today
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers representing Washington’s 13th Legislative District will hold a virtual town hall Wednesday as the 2026 legislative session enters its fina…
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Feb. 24, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ACH wins district title ahead of state run
REARDAN — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors earned the 1B District 6 title Saturday evening after an 83-68 victory over DeSales in the district championships…