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Level 2 evacuations called near Mattawa, clear as of 9 p.m. Monday
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has called a level two fire evacuation (Get Set) in Mattawa near the a…
Mattawa examines CAD Homes development
MATTAWA — The nuts and bolts of government - development regulations, comprehensive land use, housing density, traffic impacts and control - was the subject of…
Local wrestlers compete at tournaments across the state
Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational At the Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, three local teams finished in the top three spots of the tournament, with Othello placin…
CWU men earn first GNAC win, women fall to Simon Fraser
MOSES LAKE — Both the Central Washington men’s and women’s basketball teams concluded their home stand in Moses Lake on Saturday, with the men’s team surviving…
Locally proposed bills for 2023 Wash. legislative session
OLYMPIA - Representative Tom Dent (R–Moses Lake) and Senator Judy Warnick (R–Moses Lake) both have multiple bills proceeding through the Washington Legislature…
New Fatima Center opens
MOSES LAKE — Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new Fatima Center on Sunday at 210 N. Dale Road in Moses …
New Year's resolutions for pet owners and their furry friends
With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. While most resolutions are aimed at improving your life, pet owners should also conside…
Pets of the Basin – Round 2
COLUMBIA BASIN — A request for pet pictures in mid-December brought an avalanche of responses, more than 200 in fact. The Columbia Basin Herald pictured some o…
Weather for Monday, Jan, 9, 2023
Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 6 miles per hour and a 70% chance…
Soap Lake standoff ends without incident
SOAP LAKE — A felony suspect is in custody after a standoff with police in Soap Lake Friday afternoon. The suspect, who had a felony warrant, fled on foot fro…
Love keeps the streets plowed in Wilson Creek
WILSON CREEK — It takes a lot of love and a lot of donated labor to make life in a small town like Wilson Creek work, according to the Clerk/Treasurer Kaci And…
USDA looks to beef up meat supply chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government will invest $9.6 million to strengthen farmers, ranchers, processors and rural businesses and diversify the country’s…
Wildcats lose first game at BBCC
MOSES LAKE – After a promising first half, the Central Washington men’s basketball team was outscored 50-34 in the second half by Alaska Anchorage, losing 90-7…
Community events for Jan. 6-11
Below is a brief summary of community events going on in the Basin in the coming week.
Sitting pretty
COLUMBIA BASIN — Lots of homeowners are in good shape this year. A recent study by analysis firm ATTOM Data Solutions indicates that nearly half of mortgaged …
Samaritan hosting hospital funding meeting
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital district patrons are being invited to discuss the options for construction of a new hospital at an open house from 4 to 7:30 p.…