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Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on s…
Accident causes manure spill, minor injuries
SOAP LAKE - A smelly situation occurred Tuesday afternoon when a semi-truck carrying manure tipped over, spilling the manure into a ditch. Just two miles east…
A new defense for the Warriors
MATTAWA – The 2021 Wahluke girls soccer season ended in the first round of the 1A State Tournament for the Warriors, finishing with an 11-6-1 record last fall.
Bulking offense
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School girls soccer team isn’t a bunch of beginners. “We actually have a decent group of seniors,” said Head Coach Jens Jensen. …
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.
Aloha summer
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Cross Country team will begin the season out of its home state, traveling to the Iolani XC Invite hosted on the island of Oahu in H…
Creating team chemistry
RITZVILLE – After losing seven seniors to graduation from last year’s team, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are entering the 2022 season with a roster full …
Quincy man killed in Monday collision identified
QUINCY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Quincy man who died when the car he was driving ran off the road and hit a utility pole Monday. …
Grant County Fair youth ag competition results
MOSES LAKE — While the week of the Grant County Fair means many things to many people, for lots of young people across Grant and Adams counties, fair time is a…
Meet the Herald part 1:
The Columbia Basin Herald is made up of local staff that work hard to keep the community informed on local issues and events. We value transparency and, with t…
Grape Dr. roundabout nears completion
MOSES LAKE — Construction of the roughly $2.3 million roundabout at State Route 17 and Grape Drive is scheduled for completion this week. “Crews will return l…
Spokane Aerial Performance Arts comes to Wheat Land
RITZVILLE - The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair hosted a performance by the Spokane Aerial Performance Arts on Friday. “You’re lifting your body with the fines…
Mavericks earn first win of the year
EPHRATA – The Moses Lake Mavericks earned their first win of the 2022 campaign, defeating Ephrata on the road 21-14 on Friday night. “Ephrata played a great…
Broncos beat Colfax
RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville Broncos brought the heat Friday night in their season opener against Colfax, running away with a 35-12 victory. “We have a lo…
Desert Golf Classic coming Sept. 15
MOSES LAKE – The Samaritan Healthcare Foundations’ annual Desert Golf Classic will see its 21st showing on Sept. 16 at the Links at Moses Pointe, raising money…
Wahluke football wins season opener, 21-19
MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School football team stopped Grandview’s extra-point attempt on the next-to-last play of the game to win its season opener, 21-19 du…