General News
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WEATHER: Jan. 22-28, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy with a high near 33 and light and variable winds. Gradually clearing overnight, becoming mostly c…
Quincy student allegedly made school threat
The Quincy Police Department on Thursday identified a 14-year-old Quincy Middle School (QMS) student responsible for posting an alleged threat online referencing a shooting at QMS.
Ephrata to celebrate Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA — Ephrata residents are invited to celebrate the holiday season with breakfast with Santa, a tree lighting and parade Saturday, as part of Miracle on M…
High note: Spokane Jazz Orchestra to feature Nat King Cole music in Christmas concert
MOSES LAKE — The Spokane Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the holiday season with the music of Nat King Cole, along with some classic swingin’ Christmas sounds, a…
George Community Hall reopening concert Saturday
GEORGE — The George Community Hall will hold a grand reopening this weekend as its roof replacement project is almost complete.
New CBH reporter ready for another adventure
Hello there! I just started here at the Columbia Basin Herald and wanted to take the time to introduce myself.
Five-car pileup causes injuries, road closure
A five-car collision Thursday afternoon caused multiple injuries and closed Stratford Road across the Alder Street Fill in Moses Lake for several hours.
Shopping trip: Law enforcement agencies accepting donations for kids’ Christmas giveaway
MOSES LAKE — Donations are being accepted until Monday for this year’s Shop With A Cop programs, sponsored by many law enforcement agencies and associations a…
Community input sought on ARPA spending
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake has accepted more than $6.7 million in federal funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed on M…
Moses Lake chiropractor suspended for alleged misconduct
A Moses Lake chiropractor’s license was suspended in August for multiple counts of unprofessional conduct, improper documentation of care, and sexual misconduct, the Washington State Department of Health announced …
Sights and sounds: Moses Lake artist paints what she hears
MOSES LAKE — Rebekah Littlefield sees her art in music and words. Literally sees it.
Oscar Wilde may have had a handle on the Psalms
In the year 1889, the playwright Oscar Wilde penned a memorable philosophical position: “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life.”
Operation Warm provides coats for children
MOSES LAKE — About 100 kids at Garden Heights, Midway, Lakeview and Groff elementary schools received a coat for the winter, with the help of the Operation War…
Fa-La-La-La-La: Soap Lake comes together for Winterfest
SOAP LAKE — Several hundred people gathered in the center of Soap Lake on Saturday to meet Santa Claus, hear the city’s children sing Christmas songs, and see …
Police respond to unconfirmed online threat to ML high school
Moses Lake police on Tuesday investigated an unsubstantiated online threat made to the Moses Lake High School and/or students.
Farm Family Brunch honors farmers, brings local families together
MOSES LAKE — It may have been 8 a.m. on a Saturday, but Michael’s on the Lake was filled with several hundred farmers and their families for the annual Farm Fa…