Lifestyle
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Bring home a native plant and help our community bloom
This fall, our community will have an opportunity to learn more about native plants and take some home at the Tapt…
Grant County Pet of the Week: Sampson
Meet Sampson. Sampson is about three years old and is a German Shepherd mix. He came to Grant County Animal Outreach in February of 2022. Sampson is a very lov…
Pets, New Years and fireworks
With 2022 coming to a close, family and friends may be eager to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Many pets, however, may not welcome the loud noises or b…
Fuzzy friends of the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Canine or feline, equine and even the occasional arachnid, people in the Columbia Basin love their pets. . .
School and holiday spirit
Ephrata High School student Eric O’Neel found a seasonally appropriate costume for the Ephrata-Quincy basketball game Dec. 21.
Masquers Theater announces ‘Sing On’ auditions
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will be holding auditions for the company’s production of “Sing On” Jan. 6 and 7. Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 1 p.m…
Happy holidays from the Columbia Basin Herald
During the 2022 calendar year, the staff here at the Columbia Basin Herald have been blessed to serve an amazing community. We’ve had a chance to cover a wide …
Highway oasis
WASHTUCNA – For a lot of SR 26, there’s not a lot to see. One wheat field follows another as the interminable miles blur together. Then you dip into a small co…
Soap Lake considers creative district
SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake announced Wednesday that they are holding a public meeting to get community feedback on pursuing the creation of a creative district in the city. The meeting will be held Jan. 5 a…
Larson Rec Center opens its doors to the public
MOSES LAKE — As she toured the city of Moses Lake’s new Larson Recreation Center, Arin Swinger had one request. “It would be cool if you could start a list,…
Operation Friendship
MOSES LAKE — The volunteers circulated among the big cardboard boxes Saturday morning, consulting the notes on the clipboard, selecting a doll and a puzzle her…
Hovde remembered for commitment to community
SOAP LAKE - Wayne Hovde, a 30-year resident of Soap Lake, passed away Oct. 29. During his time in the small town he served on the city council and as mayor, ad…
DOH encourages caution in light of dangerous flu season
OLYMPIA — With this winter's flu season spreading faster and causing more death than in previous years, the Washington State Department of Health is advising a…
Wreaths Across America visits the Basin
EPHRATA - Columbia Basin Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and volunteers laid wreaths at the Ephrata, Quincy Valley and Soap Lake cemeteries Saturday…
‘I want my car to look cool, but I want to do it my way’
OTHELLO — Jessica Preciado’s car is pretty much like she wants it. More or less. Of course, it still needs some work. A cool car usually needs some work. “I…
Othello PD, ACSO play Santa
OTHELLO — Even when kids have a shopping buddy - courtesy of the Othello Police Department and Adams County Sheriff’s Office - that Christmas shopping thing is…