Local News
Need more information regarding today's local news? Here, we'll keep you up to date on everything happening in the Columbia Basin today.
Knights lose on buzzer beater at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer beater three that …
Knights fall short at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-3) were defeated 60-42 by the Zillah Leopards in Royal City Friday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar said they …
Tigers rally from deficit to defeat Selah
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers defeated the Selah Vikings 51-30 on the road Thursday. Head Coach Raul Tejeda said the Vikings brought a tougher challenge to the …
Governor appoints McDonnell to BBCC board
MOSES LAKE — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has confirmed that Sarah McDonnell has been appointed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees. She re…
Hansen overpass closed as of Saturday morning
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Transportation announced Friday that the Interstate 90 overpass at Hansen Road, near the Love’s Travel Stop in Moses …
Meet Pride – ready to unleash her love
MOSES LAKE — This small but mighty 3‑year‑old mixed‑breed good girl is rocking her heterochromia, and she’s fully neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped—aka re…
Seahawks superfan Bob Richardson talks upcoming playoff game
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Columbia Basin Herald's General Manager and Seaha…
Community dinner, silent auction, march planned for MLK weekend
MOSES LAKE — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Jan. 19, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is hosting their annual freedom march that day at 4:30 p.m. This …
Remembering a father’s valor that saved a future star
MOSES LAKE — Time passes and with that comes the loss of people, but this does not mean that the stories those people tell should be lost with them. Richard Bl…
Lady Vikings sit atop region after win over Spokane
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings (17-1) extended their win streak to eight after defeating the Spokane Sasquatch 74-43 Wednesday in Moses Lake. Despite a lull…
Quincy voters to consider school EP&O levy Feb. 10
QUINCY — Ballots are scheduled to be mailed next week for a special election that will decide the fate of a four-year educational programs and operations levy …
Ephrata School District proposes Grant Elem. replacement
EPHRATA — Grant Elementary – an overcrowded, nearly 70‑year‑old school where more than 40% of students learn in portables – has become a driver behind the Ephr…
Douglass sticks to local roots
MOSES LAKE — Real Estate Broker Brandon Douglass with Windermere Realty has been a longtime partner in the community. Douglass said it is his goal to serve the…
WEATHER: Jan. 16-22, 2026
WEATHER: Jan. 16-22, 2026
BBCC mens basketball falls at home to Spokane
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (8-10) were defeated 80-72 by the Spokane Sasquatches Wednesday. Despite another late rally, it came down t…