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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — In the college world, the second half of the season is underway for some while others are preparing f…
Sippin' and strollin' Event bring locals to downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Whoever came up with the name for the Moses Lake Business Association’s “Sip and Stroll” event certainly hit the nail on the head with that one. S…
Orchards hum with activity, when the weather is right
EPHRATA — The orchard was busy. There was a lot of work to be done, and the place was humming with activity.
Manweller holds Moses Lake open house tomorrow
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is holding an open house in Moses Lake for his constituents tomorrow.
Grant County Jail inmate charged for foiled escape attempt
EPHRATA — An inmate at the Grant County Jail who attempted to escape by posing as another inmate is now facing criminal impersonation and attempted escape-related charges.
TV Guide to start publishing Thursdays next week
MOSES LAKE — Starting May 1, the TV Guide will publish on Thursdays instead of Friday to accommodate the Columbia Basin Herald’s new morning delivery schedule.
Royal City talks about prevention, healing after suicide
ROYAL CITY — Suicide can be stopped. It should be talked about. And anyone can prevent it.
Groundbreaking for new BBCC building in mid-May
MOSES LAKE — A groundbreaking ceremony for the new workforce education building at Big Bend Community College tentatively is scheduled for the week of May 14. Linda Schoonmaker, BBCC vice president of finance and a…
Avista to build state's largest solar farm in Lind
LIND — Avista Utilities is expanding its solar energy generation with the Solar Select program, powered by a solar array being built in Lind which will provide…
Candidate filing week begins in mid-May
EPHRATA — If you have ever wanted to run for public office then 2018 might be your year to take the chance. A total of 23 offices are open for election this go-round.
Learning the moves CB Tech students ready for cop competition
MOSES LAKE — The young man in the gray sweats is struggling to say his well-rehearse line as he leans on the door of his car and points a blue, plastic fake gu…
CB Tech gets $15,000 gift to buy welding simulator
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center has received at $15,000 donation to help the school purchase a virtual welding simulator.
Dean Hankins takes seat on Moses Lake council
MOSES LAKE — Tuesday night was a big night in Moses Lake for two intertwined and related reasons. Not only did Dean Hankins finally, after having been previous…
Job Corps center prepares for tragedy
MOSES LAKE — Walking through the doors of the cafeteria on the Columbia Basin Job Corps (CBJC) campus Wednesday morning it appeared as if something tragic had …
Othello City Council wrangles with well re-drilling costs
OTHELLO — Concern over increased costs on the re-drilling work for the city’s No. 3 well led the Othello City Council on Monday to reject a revised contract.
New exhibit opens Friday at Moses Lake museum
MOSES LAKE — Three artists and art teachers – who are also friends – are the subjects of a new exhibit opening Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. Th…