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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…
Mattawa man wanted on drug, gun charges
MATTAWA — Investigators believe a Mattawa man who is wanted on drug and gun charges is on the run.
'My Fair Lady' opens tonight
MOSES LAKE — The Basin Community Theatre production of “My Fair Lady” opens tonight for six performances over two weekends. Performances are at the Moses Lake …
Closing arguments heard in pub homicide trial
EPHRATA — Who shot and killed bystander Robert Cook after he left a Moses Lake bar in June 2016? Prosecutors believe they charged the right man with the crime …
Republican women to meet Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Superior Court Judge David Estudillo will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Grant County Republican Women. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Papa’s Casino,…
'Pete the Cat' comes to town Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts will sponsor the Theatreworks USA production of “Pete the Cat” at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Wallenstien Theater on the Big…
School safety, gun control bill fails
OLYMPIA — A last-minute push for a multifaceted school safety bill containing contentious gun control provisions appears to have hit a political dead-end, bringing down with it several bipartisan measures regarding…
VIDEO: Interview with MLSD Superintendent Josh Meek
The Columbia Basin Herald's Charles Featherstone sits down with Moses Lake School District superintendent Josh Meek to discuss some of the issues facing our community.
Book-It Theater comes to town in April
MOSES LAKE — The Book-It Repertory Theater will be performing live in Moses Lake, Soap Lake and George during the first week of April. The performances are spo…
Othello council honors officer, seeks energy savings
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council honored Police Sgt. Sean Anderson for 10 years of service to the city at a special ceremony on Monday.
Fuel for the fight
MOSES LAKE — Culinary students at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CB Tech) and the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation are teaming up to do some of the co…
Port seeks closer ties with Japan
EPHRATA — The Port of Moses Lake is looking to broaden the region’s sister city arrangements, and is asking the Grant County Commission for help.
Second MLPD outreach program to be held tonight
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr is inviting local residents out to the MLPD’s second community outreach program tonight at the Moses Lake Worship Center.
Newhouse 'disappointed' over passing of DACA deadline
WASHINGTON D.C. — The March 5 deadline for Congress to find a viable solution for DACA recipients has passed and Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhous…
Resolution would name April Fool's Day 'Gov. Inslee Integrity' Day
OLYMPIA — In a parting jab from a retiring Spokane-area lawmaker, a resolution was introduced on the Senate floor Monday to name April Fool’s Day as “Governor Jay Inslee Integrity Day.”
Burglar nabbed in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A burglar was arrested last week in Moses Lake after the owner of the home he was burglarizing allegedly came home as the suspect was ransacking h…