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Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on s…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Data centers, including Sabey, play crucial role

QUINCY — A lot of work and thought has gone into making online access as easy as possible for consumers. Pick up the phone or open the computer, and it’s possi…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Youth Dynamics to mark 30th anniversary

MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics will hold a three-day party this week to mark 30 years of Christian outreach. “I was talking to the president of Youth Dynamics,…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
WEATHER: April 15-21

Wednesday: A 30% chance of rain mixed with snow after 7 a.m. then gradually ending.

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Moses Lake golf hosts league match

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks hosted a Big 9 league match Monday at Moses Lake Golf and Country Club. Stay tuned for Wednesday’s Columbia Basin Herald …

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Basin tennis roundup, April 4-11

MOSES LAKE — While many took a rest during their spring break, a handful of Columbia Basin tennis teams competed fiercely in matches as their seasons march for…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
One arrested in theft from Dollar General

WARDEN — Warden Police Department arrested Brian Sanchez-Martinez, a 19-year-old male from Warden on suspicion of stealing two cases of alcoholic beverages fro…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
ACH sweeps Knights in weekend doubleheader

ROYAL CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (5-3) swept the Royal Knights (6-6) 9-3 and 10-7 in a doubleheader Saturday. Warriors Head Coach Hunter Lee wa…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
ID still pending on body found along Crab Creek

BEVERLY — An autopsy is pending to help determine the identity of a dead person found along Crab Creek Saturday night and recovered late Sunday afternoon. …

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
WEATHER: April 14-20

Tuesday: Increasing clouds and a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon, with a high near 59.

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Gas prices stable this week, large increases since January

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington were largely unchanged this week, but drivers are still paying significantly more than they did in early January as g…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Getting last-minute taxes done right

MOSES LAKE — The April 15 tax deadline is just one day away and across the nation there are still those who might not have filed yet. Pillar Rock Accounting’s …

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Farm fun

MOSES LAKE — There’s a whole lot to do at Palmer’s Adventure Farm, about five miles east of Moses Lake. We have a train for the kids to go on,” said Shane P…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Ephrata Sports Complex construction to begin today

EPHRATA — Construction on the Sports Complex Addition Project begins Monday, bringing temporary closures, a partial dog park shutdown and the start of a major,…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Bierlink commits to Whitworth basketball

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks’ Pierce Bierlink has declared his intent to pursue basketball at the collegiate level by committing to the Whitworth Pirates. Accordi…

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Young voices

MOSES LAKE — Five middle school students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin discussed mental health and substance abuse Wednesday with local off…