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Updated 8 hours, 16 minutes ago

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 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Active listings up, sales steady in Washington statewide

MOSES LAKE — More homes were on the market in March 2026 than a year earlier, but sales are about the same, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listi…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
A sea of color

MOSES LAKE — Palmer’s Adventure Farm has begun its first annual Inland Northwest Tulip Fest.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thank You for Being Part of Our Story

Some days sharply remind me why this work matters. Thursday was one of those days.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Huskies girls show dominance on the court

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies girls tennis team (8-0) earned a 4-1 team victory Wednesday afternoon against Toppenish to continue their undefeated streak. The …

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Reader art: Michael renames dog of day 'Coco'

Six-year-old Michael Aazzerrah of Damascus, Oregon colored this picture of Columbia Basin Herald Dog of the Day Bobo, whom Michael renamed Coco. Michael was bo…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Quincy Police Department logs for April 2-8

The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
4th-year drought declaration in WA, subtle effects in the Columbia Basin

EPHRATA — Washington’s fourth straight year of drought is expected to hit some regions hard, but in Grant and Adams counties, the impacts will look different –…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Basin teams tee off at Colockum Ridge

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks hosted the Ephrata Tigers, Othello Huskies and five other 2A schools at Colockum Ridge Golf Course Wednesday. The three placed in the…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
One arrested for drive-by shooting in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A drive-by shooting was reported to the Moses Lake Police Department Thursday morning at around 12:30 a.m. at West Gary Street and North Buell Str…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Moses Lake Police Department logs for April 4-5

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. April 4 …

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Huskies boys earn close team wins over Toppenish

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys (6-2) tennis team earned a 4-1 victory at home against Toppenish Wednesday afternoon. Once again, multiple players filled ro…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Moses Lake BMX ready for another successful season

MOSES LAKE — As the spring weather rolls in, outdoor sports like BMX are kicking off their new seasons. For the Moses Lake BMX track, they are eager to build o…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Jacks win with overtime PKs against Tigers in Battle of the Basin

QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits (4-4) faced the Ephrata Tigers (5-6) Tuesday evening in a rivalry matchup that remained close throughout. The two teams battled…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing

MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April 30. This includes locations in Moses Lake, S…