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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
MLEA protests for contract negotiations adding back elementary programming
MOSES LAKE – Members of the Moses Lake Educators Alliance, Wenatchee School District employees and residents picketed before Thursday evening’s school board me…
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL 1 Q&A: Martinez vs. Davis
MOSES LAKE — Deanna Martinez and Jeremy Davis are running for Position 1 on the Moses Lake City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald sent identical questions to …
Budget cuts projected to reduce Moses Lake 2026 deficit
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake’s general fund is projected to have a smaller deficit than it did in 2025, but still to have a deficit. While spending in t…
Knights fight into overtime to win against Cashmere
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (5-0) pulled off a comeback in overtime to defeat the Cashmere Bulldogs 21-15 Friday. Head Coach Wiley Allred said a win like th…
Weather for the week of Oct. 6, 2025
Weather for the week of Oct. 6, 2025
Fire destroys Warden produce shed Sunday morning
WARDEN – A fire destroyed a produce storage building in Warden Sunday morning. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to a report of a burning shed at R…
March shooting suspect back in custody after failure to appear
SOAP LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Samuel Ramirez, 26, in association with the investigation of a March 8 shooting that led t…
Huskies fall to Selah at home
OTHELLO – On Thursday, the Huskies (3-7-1) were defeated 3-1 at home by the Selah Vikings. Despite the loss, Huskies head coach Aurelio Guevara said he was pro…
Jacks defeated at home despite hard-fought game
QUINCY – On Friday, the Quincy Jacks (1-4) fell short at home to the Prosser Mustangs 35-7. Despite the loss, Head Coach Seth Longwill said he still came away …
Two health care workers lose licenses
OLYMPIA – Two health care providers in Grant and Adams counties have lost licenses in the past couple of months, according to statements from the Washington Department of Health.
Mavs dominate in homecoming game
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks (5-0) dominated the field for their homecoming game against Eisenhower on Friday, earning a 70-0 victory. The Mavs remain…
SLPD investigating GCSO corrections deputy for assault
SOAP LAKE – An off-duty Grant County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy Nickolas Eifert was arrested for a fourth-degree assault – domestic violence charge, according to Soap Lake Police Department Chief Patrick C…
Pins for Pink fundraiser expanding to all month
MOSES LAKE — Over the next few weeks, Ten Pin Brewing is fundraising for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation. The philanthropy will culminate with a celebrato…
Two injured in Ephrata collision
EPHRATA — A two-vehicle injury collision was reported at Airport Road and state Route 282 at about 2:15 p.m. Friday, according to MACC Dispatch. One vehicle wa…
BASIN BOX SCORE: Quincy sports, local volleyball, and Seahawks
MOSES LAKE - On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez revisit recent events in Basin sports. Quincy football got thei…