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Interstate 90 to be closed beginning July 27 for Hansen Bridge demolition
MOSES LAKE — Drivers on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake should be prepared for detours beginning July 27 as the freewa…
Know the local law before setting off fireworks
MOSES LAKE — The calendar is counting down to Independence Day, and fireworks stands are offering combustible fun all over the Basin. Before you start lighting…
Seattle man injured in Saturday morning crash
MOSES LAKE — A Seattle man was transported to Samaritan Hospital after he drifted off the road while driving about one mile east of Moses Lake late Saturday morning.
Port of Mattawa to implement new procedures for expenses
MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa will update its policies for expenditures following recommendations from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Auditors found th…
Break in Quincy canal closes road Saturday
WINCHESTER — A break in the wall of an irrigation canal closed a road for a few hours about four miles south of Winchester Saturday morning.
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Canal break closes road near Quincy Saturday
WINCHESTER — A break in the wall of an irrigation canal closed a road for a few hours about four miles south of Winchester Saturday morning.
Special Olympics sendoff
MOSES LAKE – Special Olympic teams around the Columbia Basin sent their teams to the state competition in Tacoma Friday morning. Each team held a sendoff for t…
Eagles Perez takes on prestigious honor at EWU
OTHELLO – On June 12, Eastern Washington University Eagles defensive lineman Isaiah Perez earned the honor of wearing No. 4 this upcoming season. Head coach Aa…
New Columbia Basin Herald sports podcast premieres
MOSES LAKE – On the first episode of the Basin Box Score, your hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez discuss their goals for this new podcast. They hope to featur…
Reopening of Soap Lake Library marks new chapter for community engagement
SOAP LAKE – The grand reopening of the Soap Lake Library Friday is showcasing a transformation that promises to reinvigorate the community's access to resource…
Sue’s Boutique owner announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — From the beginning, Sue’s Gift Boutique has been a true family business. “It was easy to work around with my kids,” said owner Sue Torrence. H…
Bids opened for Moses Lake downtown resurfacing project
MOSES LAKE — Some streets in Moses Lake’s downtown area that are now two lanes in each direction will be reconfigured to one lane in each direction with a cent…
Othello anticipates another fun year of summer sports
OTHELLO – As the summer kicks off this weekend, that calls for the start of summer sports like adult leagues and little leagues. According to Othello Parks and…
Local athletes win PG State tournament with Reign
PASCO – Reign Sports Performance’s 18u team went 4-0 and became champions of the Perfect Game Washington State Tournament last weekend. The team consists of fo…
Emotional space
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation finally has some breathing room. “We were really shoved into a little box,” said Community Relations Coord…