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Separate fires destroy vehicles, damage residences Saturday morning

MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
WISe program helps youth amid mental health crises

MOSES LAKE —The Wraparound with Intensive Services program is making significant strides in addressing the mental health needs of youth in Washington, accordin…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Traffic restricted on Vantage Bridge throughout June

VANTAGE — It turns out the Vantage Bridge will be reduced to one lane on weekdays in June after all.

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Moses Lake Spring Fest schedule

MOSES LAKE — This weekend is Moses Lake’s biggest blowout of the year, Spring Fest. Here’s where and when it’s all happening. All events are at McCosh Park unl…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Memorials to honor the fallen Monday in the Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the barbecues, festivities and relaxation of the three-day weekend, many Basin communities will take a solemn moment to recognize the re…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Hayden breaks ground on Sand Hill Place

MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes broke ground May 16 on its newest Moses Lake development. Sand Hill Place, located off Hansen Road in Mae Valley, is Hayden’s 13th…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Fire near Wanapum Village fully contained

WANAPUM VILLAGE – A fire broke out Wednesday evening almost due east of the Wanapum Village between Royal City and George, according to the Washington Departme…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
BBCC info sessions incoming

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College’s last day for new students to sign up for new student enrollment sessions is June 10. For those still deciding on what…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
PUD access fee decision delayed

EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will delay consideration of a proposed policy to raise application fees for some classes of custom…

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Mavs’ boys golf places 7th at state tourney

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks boys golf team finished seventh at the state tournament, with all of their players appearing for the team.

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Huskies soccer headed to state quarterfinals

OTHELLO – The Huskies soccer team (14-5-1) bested Franklin Pierce 5-0 in the opening round of the 2A state tournament on Tuesday to move on to the quarterfinal…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Eagles’ Xavier Ewing to State

SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake Eagles tennis player Xavier Ewing placed second in the district tournament and will be advancing to the 1B/2B state tournament Yakima thi…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Four Mavs sign for women's college soccer

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks Liliana Savala, Samantha Escamilla, Maite Betes and Beth Ribellia signed their letters of intent to play college soccer Tuesd…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
GALLERY: Basin prom photos

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s prom season, and students in the Basin pulled out their best styles for the big dance. The Columbia Basin Herald asked readers to send in…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
New Quincy Valley Medical Center opens

QUINCY — It’s the same with every move; there are always those last few things that have to wait until the last minute. The portable x-ray machine is a perfect…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Playful boy ready for loving home

SOAP LAKE – Zorro, a handsome and loving boy, is ready for his forever home. He is a shepherd lab mix that is around three years old.