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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 6-13, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Multiple basin teams head into spring break this week, while others return to compete through lea…
Gee! Gimbel desires a good home
Gimbel, a German shepherd, is looking for a human friend to take him home to cuddle and explore the world with him.
GCAO animal adoptions double in 2024
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Animal Outreach reported a significant increase in adoptions for the year 2024. The shelter successfully placed 582 cats and dogs int…
Moses Lake’s Richardson signs to play for Walla Walla CC
MOSES LAKE – Family, friends, teammates and coaches gathered at the Moses Lake High School commons on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate senior Paige Richardson si…
Republican rep offers bill to amend Washington's 'mature minor doctrine'
(The Center Square) – In March 2024, the Washington State Legislature passed Initiative 2081, the parents’ bill of rights, which took effect on June 6 of that …
Some papers delayed by National Day of Mourning
Because the post office is closed Thursday, Jan. 9, to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, all Columbia Basin Herald subscribers who receive their paper through the mail will have …
Wahluke district patrons to vote on capital levy Feb. 11
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District voters will decide the fate of a three-year capital projects levy in a special election Feb. 11. District officials are askin…
South Grant County Chamber sponsors law enforcement forum Thursday
MATTAWA — South Grant County residents are invited to ask questions and talk to law enforcement Thursday, beginning at 11 a.m. the Wanapum Heritage Center, 290…
Volunteers sought for Wahluke facility committee
MATTAWA — Volunteers are being solicited to work on a long-term plan to address building maintenance and facility needs in the Wahluke School District. Superin…
Lind-Ritzville schools discussing four-day school week
RITZVILLE — Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools is considering switching to a four-day school week instead of its current five-day week. LRCS will host a coffee…
Curiosity keeps centenarian young
MOSES LAKE — It could be that the secret to living a long time is just not to get old.
Beta Lambda brightens Christmas for farm worker families
OTHELLO — Sixty Othello children had a better Christmas this year, thanks to the ladies of Beta Lambda. Members of the women’s service organization took gif…
Medicare out-of-pocket cap on prescriptions takes effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 70,000 seniors in Washington state will save hundreds or thousands of dollars each year thanks to the new annual cap on out-of-poc…
Senior events calendar for January 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is dreary, but that’s no reason to stay home. Here are a few opportunities to get out and about:
Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
(The Center Square) – A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are…
Washington bill clarifies facility siting for 'Holy Grail' of energy
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session would add fusion energy centers as among facilities that can receive site ce…