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Christmas Confetti
MOSES LAKE — Confetti is a medium sized, mixed breed (38% adorable, 22% snuggly, 40% love bug – 100% awesome) pup …
Basin football roundup – Week 10
MOSES LAKE – Basin football has wrapped up district play, and a few teams are heading to their respective state tournaments. Over the next couple of weeks, the…
A heartfelt thank you from the CBH team
MOSES LAKE — The only reason the team at the Columbia Basin Herald can do our jobs is because of the dedication of veterans who have protected our Constitution…
Soap Lake Salutes Fun Run celebrates veteran contributions
SOAP LAKE — On Saturday, a 2K and 5K fun run was held at Smokiam Park in Soap Lake. The fundraiser event was aimed at raising more awareness around Veterans Da…
American Legion offers veterans support
EPHRATA — Jane Montaney said the door is always open for military veterans at the American Legion. “The American Legion family is always there to welcome o…
Counting down the days until Ephrata Cabaret
EPHRATA — As the curtain rises for yet another season of the highly anticipated “Cabaret,” the Ephrata High School community is buzzing with excitement. This y…
WA leaders express support for veterans
MOSES LAKE — In communities across Washington State, veterans are receiving heartfelt recognition for their service today. This day is not only an opportunity …
Gas prices decline statewide, locally
MOSES LAKE — The average fuel prices have dropped in Grant and Adams counties and statewide in Washington. However, the national average price saw a slight inc…
$5.8M planned in capital projects at Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is projected to generate about $12 million in revenues and spend about $16.07 million in 2026. The preliminary budget was r…
MLSD settles with Absher Construction on Vanguard project
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District has reached a conclusive settlement agreement with Absher Construction Company, effectively closing out all remaini…
Basin Sports Schedule: Nov. 12-15, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournaments have concluded and now a few local teams remain who will be competing at the state level. See where our local teams will …
Knights earn first round bye in state playoffs
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (10-0) once again showed their dominance on the field on Friday where they earned a 69-0 victory over King’s Way Christian in th…
Adopt this rare phenomenon
OTHELLO – Eclipse, named after the scientific phenomenon of the moon covering the sun, promises to bring light to even the darkest days. She is a small domesti…
Moses Lake boy’s food drive takes off for second year
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake boy is holding his own holiday food drive in conjunction with Care Moses Lake, according to an announcement from Care Moses Lake foun…
Add a little fall spice to your life
EPHRATA – Cinnamon Stick, Cinna for short, is sweeter than any fall treat. She is around 12 weeks old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is a chihuahua …
Veterans Day parade planned in Ephrata
EPHRATA — The American Legion Art Semro Post and Unit 28 is proud to host the 28th annual Veterans Day Parade in Ephrata Tuesday, Veterans Day, honoring the br…