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WEATHER July 7-13, 2026
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Variable winds with gusts to 23 miles per hour. Partly cloudy overnig…
Fees set for Quincy short-term rental permits
QUINCY — Quincy residents who want to convert property into short-term rentals will be required to buy a permit and update it annually. Quincy Public Works…
MLHS girls place sixth after first day at Mat Classic
TACOMA – The Moses Lake High School girls wrestling team competed at the Tacoma Dome with 11 wrestlers competing across several weight classes. The girls, at a…
13th district lawmakers discuss session
OLYMPIA - Residents of Washington’s 13th legislative district gathered virtually Wednesday evening with lawmakers to discuss key legislative topics and address…
Mavs boys in 12th after first day of Mat Classic
TACOMA – The Moses Lake High School boys wrestlers won most of their matches in the opening round of the Mat Classic tournament in Tacoma. Getting into second-…
Homegrown support
MATTAWA — In a world where Murphy’s Law always seems to lurk around the corner, it’s nice when things go better than planned. Like the first annual Sven Legacy…
Hall Sisters to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The tight, soaring harmonies of the Hall Sisters will fill the Wallenstien Theater March 24. “They’re dynamic,” said Judy Twigg, vice presiden…
Columbia Basin Events for Feb. 21-March 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring may not be here, but you can almost see it coming. Here are a few things to check out while you watch the ground thaw: Feb . 21 L…
Plastic bags are a good way to sow before the spring weather comes
MOSES LAKE — Winter may be wheezing out its last gasps, but we’re still a ways off from time to put most spring plants outdoors. Seeds can be planted ahead of …
Six Broncos headed to the west side to compete
RITZVILLE — As six Broncos get ready to hop on the bus for Tacoma, Coach Jason Hilzer said he’s proud of his team and is looking forward to seeing the brackets…
Moses Lake boys qualify eight, girls send 11 to Mat Classic
MOSES LAKE -- Nineteen total Mavericks qualified to wrestle at the upcoming Mat Classic, with the Moses Lake girls team qualifying 11 wrestlers and the boys te…
ACH Warriors take youth, strength to Tacoma
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors have 10 boys and three girls who earned a position at the Mat Classic this weekend. The roster includes three…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A good man on the team...
You never know when someone or something is going to enter your world and make a significant impact. About three years ago, the Columbia Basin Herald had …
Warden boys look for top 10 finish, seven Cougar girls make state
WARDEN — Warden boys wrestling coach Johnny Hernandez said his team has measured itself – and improved – against tough competition all year. It has paid off wi…
Quincy takes large team to Mat Classic, hopes for hardware
QUINCY — Quincy girls wrestling coach Mark Kondo said the format for Mat Classic has changed, but his team will be competing against familiar opponents. Q…
Knights ready for battle in the Dome, coaches say
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School girls wrestling coach Jesus Carlos Villa said the Knights have a chance to do well at Mat Classic 2025, and it’s a testament to …