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Governor appoints McDonnell to BBCC board
MOSES LAKE — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has confirmed that Sarah McDonnell has been appointed to the Big Ben…
A piece of the past ...
While organizing some old boxes of files, Columbia Basin Herald staff came across this and several other photos in a loose stack. If you are able to identify t…
Healthy waters
SOAP LAKE – Melinda Henry, the general manager of the Soap Lake Natural Spa and Resort, said that the resort is the last business in town able to pipe water fr…
Weather for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
Weather for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
ACH Warriors take fourth at 1B state tournament
YAKIMA – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors left Thursday’s 1B State Volleyball Tournament with hardware, taking home a fourth-place trophy back to Coulee Cit…
Broncos take silver at state tourney
YAKIMA – No. 5 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s run in the 2B State Volleyball Tournament came to an end in the 2B title game, matching up against a talented No. …
Royal win
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights defeated Eatonville 50-0 in the opening round of the 1A State Football Playoffs on Friday night in Royal City. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full stor…
STUDIO BASIN: Basin elections, pet progress and state playoffs
MOSES LAKE – On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller goes over highlights of local results from last week's election, as well as an update to animal rescue facilities in Grant…
Tree lighting kicks off holiday season in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The holiday season began Friday in Moses Lake, with the annual Downtown Moses Lake Tree Lighting ceremony at Sinkiuse Square.
Supporting grass roots: CWU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to help build local economies
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University College of Business launched the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – also known as I4IE – in 2021 us…
Students go for Baroque at music festival
MOSES LAKE — Forty-two local piano students from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Soap Lake and Lind performed in the eighth annual Moses Lake-Central Basin Chapter of Was…
Desert Artists present miniature art show
MOSES LAKE — Art on a small scale is featured at the Miniature Art Show, on display through Nov. 17 at Banner Bank, 322 S. Division St. in Moses Lake. The 15th…
Othello man arrested in child porn bust
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department made an arrest in a child pornography investigation Thursday, according to a statement from the OPD.
NCESD elects three new board members
WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors welcomed three new members, according to an announcement from the NCESD.
BBCC’s new-look, fast-tempo Vikings hit the court
MOSES LAKE – It’ll be a season of change for the Big Bend Vikings when they hit the court for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, complete with a completely n…
Basin ready to celebrate Veterans Day
EPHRATA – Two Veterans Day celebrations are planned in the area for Saturday. Ephrata’s American Legion post and Quincy’s Veterans Operation Creation both have…