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The benefits of being a 'brat'

MOSES LAKE — Richard Black, a 71-year-old veteran and resident of Moses Lake, was born the second oldest of five s…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
STUDIO BASIN: Fall Sports Overview

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the Columbia Basin Herald's fall sports preview, covering local …

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
FIRE REPORT: Fire Science program starts, fire season continues across the state

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department had a chance to welcome students from the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center’s new Fire Science program recentl…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Five arrested in drive-by investigation

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department Interim Chief, Cpt. David Sands issued a statement Friday indicating four arrests have been made in the investigation…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Cougars fall at home to Kiona-Benton

WARDEN — Penalties and turnovers marred the Cougar offense and its ability to sustain drives on Friday night against Kiona-Benton, leading to a 36-12 home loss…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Quincy town hall Monday to discuss regional parks district proposal

QUINCY — Quincy and George-area residents are invited to a town hall from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept 18 to ask questions and talk about the plans for the proposed Quincy Valley Regional Parks District. An open house to discu…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Magnetic Ink

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake native Eddie Bernier, the owner and operator of the Magnetic Ink tattoo shop, said near the beginning of August that business is doing …

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Making a creative atmosphere

MOSES LAKE – Being raised in Moses Lake, Juan Reyes has been tattooing from a young age. Now, Reyes is tattooing in his hometown at his own shop, Obsidian Tatt…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Tattoo art both interesting, challenging, artist says

MOSES LAKE — Blaire Knox said she’s always loved and experimented with art. “I’ve been sort of an eclectic artist my whole life, mostly centered around draw…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Mavs bring experience, depth into 2023 season

MOSES LAKE – Coming off a 7-9 season, the Moses Lake volleyball team returns an experienced roster in 2023 with the goal of reaching the 4A State Volleyball To…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Tigers running strong entering 2023

EPHRATA – The Tigers will bring a wealth of different experience levels to cross country courses on both the boys and girls teams this season, with the boys re…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
“Hungry” Warriors team aims to return to 1B state tournament

COULEE CITY – After falling in districts in the 2022 season, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warrior volleyball team entered the 2023 season with a veteran group of…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Bronco volleyball coming off of state finish

RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are coming off a strong 2022, earning a sixth-place finish at the 2B State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima last …

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
New-look Lions return to the court

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions will look much different on the court this season, having graduated a strong seni…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Huskies bring strong team chemistry into 2023

OTHELLO – A healthy bond between players on the field is an important factor for sports teams, and that’s something that first-year Othello girls soccer Head C…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
Jacks enter 2023 under new HC Avalos

QUINCY – Off to a 2-1 start to the 2023 season, the Quincy Jackrabbits girls soccer team is under the tutelage of new Head Coach Kim Avalos, a former assistant…