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Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season …
Newhouse to host telephone town halls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Washington) will host two town hall sessions by telephone for constituents of the Fourth Congressional District this week, according to an announcement from Newhouse’s office.
Ephrata man burns apartment, holes up in bathroom
EPHRATA — A man was arrested Sunday after setting an apartment on fire and then barricading himself in the bathroom, according to a statement from the Ephrata Police Department.
Gesa grant allows GCFD 13 to buy extrication tool
EPHRATA — A $25,000 grant from Gesa Credit Union allowed Grant County Fire District 13 to add a new extrication tool to its new rescue vehicle.
Moses Lake Municipal Airport could change hands
MOSES LAKE — Management of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport was the subject of a brief discussion at the Port of Moses Lake commission meeting Monday, as city …
Shooting claims one in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A shooting Sunday afternoon left one person dead and two more hospitalized, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
Gang activity low in Warden, police chief says
WARDEN – Warden Chief of Police Rick Martin said Warden’s gang activity has been significantly lower since the 2010s but the city still works with surrounding …
Knights unhorse Eatonville 50-0
ROYAL CITY – In a rematch of the 2021 1A state title game, the No. 1 seed Knights recorded their second-straight shutout with Friday night’s 50-0 win over No. …
Pitts scores four touchdowns in ACH’s win over Concrete
MOSES LAKE — Facing off against No. 11 seed Concrete, the No. 6 Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors overcame an early double-digit deficit to advance into the seco…
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…