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Updated 9 hours, 19 minutes ago

Garza hired as Othello city administrator

OTHELLO — Aaron Garza, currently Othello Police Chief, has been hired as Othello’s new city administrator. Othe…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Collision blocks SR 17 at Rocky Ford

MOSES LAKE — A two-vehicle collision Monday morning shut down traffic along SR 17 for several hours. Travis Hathaway, 43, of Moses Lake, was driving a blue 19…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Badge discussion

GRANT COUNTY - With the general election a week away, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant an…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Tricky treats

Ice cream pumpkins, witch pumpkins, princess pumpkins and traditional pumpkins were among the entries in the pumpkin decorating contest at the Columbia Basin H…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Mavs swim to success

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks swam away with a win in the Columbia Basin Big 9 girls’ swim and dive district meet this weekend, scoring a combined 529 …

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
One killed in Sunday shooting in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two males were shot at a Moses Lake residence Sunday morning, leaving one dead and one injured. A statement by the Moses Lake Police Department…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Area teams prep for state

COLUMBIA BASIN – The area’s final district tournaments begin this week, with local teams beginning their final pushes toward state competitions. Read along bel…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Pet of the week: Siku

Siku is a roughly 3-year-old who gets along with most dogs. She likes toys, playing fetch and being with her people. She’s a smart girl who is willing to learn…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Community calendar: Nov. 2022

November 1 Homeschoolers' Art Atelier: Drawing and Painting 9-11 a.m. first, second, third and fifth Tuesdays at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 …

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Adding perks to a Rose

OTHELLO — Desert Rose Designs owner Melody Anguiano said she wants the new Desert Rose Cafe to be the kind of place where people can take their time. She ha…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Moses Lake Community Coalition

MOSES LAKE — Helping parents navigate some of the challenges of the job, and to keep children away from substance abuse, is the goal of a group working to recr…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
A message from Samaritan Healthcare

MOSES LAKE – Samaritan Hospital has a 75-year history as being a community hospital. Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 was formed in 1947 and two yea…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Washington state of emergency ends today

OLYMPIA — The state of emergency declared by Gov. Jay Inslee to fight the COVID–19 pandemic ends today at midnight. Inslee imposed the state of emergency in March 2020. A Washington Department of Health order mand…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Weather report for Monday, Oct. 31.

Weather report for Monday, Oct. 31.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
One killed in Moses Lake home fire Sunday morning

MOSES LAKE - A fire Sunday morning left one person dead at Harvest Manor Mobile Home Park in Moses Lake. A report by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office state…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Huskies’ season ends in 2-1 loss to Grandview in penalty kicks

OTHELLO – Tied at one entering overtime, Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament match between Othello and Grandview couldn’t get…