Legals for November, 12 2025

Court ruling releases SNAP benefits for Washingtonians

OLYMPIA – Following a federal court ruling requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, hundreds of thousands of Washington residents are receiving their overdue food assistance benefits for November. This development comes after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cease withholding food benefits for low-income Americans.

Grant Co. Democrats collect for food bank

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Democrats took to the streets again Tuesday, this time to collect food for the Moses Lake Food Bank. “People have a right to eat,” said Dave Hammond, who was standing on the corner holding signs that said “Feeding the hungry is patriotic” and “Donate here.” “The thing I like about this is it’s going to go to the food bank, and anybody who needs it can get it.”

Multiple injury collision on I-90 Tuesday morning

RITZVILLE – On Tuesday morning before 10 a.m., one mile outside of Ritzville, there was a multiple vehicle collision on both sides of Interstate 90, according to a press release from Washington State Patrol. Both sides of East and West I-90 were blocked. Washington Department of Transportation, Washington State Patrol and fire assistance were on scene. The scene was cleared shortly after 3 p.m.

Quincy PD logs for Nov. 11, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

College football recap – Week 11

MOSES LAKE — As the college football playoff rankings start coming out every Tuesday, teams are starting to battle for a spot in the big dance. However, week 11 proved to be a destructive week for both top Washington football programs.

Eagles enter state tournament as thirteenth seed

COLUMBIA BASIN – The Soap Lake Eagles (12-4) finished second in the district tournament after overcoming Entiat 3-2 but fell to Waterville-Mansfield in the district final. The Eagles will compete in the state tournament this week, starting as the thirteenth seed.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A proper thanks...

Like Rob Bates said in his column that sits next to this one in the print edition for Veterans Day, the “Thank you for your service” messages he gets each year on this holiday to honor living veterans can come across as uninformed, though well-intentioned and appreciated, nonetheless.

COLUMN: What does service mean to you?

Veterans Day for me means I will be the recipient of ritualistic platitudes such as “Thank you for your service,” from people who have no concept of the rewards or costs of service. I don't think those who repeat this mantra have ill intent, and I know that repeating such phrases is actually done with extreme gratitude. It is simply done without understanding the sacrifices that were made.

A heartfelt thank you from the CBH team

MOSES LAKE — The only reason the team at the Columbia Basin Herald can do our jobs is because of the dedication of veterans who have protected our Constitutional freedoms for well over 200 years. Freedoms like the First Amendment which guarantees a free press. We thank all of our local veterans for their contributions to preserving our freedoms and their hard work after their service to ensure the Columbia Basin is a wonderful place to live.

Soap Lake Salutes Fun Run celebrates veteran contributions

SOAP LAKE — On Saturday, a 2K and 5K fun run was held at Smokiam Park in Soap Lake. The fundraiser event was aimed at raising more awareness around Veterans Day, said event organizer Britton Baker.

Legals for November, 11 2025

Gas prices decline statewide, locally

MOSES LAKE — The average fuel prices have dropped in Grant and Adams counties and statewide in Washington. However, the national average price saw a slight increase this week.

$5.8M planned in capital projects at Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is projected to generate about $12 million in revenues and spend about $16.07 million in 2026. The preliminary budget was reviewed by commissioners Monday. “We’ve had some economic conditions – we're losing a tenant and a user of our wastewater, so port staff is working to fill those spaces,” said Kim DeTrolio, the port’s director of finance and administration.

Basin Sports Schedule: Nov. 12-15, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournaments have concluded and now a few local teams remain who will be competing at the state level. See where our local teams will be playing this week.

Adams County Jail roster

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is the active list of inmates for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office listed in order of the date of arrest. The Adams County Jail is closed, so inmates are housed in other jurisdictions. Inmates are listed chronologically with the most recently arrested individual listed first. This listing is as of the morning of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

Adopt this rare phenomenon

OTHELLO – Eclipse, named after the scientific phenomenon of the moon covering the sun, promises to bring light to even the darkest days. She is a small domestic short hair whose blue eyes could make anyone become a cat person. She is a sweet girl who loves cuddling and showing off her parkour skills. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready for adoption at Adams County Pet Rescue. Visit the website at AdamsCountyPetRescue.com and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt right now but you would still like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Moses Lake boy’s food drive takes off for second year

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake boy is holding his own holiday food drive in conjunction with Care Moses Lake, according to an announcement from Care Moses Lake founder Michaelle Boetger.

Add a little fall spice to your life

EPHRATA – Cinnamon Stick, Cinna for short, is sweeter than any fall treat. She is around 12 weeks old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is a chihuahua mix. Although small, she packs a lot of personality. She is available for adoption at Columbia Basin Pet Rescue. To fill out an application, visit their website at ColumbiaBasinPetRescue.org.

DeMarcus Lawrence scores 2 defensive TDs and Seahawks dominate Cardinals in 44-22 win

SEATTLE (AP) — Before Sunday, DeMarcus Lawrence had scored two touchdowns in 148 NFL games over 12 seasons. With a couple of huge assists from Tyrice Knight, Lawrence doubled his career total by the end of a dominant first half for the Seattle Seahawks, who beat the Arizona Cardinals 44-22. Lawrence returned two fumbles for touchdowns, and became the sixth player since at least 1991 with two defensive touchdowns in the first half of a game.