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14U Rage take second at Fun in the Sun tournament
July 12, 2024 3:15 a.m.

14U Rage take second at Fun in the Sun tournament

KENT – The 14U Washington Rage took home second place from last weekend’s USSSA Fun in the Sun tournament in Kent, winning the first two games of bracket play to reach the championship game. Last weekend’s tournament followed a month-long recess from games for the team, who still practiced during their time off.

UPDATED: MLPD officer, suspect injured in Motel 6 shooting
May 5, 2024 1:40 p.m.

UPDATED: MLPD officer, suspect injured in Motel 6 shooting

MOSES LAKE – Zachary Allen Stockton, 37 of Moses Lake was arrested after an officer involved shooting at the Motel 6 at 2822 W. Driggs Drive in Moses Lake Saturday at about 8:20 p.m.

Odessa groundwater area bridge rebuilds receive fed funds
May 1, 2024 6:18 p.m.

Odessa groundwater area bridge rebuilds receive fed funds

WARDEN — The efforts of Washington legislators have resulted in federal funding to rebuild bridges as part of a long term project to switch irrigators to surface water in a section of the Columbia Basin Project.

New Ephrata Schools leaders share working vision
May 2, 2024 2 a.m.

New Ephrata Schools leaders share working vision

EPHRATA – As the 2023-24 school year winds down to a close, newly-selected Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray and his soon-to-be Assistant Superintendent Aaron Cummings said they’ll be focused on being purpose-driven and detailed in their approach to running the district together.

Newhouse visits Moses Lake egg facility, discusses fed budget
February 27, 2024 6:32 p.m.

Newhouse visits Moses Lake egg facility, discusses fed budget

MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., was in town Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting at Willamette Egg Farms’ expanding Moses Lake facility and to chat with community members about what’s happening in Congress. “I so hate to put a pall on a happy day, but I’ve got to be in Washington, D.C. tomorrow morning,” Newhouse said.

Moses Lake hopes to reduce overwatering with rate adjustments
February 29, 2024 4:46 p.m.

Moses Lake hopes to reduce overwatering with rate adjustments

MOSES LAKE — Some residents in Moses Lake will see a change in their water bills this month. Beginning March 9, irrigation and residential customers who use more than 10,000 cubic feet of water per month will be billed at a new Tier 4 rate.

Lady Vikings lose first game of the season at the free throw line
November 22, 2023 2:14 p.m.

Lady Vikings lose first game of the season at the free throw line

MOSES LAKE – After having a number of preseason games canceled, the Lady Vikes Basketball Program finally got their opportunity to gauge where they were at, as they faced off versus an Eastern Region opponent, Blue Mountain Community College. Coming off of a 15-13 record in the 2022-23 season, BBCC hoped to start off on the right foot.

B St. NE again is focus of Quincy council discussion
November 22, 2023 3:21 p.m.

B St. NE again is focus of Quincy council discussion

QUINCY — The current and future status of a section of B Street Northeast, and possible work on A Street Northeast, brought residents and business owners to a public hearing during the Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday.

Othello officers sworn in, Dorow appointed mayor pro tem
March 5, 2024 5:27 p.m.

Othello officers sworn in, Dorow appointed mayor pro tem

OTHELLO — Monday’s regular Othello City Council meeting featured a ceremony for the promotion and oath of office for Othello Police Officers Bryan Jacobsen and Omar Ledesma respectively, as well as a motion to approve a new Mayor Pro Tempore.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: We are Ephrata Town Hall set for March 28
March 8, 2024 1:40 a.m.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: We are Ephrata Town Hall set for March 28

EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin Herald will be hosting a town hall at the Ephrata High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. on March 28 with representatives from the City of Ephrata, Ephrata School District, Columbia Basin Hospital, Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, Port of Ephrata and Grant County Sheriff’s Office on a panel.

March 6, 2024 7:32 p.m.

An attempt to reduce ballot rejection rates passes unanimously

OLYMPIA – Washington State is recognized for its effective voting processes, but officials say too many ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match.

Moses Lake levy request to go back to voters
February 24, 2024 1:55 p.m.

Moses Lake levy request to go back to voters

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to approve or reject an educational programs and operations levy in a special election April 23. Moses Lake School Board members approved the resubmission of the levy request on a unanimous vote Thursday.

Olympic stumble: Rent control bill passes House appropriations, fails in Senate appropriations
February 7, 2024 3:08 p.m.

Olympic stumble: Rent control bill passes House appropriations, fails in Senate appropriations

OLYMPIA — Legislation that would place a limit on raises in rent in Washington faces an uncertain future after a bill failed to advance in the Washington Senate.

Ephrata moves forward with water system upgrades
February 15, 2024 1:35 a.m.

Ephrata moves forward with water system upgrades

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata has a few projects in the works relating to the city’s water system. At the Feb. 7 city council meeting, two more contracts relating to the overall planned maintenance and improvements of the system were approved by the council.

April 10, 2024 12:46 p.m.

BIAW sees a mixed bag of industry successes, frustrations from WA Legislative Session

TUMWATER – While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, the Washington Legislative Session for 2024 session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington, according to a press release from the Building Industry Association of Washington.

WA’s economic outlook continues to worsen, report says
April 10, 2024 5:30 p.m.

WA’s economic outlook continues to worsen, report says

(The Center Square) – Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a new report that faults the Evergreen State’s high tax burden and rising labor costs for the state’s No. 37 ranking. That’s a drop of three spots from last year’s No. 34 ranking.

Japanese consul-general visits Moses Lake
April 15, 2024 5:21 p.m.

Japanese consul-general visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The ties between Moses Lake and Japan were highlighted Monday as Japan’s consul-general for the region paid a visit to Moses Lake.

Blue Heron sign to be highlighted with kiosk
April 9, 2024 5:24 p.m.

Blue Heron sign to be highlighted with kiosk

MOSES LAKE — A sign at Blue Heron Park will become a little more visible soon. The Moses Lake Trails Planning Team has purchased lumber for a kiosk to go over a sign showing the native plants on the Joseph K. Gavinski Trail that runs between Blue Heron Park and the Cove West neighborhood, team member Louis Logan wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin Herald. Erik Nielson’s wood shop class at Vanguard Academy will build the kiosk, he added.

April 20, 2024 12:49 p.m.

WA drivers asked to slow down as construction ramps up

(The Center Square) – With warmer weather and summer months ahead, construction season is ramping up. That means work zones all over the place, which can be frustrating for drivers and dangerous for construction workers.

Job Corps opens advanced firefighting center in Grant Co.
April 11, 2024 2:15 a.m.

Job Corps opens advanced firefighting center in Grant Co.

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Job Corps Center officially cut the ribbon on its Advance Training Wildland Fire Fighting facility at 8331 Forbes Street in Moses Lake Wednesday. “I’ve always talked about Columbia Basin (Job Corps Center) being the hidden gem,” said Center Director Mike Rios. “As we know, you can always get your foot in the door with the education, but it’s that specialized training that’s going to set you aside to take part in those opportunities out there. This is what our (students) are doing right now.”