UPDATED: Grant County Jail inmate found dead

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of an inmate at the Grant County Jail Tuesday morning.

Carter passes at 100: Local leaders respond to a President's passing

PLAINS, Georgia — Former 39th President Jimmy Carter died at 100 years of age Sunday. Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer, began his presidency in 1977 after he defeated 39th President Gerald R. Ford in the General Election. Carter served one term and left office in 1981 after losing to Ronald Reagan, but his service afterward is what earned him a reputation as a statesman.

Basin events for January 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s a brand-new year and there are lots of things to do around the Basin. Here are a few ideas:

Fire department, pool, animal shelter among projects in 2025 Othello budget

OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $28.6 million in 2025. Of that, about $9.6 million will be from the city’s general fund.

Legals for December, 31 2024

Moses Lake man arrested for DUI after being tased

MOSES LAKE – Abel Valdez, 32, of Moses Lake was arrested Friday evening after he reportedly caused damage to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, according to a GCSO statement.

Respiratory virus season is here, GCHD says

MOSES LAKE — Winter is here – as of Dec. 21 it was official - and so is one of its faithful companions, flu season. The Grant County Health District announced the beginning of “respiratory virus” season Friday. It’s the respiratory virus season because there’s more than just flu out there, according to the GCHD press release. There are benchmarks that indicate when respiratory virus season actually arrives.

Legals for December, 30 2024

Basin events for Dec. 27 - Jan. 4

COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that Christmas is over and the new year is just around the corner, does it seem like there’s nothing to do? Think again. Here are a few things happening in our communities this week:

Boness sets numerous LRS rushing records

RITZVILLE – On Nov. 9, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos took the field one final time in their 2024 season, traveling to face 1A Riverside in a non-league matchup. Having scheduled to play the Rams earlier that week, there wasn’t much time to prepare for their upcoming opponent. With short notice, the bulk of the game plan relied on senior running back Brody Boness.

Water, streets, sewer, parks included in Quincy capital budget

QUINCY — Between sewer system upgrades and repairs, street work and water system improvements – among many other possible projects – 2025 is going to be a busy year in Quincy. Quincy City Council members approved a list of possible capital projects for 2025 at a special council meeting Dec. 23.

Basin sports schedule Dec. 27-31

MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.

Snowy weather in the travel forecast

MOSES LAKE — It may be Dec. 27, but there are still a few days of holiday left, and a few days of holiday travel back and forth over the mountains. Drivers should check the weather and road conditions before they leave, since it’s still going to be raining and snowing out there all weekend.

Legals for December, 27 2024

Quincy hospital officials announce new QVMC opening date

QUINCY — The new Quincy Valley Medical Center is scheduled to start admitting patients for treatment May 21, 2025. Glenda Bishop, QVMC chief executive officer, made the announcement Monday during the regular hospital board meeting. “There may be some staggering for some of our outpatient services, but our go live date is May 21,” she said.

‘That wasn’t really something I was expecting’

Royal’s Lance Allred sets 1A title game touchdown record

ROYAL CITY – Heading into the 1A state football championship game against Seton Catholic earlier this month, Royal senior Lance Allred didn’t expect to add his name to the record books.

NEWS BITES for Dec. 26, 2024

ELECTRIC CITY — An RV camper was destroyed in a fire Friday alongside Osborne Bay south of Electric City, according to a statement from the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.

Legals for December, 26 2024

Drive safely over the holidays, WSP urges

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission want to remind everyone using the roadways this holiday season that safe roads come down to good decisions, the WSP wrote in an advisory Tuesday. Impaired driving, driving too fast, driving distracted, and not wearing your seatbelts are bad decisions that cost lives every year.

Joyous holiday wishes from the Columbia Basin Herald

MOSES LAKE – Each year, the holidays seem to come at us a little bit faster with a faster-than-light zip from January to December. At the end of a hectic year though, the staff at the Columbia Basin Herald have plenty to be thankful for and have been fortunate enough to serve the amazing group of communities in Grant and Adams counties.