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EWU releases spring 2026 Dean’s List
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has released its Dean’s List for spring quarter 2026, with 103 Grant and Adams County students receiving honors. To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must earn 12 quality hours and receive a grade point average of 3.5. These Basin students were named to the Dean’s List:
4 killed in collision near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Four people were killed and five injured, one critically, when a passenger car collided with a truck about eight miles north of Royal City Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Dodson Road and Frenchman Hills Road Southwest, said Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, in a media release.
MLHS grad honored at NY Institute of Technology
OLD WESTBURY, NY — Krithika Suresh of Moses Lake has been named to the Presidential Honor List at New York Institute of Technology for spring quarter 2026, according to an announcement from the institute. To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, an undergraduate student must complete six or more credits with a semester grade point average of 3.7 or higher, according to the school’s website. Suresh is a 2023 graduate of Moses Lake High School, according to Columbia Basin Herald archives.
CWU releases spring 2026 honor roll
ELLENSBURG — One hundred two students from the Columbia Basin were named to Central Washington University’s Honor Roll for winter quarter 2026, according to an announcement from the university. To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 12 graded credits in the quarter earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. These Basin students were named to the Honor Roll:
Railroad Fire evacuation notices canceled
MATTAWA — All evacuation notifications for the Railroad Fire near Beverly have been canceled as of Sunday evening. All roads have reopened.
Level 3 evacuation notices issued for fire northwest of Quincy
QUINCY — A Level 3 evacuation notice has been issued for a section of Road T Northwest near Quincy due to a fast-moving wildfire.
Level 3 evacuation area extended for Railroad Fire
MATTAWA — The area of Level 3 evacuations prompted by the Railroad Fire north of Mattawa has been extended to the area of lower Crab Creek. The Grant County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 notice about 8 a.m. Friday for the area about seven miles from SR 243. Level 3 means people in the affected areas should leave immediately. The GCSO issued a Level 2 notice for the area from Jericho to Smyrna at about 8:40 a.m. Friday. A Level 2 notice means residents should be ready to evacuate and monitor emergency information.
‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ conference to explore digital equity
MOSES LAKE — Digital access is a gateway to health care, education and other vital services, but many people in Grant County still experience barriers to these connections, according to an announcement from the Grant County Coalition for Health Improvement Facilitator Rhyanne Berryman. Grant County CHI and NCW Tech Alliance will host a free event Tuesday at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center aimed at improving access for all.
Second suspect in Othello drive-by shooting apprehended
OTHELLO — A second man sought in connection with a drive-by shooting in Othello has been arrested.
Othello man injured in Bench Road crash
OTHELLO — An Othello man was treated for head injuries after he allegedly rolled his car Tuesday.
WSP SWAT training planned at Vanguard Academy this week
MOSES LAKE — Residents may notice an increased law enforcement presence at Vanguard Academy this week as the Washington State Patrol conducts SWAT training exercises on campus July 15 through 17.
4 hurt in collision south of Quincy Monday
QUINCY — A five-car collision south of Quincy sent four people to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol. At about 5 p.m., Kary J. Eaton, 59, of Quincy, driving a 2022 Toyota Corolla, was stopped in the northbound lane of state Route 281 waiting to turn left onto Road 4 Northwest when he was struck from behind by a 2017 GMC Sierra driven by Pedro R. Olivares, 19, also of Quincy, according to the statement. Avni Malhotra, 41, of Richland, driving south in a 2025 Toyota 4Runner, struck Olivares’ vehicle, and was then struck by a 2000 Dodge Dakota driven by Enrique B. Rivera, 34, of Quincy. Vincent C. Buckham, 84, of Moses Lake, driving a 2012 Ford 150 pickup, attempted to avoid the collision but sideswiped Olivares’ vehicle. Buckham’s truck came to rest in the southbound ditch; all the other vehicles came to rest in the southbound lane.
Adams County Sherrif’s Office seeking public’s help in Othello drive-by
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a drive-by shooting Saturday about one mile west of Othello.
Moses Lake man arrested for alleged vehicle theft
Multiple agencies and public boaters worked together for affective response to collision that injured 8 people
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested after a truck that had been stolen from Wenatchee was found on his property Wednesday night. Nathaniel Parker, 32, was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of possessing a stolen motor vehicle, according to a media release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Moses Lake man arrested for rape of a child
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday following an investigation into child sexual abuse, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Dept.
GALLERY: June 2026 in review
MOSES LAKE — The sun was bright, the weather was hot and the Columbia Basin had a lot going on in June. Here are a few looks back at the last month.
Ephrata Running Club hiring volunteer instructor
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation announced in a Facebook post Monday that a position for a Volunteer Running Club instructor has opened for this fall. In the post Ephrata Parks and Recreation said the Running Club is designed to introduce kids of all experience and ability levels to the fun and rewarding sport of running. The program focuses on building confidence, encouraging personal growth and creating a positive experience where effort, attitude and teamwork are celebrated. The program is set to run from September through the middle of October, but a full schedule will be coordinated with the new instructor. Practices will include group warm-ups, stretching and running drills, interval workouts, strength and conditioning activities, running games and preparation for an end of season cross country meet.
Warden’s Clausen selected for LEAP Committee
RENTON — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced the WIAA Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development Committee Class of 2028 Monday morning. Among those selected was Warden High School’s Soren Clausen. Clausen was one of the eight incoming juniors selected for the LEAP Committee, according to the announcement. LEAP is comprised of eight juniors and eight seniors representing the WIAA’s member schools, according to the press release, and serves as a voice for the Association’s over 225,000 student participants.
Deputies searching Moses Lake for missing man
UPDATE: The missing man has been identified as Jaime Lazaro Ticorralco, 40, of Federal Way. MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a Federal Way man who was last seen swimming near the south end of Moses Lake Saturday afternoon. The 39-year-old man, who has not been identified, was reported missing Sunday by friends who became concerned when they couldn’t find him, according to a GCSO media release. The man was last seen swimming near the Sand Dunes at about 1 p.m. Saturday. The man’s car was found unoccupied, with his phone inside, parked nearby. Deputies used sonar to search the area where the man disappeared Saturday afternoon and are continuing the search Monday, the GCSO release said. This is a developing story and information will be updated as it becomes available.
Five injured in vehicle rollover near Ephrata
After emergency responders assisted, the couple dropped man's vehicle off at hospital
EPHRATA — A woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-North Central Washington Hospital after the car she was riding in rolled about five miles south of Ephrata Wednesday morning.
Five injured in vehicle rollover near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-North Central Washington Hospital after the car she was riding in rolled about five miles south of Ephrata Wednesday morning.
Lind assault suspect arrested
LIND — A man sought in connection with a stabbing in Lind Sunday was arrested Tuesday in Spokane County, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office media release.
Assault suspect arrested with the help of Moses Lake PD K9
MOSES LAKE — A 15-year-old boy was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault Monday night in connection with an assault Sunday.
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly pointing replica firearm
MOSES LAKE — A Moses lake man was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault after he allegedly pointed a replica firearm at a person near his residence.
Suspects sought in Lind assault
LIND — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a Lind man suspected of involvement in an assault Sunday afternoon in Lind.
Man arrested after driving wrong way on SR 17
MOSES LAKE — Charges are pending against a Moses Lake man after he allegedly attempted to escape from Moses Lake Police Department officers by driving in the wrong lane on state Route 17.
Man arrested after driving wrong way on SR 17
MOSES LAKE — Charges are pending against a Moses Lake man after he allegedly attempted to escape from Moses Lake Police Department officers by driving in the wrong lane on state Route 17. Erick Rocha, 46, allegedly drove off as MLPD officers attempted to stop him, according to an MLPD media release. Officers were summoned to a residence on Longview Street for a possible DUI at about 11 a.m., the MLPD release said. But the driver, later identified as Rocha, drove away as officers attempted to stop him.
Moses Lake man arrested after allegedly pointing replica firearm
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault after he allegedly pointed a replica firearm at a person near his residence. David Johnson, 63, was booked after he allegedly pointed the replica, which was a CO2 pistol, at a tow truck operator who was trying to jump-start a vehicle, according to a release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at the Harvest Manor mobile home park on Airway Drive.
Suspect sought in Lind assault
LIND — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a Lind man suspected of involvement in an assault Sunday afternoon in Lind.
GCSO asks for community assistance on 1992 cold case
MATTAWA — Grant County Major Crimes detectives are renewing efforts to identify a young child whose remains were discovered more than three decades ago near Mattawa. Investigators say the remains of a toddler were uncovered in 1992 in a shallow grave in a remote, dry area between State Route 243 and the Columbia River, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The site was described as arid and largely undeveloped.
Ephrata School Board seeking board applicants after resignation
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors following the resignation of Director Jim Adams, effective June 30.
Level 2 evacuations called near Mattawa, clear as of 9 p.m. Monday
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has called a level two fire evacuation (Get Set) in Mattawa near the area of Road U Southwest and Road 24.7 Southwest Monday at 6:30 p.m. Radio traffic reported the fire to be around 2 to 3 acres. The evacuation was removed at 8:40 p.m. after the fire was contained, according to GCSO.
People asked to avoid area of Clink Road Northeast in Cascade Valley
CASCADE VALLEY — People are being asked to avoid the area at the intersection of West Valley Road and Clink Road Northeast due to substantial police activity, according to an announcement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Auditions open in July for Masquers’ ‘Anastasia the Musical’
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions for “Anastasia: the Musical” next month. Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. July 17 and 2 p.m. July 18, according to an announcement from the Masquers Theater. Children 7 and older and adults of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. All roles are available, according to the announcement. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing songs listed in the audition material packet – ideally one associated with the role they are pursuing – and will also participate in a cold reading. Auditions will be recorded as part of the casting process.
Othello man arrested on suspicion of burglary, assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and fourth-degree assault Saturday after he allegedly got in an altercation at a residence about a mile west of Othello.
Mesa man arrested near Othello for alleged stolen firearm
OTHELLO — A Mesa man was booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen firearm following a traffic stop near Othello by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies Friday.
Woman arrested for DUI in collision with 2 streetlights and trash can downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On June 10 at about 2:30 p.m., Moses Lake Officers responded to a traffic accident in the 200 block of West Broadway at the corner of Beech Street. Officers found that a pink 2000 Volkswagen had left the roadway and struck two streetlights and a trash can at the corner There were no injuries, and the driver, 53-year-old Tanya Robinson from Wenatchee, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI and possession of methamphetamine). Robinson was released pending lab results from the Washington State Toxicology Lab.
Three hurt in dump truck collision near Quincy on Monday
QUINCY — Three people were injured when a dump truck struck a car east of Quincy Monday, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
Evacuation notice cancelled for Wildfire Alert Soap Lake
firefighters mopping up the area
The Grant County Sherriff's office cancelled an evacuation notice for a wildfire alert on Rd 18.8 NE and Division 0.5 NE, near Soap Lake as firefighters were on site to mop up the area, the office reported at 3:46 p.m., Saturday.
Woman arrested after alleged assault, robbery
MOSES LAKE — A woman was arrested Thursday night after she allegedly attempted to steal items from a Moses Lake business and used force against an employee who tried to stop her, according to a press release from the Moses Lake Police Department.
Applications open for Confluence Health, WVMG grant program
WENATCHEE — Applications are being accepted for a grant to help community-based initiatives that promote better health and better access to healthcare in North Central Washington.
Man killed in skydiving collision near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A Kennewick man was killed while skydiving during a scheduled group jump May 24. Randy Hubbs was one of 11 people participating in the jump, according to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
One dies in skydiving accident near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — One person was killed and another injured after a mid-air collision while skydiving about three miles north of Ritzville Sunday, according to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Small fire in Ephrata Friday afternoon
EPHRATA — On Friday, a small fire started near Nat Washington Way in Ephrata, according to Grant County Fire District 13.
Shots fired during graffiti incident in Quincy, QPD looking for assistance
QUINCY — Quincy Police responded to shots fired at around 3:20 a.m. Thursday morning in the area of 6th Ave. NE and H.5 St. NE. They are asking for the community's assistance in identifying the suspect.
GCSO asks help finding missing man
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help finding Anthony James Mann of Moses Lake, according to a statement from GCSO. Mann, 38, is described as five feet, nine inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He may be wearing dark jeans, a dark shirt and a zip-up sweatshirt, the GCSO wrote. Man was last seen about 6:30 a.m. Friday in Moses Lake, GCSO wrote. His vehicle was found unoccupied about 6 p.m. Monday near Trail Lake off Pinto Ridge Road south of Coulee City. Mann may be at risk due to a medical condition and may not be able to return safely without assistance, the GCSO wrote. Deputies were searching the Trail Lake area Tuesday morning. Anyone who has information about Mann’s whereabouts is asked to call 509-762-1160 and reference Case No. 26GC05468.
Desert Aire man arrested for vehicular assault after crash
OTHELLO — A Desert Aire man was booked on suspicion of vehicular assault and DUI after he allegedly hit a car he was attempting to pass, according to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Lind man arrested for second-degree assault in DV incident
LIND — A Lind man was booked on suspicion of second-degree assault, domestic violence, Monday after he allegedly broke windows on a victim’s car and prevented the person from leaving, according to release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated NCW Libraries bookmobile schedule announced
WENATCHEE — The NCW Libraries will be taking its books on the road again this summer with an updated schedule for the system’s bookmobile in Grant, Douglas and Chelan counties.
Adams County ballot features competitive federal, state and local races
RITZVILLE — Filing week has closed in Adams County, and voters will see a crowded and competitive ballot in the 2026 election cycle, with numerous contested races at the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, both U.S. Congressional Districts 4 and 5 will be on the ballot. Congressional District 4 has drawn significant interest, with 11 candidates filing after incumbent Dan Newhouse announced he will not seek re‑election. Congressional District 5 has 13 candidates filed, including incumbent Michael Baumgartner. One candidate withdrew from the race earlier this week and is not reflected on official candidate graphics.