Columbia Basin Herald

09/01/2024

09/01/2024

Wahluke High School's football team may be young, but they're eager to tackle the season. This year's Gridiron Guide is still in CBH copies on the rack. If you want to make sure you get it delivered to you each year, subscribe by clicking the button at the top of our website. https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/wahluke-opens-season-with-young-but-eager-squad/

08/31/2024

Columbia Basin events calendar for September 2024🤩: Fairs, festivals, live music and art mark the end of summer in the Basin. Here are some things to do this month. See more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/columbia-basin-events-calendar-for-september-2024/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald...subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe


Photo: Fair participants show their market steers at the 2023 Othello Fair. This year’s fair is Sept. 11-14.
FILE PHOTO

08/30/2024

GRIDIRON GUIDE🏈: Huskies football team looking to return to state playoffs. Check it out https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/huskie-football-team-looking-to-return-to-state-playoffs/ or read it in the GRIDIRON section of today's Columbia Basin Herald. Pick up your copy of the Gridiron Guide, in-stores and stands through the weekend. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL sports https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies started the 2023 football season with a team dominated by sophomores and a lot of unknowns; they finished with a 7-3 record and a state playoff appearance. So, in 2024, Othello starts with high expectations and – well, some unknowns.

08/30/2024

Joining Forces🤝: Gesa teams with charities for Hunger Action Month. See here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/gesa-teams-with-charities-for-hunger-action-month/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

RICHLAND ‒ Gesa Credit Union is teaming up with longtime partners Second Harvest and Food Lifeline to address food insecurity in the Northwest this Hunger Action Month, according to an announcement from Gesa. Throughout September, the three organizations will work together to mobilize the communit...

08/30/2024

GRIDIRON GUIDE🏈: ‘Making state isn’t enough’. Check it out https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/making-state-isnt-enough/ or read it in the GRIDIRON section of today's Columbia Basin Herald. Pick up your copy of the Gridiron Guide, in-stores and stands through the weekend. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL sports https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

COULEE CITY -- Two years removed from hoisting a state championship trophy, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors return an experienced roster hoping to make another run in the 1B State Football Tournament.

08/30/2024

Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers🏠. See more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/quincy-housing-market-evening-out-but-still-tough-on-first-time-buyers/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

08/30/2024

GRIDIRON GUIDE🏈: Playing some good old Ephrata football. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/playing-some-good-old-ephrata-football/ or read it in the GRIDIRON section of today's Columbia Basin Herald. Pick up your copy of the Gridiron Guide, in-stores and stands through the weekend or available at the Columbia Basin Herald office in Moses Lake. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL sports https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers will start the season with strong senior leadership and up and coming players according to head coach Patrick Mitchell. Last year the team had a 6-4 season and Ephrata were the first in its district.

08/30/2024

FIRE REPORT🔥: 1,600 acres burned in Adams Co.. See here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/fire-report-1600-acres-burned-in-adams-co/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

RITZVILLE – The Schrag Road Fire began at around 12:19 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire burned 1,600 acres according to NIFC. It also leveled two older unopposed buildings, according to the Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office. ASCO believes the fire was started by a farmer mowing.

08/30/2024

GRIDIRON GUIDE🏈: Mavs aim to return high-scoring offense in 2024. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/mavs-aim-to-return-high-scoring-offense-in-2024/ or read it in the GRIDIRON section of today's Columbia Basin Herald. Pick up your copy of the Gridiron Guide, in-stores and stands through the weekend or available at the Columbia Basin Herald office in Moses Lake. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL sports https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE -- Coming off an 8-2 season where the Mavericks finished one game shy of reaching the 4A State Football Tournament, Moses Lake is looking to field yet another high-flying offense on the field in 2024.

08/30/2024

Man arrested for damaging, stealing canal liners👮. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/man-arrested-for-damaging-stealing-canal-liners/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Never miss an issue subscribe today https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE – A 57-year-old Moses Lake resident, Ivan Puyu, was arrested Aug. 17 after allegedly damaging and stealing two canal liners near the recent irrigation canal breach site according to a press release from Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Irrigation canal liners are typically large tarps.

08/30/2024

“If it sounds too good to be true, it is.” Hang up, prior to becoming the next victim of a scam. Read here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/if-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true-it-is/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE – Police departments across the country, including those in Grant County, have reported a rising incidence of scam calls targeting vulnerable individuals, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.

08/30/2024

Pick up your copy of the Gridiron Guide, in-stores and stands through the weekend or available at the Columbia Basin Herald office in Moses Lake. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL sports https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

08/30/2024

Travel Alert⚠️: Vantage Bridge construction to shift to seven days per week🚕. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/30/vantage-bridge-construction-to-shift-to-seven-days-per-week/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

VANTAGE — The unofficial end of summer also means the winding down of most road construction projects, but some are still ongoing and drivers should plan for some delays through the end of October.

08/30/2024

34 pages of newspaper goodness, including our annual GRIDIRON GUIDE in the Friday paper, in addition to a special sports section taking a look back at some highlights from last year's season on the fields of the Basin.

Good luck to the student athletes in our area who are all working hard at practice and in the classroom. Have an AWESOME season.

08/30/2024

Ephrata church continues to clothe those in need👗. Read here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/ephrata-church-continues-to-clothe-those-in-need/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Seventh Day Adventist Church continues to offer gently-used clothing to those in need every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., said parishioner Richard Withers, who runs the program with his wife Joan Withers and help from volunteers.

08/30/2024

New badge in town👮: Officer Rebecca Ramos sworn in by the Ephrata Police Department. Find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald...subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe


Photo: EPHRATA – Officer Rebecca Amos, the Ephrata Police Department’s newest officer, was sworn in last week during the regular Ephrata City Council meeting. Her father pinned her badge on during the swearing in ceremony. Above, Ephrata Mayor Bruce Reim shakes Amos's hand after swearing her in.
COURTESY PHOTO/EPD

08/29/2024

Mark your calendars📆: Masquers announce ‘Annie” cast, 2024-25 lineup🎭. Find it here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/masquers-announce-annie-cast-2024-25-lineup/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater in Soap Lake has cast its production of “Annie,” according to an announcement from the troupe, and also revealed its 2024-2025 schedule.

08/29/2024

MLSD begins school year🚌: Interim superintendent addresses public concerns. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/mlsd-begins-school-year/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Never miss an issue subscribe today https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

08/29/2024

Greater mission: CAA pulls weeds, cleans up at North Elementary🌿. See here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/caa-pulls-weeds-cleans-up-at-north-elementary/ or find it in the Lifestyles section of today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE — The campus of North Elementary School in Moses Lake looks a little nicer through the efforts of a group of students and community volunteers.

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

New school year, new playground for Tiger Club Preschool🥰. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/new-school-year-new-playground-for-tiger-club-preschool/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, LOCAL sports, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

EPHRATA – This last summer, crews moved play equipment from city property onto school district property at the Tiger Club Preschool, according to a press release from Ephrata School District.

08/29/2024

Quincy to study possible water project partnership💦. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/quincy-to-study-possible-water-project-partnership/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Never miss an issue subscribe today https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

QUINCY — The city of Quincy could be working with two local businesses to build a facility to treat water used in food processing. The city will sign an application for a $20 million grant as part of a project with Ag-Iris, a consortium representing Quincy Foods and Lamb-Weston.

08/29/2024

Cougars prep for season-opener against Portland State🏈. Check it out https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/cougars-prep-for-season-opener-against-portland-state/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

PULLMAN – A long off-season ends for Washington State on Saturday, as the Cougars prepare to host Portland State in the 2024 season's opening game. “To finally be here, there’s just so much excitement for our team, our coaching staff, hopefully our university, our fan base – it’s all come,...

08/29/2024

Samaritan construction remains on schedule, on budget👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/29/samaritan-construction-remains-on-schedule-on-budget/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, LOCAL sports, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE — If construction of Samaritan Hospital stays on schedule, the first patients will be treated in the new facility in early March 2026. Joe Kunkel, a consultant on the project since its inception, told Samaritan commissioners Tuesday that planning for the move will start soon.

08/29/2024

A Legacy of Service👮: Longtime Ritzville Police Chief to retire Sept. 30. See here https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/28/longtime-ritzville-police-chief-to-retire-sept-30/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Never miss an issue subscribe today https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe


Photo: Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick, with a participant in Shop with a Cop 2023. After more than three decades in law enforcement, McCormick has announced his retirement effective Sept. 30.
COURTESY PHOTO/RITZVILLE PD

08/28/2024

CBBRC to host Patriot Fall Classic Race🐎. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/28/cbbrc-to-host-patriot-fall-classic-race/ or find it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. LOCAL news, LOCAL life, LOCAL sports, subscribe now https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

08/28/2024

GCHD to hold Community Resource Fair this Saturday🤩. See more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/28/gchd-to-hold-community-resource-fair-saturday/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

MOSES LAKE — Drug addictions – and drug overdoses – affect almost everybody at some point, whether through their own experiences or those of someone they love. The Grant County Health District will highlight Saturday at its Community Resource Fair in McCosh Park.

08/28/2024

Great tips to help your child start the new school year with a strong foundation for both physical and mental well-being😀.

08/28/2024

Royal School District adapting to declines in enrollment: Administration adjusts budget🏫. Read more https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/aug/28/royal-sd-adapting-to-declines-in-enrollment/ or read it in today's Columbia Basin Herald. Subscribe now for all your LOCAL news https://bit.ly/CBHsubscribe

ROYAL CITY — Royal School District officials are projecting lower enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The budget approved by the Royal School Board projects enrollment at the equivalent of 1,611 students, about 14 students below the 2023-24 budget and 22 students below actual average enrollmen...