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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/09/2026 > it-changed-me

It changed me

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1104+ words) Senior Rylee Holt won first place in district competitions for Agriculture Education. She will be competing at the Future Farmers of America state convention with her presentation on assets and liabilities. Tessa Hausken competes at the 2025 North Central Washington Fair…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > grand-tour

Grand tour

12+ hour, 19+ min ago  (639+ words) From left: Passepartout (Patrick Rosman), Princess Aouda (Kristina Allman) and Phileas Fogg (Blane Schafer) circle the globe in the Masquers Theater production of "Around the World in 80 Days," opening Friday. JOEL MARTIN/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Philias Fogg (Blane Schafer, second…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > events

Ghost Town Blues Band: Sunbanks Blues & Roots Festival 2026

15+ hour, 14+ min ago  (29+ words) Columbia Basin Herald Looking for local events nearby? Keep reading below to find local events today, this weekend, and nearby....

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > weather-april-9-15

WEATHER: April 9-15

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (189+ words) A Grant County PUD employee repairs a streetlight on a Moses Lake street. JOEL MARTIN/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 40. North wind around 6 mph. Friday:…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > local-sheriffs-weigh-in-on-sb-5904

Local sheriffs weigh in on SB 5904

12+ hour, 29+ min ago  (467+ words) Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete, left, and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, right, have both condemned SB 5974 with their main concerns centered around the power of choice being taken from voters. Both have given their support to four sheriffs who…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > sand-scorpions-host-annual-egg-hunt-and-poker-run

Sand Scorpions host annual egg hunt and poker run

1+ day, 46+ min ago  (601+ words) ORVs sit in the sand as their riders make their way to the table to draw cards during the Poker Run. People from across the community mingle next to their vehicles Saturday afternoon during the Sand Scorpions Easter Egg Hunt…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > othello-residents-asked-to-fill-out-comprehensive-plan-survey

Othello residents asked to fill out comprehensive plan survey

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (391+ words) OTHELLO " The comprehensive plan currently being prepared by Othello city officials is designed to answer some questions about the city's future." The comprehensive plan is one component that determines future growth, but Anne Henning, Othello community development director, said it's…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > color-your-world-with-bubble-gum

Color your world with Bubble Gum

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (242+ words) OTHELLO " Meet Bubble Gum, the sweet pup who's ready to stick to your heart. This adorable girl is the paw'fect coloring-page cutie: full of charm, a little messy around the edges (she's still learning her housetraining), and totally worth adding…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/08/2026 > man-arrested-after-mlpd-finds-drugs-rifles-and-a-3d-printer

Man arrested after MLPD finds drugs, rifles and a 3 D printer

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (545+ words) MOSES LAKE " Moses Lake Police arrested Steven Johnston, 63, for possession of firearms and possession of narcotics, and are potentially pursuing charges related to a 3 D printer found in his residence, which could be used to create untraceable firearms, according to…...

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columbiabasinherald. com > news > 04/07/2026 > former-wa-supreme-court-justice-joins-legal-effort-against-income-tax

Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (235+ words) (The Center Square) " Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge, a prominent Democrat, has joined a legal team preparing to challenge the newly-enacted income tax on households making $1 million or more, the Citizens Action Defense Fund has announced. Also…...