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Local sports recap in Othello and Quincy, Seahawks draft talk
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (166+ words) MOSES LAKE " On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the recent happenings in local sports in the Basin. Perez reviews the several Othello sporting events he covered this week such as…...
Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (126+ words) Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George'columbiabasinherald.com Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George A pickup versus farm implement crash on State Route 282 is leading to traffic delays. GEORGE " Drivers on State Route 283 south of Adams Road will be experiencing a…...
WEATHER: April 3-9, 2026
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (129+ words) Clouds fill the sky over Ephrata on a recent spring afternoon. R. HANS MILLER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Friday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 60 and south winds 5 to 7 mph. Mostly clear overnight, with light and variable winds after midnight. Low around…...
After the disaster
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (333+ words) Mold in the home can cause health problems and possibly even be deadly. MOSES LAKE " When a disaster strikes your home, the worst part may be the aftermath. Restoring a damaged home is a job for professionals." "We have water…...
Grant Transit Authority to provide paratransit service for qualifying riders
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) The Grant Transit Authority will start providing curb-to-curb "paratransit access" service for qualifying bus riders in July, after the expiration of contract for the service with People for People. CHERYL SCHWEIZER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD EPHRATA " The Grant Transit Authority will…...
Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (572+ words) (The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies" automatic license plate readers in response to a new law, leaving costly public investments sitting idle. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed'Senate Bill 6002'on Monday, which immediately…...
Broncos suffer road loss
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (556+ words) The Broncos" Marissa Lane, in black, prepares her next serve. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos suffered a 5-0 road loss to Reardan Wednesday. MIKE MAYNARD/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Graham Christianson, in black and red, hits the ball over the net during a…...
Soap Lake approves tourism committee, planners and RV park host role
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (228+ words) SOAP LAKE " The Soap Lake City Council moved through a full agenda Wednesday night, unanimously approving the creation of a new tourism committee, hiring two firms to jointly handle city planning duties, adopting a formal job description for the city's…...
Michael Glenn LaPlant
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (179+ words) Michael Glenn LaPlant passed away March 10. He was passionate about agriculture throughout his life and served the ag community in a variety of ways. He leaves behind a large and loving family. Michael Glenn LaPlant was born July 9, 1954, to Virgil…...
Basin soccer roundup, March 26-31
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (153+ words) The Quincy Jacks" Edwin Hernandez (7) pushes the ball upfield against Grandview Tuesday. The Jacks were victorious 2-1 in overtime. MIKE MAYNARD/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD MOSES LAKE "Boys soccer in the Basin has been off to a fiery start this season. While…...