4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (507+ words) 95, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away June 20, 2026, at home with family by her side. She was born in Aguas Calientes, Mexico on April 1, 1931, to parents Remigio and Manuela Mendez. She was the eldest of eight siblings. She was raised in…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago  (223+ words) Get ready to go bongo-kers for Bongo. This 6-month-old Great Pyrenees mix is banging out all the right beats; he's playful, lovable, and ready to march to the drum of his forever home. Fully vaccinated, neutered, and tuned up for…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1713+ words) States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings to have just one stairway, reducing how often building codes are updated…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (459+ words) MOSES LAKE " Those old cans of paint that you swore someday you'd use but which are now just collecting dust in the garage? There's a way to get rid of them safely at no charge. "It's estimated that 10 percent of…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago  (609+ words) MOSES LAKE " The Grant County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Shannon Falstad as the county's next auditor, selecting a longtime county employee with decades of experience in both the auditor's and clerk's offices to replace outgoing Auditor Michele Jaderlund,…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago  (306+ words) EPHRATA " What is typically a highly anticipated rivalry called the "Battle of the Basin" in most Quincy vs Ephrata matchups throughout each sport season, is now being turned into a joint fundraising event. "For one day only, the rivalry between…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (723+ words) MOSES LAKE" Despite a 1-2 weekend, the Central Washington Sixers 11 U (17-10) are off to a strong start to their season, according to Head Coach Sonny Garza. The Sixers were victorious against the NSLL All Stars 11 U in a 13-10 shootout. From there,…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (479+ words) MOSES LAKE " After a strong senior season with the Wildcats women's basketball program, Asher Cai was named the GNAC Female Athlete of the Year, according to a statement by GNAC. The GNAC Athlete of the Year award is presented annually…...

15+ hour, 7+ min ago  (156+ words) The Bookery Cafe in Ephrata displays Lenny Harm's artwork, including the above piece title "Family Reunion." Harm is an Othello based artist. NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Friday: Partly sunny, high near 77 with a 30 percent chance of showers after 11 a. m. Southwest…...

1+ day, 17+ min ago  (667+ words) A helicopter drops retardant on a fire along I-90 east of Moses Lake Wednesday. The Schrag Fire had grown to 120 acres by 6 p. m. Wednesday. The fire is now contained. JOEL MARTIN/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD COULEE CITY " Fire crews are still working on…...