Columbia Basin Herald

The Columbia Basin Herald is the primary newspaper for the Columbia Basin Plateau region in Central Washington, with its headquarters located in Moses Lake. This publication releases new editions from Monday to Friday, catering to the residents of Grant and Adams counties. It covers various communities, including Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Warden, Soap Lake, Coulee City, Ritzville, Lind, and Crescent Bar. Additionally, the Columbia Basin Herald is a member of the Hagadone News Network and Allied Daily Newspapers.

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GALLERY: Sage-‘N-Sun 2025

1 week ago | columbiabasinherald.com | R. Hans Miller

Subscribe Log in The musical lineup at Sage-‘N-Sun was eclectic, encompassing country, rock, electric blues and more. R. HANS MILLER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD Vendor and informational booths line Division Avenue in downtown Ephrata Saturday for Sage-‘N-Sun. The weather at Sage-‘N-Sun was beautiful, and just warm enough to make a cold treat seem like a good idea.
Rebuffed for years, Washington lawmakers regain Capitol dome access

1 week ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Jerry Cornfield

OLYMPIA — Few, if any, members of the Washington state Legislature have been allowed to climb to the top of the state Capitol dome this century. That will soon change. A provision in the new capital budget requires 10 legislators be given a guided tour of the upper reaches of the historic building during the fiscal year that starts July 1. Another 10 must get the same opportunity in the following year. “It’s a happy day for the institution,” said state Sen.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Congrats to the Class of 2025

1 week ago | columbiabasinherald.com | R. Hans Miller

Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the distinct privilege of running a newsroom that covers more than a dozen high school graduations and one college graduation. Students, armed with knowledge, grit, sass and an absolutely wonderful desire to push for their dreams walked across football fields, stages, basketball courts and other venues to receive their paper that says they are, officially, done with a chapter of their lives.
111th graduating class strolls out in style in Ephrata

2 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | R. Hans Miller

EPHRATA — About 200 students strolled, cavorted, lightsaber-battled and marched their way onto the Ephrata High School football field last Friday evening. Some wore honor cords showing accomplishments, some had decorated mortar boards and others a look of relief that their day had finally come.
Gorge shooting suspect appears in court

2 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | R. Hans Miller

EPHRATA – James Kelly, the suspect in the June 2023 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, appeared in court Tuesday morning when his defense team requested a continuance for his omnibus hearing. The readiness hearing and trial, set for July 21 and July 23, respectively, were not rescheduled. The omnibus hearing was pushed back to June 24 for the defense team to address some unspecified issues.
Moses Lake Library cultivates the arts

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — When Moses Lake was recognized as a creative district in 2022, it was the result of work by multiple agencies and organizations: The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, Columbia Basin Allied Arts and others. One of those was the Moses Lake Public Library. Librarian Connie Baulne serves as a co-chair of the Creative District Committee.
ROAD REPORT: Bids opening July 2 for Adams Co. Schoonover Road project

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

Key points: Work starting to ramp up on road projects throughout the region. Schoonover Road project in Adams County should start in August. OTHELLO — Bids will be opened July 2 for the first phase of the rebuilding of Schoonover Road, with construction tentatively scheduled for early August. The first phase is a section about eight miles north of Ritzville; among other things, Schoonover Road connects Ritzville and Odessa.
Yard sales by the book

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — Yard sale, garage sale, rummage sale — whatever you call them, they’re a chance for some people to get rid of unwanted stuff and other people to get great deals. It may seem like an anything-goes market out there for yard sales, but most municipalities do have regulations to keep sales from getting out of hand. Before you start setting up tables and putting out signs, it’s a good idea to know ahead of time what you can and can’t do.
Study may lead to redesign of Quincy fieldhouse project

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Regional Parks District officials may have to review the preliminary design following a feasibility study for the Quincy fieldhouse, called the Q-Plex, presented to commissioners Tuesday. Parks District Executive Director Pat Haley said the original design might not be able to accomplish the original objective. “One (turf) field inside isn’t enough to draw people,” Haley said. “Whatever it is, it has to be multiple.
'Party in the USA'

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — June 14 will be a star-spangled night in Moses Lake. “Party in the USA” will be the theme for this year’s Soroptimist auction, which falls on Flag Day. “That could mean your fanciest presidential-type outfits all the way down to your backyard party (attire), flag T-shirt and shorts,” said Soroptimist member Katie Wilson.