A bit of 'cattitude'
MOSES LAKE — Pumpkin is a three‑year‑old, large, orange‑and‑black beauty who’s ready to pounce her way into your heart. She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, not declawed and currently cozied up at Grant County Animal Outreach,
Shrewd moves in free agency and NFL draft helped GM John Schneider build Seahawks' Super Bowl roster
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — John Schneider was hired a little over 16 years ago as general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, a job he has held since. Schneider added the title of president of football operations in 2024. But when asked Thursday if he could have imagined being in charge of the Seahawks' personnel for that long, the 54-year-old had a simple answer: “No.”
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Be brave enough to speak openly and thoughtfully...
Recently, the Columbia Basin Herald covered a protest organized and held by Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy students, as well as a protest by Ephrata High School students.
Mendez III and Coach Lopez discuss Huskies wrestling
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, host Mike Maynard sits down with Othello Huskies Head Coach of boys wrestling Reuben Lopez and Camilo Mendez III. The two discuss how the season has gone thus far as Lopez is in his first year as the head coach. Mendez also reached his 100th win in his career as a Huskie. Learn more about his time as a wrestler and other interests.
Ultimutt good boy
MOSES LAKE — Meet Tucker, this 3‑year‑old German Shepherd mix is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully prepared to fetch himself a forever family. In his photo, he’s giving the camera his best “I’m ready to play” look – complete with a bright red ball he can’t wait to ball‑ieve you’ll throw for him.
Two arrested on narcotics charges after search of Moses Lake residence
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of distributing narcotics following the search of a residence on Kathy Drive in Moses Lake Thursday.
BASIN EVENTS: February 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re swinging into February with lots to do in the Basin. Here’s a little of what’s happening this month.
WA-OR Potato conference draws record crowd
KENNEWICK — Potatoes took center stage last week in the Tri-Cities “I want to welcome you to the largest potato conference in North America,” Washington Potato Commission Executive Director Chris Voigt told attendees at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference Wednesday. “Last year we had over 3,000 attendees. This morning, I checked and we have about 260 more to break our record.”
Memorial recognizing 30 years after Frontier tragedy to be held Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Thirty years after the tragedy at Frontier Middle School, the Moses Lake School District will hold “We Remember,” a community gathering centered on healing, unity and continued support, according to organizers. The event takes place Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Frontier Middle School cafeteria.
Ephrata SD to host guided bond tour
EPHRATA — Community members will have the chance to see firsthand how the Ephrata School District’s proposed 2026 bond would impact local schools during a guided building tour at 5 p.m. on Feb. 4.
Road projects scheduled for Grant, Adams counties in 2026
GEORGE — While the Washington Department of Transportation doesn’t have a lot of roadwork projects scheduled for the Columbia Basin in 2026, a multi-year project will be starting up for the season in about a month. Construction on the Vantage Bridge will be in its third year. “Construction resumes in March,” said Summer Derrey, assistant communications manager for the South Central region of the Washington Department of Transportation.
‘Showing their Tiger stripes’
Ephrata’s Ridge Robotics shines at state
EPHRATA — Columbia Ridge Elementary School’s Lego Robotics team, Ridge Robotics, earned the Engineering Excellence award at this year’s state competition, held in Spokane.
Multi-family properties sell a little differently from single-family homes
MOSES LAKE — Buying and selling one home is complicated enough. But when the property comprises five or 10 or 20 homes, that’s a little different “It takes the right buyer and the right timing,” said Blake Rollins, owner of Nest Realty, who had several multi-family properties listed at Realtor.com on Wednesday.
Association of Realtors hosts annual installation and awards banquet
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors hosted their annual installation and awards banquet Jan. 24. This event recognized the installation of new officers and bring those in the industry together for a meal.
WEATHER: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026
Friday: A 30% chance of rain, mainly after 10 a.m. Patchy fog after 5 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. High near 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Patchy evening fog between 10 .p.m and 1 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Legals for January, 30 2026
WA lawmakers look to prohibit time caps on anesthesia reimbursement
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect insurance coverage on anesthesia services. House Bill 1812, sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, would prohibit health carriers from denying coverage or capping reimbursement based on the duration of anesthesia used during a procedure. The bill applies to health carriers offering health plans to public employees, including Medicaid and plans administered by the Washington Health Care Authority.
Moses Lake Police Department logs for Jan. 21-24, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
2 MLFD officers promoted
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake Fire Department officers were recognized for recent promotions with a longstanding fire service tradition at the Moses Lake City Council meeting Tuesday. Newly promoted Captain Lynn Dodd and Lieutenant Mike Miner each received the badges for their new offices from members of their families.
Vikings men fall short to WVCC
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (9-13) came up just short of a home victory against the Wenatchee Valley Knights Wednesday. The game remained close throughout, but the Vikings were unable to gain the lead and fell 60-63.
