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Boys and Girls Club logo allegedly used in Moses Lake scam
MOSES LAKE — Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin officials are warning people that scammers apparently are using the club’s logo and claiming to be affiliated with the organization. The scammers allegedly were soliciting money door to door along Third Avenue early Tuesday afternoon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 HOURS, 32 MINUTES AGO
Saint Maries woman dies in crash
A 55-year-old Saint Maries woman died early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, according to the Idaho State Police.
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Cd’A man imprisoned for child sexual abuse, battery
Gregory D. Chase will spend up to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing and battering a teen, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Cd’A man gets prison for child sexual abuse, illegal material
Matthew W. Cash will spend up to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a child and possessing illegal images, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Man arrested in Cascade Valley shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Nov. 16 shooting in Cascade Valley that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Grant County announces snow removal and sanding guidelines
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Public Works has announced its snow plowing and sanding protocols in preparation for the winter season through a statement from Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
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Operation Human Freight leads to multiple arrests in Fife
FIFE — In an action aimed at combating human trafficking and prostitution, the Washington State Patrol has arrested nearly a dozen individuals in an overnight operation dubbed “Operation Human Freight.” The operation, which took place on November 25, 2025, was orchestrated by the WSP’s Commercial Vehicle Division in response to …
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Cd’A police seek jewelry theft suspects
Police are seeking three suspects in a grand theft that occurred last month at Cisco’s Gallery on Fourth Street, according to a news release.
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Section of Blewett Pass closed Thursday
LEAVENWORTH — Travelers between Ellensburg and Wenatchee are advised to look for a different route Thursday due to the daylong closure of U.S. Highway 97 over Blewett Pass. Crews will be cleaning up debris from September’s Labor Mountain Fire from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a press release …
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We are Ephrata Town Hall set for Dec. 10
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Herald and the Ephrata School District will once again host the “We are Ephrata” Town Hall on Dec. 10 at the Ephrata High School Performing Arts Center.
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Press seeks stunning Christmas displays
If you’ve spotted festive Christmas displays that set your heart aglow, or at least warrant attention, The Press wants to know about them.
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Commerce Department names Economic Development and Competitiveness czar
OLYMPIA — Andrea Chartock has been tapped to lead the state’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, according to an announcement from the Washington State Deparetment of Commerce, which administers that office. Chartock was previously with the international development company DAI and has more than 25 years of experience in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO
One arrested for domestic assault near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — On Tuesday, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the westbound Schrag rest area for a reported domestic assault.
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Scam resurfaces in Grant County
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a scam has resurfaced with callers pretending to represent local law enforcement agencies or court personnel and asking for money.
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