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Ritzville Rodeo & Wheat Land Communities’ Fair set for Labor Day weekend 2026
RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo will return to Ritzville over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2026, bringing together residents and visitors for one of Eastern Washington’s longest-running celebrations of agriculture, community and Western heritage. The fair will take place at the Wheat Land Fairgrounds in …
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Construction of Hansen Road overpass underway; expect slow traffic on I-90
MOSES LAKE — Construction on the Hansen Road overpass will cause traffic slowdowns on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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Wenatchee man injured in collision near Warden
WARDEN — A Wenatchee man was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after his car crossed the centerline and hit a truck about four miles south of Warden early Sunday morning.
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Comprehensive plan input sought at fair
Kootenai County Community Development will be at the North Idaho State Fair to connect with residents and gather public input on the comprehensive plan update and the parks and waterways plan.
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Roadwork throughout region will cause traffic delays
GRAND COULEE — Travelers along SR 155 in the Grand Coulee area should be prepared for nighttime road closures this week.
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WSP increases enforcement as Washington State University students return for fall semester
ROYAL CITY — The Washington State Patrol will be enforcing speed limits and looking for distracted drivers along Interstate 90 and SR 26 this weekend as students return to Washington State University for the fall semester. Troopers will be conducting an emphasis patrol in that area from Friday through Sunday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Construction to slow Pioneer Way traffic
MOSES LAKE — Traffic on Pioneer Way will be slowed down for a couple of days next week, according to an announcement from the city of Moses Lake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man drowned in an irrigation canal northeast of Mattawa early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Johnny Sanchez Mendoza, 18, was driving a vehicle near the 7900 block of Wahluke Slope Road Southwest when the vehicle became stuck in a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
6 named to Eastern Oregon Dean's List
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Six students from Grant and Adams counties were among 639 named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Oregon University for spring quarter 2026, according to an announcement from the university. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve and maintain a grade point average …
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Become a youth representative for Coeur d'Alene
Young Coeur d’Alene residents are being encouraged to become student representatives on city committees. The City of Coeur d’Alene is seeking youth representation on City Commissions, Boards, and Committees. Service on these boards gives high school students between the ages of 14 and 18 an unprecedented opportunity to learn about …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Mattawa ‘summer clean up’ Aug. 14 and 15
MATTAWA — Residents of the Mattawa area can dispose of unwanted household junk during the “Summer Cleanup” sponsored by the city from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15.
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Moses Lake man arrested for molestation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday for child molestation, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. Jaime Mendez Madrigal, 39, was booked into Grant County Jail on two counts of third-degree child molestation, according to the statement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
GALLERY: July 2026 in review
MOSES LAKE — As we wave goodbye to July, here are a few things that happened last month in the Columbia Basin.
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EWU releases spring 2026 Dean’s List
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has released its Dean’s List for spring quarter 2026, with 103 Grant and Adams County students receiving honors. To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must earn 12 quality hours and receive a grade point average of 3.5. These Basin students were named …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
