Thursday, September 30
MLPD shuffles deck
Four promotions in two weeks plus one officer leaves for military duty
Gracie Briana Lynne Burkhart
Our precious Gracie Briana Lynne Burkhart went to be with our loving Savior on Sunday, September 26, 2004. Gracie, born on July 24, was daughter to Christopher and Nichol Burkhart, granddaughter to maternal grandparents, Dwight and Desiree Goering, all of Moses Lake, Wash., and paternal grandparents, Gary and Charlene Burkhart of Wenatchee.
Gov. Gary Locke hands out Washington french fries to customers at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during his last trade mission to Asia last week.
Last gubernatorial trade mission proved fruitful for potatoes
Expos grateful for fans' send-off, despite losing last home game
MONTREAL (AP) The last baseball crowd at Olympic Stadium gave the Montreal Expos a rousing send-off.
Quincy company fined for polluting water
SPOKANE The Jones Produce Dehy Company has been fined $16,000 by the state Department of Ecology for illegally discharging polluted waste water from its Quincy facilities in August.
Mariners 4, Athletics 2
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Mariners manager Bob Melvin would be thrilled if Ichiro Suzuki could break the season hits record before leaving Oakland.
Lady Vikings continue streak
Big Bend has a new kick in its step.
Wednesday, September 29
Sheriff's deputy offers advice on combating telephone scams
Elderly, retirees normally targeted
A new day for farm workers in Mattawa
Town celebrates dedication of housing project
Revamping the baseball system
New ML head coach calls meeting to discuss future of ML baseball
Warden controls tempo in first league win
Lady Cougars play through shaky first game to top Wahluke
Mariners 7, Athletics 2
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Had it not been for a crazy bounce, Ichiro Suzuki would have added another hit to his astonishing total.
Salina A. Rabideaux
Salina Adeline Rabideaux, 88, died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. She had resided in Romney, WV with her daughter, Karensue, for the past 15 months.
Boeing takes promotional photos at airport
Crew shoots Air France 777
Tuesday, September 28
Judy Faye Buchmann-Milner
Judy Faye Buchmann-Milner passed away September 24, 2004 in Spokane, Wash. at the age of 52.
Vandalism has Basin parties up in arms
Burning, stealing and defacing of signs worse this year than in past races both sides say
Storm 64, Lynx 54
SEATTLE (AP) Without an injured Sue Bird for most of Monday night's playoff game, the Seattle Storm needed major contributions from their bench.
Cowboys 21, Redskins 18
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) No one will mistake this game for the great Bill Parcells-Joe Gibbs duels of the 1980s, but the drama was definitely back when the rivalry resumed.
Samaritan weighs the costs, benefits of hiring a fourth general surgeon
Growing population and impending staff retirement increase pressure to find a solution
One or two quakes a minute, energy 'just boiling out'
SEATTLE (AP) Seismic energy releases from Mount St. Helens have been increasing for days now, cranking up to a level not seen since 1986, when the volcano's last dome-building eruption occurred.
Athletics 6, Mariners 5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bobby Crosby got mad when the Mariners intentionally walked two batters in front of him. That anger helped him get a big win for Oakland.
Monday, September 27
Southridge eclipses Moses Lake
It was like stepping backward for the Moses Lake soccer team.
Senator hears reasons for irrigation project expansion
Cantwell to speak for CBDL Oct. 22
All-around team beating
It didn't matter who was on the field, White Swan couldn't escape the offensive and defensive attacks set up by the Royal football team.
Soap Lake outnumbered, outsized, outscored
Eagles battle through injuries and sickness in 41-8 loss to LaSalle
The couple that triathlons together
Dave and Deb Miller say training to be triathletes has benefited their health and marriage
Boys & Girls Club finds support in Basin
Saturday auction raises about $116,000
Friday, September 24
Ronald Aaron Davis
Ronald Aaron Davis, 56, passed away at his home on August 26, 2004. He was born April 17, 1948 in Richland, Wash. to W.M. and Isabelle (Battershell) Davis.
City to experiment with Dogwood Street
Bike lanes, back-in parking among changes to downtown avenue
Pirates let the games begin in ML
Countdown to fifth annual Pumpkin Regatta starts with ominous letter
Naches blocked from win
Sophomore middle-hitter Ashley Walker finished with 22 blocks for Othello
Ephrata suffers water shortage
System back online by end of weekend
Uzbekistan citizens touring local ag sites
Growing country researching private farming
Chiefs soundly rejected
Moses Lake overpowered by Pasco in three games
A phoenix of fun
Students help raise funds to replace playground equipment destroyed by fire at Peninsula Elementary
For release weekend editions, Sept. 25-26
Martinez is beloved by Seattle fans; What about Hall voters?
Chocolate Factory loses a cafe, gaining a bakery
Owner gratified by response, looking forward to changes
Thursday, September 23
What has the PUD spent on fiber?
Commission candidates spar over a number that's not so black and white
Charlene L. Hultenschmidt
Charlene L. Hultenschmidt, 59, a 10-year resident of Moses Lake, passed away Friday, September 17, 2004 in Central Washington Hospital, following a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
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Ronald Aaron Davis, 56, passed away at his home on August 26, 2004. He was born April 17, 1948 in Richland, Wash. to W.M. and Isabelle (Battershell) Davis.
Blustery weather leaves some growers battered
Hay, fruit growers dealt with challenging season
Inmates help build GCSO's new office
Tight budget forces county to spurn construction companies and build it on its own
Notre Dame's Shelton no longer anonymous on football field
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Matt Shelton liked being anonymous.
Playing with the boys
Football has been known as the ultimate man's game.
Mariners 16, Angels 6
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Raul Ibanez came up with the kind of offensive performance usually associated with teammate Ichiro Suzuki, who wasn't far behind.
Wednesday, September 22
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — With his fourth five-hit game of the season, Ichiro Suzuki pulled within 14 hits of George Sisler's season record.
Mariners 7, Angels 3
Fire damages McCosh Park building
Damages to reach the thousands of dollars
Search for missing Soap Lake man continues
Sheriff's deputy calls for information about the disappearance of Mike Mallon
As close as it gets
Moses Lake and Southridge tie in Big Nine meeting
Basin Democrats prepare for their big night
Sold out dinner on Friday, state party meeting on Saturday mark milestone weekend for party faithful in Basin
Ohio man's new book includes Moses Lake memories
Author not planning return visit due to virus
Moses Lake Christian Academy triumphs
Soap Lake falls in three straight games
Tuesday, September 21
Twins finally get to party on the field
CHICAGO (AP) Brad Radke stood in a corner of the Minnesota Twins' clubhouse, spraying beer on anyone he could get. Torii Hunter could only grin as two teammates threw a cooler full of cold water on him. Manager Ron Gardenhire laughed when several players poured beer down his back.
Angels 5, Mariners 2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Dallas McPherson had three hits and an RBI in his first major league start Monday night, helping the Anaheim Angels gain ground in the playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Grant County strengthen ties with Korean city
Positive balance of visit from Gunpo City delegation
Eagles 27, Vikings 16
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Donovan McNabb didn't need much of Terrell Owens on Monday night. Daunte Culpepper could have used a lot more of Randy Moss.
Wilson Creek growing
With small budget and big heart, community involvement keeps things moving in small town
Sacred Heart expansion brings state-of-the-art technology to Inland Northwest region
West Tower to open later this month
Quincy teen pleads guilty in death of newborn
Plea agreement allows girls to avoid adult charges
Monday, September 20
A new breath of life
Moses Lake wins in old fashion
The Quincy Jacks didn't play well on Friday against Lakeside with a 12-28 loss.
Quincy-Lakeside
Two-hour police chase ends at Vantage
Two men arrested, wanted in connection with Idaho murder
Allison advances to general election
Hansen passes Conley in PUD race; both move on to November
Wind or rain, the bluegrass festival must go on
Visitors from several states and Canada participate
Falling into — the right — place
Life has its moments of clarity when, if only for a split second, it seems you've discovered the answer to a universal question. Suddenly, something feels more right than you've ever known.
Brotherly love in Othello
Walla Walla brothers take top two spots in steer wrestling
Friday, September 17
Warden dominates in Quincy opener
Cougars look sharp as Kisler controls the floor
No home-pool advantage for Moses Lake
Walla Walla just out-touched Moses Lake for first place in the 200-yard medley relay in Thursday's meet.
Commissioners make first appearance in court
Visiting judge requests further argument on writ demanding attorneys' fees
Nethercutt visits ML; slams Murray
Democratic senator bad for state, congressman said
Potato conference board members tour potential sites
Grant County Fairgrounds presents conceptual renovations
Greenlee recipient of Hero Award
Grant Mental Healthcare employee likes helping people
Thursday, September 16
Teacher of the Year Award nominee shares his 36 years in education
'Teaching is not a career, but a vocation'
Stop the puck! NHL locks out players
NEW YORK (AP) The National Hockey League locked out its players Thursday, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to gain massive economic change.
CBDL asks stake holders to pledge support
Interest in irrigation, future high at meeting
Knievel jumps
In response to my call of a few weeks ago for a photo of Evel Knievel in Moses Lake, Gladys Sharp provided the above photo taken by her son in 1965. It appears as if he almost missed this one. OK, who was there to watch him? Was this jump made on the track located along Broadway Extended? Any other photos out there? Thanks for sharing, Gladys.__>*aInt}
Mariners 1, Angels 0
SEATTLE (AP) Ryan Franklin had to be at his best to end his 11-game losing streak.
Mystery photo
Part of a mystery machine: Yes, there is a bit of trickery involved with this mystery photo. Otherwise it would be easily identified. Still, there is a segment of readers who, I figure, won't have difficulty putting a name on the piece of equipment. This item is not located in Moses Lake, the Columbia Basin or even Washington State 2*aInt}
Storm 73, Mercury 58
SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Storm's third straight comeback victory had a bit more meaning.
Globemasters win
Globemasters, from the Herald: "The Larson Air Force Base Globemasters won their opening game in the World-Wide Air Force softball tournament now in progress in Maxwell AFB, Ala. Larson smacked Lackland AFB, Texas, 14-3, Saturday. The Globemasters won the Northwest Air Force Conference tourney to qualify for the Alabama trip. Standing from left, Jack Pinion, John Smoot, Dennis Wayne, Daniel Pavlovic, Charles Wilson, James Joyner, Leonard parish and Jackson L. Bennett. Front row form left, Brian Schaffer, R.O. Bates, Bobby Fisher, Henry Crawford, Robert Gerics, Robert E. Virgil and Charles W. James. Missing are Derwood Higgenbotham and Arky Molter."
Get ready to chicken dance
Odessa gears up for annual Deustchesfest
Wednesday, September 15
Still plenty, way too many, good seats available for Bonds
MILWAUKEE (AP) There were still plenty, way too many, good seats available.
Incumbents advance in PUD race
Hansen, Williamson emerge as challengers
WSPC demands return of confidential documents
Boss questions Canada Border Service Agency's credibility
Citizens turn out for vintage vehicles
Weather only gray spot during AAA reliability run
Allison holds tight lead in commish race
Challenger Baker hopeful for incoming absentee votes
Mariners 3, Angels 2
SEATTLE (AP) Bobby Madritsch pitched shutout ball into the ninth inning to beat Jarrod Washburn, and the Seattle Mariners hung on to defeat the Anaheim Angels 3-2 Tuesday night.
Tuesday, September 14
Angels 5, Mariners 1
SEATTLE (AP) Garret Anderson and the Anaheim Angels made sure they remained focused against the lowly Seattle Mariners.
PUD announces high salmon runs
Power council lauds district efforts
Latin America rejoices on Third Avenue
Independence days of several countries to be celebrated this Thursday with four-hour-long event
Packers 24, Panthers 14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Everything went right for the Carolina Panthers last season, from lucky bounces to staying injury free.
Bodies recovered from Columbia River
Life jackets may have saved lives, deputy says
The state of Moses Lake football
MOSES LAKE - It hasn't been the start the Moses Lake football team was hoping for.
Monday, September 13
Ephrata still searching for that first win
EPHRATA - Ephrata had the situation it was looking for.
Candidates for State Superintendent on WASL scores, funding
WASL scores are important, but not to be over emphasized
Warden whips Wahluke
Cougar turnovers prevent blowout in 17-10 win
What's in a name?
Names are a funny thing. I say this not just because I happen to have an unusual and yes, I admit, quirky last name, but because names signify so many different things about our world.
'Move forward strongly, with love'
Heroes of Sept. 11 honored at courthouse ceremony
Farmers have their day in the sunshine
"Awareness Day" a hit this year
The Quincy Jacks beat Medical Lake
Also: Entiat shuts out Soap Lake; Jacks rushes over Cle Elum; Moses Lake loses shootout with Eisenhower
Friday, September 10
Hang Out strives to recoup money after burglary
Interim MLPD chief says case still under investigation
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners rookie Bobby Madritsch was full of confidence — even against the streaking Boston Red Sox.
Mariners 7, Red Sox 1
Patriots 27, Colts 24
FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi figures the streaking Super Bowl champs were starting from scratch in the NFL season opener.
Attorney seeks to bring teen case back to juvenile court
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Grant County case cited
Fire district seeks bond for new station
Chief touts potential savings on insurance rates
Three seek Fourth District ticket to November
Five-term incumbent "Doc" Hastings watches as three people vie for chance to unseat him from Congress
Hometown business made from scratch
Baker began For Goodness Cakes to be with her daughter
Ephrata wins battle of middle-hitters
Ephrata won the battle at the net.
Thursday, September 9
Port of Quincy joins EDC marketing initiative
Commissioners look for expanded interest in intermodal, industrial park
St. Rose of Lima turns 100
Church celebrates centennial anniversary
NFL 2004: Super Bowl for Seattle? Holmgren says let's wait and see
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) The last time much of America saw and heard the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Hasselbeck was barking into the frigid Green Bay air about getting the ball and scoring.
Moses Lake checks coat at door
Moses Lake is completely out of excuses.
Accountability tops list for PUD challengers
Incumbent cites experience to earn second term
Wednesday, September 8
Reed asks voters to participate in state primaries
Sec. of State voices displeasure with new system, still calls on citizens to vote
Letter creates rift between PUD commissioners
'You're not my friend anymore,' Conley tells Bjork
1900s vehicles make way through area
AAA celebrates centennial with reliability run
City passes scooters ordinance
Motorized scooters allowed in some areas of the city; pocket bikes still outlawed
Former city administrator sues Quincy, mayor
Wrongful discharge alleged
Chiefs drop tight one to Davis
Moses Lake looked stellar at times, but a victim of inconsistency
Eastmont flusters Moses Lake in soccer shutout
Morgan Clem was Eastmont's hero and Moses Lake's nemesis.
AAS-T degree to facilitate direct transfer of credits for education program
Dual admission allows students to transfer from BBCC to Heritage
Tuesday, September 7
New primary causes glitches in Basin ballots
Two instances of errors cause concern among voters
FYI FRIDAYS! return
CBIS director has powerhouse plans to finish up year
Columbia River claims two boaters
Bodies, boat still not found
Wenatchee rallies to defeat Moses Lake
Chiefs led 13-0 before Panther comeback
Quincy tops Connell in rematch
Under the lights of Lampson Field in Kennewick, Quincy left no doubt over its playoff victory over Connell at the end of last season.
Royal tames Othello Huskies
The setting was new for Jeff Jack.
Matthew Weaver/Columbia Basin Herald
Workers act to re-rail two train cars that fell between railroad gauges at Neppel Park Monday morning.
Relicensing, fiber top issues in PUD race
Hansen, Blackwell challenge incumbent Conley
Friday, September 3
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are glad Ichiro Suzuki is leaving town.
Blue Jays 8, Mariners 6
Walkable Communities takes final step
Florida expert closes two-day visit asking ML to find the courage to act
Berniece Conner
Berniece Elizabeth Shuman Conner died of heart failure on Monday, August 30, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Wash.
Hallmark Inn owner selling hotel to California operator
Sales expected to close by Oct. 1
Helping the Moses Lake Clinic celebrate 25 years
In an undated article about a new doctor joining the clinic: Clinic adds new doctor: E. Michael Graham, M.D., has joined the staff of the Moses Lake Clinic as a specialist internal medicine. Graham, a Washington native, received his medical degree at the University of Washington. During the past four years, he completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and was chief resident and clinical consultant in internal medicine programs. Graham's areas of special professional interest include nutrition and fitness, endrocrinology, electrolytes and renal disease, as well as intensive care medicine.
Expanding the Moses Lake Clinic in 1987
From the Feb. 20, 1987 edition of the Herald: "Dr. Gary Knox, left, Dr. Steve Warner and Dr. Jim Hake of Family Medicine Associates will be moving into a portion of a $1.6 million expansion of the Moses Lake Clinic after groundbreaking ceremonies this week. The 5,800 square foot building, adjacent to the existing clinic, should be completed by Oct. 1. The clinic itself is also being expanded, with revision of the existing building allowing for expansion of services and the addition of new specialists. A 1,600 square foot orthopedic wing, pharmacy and optical shop will be added, and Dr. Michael McCabe will be added to the orthopedic wing staff."
Penhallurick's finds 'True Value' of big move
Space, accessibility increase department
Split decision on Bush's speech
Area Republicans laud, Democrats assail the President's words at GOP convention.
Seahawks 23, Vikings 21
SEATTLE (AP) Trent Dilfer, Seneca Wallace and don't forget about Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck.
Moses Lake hopes winning ways continue
Chiefs post third winning season last year, fall short of playoffs
Betty L. Gibson
Betty L. Gibson, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on August 22, 2004 after a short battle with cancer. She was born April 17, 1922 in Clinton, Okla. Betty was the second of six children born to Guy and Emma Joyce Hawkins.
ML man killed in Highway 17 crash
A Moses Lake man was killed in a two-car collision at the intersection of Highway 17 and Randolph Road north of Moses Lake Thursday at 3:38 p.m.
Thursday, September 2
Primary blues
With election season just around the corner, absentee voters are getting the first taste of life without Washington's unique blanket primary.
"Walkable Communities" kicks off
Two-day event hopes to teach residents how to create a more close-knit, healthy city
County commissioners to have a different day in court
Absence of judge forces date change to Sept. 16
Kobe Bryant sex assault case dismissed as alleged victim drops out; civil suit still looms
EAGLE, Colo. (AP) The sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant has been dropped, but his accuser whose reluctance to participate derailed the criminal trial before it really got started isn't letting him off the hook just yet.
TORONTO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki might not get a chance to break the record for most hits in a season if other teams follow Toronto's lead.
Blue Jays 4, Mariners 2
Lori Jean (Boyd) McFadden
Lori Jean (Boyd) McFadden, 38, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at her home.
2004 WASL scores encouraging for districts state wide
Low income students score just as well or better than other students
Upon further research … Ichiro's monthly hit total the most in 66 years, not 68
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Hard solutions ahead to balance county budget
Some offices say they have no place left to cut
Wednesday, September 1
Diane Noble Green
Diane Noble Green, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma on Monday, August 30, 2004 surrounded by her family in Salem, Utah.
Clara Irene LeMaster
Clara Irene LeMaster, infant daughter of Bill and Julianne and sister to Anne and Ross, was stillborn Monday, August 30, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital.
TORONTO (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki was a big hit at SkyDome.
Suzuki got three hits to finish with 56 in August, the most in a month by a major leaguer since 1936, and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 Tuesday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.
Trucking company roars back
RTK Producers' owner and manager air its grievances against charges
Change, holding the line two choices for commissioners' race
Baker challenges Allison in Republican primary
M's acquire Garbe in trade
Former Moses Lake player and Minnesota prospect traded to Seattle
Late credit card payments down across nation
Local counselors, investors see more interest in reducing debt
