Happy Thanksgiving from the Columbia Basin Herald

I am thankful for my family, friends and all of my team here at the Columbia Basin Herald. I am blessed and grateful to have all of these people in my life. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. 

Bob Richardson, Regional General Manager/Publisher, Columbia Basin Herald/Basin Business Journal

The traditional things are prized for a reason — good health, good family, good job, good coworkers. I'm lucky that my job allows me to meet and talk to interesting people all over the Basin. I'm lucky in my family and friends. The cup truly runneth over.

Cheryl Schweizer, Senior Reporter 

This year I am thankful for my precious grandson. He gives me a reason to smile every day and getting to spend time and make special memories with him is truly a blessing. He fills my heart with more love and joy then I ever thought was possible! 

Laurie Herbert, Marketing Specialist 

I am deeply thankful for my wife, Julie, whose love and support make every day brighter. Our warm, welcoming home is a sanctuary where we create cherished memories together. I am also grateful for my family, whose unwavering support and love are the foundation of my life. My friends bring joy, laughter and companionship, enriching my days in countless ways. Lastly, my pets add a special kind of happiness and comfort, making our home even more lively and loving. These blessings fill my heart with gratitude and remind me of the beauty in everyday moments. 

Justin Martin, Marketing Specialist 

I am thankful for the support of everyone around me, to help me get through college and work towards my goals! 

Blaze Griffith-Steele, Legals and Obituary Coordinator 

I am thankful and blessed that I have a husband that loves and takes care of me. I am blessed with a wonderful family beginning with my mom. My two sons and their wives and my awesome grandson are very special to me. I am thankful for my church family. I am thankful that when my working career changed God sent me to work at The Columbia Basin Herald.

Becky Simonds, Marketing Specialist

I'm thankful for the opportunity to wake up every day and find new ways to be amazed by the wonders that nature has to offer. 

Caleb Perez, Circulation Customer Service Rep. 

I have so many things to be thankful for this year. Watching my three daughters grow, learn and become their own individuals is the most important, and I am incredibly grateful to be their mom. I also appreciate having a job and a boss who understands the importance of family while still striving to meet and exceed work goals. Lastly, I am thankful for friends who become family and for my family.

Jeannie Austin, Multimedia Marketing Strategist

I'm thankful to be surrounded by not just a talented group of coworkers, but terrific student-athletes and coaches in Grant and Adams counties that make attending games and other events a fun experience to write about and discuss. 

Ian Bivona, Sports Reporter

I am grateful to be a first-generation college graduate pursuing my dream in journalism. My first newsroom and the community surrounding it has been incredibly welcoming and supportive, offering invaluable help as I learn and grow in my career. 

Nance Beston, Reporter

I'm thankful to have spent the last 30 years in the best community in Washington to raise kids in and write about.

Joel Martin, Senior Reporter

I am truly grateful for my loved ones near and far, my friends, my health, my community, and my job.

Dana Moreno, Marketing & Audience Development Director 

I am grateful from my friends and for my family. I am grateful for the experiences and the adventures I was able to have this year. Most of all I am grateful for my incredible husband and the life we get to share together.

Cecilia Suarez Johnson, Print Facilitator