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Soap Lake moves forward the 2027 preliminary budget draft
SOAP LAKE — During the Oct. 7 Soap Lake City Council meeting, council members had a number of new business items t…
Info sought in Moses Lake drive-by
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is asking for help in finding a vehicle that might be linked to a drive-by shooting Sept. 8.
New Quincy finance director looking to serve community
QUINCY — Carrie Lnenicka said her job as Quincy finance director gives her the chance to do what she really wants to do. “Serving the community in any way …
Tigers defeat Jacks in Battle of the Basin
EPHRATA – Ephrata improved to 2-0 this season with Friday’s 33-0 home win over Quincy in the Battle of the Basin, capitalizing off Jackrabbit turnovers to clai…
'Every car has a story'
MOSES LAKE — The nickname for Paul Brumley’s 1964 Chevrolet Impala is kind of a family joke. “Over Budget,” it’s called. But Brumley’s mom Janice said it’s wor…
Flint, Allen address Grant PUD issues
MATTAWA – Tom Flint is running for reelection to the Grant County Public Utility District Board against Robert “Bob” Allen. Flint attended the forum o…
Sharp appointed as new Soap Lake mayor
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tempore, Peter Sharp into the mayoral position at the Sept. 18 city council meeting. Sharp will serve as…
Wheelbarrow set recalled for lead
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District released a press release on the recall for Stanley Jr. Kids wheelbarrow and seven-piece garden sets, sold at Cost…
Ephrata updating fence code, negotiating labor issues
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata is working to update its building codes regarding fencing after fencing permits weren’t obtained for some new construction homes …
Amtrak reveals goals for Ephrata station improvements
EPHRATA – Improvements to the Ephrata Amtrak station are expected to be completed by March of 2025, according to information provided by Kelly Just, a public r…
Notorious beef and implicit bias in the Court of Appeals
Notorious B.I.G., 2pac, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Lil Wayne and their infamous feuds were discussed recently in the Court of Appeals. The issue before the cour…
BBB names new PNW board member
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific recently named Briana McKown to its board of directors, according to an announcement from BBBGW+…
Sand Scorpions to play dirty at the Dunes Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions Off-Road Vehicle Group will hold its bounty hole and freestyle competition this Saturday at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. The ev…
For a good cause
QUINCY – The Columbia Basin Herald’s Velma Dunkin was at the Quincy B Street Block Party over the weekend. At the newspaper’s booth, Dunkin sold raffle tickets…
Gridiron Roundup: Local squads tackle Week 2
MOSES LAKE - Several Columbia Basin football teams have started the 2024 season strong with winning records. While a few have suffered losses, the season is fa…
Dent discusses fires, gangs and non-partisan teamwork
MATTAWA – Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection, and despite a lack of opposition opted to participate in a Sept. 12 candi…