General News
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WEATHER: April 20-24
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 81. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low about 50.
Power lines downed as fierce windstorm blows across basin
MOSES LAKE — Damage was minimal in the Columbia Basin following Friday night’s windstorm even as recorded gusts topped 50 miles per hour in some parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service office…
Mattawa Council approves well rehabilitation
MATTAWA — Water, and ensuring there’s enough of it, was a subject of discussion at the Mattawa City Council meeting Thursday. Council members voted unanimousl…
Fire and power
LACEY - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission held a virtual post-fire-season update with three utility companies; Puget Sound Energy, Avista …
‘It’s happening’
MOSES LAKE — After eight years of effort, donations and fundraising efforts throughout the community, it’s here. Moses Lake Food Bank Director Peny Archer said…
‘It’s a people business’
MOSES LAKE — For Ben Sellen, it’s not primarily about the houses or the land. “It's a people business,” he said. “It's not about selling somebody a house, i…
Royal City drug takeback removes unneeded drugs from circulation
ROYAL CITY — The prescription drug take-back program in Royal City brought in 46 pounds of unused prescription medicines this month, even if the take-back even…
Total Auto Care cuts ribbon in Moses Lake
Total Auto Care owner Eric Wedum, accompanied by members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, prepares to cut the ribbon at the formal grand opening of his b…
Keeping it out of the landfill
MOSES LAKE — On a recent Saturday in late October, Joan Sieverkropp stood in the parking lot of the Grant County Public Works Department’s road service buildin…
Ancient ways
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Inside the Wanapum Heritage Center at Priest Rapids Dam, there’s a sign that says, “We are Wanapum, we are here, we never signed a treaty, …
Q&A with Adams Co. Sheriff candidates
With the general election next Tuesday, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant and Adams counti…
Focusing on equine dental care
February is National Pet Dental Health month, a time when pet owners are reminded that routine oral care is an important aspect of their animal’s well-being. J…
Law enforcement reports for Nov. 4, 2022
EPD, MLPD, jail
'Opportunity to do a little bit more'
MOSES LAKE — There were kids in costumes. Adults in costumes. Live music in Sinkiuse Square. Trunk or treating all along Third Avenue. Simplot even handed out …
Ferguson files suit to block Albertsons payout
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court on Tuesday to block a $4 billion special dividend payout t…
Juveniles in custody in connection with homicide
MOSES LAKE — Two juveniles wanted in connection with a Sunday morning homicide in Moses Lake have been arrested, according to a statement from the Moses Lake P…