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Hammy wants to hog your heart this Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Don’t go bacon Hammy’s heart—he’s ready to ham it up under your Christmas tree. This 7-year-old Basen…
Makin’ Gnocchi!
KENNEWICK — Chef Ben Leonard thinks more people would like mushrooms if they knew how to cook them properly. It’s why he tries to make sure the mushrooms he…
Washington bridal show schedule 2023
Below is a noncomprehensive list of bridal expos in Washington, organized from closest to furthest from the center of Grant County. The Columbia Basin Herald c…
Green weddings
With environmental and climate concerns on the rise, more couples are taking an eco-friendly approach. That may mean using fewer disposable products, cuttin…
How to get registered
Settling on the answer for these basic questions isn’t easy, but they’ll guide you through the process. Your completed wedding registry will then provide ev…
Optimize your flower budget
If the national average is any indication, they’ll be a big part of your expenses, too. Before you spend thousands on high-priced blossoms, however, careful…
Thank-you cards
The challenge is getting started, in particular with a large number of gifts. It’s best to approach it all in a step-by-step manner, so that the task feels …
Wedding day emergency kit
Preparing early helps alleviate worries about common mishaps that add unneeded stress during your nuptials. Don’t let your big event become marred by makeup…
What to look for in a caterer
It’s easy to focus solely on the food, of course, but there are other considerations. You’ll want to start by looking at their history, including licensing …
What’s next for your dress?
You've shopped for the gown, been fitted and refitted, then gotten married in it. But there’s still one big decision to make. Some brides choose to carefull…
Bluegrass band coming to George
GEORGE — The Badger Mountain Dry Band will perform Feb. 18 at the George Community Hall, according to an announcement from the hall’s management...
Potato Day coming in February
MOSES LAKE - Staff from the Washington State Potato Commission will celebrate Potato Day in Olympia on Feb. 21. “The most viable voice in Olympia is a farme…
Preparing food animals to beat the cold
When the weather dips into cold and freezing temperatures, especially at night, humans stay cozy by turning on heaters and pulling out extra blankets. Food ani…
Facing the past
MOSES LAKE — When you buy a home, there are often neighborhood covenants that come with the property. Sometimes you have to have your house set a certain dista…
Grant County pet of the week: Sophie
Sophie is a 10-month-old domestic shorthair mix with a cute face you can’t help but love. She came to the Grant County Animal Outreach shelter in May of 2022 a…
Country Sweethearts fundraiser set for Feb. 4
MOSES LAKE — The Country Sweethearts Benefit Auction sponsored by the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation is so popular it’s already sold out, and it’s still more…