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Rodeo kicks off with barbecue, fundraisers and fun
MOSES LAKE — There was a whole lot going on at the Grant County Fairgrounds rodeo gate Tuesday, when the Moses Lak…
A Celtic Christmas: Geoffrey Castle to perform in concert Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Musician Geoffrey Castle will bring a Celtic twist to Christmas music Sunday. The curtain goes up on “A Celtic Christmas” at 5 p.m. at the Wallens…
Othello looking for donations for Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — About 45 years ago, four volunteer firefighters decided to make Christmas food and gift baskets and give them to seven families who needed some extra…
Moses Lake forward looks to follow family’s basketball tradition
MOSES LAKE — Basketball lineage runs deep in the Karstetter family. Meagan, a sophomore with the Chiefs this season, looks to follow in this tradition as she c…
Mr. Leighton’s last Noel: Beloved music teacher announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — At 3 p.m. Tuesday, there are only a few hours left before showtime, and Dan Leighton flits about Moses Lake High School’s gym trying to get everyt…
Influenza tests come up positive in Adams County
OTHELLO — The Adams County Health Department announced that residents have been testing positive for Influenza A and B.
Big Bend, Yakima Valley colleges collaborate on class
Unmanned aerial systems class provides distance learning opportunity
Getting in the holiday shopping spirit
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Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA — Santa will be stopping by Ephrata for breakfast Saturday, and he’ll be back for the evening parade. The annual town Christmas celebration, “Miracle o…
Festive trees at Festival of Trees
25th annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
Mom’s awesome pumpkin pie cake
This has been in my family for as long as my momma can remember and has been a family tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas for only those two times a year.
Grocery Outlet opens in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Jason Mitchell got in line at midnight.
Between the Lines: Looking back with thankfulness
While you, oh reader, are reading this in December, I am writing this on Black Friday. As I sit at my computer, I am basking in the glow of a delicious Thanksg…
1907 bank robbery rattled Ephrata
EPHRATA, DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — A loud explosion from the Bank of Ephrata roused two women from their beds around midnight on Saturday, April 6, 1907.
Noxious weeds, whadda you know?
What are noxious weeds? State law RCW 17.10 defines a noxious weed as “a plant that when established is highly destructive, competitive or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices.” Noxious weeds redu…
Carnival owner Meeker appreciates honesty
Today we continue with the front-page story from the Columbia Basin Herald on Aug. 17, 1978, written by then-Herald staff writer Nancy Wolff. The headline was:…