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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…
Staking tomato plants
Everyone gets excited about growing tomatoes to have that wonderful taste of that outdoor vine ripened, Columbia Basin sun grown taste. However, there is a yearly dilemma in growing the tomato vines and how to keep…
A summer day at the lake
POTHOLES — Getting the maximum enjoyment out of a day at the lake requires a plan. And at least one opportunity a day to tell stories.
Purple, purple everywhere
MOSES LAKE — In normal circumstances it would be pretty rare to see a bunch of people all gathered in one spot wearing purple. Purple was considered the going …
Editor suggests improvements in 1941
An improvement program for Moses Lake was suggested in 1941. This indicates a community with growing pains. This isn’t a bad situation, but one which needs att…
More on soil testing
Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with soil testing.
Spud Run showcases classic vehicles
Othello’s Kiwanis Park became hot rod heaven over the weekend, as the Spud Run car show put wheeled beauty on display. The sun did its part by reflecting dazzl…
Longspine sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus)
This week we are going to talk about longspine sandbur. This is a nasty plant that blends in with other grasses, quietly waiting for an unguarded foot to stick into. Yes, true to its name, this noxious weed has spi…
Crews sacked bulk wheat in 1941
It is common knowledge about the wheat being sacked in the early 1900s and this was accomplished in the field. Then it was hauled to the railroad station by ho…
Bureau men visit Othello
The Columbia Basin Project was progressing in 1941. Bureau of Reclamation employees were visiting various part of the projects lands. We don’t know what these …
Moses Lake celebrates freedom
MOSES LAKE — The city’s first annual Freedom Fest celebration began on Saturday not with a bang, but with a business deal.
Different column appearing in Herald in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
Blacktop Bash raises money for cystic fibrosis
MOSES LAKE — Who could have guessed that craft beer and raising money for a good cause went together? Well Saturday night at Moses Pointe they did just that, a…
New Ephrata Post Office planned in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
Othello Seahawks House gets a visit from 12 Tour
OTHELLO — The sun shone bright on the three-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot, two-story on East Oak in this small farming community in central Washington.
Soil quality benefits us all
Soil quality or soil health is a reflection of the soil’s ability to support plants and animals, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and support human health and habitation. It covers a wide range of interre…