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MLSD hiring 7 elementary assistant principals, financially unrelated to classroom staffing
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is moving to add assistant principals at seven of its largest elementary s…
Othello schools try to find solution for land problem
OTHELLO — As the Othello City Council is considering changes to the city’s zoning code and comprehensive plan, one proposed change would make it impossible for the Othello School District to develop some property o…
Salazar’s departure followed conflict
MOSES LAKE – Before resigning from his position as Moses Lake’s human resources director, Carlos Salazar raised concerns about whether top officials had given raises to themselves and favored departments.
Cigar box blues
SOAP LAKE — “Nothing’s better than the sound of an acoustic guitar with your fingers sliding across the strings.”
Basin briefs for Jan. 29, 2020
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council recently reviewed the city’s finances for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Moses Lake School Board OKs contract extension
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Josh Meek’s contract for one year, through the end of the 2022 school year.
Second building burns down at Moses Lake homeless camp
MOSES LAKE — A second outbuilding burned to the ground early Tuesday morning in a homeless camp established on a property owned by local landowner Mick Hansen.
New ML city manager sworn in
MOSES LAKE — The first woman to take the top administrative position at the city, Allison Williams took her oath of office Monday as Moses Lake’s new city mana…
Changes planned for fairgrounds ag building
Insulation, air conditioning in the plans
Moses Lake’s HR director resigns
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Human Resources Director Carlos Salazar has resigned from his position, effective immediately, after being put on administrative leave …
Port seeks terrorism insurance
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will spend around $362,000 this year to buy a terrorism insurance policy. Just in case.
Isaiah Perez looking to cap Othello legacy
OTHELLO – Postseason wrestling sits on the brink for athletes around the Basin. Othello senior Isaiah Perez prepares for his final run at a state title as a Hu…
Local Realtors gather for annual banquet
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors gathered at Pillar Rock Grill in Moses Lake on Saturday night for the group’s annual awards banquet.
New managing editor leads Herald
Burgess brings more than 20 years’ newspaper experience
Columbia Basin Herald to hold open house
Newspaper unveils renovated offices, celebrates growth
Court dismisses most of suit against MLIRD
EPHRATA — A Grant County Superior Court judge has dismissed most of a long-running lawsuit by Moses Lake property owner Mick Hansen against the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District, or MLIRD.