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WSU choir visits Ephrata, other high schools to encourage students to sing
EPHRATA — The members of Ephrata High School’s chamber choir had a glimpse of what could be their future Thursday …
Allegedly intoxicated man plows into power pole
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was allegedly intoxicated Tuesday evening when he crashed his vehicle into a power pole and a parked car.
K-9 deputy helps track down missing Alzheimer's patient
EPHRATA — A four-legged deputy is being hailed as a hero for helping track an elderly Alzheimer's patient who wandered away from home early Wednesday morning.
Privacy vs. accountability in public employees birthdate bill
A proposal that would exempt the birthdates of public employees from public records requests recently passed through the state Senate 25-22, which supporters of the bill say will protect against identity theft.
Bill would put foster parent training online
A bill that would make some training for potential foster parents more easily available is likely to travel from the legislature to the governor’s desk.
Hundreds tune in for telephone town hall
Hundreds of constituents of the 13th Legislative District tuned in to a telephone town hall Monday evening hosted by their local lawmakers.
PUD 2017 budget results reviewed
EPHRATA — The books aren’t closed on 2017, but preliminary results show the Grant County PUD spent about 25 percent less than it had budgeted for capital projects last year. The preliminary review was part of a rep…
Kennewick woman accused of eluding police in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A Kennewick woman was charged for allegedly running numerous red lights and driving in the opposite lane of travel during a pursuit in Moses Lake.
Woman arrested after trying to pass fake $20 bill
MOSES LAKE — A wanted woman was taken into custody over the weekend after she allegedly attempted to pass a fake bill at a Moses Lake gas station.
'My Fair Lady'
MOSES LAKE — Tickets go on sale Thursday for the Basin Community Theatre production of the tale of a girl, a guy, and language lessons. “My Fair Lady” opens Ma…
Newhouse leading challenger in fundraising for 2018 race
WASHINGTON D.C. — The campaign to elect Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, to a third term in 2018 is dominating his challenger Christine Brown, who is running as a Democrat, when it comes t…
9th District telephone town hall on Thursday
Constituents of the 9th Legislative District will have an opportunity to talk with their elected officials in the state House of Representatives during a telep…
Armed robber steals cash, safe from store
SCHWANA — A masked man reportedly robbed a Schwana store at gunpoint Monday morning and got away with cash and a safe.
Nominations sought for pear committee
YAKIMA — Nominations for two seats on the Processed Pear Committee will be accepted during a meeting March 1. The annual meeting of the “Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service” is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the meetin…
What's not to like about pulled pork?
Imagine a yummy pulled pork sandwich. Succulent pieces of slow-cooked pork in a slightly sweet tangy barbecue sauce. What’s not to like about it?
Herald moves to online paywall
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald is changing its web presentation format.