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Garza hired as Othello city administrator
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza, currently Othello Police Chief, has been hired as Othello’s new city administrator. Othe…
Collision blocks SR 17 at Rocky Ford
MOSES LAKE — A two-vehicle collision Monday morning shut down traffic along SR 17 for several hours. Travis Hathaway, 43, of Moses Lake, was driving a blue 19…
Badge discussion
GRANT COUNTY - With the general election a week away, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant an…
Tricky treats
Ice cream pumpkins, witch pumpkins, princess pumpkins and traditional pumpkins were among the entries in the pumpkin decorating contest at the Columbia Basin H…
Mavs swim to success
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks swam away with a win in the Columbia Basin Big 9 girls’ swim and dive district meet this weekend, scoring a combined 529 …
One killed in Sunday shooting in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two males were shot at a Moses Lake residence Sunday morning, leaving one dead and one injured. A statement by the Moses Lake Police Department…
Area teams prep for state
COLUMBIA BASIN – The area’s final district tournaments begin this week, with local teams beginning their final pushes toward state competitions. Read along bel…
Pet of the week: Siku
Siku is a roughly 3-year-old who gets along with most dogs. She likes toys, playing fetch and being with her people. She’s a smart girl who is willing to learn…
Community calendar: Nov. 2022
November 1 Homeschoolers' Art Atelier: Drawing and Painting 9-11 a.m. first, second, third and fifth Tuesdays at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 …
Adding perks to a Rose
OTHELLO — Desert Rose Designs owner Melody Anguiano said she wants the new Desert Rose Cafe to be the kind of place where people can take their time. She ha…
Moses Lake Community Coalition
MOSES LAKE — Helping parents navigate some of the challenges of the job, and to keep children away from substance abuse, is the goal of a group working to recr…
A message from Samaritan Healthcare
MOSES LAKE – Samaritan Hospital has a 75-year history as being a community hospital. Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 was formed in 1947 and two yea…
Washington state of emergency ends today
OLYMPIA — The state of emergency declared by Gov. Jay Inslee to fight the COVID–19 pandemic ends today at midnight. Inslee imposed the state of emergency in March 2020. A Washington Department of Health order mand…
Weather report for Monday, Oct. 31.
Weather report for Monday, Oct. 31.
One killed in Moses Lake home fire Sunday morning
MOSES LAKE - A fire Sunday morning left one person dead at Harvest Manor Mobile Home Park in Moses Lake. A report by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office state…
Huskies’ season ends in 2-1 loss to Grandview in penalty kicks
OTHELLO – Tied at one entering overtime, Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament match between Othello and Grandview couldn’t get…