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Othello man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charges
RITZVILLE — An Othello man has pleaded not guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a colli…
Q&A: Grant County Clerk candidates
Kim Allen, Marla Roduner and Ulises Infante, all of the Republican Party, are in the running for the position of Grant County Clerk. Each candidate was present…
Quincy resident makes dean's list
ROCHESTER, New York - Bailey Kehl of Quincy was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Spring 2022 Semester. Kehl is in the international business program.
Q&A with State Sen. Warnick
Incumbent State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection. The Columbia Basin Herald posed three questions to her related to her goa…
Royal raises the roof
ROYAL CITY — Once again, Summerfest brought out huge crowds in Royal City Friday and Saturday.
Port commissioners vote to demolish hangar
MOSES LAKE — Commissioners overseeing the Port of Moses Lake voted Monday to demolish several old buildings, including one hangar likely dating from the time o…
Confidently caring for pets after surgery
From routine spays and neuters to dealing with unexpected health conditions, surgery is a nearly inevitable part of pet ownership. By knowing ahead of time wha…
Time Out Pizza looks for a consistent slice in Othello
OTHELLO — Timeout Pizza co-owner CJ Garza said the crucial ingredient in making good pizza isn’t so much an ingredient as good habits of mind. “I think what…
Mattawa council approves annexation application moratorium
MATTAWA — Reversing a decision made June 16, Mattawa City Council members have voted to impose a moratorium on applications for annexation of property into the…
Record July rain falls on Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It’s been a wet July in the Columbia Basin, possibly the wettest July in the region’s recorded history.
Lourence Dormaier: Ephrata farmer finds purpose in working the soil
A local man found his purpose in farming and has turned it into a thriving business.
Tiffany Workinger: Royal City resident finds fulfillment in volunteering
In a small town, one of the most vital resources is volunteers, dedicated people who make good things happen for the whole community. Tiffany Workinger is one …
Protecting yourself
MOSES LAKE — Someday you’d like to own a house, but for the time being, you’re renting a place. It’s not permanent, but it’s home.
Quincy downtown revitalization hearing bumped to July 19
QUINCY — A public hearing on the proposed plan for revitalization in Quincy’s downtown has been rescheduled for the third time for the July 19 council meeting.…
Rectenwald sworn in as interim Grant Co. sheriff
EPHRATA - Now former undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald was sworn in as interim sheriff for Grant County July 5 by Judge Tyson Hill. Rectenwald takes over the depart…
Seattle Cossacks ride into Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Despite the weather taking a turn, the Seattle Cossacks rode down Main Avenue in Soap Lake on Sunday, performing stunts on their motorcycles for th…