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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Ag glow up: Moses Lake’s Agricultural Parade & Street Party to return
MOSES LAKE — Residents will recognize one of the pillars of the Moses Lake area economy with the 26th annual Agricultural Parade & Street Party on Friday, spon…
REC Silicon’s CEO to retire
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon President and CEO Tore Torvund announced his retirement Tuesday, according to a press release from the silicon materials producing company.
Health district announces more COVID-19 deaths
Twenty-seven residents died from COVID-19 in October and November, bringing Grant County’s total to 212 and one pending, the Grant County Health District announced Wednesday.
Masquers auditions scheduled
Auditions will be held for the Masquers Theater presentation of the comedy “Beer for Breakfast” on Dec. 11 and 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the theater: 322 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake.
Finding a way: Volunteer firefighters learn grant writing to get new gear
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 (GCFD7) will receive four sets of new bunker gear, as it is one of 13 volunteer fire departments nationwide selected t…
Tip-a-Cop to return tonight
MOSES LAKE — Why yes, those will be uniformed officers delivering burgers and wiping down tables during the Tip-a-Cop event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at R…
Moses Lake LEAD to provide videos on community issues
Experts from various organizations will give virtual updates on matters impacting Moses Lake — including housing issues, transportation, public safety, infrast…
Christmas classic: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ comes to MLHS stage
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School (MLHS) Drama will perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” for four days starting Friday.
Best in class: Red Rock Elementary teacher wins national, regional awards
ROYAL CITY — The first-graders were learning about “comunidad.”
Circular movement: Grape Drive roundabout construction set for 2022
MOSES LAKE — Engineers with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will present an update on construction of a roundabout at Grape Drive and…
Grant County approves districts
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Nov. 23 approved new boundaries for commission districts to reflect population information from the federal 2020 census.
Quincy prepares to celebrate Christmas season
QUINCY — The holiday season will come to Quincy with a parade, a living nativity, an in-person choral concert and other activities this weekend.
Cookies for a cause: Kris Emerson uses baking expertise to write benefit cookbook
MOSES LAKE — Kris Emerson’s “Cookie Book” started with a benefit cookie auction.
New sign welcomes motorists to Soap Lake
The city of Soap Lake received an upgrade just before Thanksgiving in the form of a new city sign.
New reporter eager to plug in to community
Hi, Columbia Basin Herald readers and community members. My name is Rebecca Pettingill and I am the newest addition to the Columbia Basin Herald news team.