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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
State patrol bomb technician sent out to dig site near the Gorge
A bomb technician with the Washington State Patrol was called out to a dig site near the Cave B Winery near the Gorge Wednesday afternoon after reports of a utility crew that unearthed old blasting caps at a dig si…
Death of man after dog attack ruled accidental
MOSES LAKE — The death of a Moses Lake man who was attacked last Thursday by his dog in his own home was ruled accidental by the Grant County Coroner, according to local law enforcement.
Odessa woman killed in collision in east Grant County in dust storm
A 71-year-old Odessa woman died late Tuesday afternoon when her vehicle was struck from behind by a semi during a dust storm in eastern Grant County, according to a statement by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Eight-year-old airlifted to hospital after Wednesday collision
Two people were hospitalized after a two-car collision on state Route 17 near milepost 44-5 Wednesday, including an eight-year-old who had to be airlifted to S…
Driven by construction and retail gains, Grant County unemployment rate drops
Unemployment in Grant County is dropping from its April and May highs, driven in part by employment gains in construction and the retail sector.
Family's love of Halloween on display in front yard
It starts small, with maybe a few witches who failed flight training and cratered in the front yard. Jaymee Welch and her mother, Christy, really love Hallowee…
Ephrata names new police chief
EPHRATA — If Kurt Adkinson passes the background check, he will very likely become Ephrata’s next police chief.
Candidate for state's highest court visits Moses Lake
Dave Larson, candidate for the Washington state Supreme Court, stopped through Moses Lake last week on a 32-stop tour of Central and Eastern Washington.
Moses Lake City Council recommends against trick-or-treating this Halloween
Responding to advice from county, state and federal health officials, Moses Lake city officials are recommending that locals not participate in door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween due to the pandemic, May…
Ancient Lakes Elementary gymnasium's roof blown off by windstorm
Metal roofing was blown clear from the top of the gymnasium of Ancient Lakes Elementary Tuesday afternoon in the midst of a windstorm sweeping across Central a…
Local judicial race colored by years of contention between incumbent and prosecutor’s office
The race for the seat on the Grant County Superior Court between Judge John D. Knodell and Deputy Prosecutor Kevin McCrae is another chapter in a years-long co…
Small, dedicated team of volunteers lights up the night in honor of fight against cancer
A handful of volunteers, some from as far as Wenatchee, braved brisk winds Saturday night and lit luminaria to honor those who have battled cancer.
Adams County Sheriff's endorsements may have broken electioneering laws
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner may have violated state electioneering laws by using the department’s official social media page to endorse two candidates for…
Herald wins slate of awards for coverage, design and advertising
The Columbia Basin Herald took home 25 awards at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest, including the top General Excellence award for the paper’s circulation size category…
Chamber hosts candidates in online forum
Candidates running for local public offices gathered online Monday night for a forum sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.