Distinguished visitor: Air Force Two lands in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — An airplane used to transport senior U.S. government officials — including the president and vice president — was parked at the Grant County International Airport on Monday.

Law enforcement agencies warn of ‘porch pirates’ during holiday season

As Christmas nears and Columbia Basin residents start seeing more deliveries, area law enforcement agencies are seeing more reports of delivered goodies being stolen from front porches.

Grant County employment rate grows

MOSES LAKE — Grant County’s economy may be showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which slowed down and in some cases closed businesses in the last 20 months, according to a report Friday from Washington State Employment Security Department.

City council member to be celebrated

Longtime Ephrata City Council member Mark Wanke will be honored with an open house 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ephrata City Hall, 121 Alder St. SW, preceding the city council meeting.

Workers’ comp insurance to go up slightly in 2022

TUMWATER — The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) today announced a 3.1 percent increase in the average worker’s compensation premium rate for hours worked in 2022, according to a press release.

State paid leave rules change after COVID-19

OLYMPIA — New legislation took effect in August that expanded the qualifying period for people who worked fewer hours because of COVID-19.

Quincy student allegedly made school threat

The Quincy Police Department on Thursday identified a 14-year-old Quincy Middle School (QMS) student responsible for posting an alleged threat online referencing a shooting at QMS.

New CBH reporter ready for another adventure

Hello there! I just started here at the Columbia Basin Herald and wanted to take the time to introduce myself.

Legals for December, 10 2021

Five-car pileup causes injuries, road closure

A five-car collision Thursday afternoon caused multiple injuries and closed Stratford Road across the Alder Street Fill in Moses Lake for several hours.

Shopping trip: Law enforcement agencies accepting donations for kids’ Christmas giveaway

MOSES LAKE — Donations are being accepted until Monday for this year’s Shop With A Cop programs, sponsored by many law enforcement agencies and associations around the Columbia Basin. However, donations are also taken year-round for the programs.

Community input sought on ARPA spending

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake has accepted more than $6.7 million in federal funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed on March 11.

Moses Lake chiropractor suspended for alleged misconduct

A Moses Lake chiropractor’s license was suspended in August for multiple counts of unprofessional conduct, improper documentation of care, and sexual misconduct, the Washington State Department of Health announced Tuesday in a release.

Police respond to unconfirmed online threat to ML high school

Moses Lake police on Tuesday investigated an unsubstantiated online threat made to the Moses Lake High School and/or students.

By request: Soap Lake officer spreads holiday cheer one song at a time

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Police Officer Justin Rowland is raising money for a good cause and spreading holiday cheer with what he calls “singing-grams.”

Joy to the world: A Christmas Miracle on Main Street comes to Othello

OTHELLO — It was time to light the community Christmas tree Saturday night, and the kids clustered around Santa were going to lead the countdown. They had to be loud, or it wouldn’t work.

Legals for December, 8 2021

Community service: Soap Lake Tip-a-Cop connects police with local people in need

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Police Department (SLPD) had its third annual Tip-a-Cop Monday at The Busy Bean.

Busy season: Winter farmers market, Cocoa for K9s, part of weekend in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds was filled with vendors, selling everything from fresh fruit to leather art, and filled with a crowd looking over the possibilities.

Tip-a-Cop event packs the house at ML restaurant

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Undersheriff Ryan Rectenwald sang “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” while filling water glasses Wednesday night at Rock Top Burgers & Brew. He got a nice tip for it, too.