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Public invited to ad hoc homeless committee meeting Tuesday
April 27, 2023 6:26 p.m.

Public invited to ad hoc homeless committee meeting Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake city’s Ad Hoc Homeless Committee will hold a public meeting to solicit input on the future site of the city’s proposed homeless RV parking site in the city council chambers on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m.

Insurance commissioner to exit office
May 1, 2023 4:51 p.m.

Insurance commissioner to exit office

OLYMPIA - Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced Monday that he will not be seeking reelection, ending a more than two-decade-long tenure in office.

Temple progress
May 18, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Temple progress

MOSES LAKE - Construction and beautification efforts at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have come a long way since the temple was first announced. The 20,000-square-foot Moses Lake Temple is built on 17 acres located on Yonezawa Boulevard, between Division Street and Road K NE. Behind the temple, from the point of view shown in this photo, is a new 17,000-square-foot meeting house. The gathering place for members of the Church was first announced in April 2019 and an open house at the temple will run from Aug. 4 through Aug. 19 with the exceptions of Aug. 6 and 13. The Church will dedicate the temple on Sept. 17 during two different sessions.

February 2, 2023 5:12 p.m.

2 Moses Lake students earn honors at Utah Tech

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Two students from Moses Lake received academic honors at Utah Tech University, according to information from the university...

Man charged with attempted murder
February 2, 2023 5:31 p.m.

Man charged with attempted murder

MOSES LAKE — A man has been booked into Grant County Jail following a domestic assault in Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department...

Irrigation district election bill passes WA Senate
February 28, 2023 2:50 p.m.

Irrigation district election bill passes WA Senate

OLYMPIA – On Monday the Washington Senate passed a bill permitting mail-in ballots for irrigation-district elections...

CWU instructor honored at theater festival
March 28, 2023 3:25 p.m.

CWU instructor honored at theater festival

ELLENSBURG — A Central Washington University instructor was honored recently with a prestigious award, according to a statement from the university...

Tire collection event set for late April
April 3, 2023 5:52 p.m.

Tire collection event set for late April

MOSES LAKE — Grant County residents will have a chance to unload those unwanted tires this month, according to a statement from the Grant County Public Works Department...

Othello takes 2-1 girls soccer win over Quincy
September 7, 2023 3:29 p.m.

Othello takes 2-1 girls soccer win over Quincy

QUINCY — The Othello Huskies girls soccer team took a 2-1 win over the Quincy Jackrabbits Tuesday in a non-league game at Quincy High School. Quincy scored early, with Othello tying the game about halfway through the first half. Othello added a second-half score to take the win. The Jacks took on Wahluke Thursday in Mattawa, while the Huskies hosted Shadle Park at home Thursday. Scores from those games will be in the Basin Sports Recap in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Herald.

Weather for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023
October 9, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Weather for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Weather for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Thursday bomb threat temporarily closes LRHS
October 10, 2023 4 p.m.

Thursday bomb threat temporarily closes LRHS

RITZVILLE — A bomb threat closed down Lind-Ritzville High School Thursday, according to a statement from the Ritzville Police Department...

One arrested after alleged theft of WashDOT vehicle
September 19, 2023 5:19 p.m.

One arrested after alleged theft of WashDOT vehicle

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Department announced that ACSO deputies had taken a male subject into custody after a lengthy highway pursuit...

Cougars win over East Valley, 3-0
September 12, 2023 2:45 p.m.

Cougars win over East Valley, 3-0

WARDEN – After a setback in the third set, the Warden Cougars rallied to defeat East Valley (Yakima) 3-1 on Monday night...

Community worship event set for Friday
September 14, 2023 2:58 p.m.

Community worship event set for Friday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Ministerial Association will offer a united community worship Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Restore City Church, 2227 W Peninsula Drive, according to an announcement from the MLMA. Members of all churches are invited to lift up the name of Jesus, the announcement said. The goal is to unite the body of Christ through praise, worship and prayer. The event is hosted by Restore City Church, but organized by pastors and worship leaders from all over Grant County. Everyone is welcome regardless of what denomination or church they belong to. More information can be found by calling Davie Sawyer at 509-431-1947.

September 15, 2023 1:35 a.m.

Quincy town hall Monday to discuss regional parks district proposal

QUINCY — Quincy and George-area residents are invited to a town hall from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept 18 to ask questions and talk about the plans for the proposed Quincy Valley Regional Parks District. An open house to discuss the project is scheduled right before the town hall, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., both at Quincy City Hall, 104 B St. SW...

October 17, 2023 6:37 p.m.

Eviation announces aircraft sale

ARLINGTON — Eviation Aircraft has announced the sale of 25 of its all-electric commuter aircraft to a German-based regional airline, FlyVBird. FlyVBird also took an option to buy 25 additional aircraft, according to a company press release.

Tigers homecoming nobility 2023
October 18, 2023 6:19 p.m.

Tigers homecoming nobility 2023

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers celebrated Homecoming during halftime at last week’s gridiron match against the Grandview Greyhouds. See full coverage of the game in today’s sports section.

October 18, 2023 6:21 p.m.

Soap Lake residents invited to take Creative District survey

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents are invited to take a survey detailing their priorities for the proposed Soap Lake Creative District, according to an announcement by the city. The results will be reviewed at meetings of the creative district planning committee.

January 19, 2023 5:18 p.m.

Rukke named acting pipeline safety director

LACEY, Wash. — The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission has named Scott Rukke acting director of the commission’s pipeline safety division, according to a commission press release...

September 29, 2022 2:16 p.m.

Homeowner shot in burglary, two men sought

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in a Sunday morning burglary-shooting, according to a statement from the GCSO. GCSO deputies and Moses Lake Police Department officers answered a call at about 6 a.m. at a house in the 12000 block of Road 4 Northeast, according to the statement. The occupants of the home told officers that two men had entered the home, shot the homeowner and fled, taking several of the victim’s firearms with them.