Privatized liquor sales force smaller stores to diversify

MOSES LAKE - Small liquor stores in Grant County are having to adjust to a whole new market, as new regulations and new competition continue to crop up in the wake of Initiative 1183, which privatized liquor sales with its passing last year.

The Salvation Army expands area locations

MOSES LAKE - The Salvation Army recently added service extension sites in Ephrata and Mattawa because of the rising cost of gas.

Eugene R. Bergenholtz

Gene, age 91, passed away peacefully July 27, 2013 at his home in Mount Vernon with his wife by his side; he was born September 7, 1921 in Hazelton, Idaho to Carl and Erma Bergenholtz. Gene spent his early years in Idaho until joining the U.S. Navy in 1942 serving in WWII on the USS Tuscaloosa (Atlantic) and USS Miami (Pacific). He met his wife of 69 years, Oliva, they were married in 1944. Following his separation from the Navy, he moved to Moses Lake and was the first employee for the Moses Lake PUD. Gene and Oliva were very involved in numerous community organizations including: Masonic Lodge Lifetime Member (Past Master), Eastern Star Oasis Chapter, Shriner, VFW Life Member, and the Moses Lake First Church of the Nazarene. Gene was instrumental with admitting 40 children to the Spokane Shriner's Hospital. They moved to Mount Vernon in 2010 to be closer to family. They became members of the Mount Vernon Church of the Nazarene. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Oliva, daughter: Carol (Greg) DiGiovanna; grandchildren: Jeff (Sara) Willard and Deena (Wade) Wilhonen; great-grandchildren: Devin and Kailey Willard, and Kjirsi and Chandler Wilhonen. A Celebration of Gene's Life will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013, 2:00 pm at the Mount Vernon Church of the Nazarene followed by a time of reception. There will be a private Military Graveside service for Gene in the Veteran Garden at Hawthorne Memorial Park. Please share your thoughts of Gene and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

Robert Lewis 'Bob' Ralph

Robert Lewis 'Bob' Ralph, 57, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home, Monday,October 6, 2014 after a short, valiant fight with renal cell carcinoma. Bob was born July 17, 1957 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Barbara (Lozar) and Lester Ralph.

Kyle Talmage Ziegelman

Kyle Talmage Ziegelman, 52, of Moses Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2014 suffering a heart attack. He was born in Lebanon, OR on May 30, 1961 but has lived in Moses Lake since 1992. Kyle loved fishing, camping, the Mariners and Seahawks, bbqing, and spending time with his new and only grand child, Peyton. He was a free spirit and a kid at heart, always jamming to his favorite tunes and cracking endless jokes. He lived for his children and spent most of his time with them. He is preceded in death by both parents, Claudia and Terry Ziegelman. He leaves behind his daughter Ashley, her husband Justin, and grand daughter, Peyton of Spokane, WA. sons Kyle and Kamren, Sister Kendy, nephew Jesse and fiance Viola, and great nieces and nephews Anthony, Elijah, Jesse, Evelyn, Alexis, Vanessa, Trapper, and one on the way, all of Moses Lake, and both mothers of his children, Lisa, of Moses Lake, and Michelle, of Phoenix, whom he both had great relationships with. Kyle was very social and brought a smile to all around him. Rock on!

Alice Olene Luvaas Milholland

Alice Olene Luvaas Milholland, 92, died on Thursday, July 19, 2007, in her residence in East Wenatchee. She was born on Feb. 18, 1915, to the Reverend Peter J. Luvaas and Flossie B. Morris Luvaas in Saint Paul, Minn. Alice is known for her tenacious spirit, love of learning, and heart of gratitude. She is and will always be a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and educator. She lived a full life and made a difference wherever she spent time. She passed from this life to the next gently with grace and knowing she was loved.

NEWS BITES: April 29, 2024

RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking a man who left the courtroom during his trial and did not return, according to a statement from the ACSO. MOSES LAKE — Two 15-year-old boys were arrested Thursday after one of them allegedly pistol-whipped a person in the Larson Community earlier last week, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. OTHELLO — Two male subjects were arrested Wednesday in Othello for gang-related graffiti at Kiwanis Park, according to a statement from the Othello Police Department.

Rosemary Parkhurst Troy Pearsall Hoak

1913 ~ 2006

Shirley McGee Stewart

Shirley Adele McGee Stewart, 92, passed on Jan. 21, 2022, in Othello, Washington at the Coventry House where she had resided for the past 15 months.

Caris LeVert's 34 lead Nets past Wizards, 118-110

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 14 of his 34 points in the final seven minutes to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 118-110 on Sunday and move closer to a playoff berth.

Caris LeVert's 34 lead Nets past Wizards, 118-110

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 14 of his 34 points in the final seven minutes to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 118-110 on Sunday and move closer to a playoff berth.

Fox, Rodman selected with the top picks in the NWSL draft

North Carolina defender-midfielder Emily Fox was the first player taken in the National Women's Soccer League draft Wednesday night, going to expansion team Racing Louisville.

Fox, Rodman selected with the top picks in the NWSL draft

North Carolina defender-midfielder Emily Fox was the first player taken in the National Women's Soccer League draft Wednesday night, going to expansion team Racing Louisville.

Giving thanks a little early

Events for January 2024

The holidays are over, but there are still things to do in the Columbia Basin to have fun, support good causes and learn. Here is just a sample of those events. To submit your event for possible publication, please visit www.columbiabasinherald.com, click on the EVENTS tab and select Create an Event. Free and premium listings are available.

Life and legacy of King celebrated in Moses Lake

‘The dream is real’

MOSES LAKE — A packed crowd at the Moses Lake Civic Center in Moses Lake Monday night proved that Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of equality and brotherhood did not fall on deaf ears and lives on today.

Coroner: inmate died from 'acute morphine intoxication'

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Coroner’s Office has issued a cause of death for 34-year-old Soap Lake resident Derek Batton, who died in August while he was lodged in the Grant County Jail.

Scoobie Doobie Doo wants to be adopted by you

SOAP LAKE – Scoobie, a cane corso mix is a sweet goofy pup with a playful spirit. He loves going on walks, ear scratches, chasing his tail and going on exotic adventures. It is not recommended to adopt him to investigate mysteries though, because he loves everyone and likely will be little help in any ghost hunts. Despite his lack of detective skills, he is a really good boy looking for a good home. If your home is the one for this boy, visit RockBottomRocker.com and fill out an application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click donate or contact the shelter via Facebook to coordinate donations.

Franklin E. Rowley

Franklin E. Rowley, 73, went to be with his loving wife on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. He was born in Yakima, Oct. 4t, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Rowley. At an early age Frank joined the Navy and enjoyed a long 20-year career serving his country and traveling the globe. He married Carol Woods, during his career with the Navy and took on the role as father to Carol's six children. He retired from the Navy in 1970 with full honors, the same year he and Carol had their youngest son.

Watt scores 2 goals, Red Stars defeat Sky Blue 4-1 in NWSL

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Kealia Watt scored two goals and added an assist and the Chicago Red Stars downed Sky Blue 4-1 in a fall series match Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.