A quiet year for cranes: Festival goes virtual, but the birds show up

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, mostly Friday and Saturday, looked a bit different this year, without its guided bus, boat and hike tours, wine and food samples, live art showing at The Old Hotel Art Gallery and more than 40 speakers at the Othello High School.

Red, White & BOOM

Moses Lake and visitors celebrate Independence Day

MOSES LAKE – Citizens of Moses Lake gathered on Saturday in Sinkiuse Square and McCosh Park for the Red, White, & Boom Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center and the city’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Dollie Boyd, superintendent of the Museum and Art Center, explained the motivation behind the event. “We wanted to do not just fireworks, but we wanted to bring back the summer concert series. We did some surveying around town, and that was the number one thing that people wanted to see.” ...

Geoffrey Jon Gilbert

Geoffrey Jon Gilbert, 42, died as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on February 9, 2010 near his home in Napavine, Washington. Geoff was born on April 27, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Richard E. and Sharron M. Gilbert. He grew up in Gig Harbor, WA where he attended Peninsula High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from Central Washington University. Geoff performed with the U.S. Navy Band for nearly 10 years. An accomplished jazz musician, he was a jazz band director and trumpet counselor at Burton and Porter Music Camps. In addition, he performed with the Yakima Symphony and Brass Ensemble. Since his employment with the Chehalis School District at W.F. West High School in August 2006, Geoff was involved with the Northwest Wind Symphony, as president and trumpeter, was the Southwest Washington Music Educators Association President-Elect and was recently accepted into the Olympia Jazz Senators.

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Senior calendar and center directory for October 2023

Below is a partial list of events that may be of interest to seniors in the Columbia Basin. To review more events, visit www.columbiabasinherald.com and click on the EVENTS link near the top of the page.

Pakistan says 5 militants killed in raid near Afghan border

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's military says security forces shot and killed a local militant commander along with four of his associates in a raid on Monday near the border with Afghanistan.

Holly Starr comes home to play

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Steve Miller Band concert was an adventure

Steve Miller, his band and Joe Cocker continue to rock after all these years.

Steve Miller Band concert was an adventure

Steve Miller, his band and Joe Cocker continue to rock after all these years.

Review: Loretta Lynn recalls friendship with Patsy Cline

“Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust” (Grand Central Publishing), by Loretta Lynn

Review: Loretta Lynn recalls friendship with Patsy Cline

“Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust” (Grand Central Publishing), by Loretta Lynn

Review: Loretta Lynn recalls friendship with Patsy Cline

“Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust” (Grand Central Publishing), by Loretta Lynn

Review: Loretta Lynn recalls friendship with Patsy Cline

“Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust” (Grand Central Publishing), by Loretta Lynn

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Luke McKean, friends bring the gift of music to seniors

MOSES LAKE - Luke McKean brings a lot more to Emeritus at Hearthstone senior center than a few friends and instruments.

New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.