Community builder Frances Cox chosen grand marshal

MATTAWA - Frances Cox, who came to Mattawa in 1974 and became one of its builders, will be the grand marshal for the Mattawa Community Days Parade this Saturday, Aug. 27

Thank you, Grant County

If you were in attendance at the annual livestock auction at the Grant County Fair last week, the outpouring of support for agriculture and the rural way of life should have been enough to make you proud to live in the Columbia Basin.

Cattle producers meeting

ODESSA - The Cattle Producers of Washington (CPW) will have its monthly general meeting here on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Fishing Magician Report: Algae warning, good triploid in Rufus

You may have heard about a water quality warning issued by the Washington State Department of Health about Rufus Woods Reservoir. Apparently there is a heavier than normal bloom of algae in the reservoir. The levels of algae could be harmful if ingested in large quantities. The warning cautioned people to avoid swimming in the reservoir and also concerns about cattle that may use the reservoir for watering.

Results of fair is part of Grant County history

The 2011 Grant County Fair has one more day and then it will be history, recounted in the pages of the Columbia Basin Herald and other Columbia Basin newspapers. The winners of the various competitions will be listed, with others vowing to do better next year.

Next week is 'Fair and rodeo time!'

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair and Rodeo is a magical time for young and old alike. But the rodeo wasn't always under lights. Nope. The first time was in 1949. Read on.

Demand is high for export hay

MOSES LAKE - Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis increased the demand for high quality export hay this year.

Depression-era seniors recall tough times

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Robert J. Ruff, 90, and Enid Clay, 87, both recall the tough times of the Great Depression.

Story of Beef slated for historical society

EPHRATA - The Story of Beef will be the topic of the Heritage gathering of the August meeting of the Grant County Historical Society board meeting.

The Hirschels sent their children to Timm District School

Direct marketing saved Tonnemaker Hill Farm

FRENCHMAN HILLS - Kole Tonnemaker looks around his Tonnemaker Hill Farm and is grateful for its success. And he is mindful of what could have been.

Angus association has new members

MOSES LAKE - The American Angus Association announced the names of a new adult member and two junior members this week.

Cattle producer to meet

MOSES LAKE - The monthly general meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington will be held here on Wednesday, August 10.

Cattle Producers of Washington to meet

RITZVILLE - There will be an update on the progress of the new meat processing plant at Odessa at the monthly general meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington on July 13.

CPOW topic: update on processing plant

RITZVILLE - An update on the progress of the new meat processing plant at Odessa is on top at the monthly general meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington on July 13.

Q fever human cases investigated by Grant County Health District

EPHRATA - The Grant County Health District reported on June 16 that it is investigating reports of human cases of Q fever, a bacterial disease caused primarily by contact with goats, sheep and cattle.

Fowl, rabbits

Some interesting logic is being used in a discussion by the Moses Lake City Council on whether to allow ownership of chickens and rabbits in the city.

Q fever found in Grant County

MOSES LAKE - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a team to Grant County Monday to investigate human cases of Q fever.

Maxwell subject of GCHS meeting

EPHRATA - Pioneer Claude Maxwell will be the subject of the history presentation at the June 14 meeting of the Grant County Historical Society.

Pioneer Maxwell subject of GCHS meeting

EPHRATA - Pioneer Claude Maxwell will be the subject of the history presentation at the June 14 meeting of the Grant County Historical Society.