CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer is a journalist with more than 30 years of experience serving small communities in the Pacific Northwest. She began her post-high-school education at Treasure Valley Community College and enerned her journalism degree at Oregon State University. After working for multiple publications, she has settled down at the Columbia Basin Herald and has been a staple of the newsroom for more than a decade. Schweizer’s dedication to her communities and profession has earned her the nickname “The Baroness of Bylines.” She covers a variety of beats including health, business and various municipalities.
Recent Stories
Coronavirus: Health District releases recommendations for public, businesses
Won’t be able to stop completely, GCHD says, but can reduce number of cases
Moses Lake High School students lend a hand on Dr. Seuss Day
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School student and FFA chapter member Parker Visker said Dr. Seuss Day was a sign of how things had changed since he was young.
Warden pioneer Edna Watkins celebrates 100th birthday
She lived almost 90 years on the family farm
Grant PUD commissioners to vote on Class 17 rate increase
But increases for ‘emerging industries’ smaller than anticipated
Skills center sale designed to teach money management
CB Tech sale designed to teach money management
Students also learned about marketing, customer service
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival set for March 20-22
Birdwatching, lectures on nature-related topics
Soap Lake residents get look at Smokiam Park plan
Residents have opportunity to give opinions on proposal
Information on officer-involved shooting slated for release today
Information on officer-involved shooting scheduled for release later today
MOSES LAKE — More information is scheduled to be released this afternoon about an incident Friday night that left a man dead and a police dog injured in Moses Lake.
Remodeling to continue at Samaritan Clinic
MOSES LAKE — The final remodeling project at Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer Way will begin by the end of March, and another project is at the very beginning of the planning stages: Samaritan Healthcare officials are talking about expanding Samaritan’s Patton Clinic.
K9 reported in stable condition
MOSES LAKE — The K9 injured in a Friday night incident that resulted in the death of a suspect is reportedly in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon.
Samaritan Healthcare finishes 2019 with $7 million profit
Bad debt and charity care expenses total more than $7 million
Samaritan likely to break ground on hospital in summer
Review of cost estimates now underway
Basin Community Orchestra seeking
MOSES LAKE — Rehearsals for the spring season of the Basin Community Orchestra begin March 3, and its conductors are looking for musicians who want to join the orchestra.
Moses Lake Christian Academy gym construction begins
Foundation work starts today
Quilters volunteer skills to help cancer patients
MOSES LAKE — Mel Neal said he was looking for ways to put his considerable skill and experience as a quilter to good use. The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation came up during a conversation with a friend.
Unemployment up in Adams County in 2019
Average monthly rate for the year rises to 6 percent
State revokes health aide certification of Moses Lake woman
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman had her home care aide certification permanently revoked after she was convicted of two counts of third-degree rape of a child.
Five hunters to receive trophies at banquet
Youth Outdoors Unlimited will hold fundraiser banquet March 7
Unemployment up in Adams County in 2019
Average monthly rate for the year rises to 6 percent
Grant PUD to purchase portable transformer
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD will buy a new mobile transformer, estimated to cost $4.5 million, as a backup in case of the failure of a permanent transformer.
Watershed music festival announces 2020 lineup
GEORGE — Tickets go on sale Feb. 21 for the three-day Watershed country music concert, scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Gorge Amphitheatre. Traditionally, the concert draws major country music performers, and Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Thomas Rhett are among the headliners for 2020.
Big Bend enrollment rises in winter quarter
State funding drops slightly
Grant PUD to expand fiber backbone capacity
EPHRATA — With more customers hooking up to the Grant County PUD fiber optic system for internet service, utility district officials are working on upgrading the system’s capacity to 100 gigabytes.
Quincy Valley Allied Arts to present ‘Mary Poppins’
It is the company’s most ambitious production yet
Grant PUD under budget for 2019
Report reflects less capital project spending
Mary Poppins takes flight
Stephanie Moore, in the title role, and Taylor Street, as her friend Bert, learn to fly onstage in preparation for the Quincy Valley Allied Arts production of “Mary Poppins.” The play opens Feb. 20.
Concert to benefit a local church
Violinist Jaime Jorge to visit Moses Lake
Quincy Valley Allied Arts’ production of ‘Mary Poppins’ takes teamwork
QUINCY — What does it take to fly? Well, for starters, don’t touch the harness.
Working it out: Think ahead to get benefit of exercise without injury
Clear expectations, patience keys to successful exercise
Grant County unemployment rises in 2019
Manufacturing sector loses jobs
Animal lovers gather to support Grant County organization
Annual Spayghetti Dinner held Saturday
Voters to decide on Quincy hospital levy, other measures
QUINCY — Voters in the Quincy hospital district will be asked to approve or reject a one-year, $875,000 maintenance and operations levy in a special election Feb. 11.
Audit claims misappropriation of funds at Washington Beef Commission
RENTON — A Washington Beef Commission employee resigned in August 2018, and the King County prosecutor is reviewing possible charges after the employee allegedly misappropriated $35,007 from the commission. The Washington Auditor’s Office released a report on the allegations Thursday.
Big cast for a classic
‘You Can’t Take It With You’ to play for three weekends
Grant PUD profit beats 2019 projection
Retail revenue higher than target
An apron for every woman in the family
MOSES LAKE — Bonnie Byington’s apron project was something fun in a tough year.
Grant PUD reliability more than 99 percent
Shortage of candidates for line crew jobs
Women space pioneers topic of movie
‘Mercury 13’ is part of Salon Series
Samaritan Healthcare turns profit in November
Commissioners adopt public comment policy
Hospital commission approves construction payments
Construction of new Samaritan Hospital forecast to begin this summer
Samaritan commissioners hire consultant
Firm will review hospital surgical program
Othello district voters to consider replacement levy
Ballots must be postmarked on or before Feb. 11
Royal City power line subject of public meetings
ROYAL CITY — Residents of the Royal City area are being invited to two public hearings to give their opinions on the best route for an electrical transmission line to the new Red Rock substation. The hearings are sponsored by Grant County PUD and are scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m., Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, at the Port of Royal Slope office, 4975 Road 13.5 SW.
2020 fiber plan reviewed
Expansion scheduled for Quincy, Ephrata areas
Welcome center moves to museum
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Welcome Center — you know, the place you get maps and pamphlets showing all the fun places to visit and things to do in the area — has moved from the Chamber of Commerce to the Museum & Art Center.
Maxwell Quartet to perform Thursday
Concert sponsored by Central Basin Community Concert Association
MOSES LAKE — Four friends who’ve played classical and folk music together most of their lives will perform in concert Thursday at the Wallenstien Theater. The Maxwell Quartet will take the stage at 7 p.m.
Changes planned for fairgrounds ag building
Insulation, air conditioning in the plans
Othello business damaged by fire
No injuries in fire at Wolfkill Feed and Fertilizer
New managing editor leads Herald
Burgess brings more than 20 years’ newspaper experience
Columbia Basin Herald to hold open house
Newspaper unveils renovated offices, celebrates growth