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
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
Columbia Basin Herald to hold open house
Newspaper unveils renovated offices, celebrates growth
New managing editor leads Herald
Burgess brings more than 20 years’ newspaper experience
Book announced for libraries’ ‘NCRL Reads’ program
‘There There’ author Tommy Orange will visit Moses Lake
Royal City power line subject of public meetings
Meetings scheduled for Jan. 29 and Feb. 5
Masquers announces cast of ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Play opens Feb. 14
Sustainability and its discontents
Chalk this up to one of those situations where the contradiction is so obvious pointing it out would be rude. But hey, as long as I have to write a column I might as well be rude.
State suspends Moses Lake chiropractor
Complaint alleges Richard Ribellia had inappropriate contact with patients
GC Fairgrounds to bring on camp host
County officials apply for grant to add lights
Support system important part of getting fit
Support system important part of getting fit
MOSES LAKE — One of the traditions of a new year is the resolution that this is going to be the year to get back in shape. Yup, this is the year – off to the gym for the first time, or maybe back to the gym. But entering the gym for the first time can be a little intimidating; after all, what do all those mysterious machines do? And some of those regular users look very fit already.
Roaring good time at Business Expo 2020
Chamber rings in ‘The New Roaring ’20s’
Museum reception draws 200 people
‘Uncorked’ on display through Feb. 27
Jesse Alvarado charts his own course at the piano
Wants to audition for national competition
Rainy but warm weather in this week’s forecast
MOSES LAKE — Storms to the west, with rain forecast every day this week in Seattle. Storms to the east, with snow and rain Tuesday in Spokane and rain the rest of the week. Storms to the south – a “potent storm system” spreading along the West Coast from California to Washington.
Business Expo 2020 set for Tuesday
Chamber to celebrate ‘The New Roaring ’20s’