R. HANS MILLER
Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities.
Recent Stories
Port of Ephrata hosts fly-in event, seeks more events
EPHRATA - The Association of Washington Aerial Applicators buzzed into Ephrata Friday to network and recertify with the Federal Aviation Administration. AWAA representative Anthony Root said the event, hosted by the port of Ephrata, allowed the organization’s members to show their professionalism and expertise.
MLSD votes to press charges, but communication errors seem to be the cause
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District held an executive session during its Oct. 4 meeting and afterward came out to vote regarding transferring a case from Moses Lake Police Department regarding former Moses Lake School District Superintendent Josh Meek and financial issues that led to his departure from the district. However, the issue appears to be based on miscommunication between MLPD and the school district.
Port of Ephrata to host ag pilots Friday
EPHRATA – The Port of Moses Lake will play host to the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators for the group's 2nd Annual Fly-In Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to show the community what agricultural pilots do for the region.
On being a caretaker...
Amy Bargelt reflects on moving east, parenting and more
MOSES LAKE – Amy Bargelt grew up in the Marysville area, north of Seattle. Growing up, it was a small town, but it was eventually swallowed up by Seattle. “When I had my son, I didn’t want him to grow up in a little Seattle. I got to grow up slow, and I wanted to do the same for my kid,” Bargelt said.
Airplane finds an 'Always' home
Airplane finds an 'Always' home
Chugging along
EPHRATA - Work on the upgrades to the Ephrata Amtrak station is continuing with the slab for the southern end of the platform having gone up in the last week. Amtrak representatives have previously said much of the work will increase accessibility at the facility for those with disabilities and improve safety overall.
REC, Sila reach multi-year silane agreement after REC announces first shipment
MOSES LAKE – REC Silicon announced that an agreement had been finalized with Sila Nanotechnologies arranging for REC to provide Sila with silane gas for their production of Sila’s Titan Silicon, its trademarked anode material.
MLSD announces town halls to address financial issues
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District will be hosting a series of community events at various campuses to discuss the district’s current financial crisis, according to a letter from MLSD Interim Superintendent Carol Lewis.
Ephrata updating fence code, negotiating labor issues
EPHRATA – The city of Ephrata is working to update its building codes regarding fencing after fencing permits weren’t obtained for some new construction homes within city limits. Builders had thought the permit allowing them to build houses included the surrounding fences.
Royal City's Callahan Mfg. celebrates 55 years
ROYAL CITY – Walking into Callahan Manufacturing in Royal City, the first things a patron sees are loads of parts for tractors and other machinery. The second, at least on Tuesday afternoon, is a collie with bright white-blue eyes and a wagging tail.