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November 13, 2023 5:12 p.m.

Ephrata man burns apartment, holes up in bathroom

EPHRATA — A man was arrested Sunday after setting an apartment on fire and then barricading himself in the bathroom, according to a statement from the Ephrata Police Department.

November 13, 2023 4:58 p.m.

Gesa grant allows GCFD 13 to buy extrication tool

EPHRATA — A $25,000 grant from Gesa Credit Union allowed Grant County Fire District 13 to add a new extrication tool to its new rescue vehicle.

November 13, 2023 4:24 p.m.

Shooting claims one in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A shooting Sunday afternoon left one person dead and two more hospitalized, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.

November 13, 2023 2:35 p.m.

A piece of the past ...

While organizing some old boxes of files, Columbia Basin Herald staff came across this and several other photos in a loose stack. If you are able to identify the people in the photo and the photo is one submitted to the paper by your family, please contact us at [email protected] with the information for the photo and feel free to stop by the office to pick up the original for your family records. Prior to the internet, families would often drop off photos such as this one for wedding announcements, obituaries or to accompany news articles. The only identifying marks on the back of this image are a note from the photographer that says, “For your convenience, the negative of this photograph will be kept on file. When reordering, be sure to mention the letter and number that appear above (2S 19012) – Photography studio of Frederick A. Nelson. Seattle, Wash.”

November 13, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Weather for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023

November 10, 2023 7:35 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Basin elections, pet progress and state playoffs

MOSES LAKE – On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller goes over highlights of local results from last week's election, as well as an update to animal rescue facilities in Grant and Adams counties. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona previews state football matchups and recaps performances at the 1B and 2B State Volleyball Tournaments. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/49xeteF.

November 10, 2023 5:37 p.m.

Othello man arrested in child porn bust

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department made an arrest in a child pornography investigation Thursday, according to a statement from the OPD.

November 10, 2023 5:28 p.m.

NCESD elects three new board members

WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors welcomed three new members, according to an announcement from the NCESD.

November 10, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Basin ready to celebrate Veterans Day

EPHRATA – Two Veterans Day celebrations are planned in the area for Saturday. Ephrata’s American Legion post and Quincy’s Veterans Operation Creation both have events going on.

November 9, 2023 5:47 p.m.

Washington sees first substantial decline in Japanese beetles

YAKIMA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program saw its first substantial decline in Japanese beetle numbers after trapping more than 19,000 beetles this summer in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties, according to a WSDA announcement.

November 6, 2023 6:11 p.m.

ED announces $115 million in grants for school districts.

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Education announced Oct. 25 new awards totaling about $115 million to support 29 Teacher and School Leader incentive projects across the country, according to an announcement from the ED.

November 6, 2023 6:09 p.m.

MLFD: Boy saves family home from fire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake boy’s quick thinking prevented a possible tragedy Monday, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Fire Department.

November 6, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Weather for Monday, Nov. 6, 2023

November 4, 2023 2:44 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Volunteering and league titles

MOSES LAKE — Peny Archer of Community Services of Moses Lake is the guest on this week’s edition of the STUDIO BASIN podcast. Archer talks about operations of the Moses Lake Food Bank, the level of need for its services in the community, and how people can support it. Archer also talks about how she became involved at the food bank, where she started as a volunteer about 23 years ago. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer go over last week’s action on the gridiron, as well as some district soccer and swim and dive.

November 4, 2023 1:56 p.m.

Basin Public Meetings Schedule: Nov. 2023

This schedule includes regularly scheduled meetings, which may be changed or canceled. Agendas may be found on each municipality’s website one to two business days prior to the meeting. All meetings must be run in accordance with state law and generally allow one or more agenda items for public comment on issues facing the government body.

November 3, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Building permits for Nov. 3, 2023

EPHRATA -- The below building permits were filed in unincorporated Grant County during the timeframes shown below.

November 2, 2023 2:43 p.m.

Police Logs for Nov. 3, 2023

MOSES LAKE – The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

November 2, 2023 1:53 p.m.

Newsroom fun

MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Herald team had a Halloween celebration of our own on Wednesday. Along with a potluck and dad jokes galore, the paper’s staff had costume and pumpkin decorating contests. With a variety of entries on both fronts, the two photos above show who came home with the blue ribbon in each category.

October 31, 2023 2:50 p.m.

STCU opens Othello drive-through branch

OTHELLO – Credit union STCU opened its new location in Othello Tuesday, a drive-through-only branch located at 1335 E. Main St., according to an announcement from the credit union.

October 30, 2023 5:06 p.m.

Commerce designates 3 Pacific Northwest tech hubs

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced Oct. 23 the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the country, including two in Washington, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Tech Hub in the Spokane Valley and the Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub.

October 30, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Weather for Monday, Oct. 30

October 28, 2023 2:58 p.m.

Santa art and journals coming to Moses Lake Museum & Art Center

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake resident Joshua Larson’s Santas will be open for viewing in the Ramon Cerna Community Gallery at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center from Nov. 4 through Dec. 30, according to a museum press release.

October 28, 2023 2:17 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Photography and Spooky Behavior with Kelsey Gribble and sports wrap-up

MOSES LAKE – On this week's episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Kelsey Gribble, the owner of Sole Performance in Ephrata and a local artist, to discuss Gribble's photography, her brand Spooky Behavior and a bit about Sole Performance.

October 26, 2023 7 p.m.

Coulee Dam fined for EPA violations

SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington will pay nearly $71,000 for violations of Section 402 of the Clean Water Act at the town’s wastewater treatment plant, according to a press release from the EPA.

October 26, 2023 4:38 p.m.

Corrections officer sentenced to 60 months for drug charges

RICHLAND – United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Leticia Rodriguez, 44, to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, according to a Monday announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

October 24, 2023 5:16 p.m.

OSPI, RCO award outdoor learning grants

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office in cooperation with the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction announced $3.7 million in grants to support outdoor learning experiences, including projects that impact Grant and Adams counties.

October 23, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Weather forecast for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023

October 21, 2023 12:50 p.m.

STUDIO BASIN: Responsibility with pets, Moms Helping Moms, elections and playoffs

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller talks about the ongoing issues related to stray animals and overcrowded animal shelters in Grant and Adams counties...

October 20, 2023 1:20 a.m.

Group14 releases third quarter review

MOSES LAKE – Group14 Technology released its third quarter review Thursday, which said that the company ramped up construction on its incoming one million-square-foot Moses Lake battery active materials factory, labeled “BAM-2.”

October 19, 2023 1:30 a.m.

News bites for Oct. 19, 2023

EPHRATA — Amateur radio enthusiasts in Grant County took part in a Simulated Emergency Test Oct. 7, according to a statement from the Grant county Sheriff’s Office.

October 18, 2023 6:56 p.m.

LGBTQ+ academic scholarships open

MOSES LAKE – Scholarship website Bold.org announced Monday several new academic scholarships tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ high school, undergraduate and graduate students.

October 18, 2023 6:54 p.m.

South Grant Co. candidate forum coming Wednesday

MATTAWA – The community is invited to the South Grant County Candidate Forum Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Wahluke High School, according to an announcement from the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce.

October 18, 2023 6:52 p.m.

Public invited to comment on EPA herbicide policy

MOSES LAKE – The Agricultural Retailer’s Association announced Wednesday it is encouraging public comment on a proposed Endangered Species Act herbicide strategy draft from the Environmental Protection Agency to bring the EPA's pesticide program into compliance with the ESA. Comments are due no later than Oct. 22.

October 18, 2023 6:21 p.m.

Soap Lake residents invited to take Creative District survey

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents are invited to take a survey detailing their priorities for the proposed Soap Lake Creative District, according to an announcement by the city. The results will be reviewed at meetings of the creative district planning committee.

October 17, 2023 6:34 p.m.

WalletHub releases top WA colleges and universities list

MOSES LAKE – Personal finance website WalletHub released Monday its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, as well as expert commentary and separate rankings for colleges and for universities, according to an announcement from WalletHub...

October 17, 2023 6:31 p.m.

Othello Fall Clean Up coming Nov. 4

OTHELLO — Residents of Othello can dispose of their yard waste Nov. 4 at the city’s annual Fall Clean Up, according to an announcement from the city.

October 16, 2023 5:53 p.m.

Soap Lake man sentenced to more than 22 years for production of child pornography

SPOKANE – On Oct. 11, U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Soap Lake resident Michael Gene Rice, 49, to 264 months and 27 days in federal prison for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

October 16, 2023 1:35 a.m.

Winking sun: Weather report for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

Weather report for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

October 16, 2023 1:31 a.m.

STUDIO BASIN: A school district, elections and massive wins

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Wahluke School District Superintendent Andy Harlow joined Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer to talk about some of the challenges the district has faced and some of the things its administration and staff have done to meet them. Harlow is a veteran of more than 20 years in the district, and talked about how he came to Mattawa and the rewards of teaching in the district...

October 16, 2023 1:30 a.m.

News Bites for Oct. 16, 2023

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Coroner’s Office are looking into the death of a man found early Saturday in the middle of Sheep Canyon Road near Road E-NE north of Ephrata, according to a GCSO statement...

October 13, 2023 1:35 a.m.

Furrever loveable

ACPR pets looking for a home with loving humans

OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue, also commonly referred to as ACPR, recently put out a call for the public’s help in supporting their work to care for strays. As part of the Columbia Basin Herald’s efforts to support nonprofits in the community, we encourage families to consider adopting pets from ACPR and other shelters in the area with responsible pet care practices...

October 12, 2023 4:39 p.m.

Moses Lake considering development impact fees

MOSES LAKE – The city of Moses Lake is asking the public to participate in the upcoming Oct. 24 Moses Lake City Council Meeting to provide input regarding impact fees that might fund fire protection infrastructure,” according to a press release from the city...

October 11, 2023 4:48 p.m.

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