Letter from the editor: Fond farewell
R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 8 months AGO
Columbia Basin Herald Staff Writer Rebecca Pettingill's last day with the paper is Friday, April 28. Rebecca is a graduate of Eastern Washington University and will be moving on to a position with Big Bend Community College.
FILE PHOTO
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. | April 28, 2023 1:25 AM
MOSES LAKE – Rebecca Pettingill, one of the Columbia Basin Herald’s reporters for the last few years is leaving the publication for an opportunity with Big Bend Community College.
As her editor, I want to thank Rebecca for the hard work, strange hours and oddball requests I’ve run by her. Not to mention all the times she put up with mild practical jokes and a more severe dad-joke situation in the newsroom.
Rebecca is a wonderful human being that has become a part of the CBH family on the clock and off and we are excited for the opportunity that’s been presented to her. We ask that the colleagues she’ll have at BBCC treat her well and make sure she has a steady supply of Red Bull.
Thank you, Rebecca, for all of your hard work and know that the CBH family is always here for you and happy for you as you move into your new role. You’re a rockstar, and we know Big Bend is lucky to have you.
ARTICLES BY R. HANS MILLER
WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed in a roadside accident near Tacoma Friday. “Though we are grateful for the intended kindness and support, the Washington State Patrol does not accept monetary donations from the public,” said WSP Director of Public Affairs in a statement released Tuesday.
Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education
OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, Position 1, according to an announcement from the SBA. Kane lives in East Wenatchee and runs NCW Tech Alliance with offices throughout North Central Washington, including Moses Lake.
MLSD, MLEA address school day, finances during final meeting of 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2025 Thursday. During the meeting, both the Moses Lake Education Association and district administration discussed the ongoing concern of school day length.