Kiwanis Club donates dictionaries to third graders

MOSES LAKE - A third grader at Larson Heights Elementary was really only interested in looking up one word in his brand-new dictionary.

Layoffs loom for Ephrata Katana Summit employees

EPHRATA - Facing tough industry conditions, wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit officials announced this week that they are actively looking for a buyer for its Ephrata and Columbus, Neb. operations.

CHIEFS ATHLETICS WARNS OF ADVERTISING SCAMS

MOSES LAKE - It has come to the Moses Lake School District's attention that there is a company or two using the Chief name to sell advertising on 'rally towels,' 'sport bottles,' or perhaps other paraphernalia without authorization.  

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: WARDEN 70, SOAP LAKE 58

SOAP LAKE - A key Central Washington South 2B match up paired both the Warden Cougars and the Soap Lake Eagles in a battle to see who could keep pace near the top of the standings.

Mortgage help

Soon there may be good news for homeowners who are underwater and cannot refinance at the record-low mortgage interest rates. President Barack Obama is seeking changes that would give these homeowners a chance to refinance despite their predicament. If such a plan succeeds, it could put billions of dollars back into homeowners' pockets and help stabilize the housing market.

Irrigation systems class at BBCC

Classroom and hands-on instruction included

MOSES LAKE - Registration is now open for a class in operating mechanized irrigation systems at Big Bend Community College.

Reports of fraud up in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police have received an increased amount of fraud in recent months and Chief Dave Ruffin is urging residents to protect personal information.

Congratulations, Job Corps

While the atmosphere was festive and laid back, the stories shared at the Columbia Basin Jobs Corps 50th anniversary were anything but. They were inspiring and meaningful. They are stories to be retold and shared with others for inspiration.

Kiwanis distributes dictionaries to third-graders

Tenth year of Dictionary Project in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Okay. Let's see.

Crescent bar women's golf under way

CRESCENT BAR - The Crescent Bar women's golf season is underway, and after two weeks, the hot clubs seem to be in Cathy Jones's hands.

Field almost full for NIE golf tourney

First time at Moses Pointe golf resort

MOSES LAKE - Entries close at 5 p.m. Friday for the Newspapers in Education golf tournament, scheduled for Saturday on the Links at Moses Pointe. Organizer Tom Hinde said room remains for a couple of four-person teams and a few individual players.

Christian G. Schuermann and Aschlie D. Schuermann

Christian G. Schuermann, 40, and Aschlie D. Schuermann, 13, father and daughter, died as a result of a car accident on Saturday, January 26, 2013. On Saturday February 2, 2013 at 2 pm at The Assembly at Moses Lake, 431 E. Brown Avenue we will be celebrating the lives of Christian and Aschlie.

Second person charged with gas theft

Moses Lake man allegedly charged about $80,000

EPHRATA - A second person is charged with helping to steal about $80,000 from a Moses Lake Construction Company.

Moses Lake crime rate falls in 2011

MOSES LAKE - Crime rates have for the most part declined in Moses Lake over the past three years, according to numbers released by the city in November.

Let the games begin

Fall sports are in full swing in the Columbia Basin. From Othello to Almira/Coulee-Hartline, student athletes are practicing football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and swimming, and preparing for competition. Last Friday kicked off many of the area's high school football games. They were a great beginning to the fall season. To read more about each football team, visit www.columbiabasinherald.com/sports/ and click on Grid Iron Guide, or pick up a copy of our Sept. 5 edition.

POST FALLS CHAMBER: JAME` DAVIS — Heading into 2020 home stretch

As a community we have navigated some uncharted waters in 2020. As we continue to rebuild and rebound, our hope is that we can all finish the race strong, and begin to plan for a very bright 2021.

Afghan troops kill senior Islamic state militant

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan intelligence service says it has killed a high ranking official with the Islamic State affiliate in an operation in eastern Afghanistan.

Fire engulfs celebrity chef Rachael Ray's home

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A massive fire was ignited at celebrity chef Rachael Ray's New York home, authorities said.

West Virginia lawmakers meet and vote on legislative leaders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia lawmakers met at the state Capitol on Wednesday to formally begin a mask-mandatory legislative session.

Spring turkey controlled hunts application period underway

Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for turkey can apply from Feb. 1 through March 1.