Staff Writer
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.
ARTICLES BY CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Sidewalks, paving among plans for Mattawa Street improvements
MATTAWA — Mattawa city officials are planning upgrades to West Steven Street, with the work tentatively scheduled for 2027. The project will depend on obtaining state funding; the Mattawa City Council discussed the project during a hearing on an application for a Community Development Block Grant during the regular meeting …
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Othello man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
OTHELLO — An Othello man has been arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting in connection with an incident July 11 that left one person wounded. A second suspect is still being sought. Gustavo Pineda-Felicano, 18, was arrested Monday night near his residence in the Edson …
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Smoke from Kaiser Canyon Fire blankets the Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s smokey out there, the result of winds blowing smoke into the Columbia Basin from a wildfire north in Okanogan County, making its presence felt throughout Central Washington.
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Public’s help sought in finding Othello area drive-by shooting suspects
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding two Othello-area men being sought in connection with a drive-by shooting July 11. Deputies are looking for Gustavo Pineda-Feliciano, 18, and Angel Alvarez, 22, in connection with the shooting on West Angel Street west of Othello. …
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Heat wave: temperatures approaching triple digits this week
MOSES LAKE — It being July, a heat wave is not unexpected, and one is on its way. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures around 100 degrees for most of the week, starting today.
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Traffic restrictions throughout Columbia Basin with road construction season in full swing
MOSES LAKE — Summer is definitely here with hot sunny days, a lot of time outdoors, and plenty of road construction, both locally and regionally. Drivers on Interstate 90 have encountered the first phase of demolition and replacement of the Hansen Road overpass, with traffic reduced to one lane in …
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Affordability, healthcare among big issues for Fifth Congressional District candidates
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates for Washington’s Fifth Congressional District detailed the issues facing the district that they think are the most important, and how they would address those issues if they’re elected. All 12 candidates were asked the same three questions by the Columbia Basin Herald. Six …
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Fifth Congressional District candidates discuss their qualifications
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District seat detailed some of their qualifications for the job in answers to questions from the Columbia Basin Herald. The Fifth District includes portions of Adams County.
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5th Congressional District candidates discuss motivation for running
SPOKANE — Twelve candidates, including incumbent Michael Baumgartner, are running for the seat in the Fifth Congressional District, which includes part of Adams County.
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July 5 boating accident required effort of well-trained emergency personnel
MOSES LAKE — A collision between a boat and a motorized personal watercraft on Moses Lake July 5 sent eight people to the hospital and left some with serious injuries. Moses Lake Fire Dept. Captain Schrade Rouse said treating multiple patients after a collision on the water takes training for …
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Moses Lake meeting part of state initiative to address water availability
MOSES LAKE — Officials from Columbia Basin cities sat down with the director of the Washington Department of Ecology in Moses Lake Tuesday to talk about water. It was part of a statewide effort to outline a plan for the present and future of water use across Washington.
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Quincy officials looking for more lifeguards for new Aquatic Center
QUINCY — The new Quincy Aquatic Center is so popular with residents and visitors that city officials are looking for more lifeguards to accommodate more people. Quincy Recreation Director Russ Harrington said the pool had 12 days of operation as of Tuesday.
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Investigation underway into Moses Lake boat, personal watercraft collision
MOSES LAKE — Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office say there is no indication that intoxicating substances were involved in a collision between a boat and personal watercraft Sunday on Moses Lake.
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Reconstruction of Apple Avenue in Royal City pushed back to August
ROYAL CITY — Reconstruction of Apple Avenue Northeast in Royal City has been delayed, but it’s still scheduled for completion in 2026. “Originally we hoped it would start in June, but the contractor had to move it back to August,” said Janice Flynn, Royal City finance director.
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