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
Moses Lake Library incidents decreasing as use increases, administrators stated
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Public Library experienced a substantial drop in incidents between 2024 and 2025. The perception of the library was part of the discussion when library administrators delivered a report to Moses Lake City Council members Tuesday.
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Ephrata street work planned for Sept. 29
EPHRATA — Drivers should expect delays at some intersections along Basin Street and lane diversions around town Tuesday as Washington Department of Transportation crews complete a project started earlier this summer.
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Building upgrades to Moses Lake Public Library part of discussion with city
MOSES LAKE — Officials from NCW Libraries and Moses Lake city officials are starting discussions on a new facility use agreement and upgrades to the Moses Lake Public Library.
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Othello e-bike regulations go into effect Sept. 28
OTHELLO — Regulations governing e-bikes and other electrically powered devices go into effect in Othello Monday. Othello City Council members approved the regulations Sept. 14.
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Student removed from Royal High School after weapon found in backpack
ROYAL CITY — The discovery of a weapon in the backpack of a Royal High School student resulted in the removal of the student from school, but it did not trigger a lockdown. Royal Superintendent Roger Trail said RHS staff discovered the weapon after the student no longer had access …
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Trailer crash temporarily closes West Broadway
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported when a trailer broke loose from its hitch and crossed all five lanes of traffic on West Broadway Avenue Monday afternoon. The crash temporarily closed West Broadway and snarled traffic for about five hours.
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Advisory vote on possible sales tax increase in Grant County on November ballot
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will be asked for their opinions on a possible one-tenth of one percent increase in the sales and use tax to fund additional mental health services - but they're not being asked to approve an increase. The request, which is called an advisory vote, will …
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Grant County Fire District 3 releases updated strategic plan
QUINCY — As Grant County Fire District 3 grows, the need for services grows. That being the case, GCFD 3 officials prepared and released a new strategic plan to map out how they are going to meet those needs. Chief David Durfee said the district officials will be reviewing it …
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Public's help sought in investigation of possible drive-by shooting near Othello
OTHELLO — Adams County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the public's help in identifying people involved in a suspected drive-by shooting west of Othello Saturday night. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said in a separate interview that a shooting was reported at 11:08 p.m. in the 2100 block of West …
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Public invited to learn about Moses Lake public safety sales tax proposal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to three informational meetings to discuss a proposal to raise the sales tax by one-tenth of one percent to provide additional public safety funding. The proposal is on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
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Quincy schedules hearing on kratom ban
QUINCY — A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 6 for the Quincy City Council to ask the public's opinion on a proposal to regulate kratom sales in Quincy. The vote was 5-0; it was approved without discussion. Council members Andrew Royer and Dylan Kling did not attend …
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Most 2026 road projects wrapping up -- except Hansen Road overpass
OTHELLO — A project to add new and more visible stop signs at intersections along SR 17 between Moses Lake and Othello, which was supposed to start this week, has been rescheduled but is still happening this fall.
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Moses Lake Industries working on raw material recovery process
MOSES LAKE — The owners of Moses Lake Industries are exploring a process designed to recover more of a key component provided by MLI for the manufacture of semiconductors. Company officials are working to determine if the research done so far could lead to further testing in Moses Lake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Rumor of Wahluke High School threat unfounded
MATTAWA — Reports of a possible threat against Wahluke High School, first rumored early Tuesday evening, were investigated Tuesday and Wednesday and determined to be unfounded. Rumors about the involvement of a specific WHS student were found to be untrue.
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