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JOEL MARTIN
Joel Martin has been with the Columbia Basin Herald for more than 25 years in a variety of roles and is the most-tenured employee in the building. Martin is a married father of eight and enjoys spending time with his children and his wife, Christina. He is passionate about the paper’s mission of informing the people of the Columbia Basin because he knows it is important to record the history of the communities the publication serves.
ARTICLES BY JOEL MARTIN
Quincy HS opens ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ this weekend
QUINCY — A timeless ghost story will take the stage at Quincy High School this weekend. “It keeps the essence of the Washington Irving tale, but it has singing, a lot of hymns, and a lot of dancing,” said Quincy High School drama teacher and director Haliey Weber. “It's a …
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‘Mansion on the Hill’
MOSES LAKE — The Mansion on the Hill, as employees and residents call it, marked its 40th birthday Oct. 15. “This is a celebration not only for the families that have been served by assisted living, but also of those who have been able to keep the lights on and …
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‘A day full of chaos’
WARDEN — In its fourth year, the "Dude, Where’s My Cart?" golf tournament has taken off in a big way. “We opened (entries) in August for the tournament,” said organizer Karisti Cox. “We opened up on a Monday, and by Thursday we were sold out.” "Dude, Where’s My Cart?" is …
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Members Exhibition opens Friday at museum
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s annual Members Exhibition will open Friday, according to an announcement from the museum. The exhibition will kick off with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at the museum, according to the announcement. There will be live music and light …
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CBAA Premier Series offers music, ballet and comedy
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts 49th Premier Series is a little shorter than past seasons, but that’s because the focus is on quality over quantity, said CBAA Executive Director Shawn Cardwell. “Allied Arts is really trying to step up the prestige level of the shows that we’re bringing,” …
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Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday that allowed visitors to dig deep into their roots, with tools many hadn’t known existed. “I’m learning that there are a lot of things that I could be doing, that …
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Hidden chimney damage can turn cozy fires dangerous
MOSES LAKE — The weather is getting chillier, which means lots of people are getting ready to build the first fire of the year in their fireplace. Here in the Columbia Basin where electricity is plentiful, few homes are heated with burnable fuel like wood or oil. But even chimneys …
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BASIN EVENTS: November 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — November is right around the corner, and the Basin is brimming with things to do. Here are a few ways to get out and about.
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QHS student nominated for AI award
WENATCHEE — A Quincy High School student is one of 15 finalists for the NCW Tech Alliance Innovator Awards, according to an announcement from NCW Tech Alliance. QHS junior Brooklyn Averill is one of three competitors in the K-12 Future Technology Leader of the Year finals, according to the announcement. …
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CB Foundation seeks nominations for firefighter grants
EPHRATA — There’s still time to get some extra cash for your favorite firefighters. The Columbia Basin Foundation is seeking nominations for $1,000 grants for local fire agencies, according to the Foundation’s website. Nominations close Sunday. “We wanted to have a fall grant cycle that gave people an opportunity to …
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PNVA Conference has something for everyone
KENNEWICK — The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association will hold its annual conference in Kennewick Nov. 18-19. “I’ve been involved in agriculture all my life,” said PNVA President James Zahrend. “I’ve been involved with a lot of organizations, and all of them try to put on some kind of meeting to …
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‘The ones who show up’
EPHRATA — The Appreciation Dinner at Art Semro American Legion Post in Ephrata is usually for thanking people who have helped the Legion with its work, but it was turned around on two of its own Saturday night. “Those dirty rats,” Jane Montaney said with a chuckle. “They kept it …
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Ephrata Shop with a Cop fully funded
EPHRATA — It’s not even November yet, and Ephrata’s Shop with a Cop event is already fully funded. “Honestly, it doesn’t surprise me,” said Ephrata Interim Police Chief Troy Froewiss. “The businesses and citizens of Ephrata have a long history of stepping up when things are needed. I didn't expect …
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‘Piano Men: Generations’ to rock the Wallenstien Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association’s second concert of the season will showcase two of the most iconic piano stars of the last 60 years. “Piano Men: Generations” will feature the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, performed by father-and-son duo Terry and Nick Davies, who …
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