ARTICLES BY RICHARD BYRD HAGADONE NEWSPAPER GROUP

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Schoesler assures no government shutdown

OLYMPIA — Despite being called back for a third special legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, is assuring his constituents that lawmakers will be able to reach an agreement on a two-year operating budget and there will not be a partial government shutdown.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

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Blacktop bash raises money for cystic fibrosis

MOSES LAKE — Who could have guessed that craft beer and raising money for a good cause went together? Well Saturday night at Moses Pointe they did just that, as the Blacktop Bash for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raised thousands of dollars for a good cause.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

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Stranded paraglider rescued off Saddle Mountain Sunday

BEVERLY — A paraglider was rescued in a coordinated effort on Sunday after apparently crashing the craft near Beverly.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governor signs Dye's small railroad bill

OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, that was recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee will provide relief to small railroads that are facing regulatory burdens for hauling agricultural and food grade oils.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Basin Herald raises newsstand price

MOSES LAKE — The times are definitely changing and to keep up with those drastic changes the single copy rate for the Columbia Basin Herald has increased to $1. The change went into effect June 1.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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Semi truck overturns near Vantage Bridge

VANTAGE — A semi-truck driver from Mattawa was cited for driving too fast for road conditions after his trailer overturned near the Vantage Bridge on Thursday, April 28, according to a Washington State Patrol report.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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Law enforcement nabs assault suspect in Othello

OTHELLO — A suspect in an assault in Othello was taken into custody early Thursday morning April 28. The suspect’s girlfriend was able to evade capture and is on the run.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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Kirkpatrick named editor at Sun Tribune, Basin Business journal

MOSES LAKE — Bob Kirkpatrick took a different route into journalism. Most professionals in the field graduate high school, go on to college and get into the business right after receiving their diploma.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO