Deceased former SL council member's car recovered

SOAP LAKE — A vehicle that belonged to a deceased former Soap Lake City Council member and was stolen shortly after her passing was recovered by quick police work last week.

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Officers assaulted near Soap Lake on Saturday

SOAP LAKE — Three officers were assaulted in an incident near Soap Lake over the weekend in connection with a bicycle theft case.

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Drug suspect allegedly leaves child in car while running from cops

By RICHARD BYRD

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man goes fishin' with country music star

ALASKA — Moses Lake resident Rick Graser has seen and experienced a lot in his life. Having being drafted 214th overall in 1978 by the Seattle Mariners and spending 31 years as a fishing guide, Graser has – needless to say – seen a lot and met a lot of …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bond denied for suspects in murder of man with Moses Lake ties

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. — Bond has been denied for four capital murder suspects who are implicated in the brutal slaying of a man who has deep ties to the Moses Lake community.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

K-9 Deputy Chewbacca makes the save

MOSES LAKE — A domestic violence suspect who attempted to flee deputies had to be treated at a hospital after he was bitten by K-9 Chewbacca during an altercation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

38-mile police chase results in 9-month jail sentence for Warden man

SOAP LAKE — A Warden man received a jail sentence in connection with a 38-mile chase that started in Soap Lake and reached speeds in excess of 110 mph on state Route 17.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man found guilty for assaulting Moses Lake cops in 2017 scuffle

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who had amphetamine, methamphetamine and THC in his system during an encounter with Moses Lake police in 2017 was found guilty by a jury for assaulting two officers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man gets over 12 years in federal prison

SPOKANE - A Moses Lake man will be spending over 12 years behind bars in a federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Search lands 3 in jail in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A search warrant conducted in Moses Lake last week landed three people in jail and yielded drugs, a stolen gun and other stolen property.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

38-mile chase lands 2 in jail

SOAP LAKE — A 38-mile chase that started in Soap Lake landed a pair from Warden in jail on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Public helps police identify hit-and-run driver

MOSES LAKE — The public helped police identify a man who is alleged to have struck a man who was riding his horse and fled the scene. The horse died in the crash and the man was seriously injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Man robbed at knifepoint near Mattawa Wednesday night

MATTAWA — A man was robbed south of Mattawa Wednesday night after he reportedly attempted to assist a disabled vehicle occupied by two people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Child spared serious injuries in Friday night drive-by

MOSES LAKE — A young child was not seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in the Larson community Friday night.

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Ephrata man gets over 12 years for armed robbery

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man will be spending over 12 years behind prison bars for robbing a man at gunpoint in Ephrata over the summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

K-9 Grizzly takes bite of domestic violence suspect

OTHELLO — K-9 Grizzly reportedly took a bite out of a man over the weekend who was sought in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.

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2 arrested in Moses Lake traffic stop

MOSES LAKE — A weekend traffic stop near Moses Lake resulted in two arrests and the recovery of a stolen gun.

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Fertilizer bomb makings found in car during Moses Lake traffic stop

MOSES LAKE — All of the makings for a successful fertilizer bomb were found in the car of a Moses Lake man on Thursday. The man, 39-year-old Ryan Palmer, who blames his former employer for his daughter’s birth defects, says he had no intention of using the materials to exact …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

High-profile court cases littered 2018

MOSES LAKE — 2018 was a year marked with big cases coming to an end and significant developments made in noteworthy cases in the Grant County criminal justice system.

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Fertilizer bomb makings found in car during Moses Lake traffic stop

MOSES LAKE - All of the makings for a successful fertilizer bomb were found in the car of a Moses Lake man on Thursday. The man, 39-year-old Ryan Palmer, who blames his former employer for his daughter's birth defects, says he had no intention of using the materials to exact …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested in drug bust gets 15 days

MOSES LAKE — A man who was arrested during a raid at an alleged drug house in Moses Lake earlier this month has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail for drug possession.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vehicle theft report leads to arrests for stolen property in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Three people were arrested on Wednesday after a stolen vehicle report lead police to recover several items, including handguns, that had been stolen during a series of vehicle prowls in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polar Bear Plunge coming New Year's Day

MOSES LAKE — If weather prognosticators are correctly predicting the forecast in Moses Lake for New Year’s day then participants in the year’s annual Polar Bear Plunge are in for a frigid dip in the lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guilty pleas entered in Ephrata armed robbery

EPHRATA — Guilty pleas have been entered in the case of a man who robbed a person at gunpoint and fired a shot in Ephrata over the summer.

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Sea lion bill signed into law by President Trump

WASHINGTON D.C. — Legislation that allows the lethal taking of sea lions that prey on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River and select tributaries in Washington, Oregon and Idaho has been signed into law by President Donald Trump.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sydney Richins leaving Peninsula ES for Frontier MS

MOSES LAKE — A change in leadership at two schools in Moses Lake is on the horizon for 2019.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man gets over 2 years for fleeing cops in stolen truck

SOAP LAKE — A man who attempted to flee police after he was spotted sleeping in the front seat of a stolen pickup truck in October will be spending almost 2 1/2 years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man busted in 'Operation Net Nanny'

ELLENSBURG — A Quincy man was busted in a large operation in Kittitas County that aimed to address the growing problem of child sex abuse over the Internet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake trucker dies in Montana crash

MISSOULA, Mont. — A truck driver from Moses Lake died last week in a collision near Missoula, Mont. after he hopped over a guardrail following a collision in an attempt to avoid oncoming traffic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court rejects juror bias claim

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, rejected a Soap Lake man’s challenge of a jury verdict on the basis of alleged juror bias.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GoFundMe page set up to benefit music legend Bonnie Guitar

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake resident Bonnie Guitar is a legend in more ways than one. The storied performer’s career has spanned over 60 years and reached thousands of people along the way. With Guitar’s medical costs proving to be costly a GoFundMe page has been set up to aid …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Same place, different name and look

SOAP LAKE — The Daisy Street building in Soap Lake may be the same, but Akins Harvest Foods in Soap Lake has been making it their own over the past few months and the public will now get to see first-hand just many changes have been made to the former …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A Christmas blessing

MOSES LAKE — LaDonna Richie couldn’t have asked for a more random call – or a more impactful and much-desired one, for that matter. When Richie received a call one day a weeks back and was informed about the possibility of her 7-year-old son Ocie participating in Shop With a …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Extra DUI emphasis patrols happening now

EPHRATA — Drunk/impaired driving is a serious issue and local law enforcement agencies will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on the matter during the month of December.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman to serve over 2 years in prison for carjacking

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman who stole a woman’s car in August and later crashed the vehicle at a high-traffic intersection will be spending over two years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

When the news comes to the newspaper

MOSES LAKE - Police were called to the Columbia Basin Herald on Thursday after a Herald employee reported witnessing a male in a vehicle in the parking lot attempt to hide a possible drug pipe from view.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man to serve at least 8 years for child molestation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will be serving a minimum of 98 months, a little over eight years, in prison after he previously pleaded guilty in a child molestation case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of supplying drugs to inmate who died

EPHRATA — Charges have been filed against a Moses Lake man who is believed to have supplied drugs to an inmate at the Grant County Jail, The inmate later died at the jail as a result of acute morphine intoxication.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Inmate attacks deputy in court, gets tased

EPHRATA — A corrections deputy was attacked in open court by an unshackled Grant County Jail inmate Tuesday morning. The incident prompted significant discussion in court on Tuesday regarding the shackling of inmates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge finds probable cause for Jesus Torres charges

EPHRATA - A judge found probable cause on Tuesday for the charges that have filed against Jesus Torres in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left two people injured in November.

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UW Marching Band parents, alums donate to George Elementary

GEORGE — Nearly 50 people were injured on Thanksgiving after a bus full of University of Washington Marching Band members rolled on Interstate 90 near George. After the crash George Elementary School was opened for the band members, who received Thanksgiving meals from concerned locals, food from the cafeteria at …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Accused father killer to undergo competency evaluation

EPHRATA — Amid questions about his mental health, a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in late November has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bill to protect salmon, steelhead from sea lions clears U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill designed to curb sea lions preying on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River and select tributaries passed through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Portable toilets set up at homeless campsites

MOSES LAKE — Following a public forum in Moses Lake on homelessness last week the city has decided to place portable toilets at various locations around the city where homeless people are known to stay.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's office announces new pilot Traffic Safety Team

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office made a big announcement on Thursday regarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funds that will add three additional deputies to the sheriff’s office and institute a pilot Traffic Safety Team, the first of its kind in the state.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 arrested in raid at alleged Moses Lake drug house

MOSES LAKE — A man and woman were busted in Moses Lake on Wednesday in connection with an Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Seeking solutions

MOSES LAKE — Attendance at a homeless forum in Moses Lake Tuesday evening was standing room only as community members packed the city council chambers for a community discussion about homelessness in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata Fire Department holding food drive this week

EPHRATA — If you live in Ephrata and see a fire truck with flashing lights making its way down your street over the next two days, there is no need to fret. The Ephrata Fire Department is conducting its fifth annual food drive and soliciting donations from locals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Attempted murder charges added in Moses Lake park shooting

MOSES LAKE — Attempted murder charges have been filed against a Warden man who is suspected to have shot another man at a Moses Lake park almost a year ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3 arrested in connection with Adams County pursuit

OTHELLO — Three people were arrested in Adams County over the weekend following a high-speed chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tip-a-Cop fundraiser coming Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be waiting tables and pouring beverages Wednesday for their second annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser to support Shop with a Cop.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Forum on homelessness tonight in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The public is invited to attend a forum in Moses Lake tonight that is designed to discuss homelessness in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa residents injured in Richland collision

RICHLAND — A man and woman from Mattawa were injured in Friday morning crash in Benton County after a man failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into their vehicle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ag Parade packs downtown ML

MOSES LAKE — Here in these parts we do things a little different to usher in the holiday season. Sure most communities have a holiday parade of some sort, but not too many communities pay homage to their roots at the same time. The Agriculture Appreciation Parade and Street Party …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa residents injured in collision

RICHLAND - Two Mattawa residents were injured on Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision in Benton County west of Richland.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake City Council passes $76.7 million 2019 budget

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city council members have passed a $76.7 million budget for 2019.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bail set at $1 million for accused father killer Jonathan Torres

EPHRATA — A Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing his father early Wednesday morning had his bail set at $1 million on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Court documents shine light on Nov. 24 shooting on I-90

MOSES LAKE — A Nov. 24 shooting in Moses Lake that left two men injured was possibly motivated by the suspect believing the occupants in the victim vehicle were affiliated with a rival gang.

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5 injured in collision near George

GEORGE - Five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision north of George on Tuesday.

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Elderly passenger involved in collision dies

MOSES LAKE — An elderly Ephrata woman passed away on Tuesday from injuries she received in a collision on Monday in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jonathan Torres arrested for allegedly shooting, killing father

ROYAL CITY - A Royal City man has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting and killing his father early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

13-year-old allegedly leads police on high-speed chase – twice

QUINCY — A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after he reportedly led police on two high-speed chases before he crashed the vehicle he was driving Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Torres arrested in connection with I-90 shooting

MOSES LAKE — A judge did not find probable cause for charges against a Royal City man who is suspected by police to have been involved in a shooting that left two men injured in Moses Lake over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

1 person injured in collision near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake man was airlifted to a Wenatchee-area hospital on Sunday following a two-vehicle collision about six miles north of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in Moses Lake collision

MOSES LAKE — Three people were injured in a collision in Moses Lake on Monday after an elderly male driver allegedly failed to stop at a red light.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Schoesler to lead Senate GOP caucus again

YAKIMA — Members of the state Senate Republican Caucus have tapped 9th District Senator Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, as their leader for the 2019 legislative session.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 dead in separate Grant County collisions

QUINCY and ROYAL CITY — Two people died in separate Grant County collisions Thursday evening and early Friday morning.

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Bus carrying UW band members crashes near George

GEORGE — A chartered bus full of University of Washington band members and staff were spared of serious injuries on Thanksgiving after the bus they were on rolled on Interstate 90 near George.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata shooting suspect now facing attempted murder charges

EPHRATA - The alleged shooter in an early September injury shooting in Ephrata is now facing two counts of first-degree attempted murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man with ties to Moses Lake shot to death in Mississippi

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. — A man who had spent a lot of his childhood in Moses Lake was murdered in Mississippi over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake police acquire new SIDNE vehicle

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department was able to purchase a new demonstration vehicle that will be used to educate on the effects of impaired/distracted driving thanks to grants received from State Farm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Driver from Connell injured in Richland roundabout collision

RICHLAND — A woman from Connell was injured in Richland Monday night after a man entered a roundabout in the wrong direction and struck her vehicle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man gets 17 1/2 months for Moses Lake stabbing

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who stabbed another man several times during a mid-October altercation will be spending almost a year and a half in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in Othello collision

OTHELLO — An unknown person reportedly caused an injury collision near Othello Sunday night and is now wanted for hit-and-run and crossing the center line.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

1 person injured in single-vehicle rollover west of Othello

OTHELLO — One person was injured on Thursday in a single-vehicle rollover collision west of Othello.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Jesus Torres gives police statement on shooting

ROYAL CITY — One of two brothers who are wanted for questioning in connection with an injury shooting in Royal City last week contacted police on Thursday and provided a statement.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Damage done to roadside memorial for teen

MOSES LAKE — Deputies are investigating after damage was done to a roadside memorial on Friday in Moses Lake that marks the location of where a Moses Lake teenager lost his life in a collision in 2016.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for emailing Ephrata schools bomb threat

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man who has a history of making false reports to 911 was sentenced for sending out a bomb threat via email in March.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Man shot several times in Royal City

ROYAL CITY — A man was shot several times in Royal City Wednesday night and police are searching for a pair of brothers from Royal City for questioning in connection with the shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Council approves residential garbage fee bump

MOSES LAKE — A measure to increase the monthly rate residential garbage customers pay for 48-gallon carts was narrowly approved by the Moses Lake City Council Tuesday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

WSP ramping up Apple Cup, Thanksgiving patrols

PULLMAN — Thanksgiving break for Washington State University is right around the corner, as is the highly anticipated Apple Cup in Pullman, and troopers will be ramping up their patrols in response as students and fans are hitting the road.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Quincy police avoiding the razor to raise money for charity

QUINCY — Police officers are called on to deal with hairy situations on a daily basis, but in Quincy this month perhaps the hairiest situation of all will be the outcome of the Quincy Police Department’s “No-Shave November” challenge for charity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Othello woman injured in Franklin County collision Tuesday

MESA — A woman from Othello was injured in an early Tuesday morning collision in Franklin County after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a cement barrier.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Garbage fees may go up in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members are considering a rate increase for residential customers with 48-gallon solid waste collection carts.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

8th annual Moses Lake Turkey Trot cancer fundraiser coming Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The eighth annual Moses Lake Turkey Trot 5K run/walk is returning to Moses Lake on Saturday to raise funds for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Intoxicated driver plows into trooper's vehicle near George

GEORGE — An intoxicated semi-truck driver reportedly crashed into the rear of a Washington State Patrol trooper’s patrol vehicle on Friday near George.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

3 injured in Mattawa collision

MATTAWA — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Collision in Quincy snarls traffic on Thursday

QUINCY — Two men were spared injuries on Thursday in a two-vehicle collision west of Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Veterans, Thanksgiving dinners to be held at ML Elks

MOSES LAKE — A dinner for local veterans and a free Thanksgiving dinner for community members will be held in Moses Lake next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Street Tree Lighting set for Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s downtown corridor will light up for the holidays on Saturday and locals have the opportunity to get in on the action by attending the Moses Lake Business Association’s (MLBA) annual Street Tree Lighting event.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

MLPD participating in 'No-Shave November' for charity

MOSES LAKE — There are a lot of unknowns out there and things that are hard to predict. One thing that isn’t, however, is that by month’s end the Moses Lake Police Department will be pretty hairy, as the department is participating in “No-Shave November” for a second year to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced for Watershed Festival assault in August

GEORGE — A man who choked his daughter and knocked out a man during the Watershed Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in August was sentenced to serve 40 hours of community service.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Coroner: inmate died from 'acute morphine intoxication'

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Coroner’s Office has issued a cause of death for 34-year-old Soap Lake resident Derek Batton, who died in August while he was lodged in the Grant County Jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Annual Road Brother food drive coming Saturday

The club will be holding their sixth annual food drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Ross Dress for Less, 911 N. Stratford Rd., collecting food and monetary donations. During previous drives donors were greeted not only by Road Brother members, but community members like …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man who rammed cop car facing charges

MOSES LAKE — A man who rammed a Moses Lake cop car and was shot by less-lethal shotgun rounds and tased by bail bond agents is facing several charges in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Ephrata woman sentenced in hot oil assault

EPHRATA — A Ephrata woman who threw a pot of hot cooking oil onto another woman, causing burns to 20-30 percent of the victim’s body, was sentenced to serve two months in jail for the attack.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Grant PUD races most costly PUD races in the state

MOSES LAKE — This year’s Grant County Public Utilities District (PUD) races are proving to be costly and when it comes to campaign contributions/expenditures the figures are the highest in the state for PUD races.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Police seeking info on 2014 Halloween homicide suspect

MOSES LAKE — It was an incident that will no doubt be brought up every year around Halloween for years to come and Moses Lake police are asking for public help in locating the prime suspect in a murder that occurred four years ago on Halloween.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Statewide Sexual Assault Kit tracking system in place

OLYMPIA — A new Washington State Patrol system that is designed give sexual assault survivors the ability to track the status of their Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) has finished its roll-out phase and is now fully implemented.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Sex offender sentenced for meth possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted sex offender was sentenced for methamphetamine possession after the drug was found at his Moses Lake residence during the execution of a search warrant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake couple looking to bless the homeless

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake couple is looking for help from the public in their goal of not only meeting the physical needs of the local homeless population, but their spiritual needs as well.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Cardenas sentenced to over 35 years for 2017 murder

QUINCY — On Feb. 25, 2017 Jahantha Barnett’s life was changed forever. On that fateful day Barnett experienced something no parent should ever have to face: the death of a child. On that day 17-year-old Noel Cardenas made the decision to open fire at Barnett’s son, 17-year-old Jahleel Munnings, and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced in northern Grant County assault

ELECTRIC CITY — A man who forced his ex-wife into his vehicle after punching her in the stomach was sentenced to serve a total of 45 days in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Halloween events scheduled throughout Basin

MOSES LAKE — Between trick-or-treat walks, trunk or treats, harvest parties and other events, there will be a lot of candy out there for kids on Halloween night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Appeals court upholds Ephrata man's convictions

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man who was arrested in 2015 days after he was released from a previous prison stint had his residential burglary, assault and malicious mischief convictions upheld by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Sleep on the Street

MOSES LAKE — It almost seemed too fitting that on the day of the fourth annual Sleep on the Street event on Thursday Columbia Basin skies were painted gray and a steady flow of rain was the going trend. Perhaps that is what events like Sleep on the Street are …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Downtown Warming Center in Moses Lake opening soon

MOSES LAKE — The Warming Center in Moses Lake isn’t scheduled to open until December, but there are still a number of needs to be met and Warming Center officials are asking the public for help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man accused of child molestation

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

In the crosshairs: ML Council discusses homelessness

MOSES LAKE — In an attempt to comply with a federal court’s ruling with regard to homelessness, Moses Lake City Council members seem to be leaning in the direction of designating a public space, such as a park, where homeless people are allowed to set up camp.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced for cutting phone lines, stealing cameras

QUINCY — A Quincy man who cut phone lines and stole surveillance cameras from a Habitat for Humanity building in Quincy was sentenced to serve three months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

STEM education-focused forum coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is an important issue to voters each election cycle and locals will have the opportunity to hear the STEM-related plans of November general election candidates in Moses Lake on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

K-9 Chief gets protection

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s first K-9 officer will be a little bit safer out in the field thanks to a donation that will supply the four-legged officer with body armor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Soroptimists seeking applications for 'Live Your Dream' Awards

MOSES LAKE — Soroptimist International Moses Lake is accepting applications from local woman who are not letting their life circumstances keep them from achieving their dreams.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

MLPD holding community outreach program Sunday

MOSES LAKE — In a continued effort to reach every neighborhood in the city, the Moses Lake Police Department will be holding another community outreach program this weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flapjacks, firefighters and a fine cause

MOSES LAKE — Don’t make plans for breakfast if you happen to be in Moses Lake on Saturday morning because the Moses Lake Firefighters Breakfast is returning to raise funds for several different community projects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Assault charge for man who allegedly fired shots in trailer park

MOSES LAKE — A man who is a convicted felon in El Salvador is facing a serious assault charge in connection with a Friday night non-injury shooting in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Homeless camps spring up in ML

MOSES LAKE — A federal court's ruling with regard to the homeless using city parks to camp has led to an increase in homeless camps in Moses Lake as of late.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Guilty pleas entered in murder of Quincy teenager

QUINCY — A Quincy man who was 17 when he shot and killed a 17-year-old boy has entered guilty pleas to premeditated murder and attempted assault.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake man pleads guilty to 3 counts of child molestation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man entered guilty pleas to child molestation on Monday and will find out his fate during a sentencing hearing on Oct. 30.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 dead in Monday morning collisions in Quincy, Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two women died on Monday in separate early-morning collisions near Moses Lake and Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County burn ban ends today

EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will not be extending the previously established burn ban, meaning the ban is lifted as of today.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shooter in gas station assault strikes plea deal

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man who fired shots at a man after he was hit in the head with a miniature baseball bat was sentenced for reckless endangerment after he was initially charged with attempted second-degree murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New traffic cameras go live in Moses Lake Sept. 30

MOSES LAKE — The new additions to Moses Lake’s traffic camera system will be up and running in the city this weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

GOP board urges Republicans to vote Manweller

MOSES LAKE — The executive board for the Grant County Republican Party (GCRP) is standing behind embattled lawmaker Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, and is urging GOP voters in Grant County to cast their vote for Manweller to ensure the appointment of a conservative to the seat if he wins …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ephrata man gets 15 months for rape

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man will be spending over a year behind prison bars for raping a woman in Ephrata in May.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Convicted felon arrested for assaulting MLPD officer

MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted a cop, after which police found methamphetamine and a pipe in his belongings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Candidate forums coming to Quincy, Ephrata

QUINCY — Election season is here and if you want to get a better grasp on the candidates and what they stand for then you are in luck because candidate forums are scheduled to be held in Quincy and Ephrata in October.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Sip & Stroll' brings locals downtown

MOSES LAKE — It was a fairly simple premise. Mix one part strolling through downtown Moses Lake with one part sipping on some of the finest wines and beers around on Saturday to create another successful event that was designed to bring locals to downtown Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

3 facing charges in connection with Ephrata injury shooting

EPHRATA — Two men and a woman are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Ephrata earlier this month that left a man injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

WSP cracking down on distracted drivers

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol will be conducting a statewide emphasis and cracking down on distracted drivers starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ephrata reminds residents to keep sidewalks, streets clear

EPHRATA — With the end goal in mind of making the city safer and more aesthetically pleasing, Ephrata is asking its residents to do their part by keeping sidewalks and streets clean and clear of possible obstructions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Warden man accused of voyeurism arrested on federal child porn charges

WARDEN — A former Warden substitute teacher and city council member who was arrested on voyeurism charges back in March was taken into custody on federal child pornography charges on Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Arizona man sentenced for unlawful gun possession

MOSES LAKE — An Arizona man who made comments about killing his ailing father and then himself was sentenced to a total of two days in jail for unlawful gun possession.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Candidates forum set for Oct. 8 in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — With election season in full swing and the November general election right around the corner the public is invited to attend a candidates forum for local contested races in early October.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sheriff holding town hall meetings

DESERT AIRE — In a continued effort to connect with residents Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones will be holding town hall meetings in Desert Aire and the Sunland Estates community near Quincy next month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ritzville man sentenced to 20 days for drug possession

MOSES LAKE — A Ritzville man who claimed drug paraphernalia that was spotted in the vehicle he was driving wasn’t his was sentenced to a 20-day jail stint this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Drinking beer to fight cancer

MOSES LAKE — You wouldn’t necessarily think fighting cancer and sampling some of the finest craft brews around would go together, but at Craft Out Cancer in Moses Lake on Saturday there was no better combination to be found.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man gets 2 months for trying to elude state trooper

MOSES LAKE — A man who crashed into a guardrail and tried to elude a state trooper at speeds in excess of 115 mph last month will be spending two months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Walk to End Alzheimer's

MOSES LAKE — Even if there wasn’t nearly $40,000 raised for the 2018 Moses Lake Walk to End Alzheimer’s the unified front that was presented by community members during the walk on Saturday could have led a person to believe the event was a success. The good news is there …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Justice for Audrey

EPHRATA — Audrey Grubb's smile pointed toward a pure soul. The little girl could have been any number of things, but family members say she had her sights set on becoming a pediatrician so she could help other children.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Soap Lake advises residents of sewer system rehab project

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake is undergoing a major project to rehab the city’s sewer system and city officials want residents to know about some adverse side effects they may experience in their homes as a result of the work being done.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hazardous waste collection event coming to ML

MOSES LAKE — If you have household hazardous waste around you home that you want to get rid of then you might want to check out the free collection event that is coming to Moses Lake Sept. 22.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Truck driver cited for DUI in I-90 collision near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A semi-truck driver from Kent was reportedly intoxicated on Tuesday when he crashed his semi on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Royal City man gets 90 days for voyeurism

ROYAL CITY — A man who videotaped a young girl as she was showering was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for voyeurism.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

2 sentenced in gas station assault

SOAP LAKE — Two men were sentenced in connection with a July assault that ended with shots being fired by the assault victim.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake eluder gets 6 1/2 months in jail

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who barricaded himself inside of a home in the Larson community last month after leading police on a high-speed chase will be spending over six months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake to outsource finance/treasury duties

SOAP LAKE — Following the sudden resignation of the city’s finance director Soap Lake has decided to move in the direction of outsourcing its finance/treasury duties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata officials: Little info to be released about Thursday shooting until investigation complete

EPHRATA - Hoping to protect the integrity of their investigation, officials will be releasing few details about Thursday night’s shooting in Ephrata until after the investigation is complete.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

2018 Alzheimer's Walk coming Sept. 15

MOSES LAKE — It’s an event that in all reality most people wish didn’t have to be held every year. Raising money for Alzheimer’s research is swell and all, but the majority of people would rather Alzheimer’s Disease not be a thing and not be something that has to be …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Felon gets 6 months for gun possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who attempted to dispose of a gun as he was running from police will be spending six months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Woman charged in hot oil assault

QUINCY — A Quincy woman is facing an assault charge for allegedly throwing a half a pot of hot oil onto a woman, causing burns to 20-30 percent of the victim’s body, over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man shot by police in Lakeview enters not guilty pleas

LAKEVIEW — The man who was shot during a volley of gunfire with police in the Lakeview community last month entered not guilty pleas to four charges on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

1 arrested in connection with Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — One person has been arrested in connection with an August shooting that left a Ritzville man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man arrested for DUI in Pasco injury collision

PASCO — A Moses Lake man was arrested for DUI following a collision that left three people, including one child, injured near Pasco over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hatchet assault suspect sentenced to over 4 years in prison

SOAP LAKE — A man who assaulted a person with a hatchet in the Lakeview community in early August will be spending over four years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

$25,000 bail set for accused carjacker

MOSES LAKE — Bail has been set at $25,000 for a Moses Lake woman who stole a 69-year-old woman’s car in Moses Lake on Wednesday and went on to crash the vehicle at a high-traffic intersection in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Late night fire chars waste transfer station in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A late night fire at a waste transfer station just outside of Moses Lake left a building at the location in ruins.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Additional charges in Lakeview shooting

LAKEVIEW — Additional assault charges have been filed against a man who was shot during an exchange of gunfire with police in the Lakeview community near Soap Lake earlier this month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

ML council discusses political, special event signs

MOSES LAKE — It's a topic that has been discussed during campaign season in Moses Lake for several years now and the Moses Lake City Council is reopening the discussion about political and community event signs in common space areas around the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ritzville man shot during attempted robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Ritzville man was shot in the abdomen Tuesday night in the Larson community during an attempted robbery.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back-to-school traffic laws at a glance

MOSES LAKE — It’s that time of year for kids to return to school around the Columbia Basin. With an increased number of school buses and traffic on the roads there is a number of back-to-school related traffic laws that drivers need to be aware of.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Woman charged for drugs, outburst at ML hospital

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman is facing charges in connection with an outburst at a Moses Lake hospital. Police reportedly found methamphetamine and a meth pipe in her backpack.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Royal City man gets 15 months for assaulting young girl

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man will be spending over a year in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man crashes in DOT truck on Snoqualmie Pass

SNOQUALMIE PASS — A Quincy man was cited over the weekend after he reportedly crashed into a state Department of Transportation (DOT) truck on Snoqualmie Pass Sunday evening.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Wenatchee motorcyclist injured in I-90 crash near George

GEORGE — A motorcycle driver from Wenatchee was injured on Sunday after he was ejected off of his Harley on Interstate 90 near George.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man found dead in Quincy identified

QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department identified the person who was found dead in the city Thursday morning as 39-year-old Quincy resident Billy Joe Cruz, according to information released Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

2 dead in Desert Aire collision

DESERT AIRE — Two Mattawa residents died early Saturday morning in a collision near Desert Aire when their vehicle struck a semi-truck head-on.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

1 dead in collision near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — An 18-year-old man died near Ritzville early Thursday morning after he was ejected out of his vehicle and struck by a semi-truck.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway event slated for Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Locals who want to safely store their firearms have the opportunity to receive a free lock box or trigger lock during the Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway event in Moses Lake on Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Body found in Quincy Thursday morning, foul play suspected

QUINCY — Foul play is suspected in the death of an unidentified man who was found deceased in Quincy Thursday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata armed robbery suspect captured

EPHRATA — An armed robbery suspect who was on run from police was captured at a home in Ephrata on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Memorial ceremony for hospice patients set for Tuesday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Every year Assured Hospice in Moses Lake celebrates the lives of people who passed away over the previous year. The memorial ceremony is one that organizers wish they didn’t have to plan out, but they do to make sure the lives of those who have passed are …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Alex Kovach tabbed as newest Soap Lake councilmember

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council is once again at full strength at seven after councilmembers selected Alex Kovach to fill the vacant position on the council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake eluder sentenced to a year in prison

SOAP LAKE — A man was sentenced to a year in prison on Monday after he led police in Soap Lake on a pursuit Friday evening.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Othello residents injured in Franklin County collision

PASCO — Four people, two of whom are from Othello, were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Franklin County on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Shooting suspect held without bail

LAKEVIEW — A man who was shot by police after he opened fire at several police officers on Sunday is being held without bail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Eluding charge for suspect from standoff in Larson

MOSES LAKE — A charge was filed against a Moses Lake man who led police on a high-speed chase and barricaded himself inside a home in the Larson community on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Community gets involved in mural project at the Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What is art? Who is art for? Can anyone be an artist? Those questions have been debated and discussed in length for hundreds of years. At the Grant County Fair anyone can be an artist. A joint mural project between Columbia Basin Allied Arts (CBAA), the Moses …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Campfires now banned on all DNR-protected lands

MOSES LAKE — After previously issuing a temporary ban on target shooting on 3 million acres of Department of Natural Resources-managed lands, the DNR is now banning campfires on all DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Warrant issued for Ephrata armed robbery suspect

EPHRATA — An arrest warrant was issued for a man who allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint and fired a shot in Ephrata last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man wounded in officer-involved shooting, booked into jail

LAKEVIEW — The male suspect who was shot in an officer-involved shooting in the Lakeview community on Sunday was booked into jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Teen confesses to starting wildfire near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A teenager has admitted to starting a fire near Soap Lake on Wednesday that destroyed one home and three outbuildings about a mile east of Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Guilty plea entered in death of deputy's daughter

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man has entered a guilty plea in connection with a July 2016 incident in which he plowed into the back of an off-duty corrections deputy Justin Grubb's truck. The crash resulted in the death of Grubb's 8-year-old daughter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Magically entertaining: Magician Kevin Wolfe wows at Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — If Kevin Wolfe's magic show came with a disclaimer it would more than likely tell audiences to give their everything to avoid blinking.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

The Wild West comes to central Washington

MOSES LAKE — The marshal warned the crowd there would be loud noises, but a few late arrivers and holdouts didn't quite believe him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Federal grant approved for Grass Valley Fire

GRAND COULEE — A federal grant was approved to aid fire crews in combating the large Grass Valley Fire, which has burned an estimated 75,000 acres so far.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Deceased Grant County Jail inmate identified

EPHRATA — The inmate who was found dead in his bunk at the Grant County Jail over the weekend has been identified as 34-year-old Soap Lake resident Derek Batton.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Yonezawa students have a blast in the Basin

MOSES LAKE — We may not appreciate it all of the time, but the area we live in is full of rich beauty and countless sights to see. Three special visitors from Yonezawa, Japan, Moses Lake’s sister city, had the opportunity to take in a number of those sights last …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Multi-agency effort holds wildfire to around 200 acres

QUINCY — Even with the extreme heat on Thursday crews from several local fire agencies were able to contain a wildfire to around 200 acres.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Night of adoration: Othello native presents concert at Bethel Spanish Assembly of God

OTHELLO — Edward Rivera is dedicated to his craft through-and-through. As a traveling musician Rivera knows firsthand how precarious flight schedules can be and how nothing is set in stone. That notion was put into play on Friday when Rivera’s flight was canceled. This was a big deal considering he …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inmate found dead at Grant County Jail

EPHRATA — Grant County detectives are looking into the death of an inmate who was declared dead at the Grant County Jail on Sunday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grass Valley Fire chars an estimated 75,000 acres

GRAND COULEE — A wildfire burning west of Grand Coulee has charred an estimated 75,000 acres and destroyed five outbuildings and damaged at least one home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

1 dead in early morning hit-and-run collision near Quincy

Deputies seeking info on driver of vehicle

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

K-9 deputy helps nab assault suspect

LAKEVIEW — K-9 Grizzly aided deputies earlier this week in subduing a suspect who was allegedly involved in an assault that involved a hatchet in the Lakeview Community near Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Judith Tramayne resigns from Soap Lake council

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake city councilmember Judith Tramayne resigned from her post on the council last month due to health problems.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police have successful National Night Out

MOSES LAKE — Ten-year-old Emma Pierce is always trying to outdo her older brother. So when it was her turn to plunge Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones into a dunk tank during National Night Out in Moses Lake Tuesday evening she knew exactly what she had to do.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heroin, meth seized in Moses Lake, Warden

MOSES LAKE — A lengthy drug investigation resulted in several arrests and the seizure of heroin, methamphetamine and over $12,000 in currency on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Convicted felon who crashed stolen car facing charges

EPHRATA — Charges have been filed against a convicted felon from Ephrata who allegedly crashed a stolen car near Ephrata last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tacoma man charged in fatal Coulee City crash

COULEE CITY — A Tacoma man was reportedly intoxicated when he rolled his SUV south of Coulee City over the weekend. The crashed claimed the life of his female passenger.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

2 arrested after crashing stolen car

EPHRATA — Two alleged vehicle thieves were arrested last week after they reportedly crashed the stolen car and called for medical help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bill to protect salmon from sea lions passes Senate committee

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill that addresses the problem of sea lions preying on at-risk fish populations passed through a key U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court reverses burglary conviction

SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man will be getting a new trial due to the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, reversing his second-degree burglary conviction.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Burning on Washington state-protected lands now banned

OLYMPIA — With wildfire risk reaching a breaking point Washington's Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary S. Franz, has banned all outdoor burning on lands in Washington that are protected by the Department of Natural Resources.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Adams County deputies with the save

OTHELLO — Quick acting Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies used Narcan, a nasal anti-opioid spray, to save the life of an overdose victim Tuesday evening.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inslee proclaims State of Emergency for wildfires

OLYMPIA — Governor Jay Inslee signed a State of Emergency proclamation to address concerns around unfavorable fire conditions that are forecast in the coming weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Comment sought on Microsoft data center expansion

QUINCY — The state Department of Ecology (DOE) is seeking public comment on an update to an expansion at Microsoft’s data center in Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

K-9 Chewbacca helps nab suspect

LAKEVIEW — The mere presence of K-9 deputy Chewbacca was enough for a wanted man to give up and surrender to pursuing deputies on Monday.

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18-year prison sentence in Sundberg homicide

EPHRATA — “You are a sick and horrible human being. You have proved that you are pure evil,” Janet Sundberg told one of the men who participated in the death of her daughter Jill over two years ago. “You treated her as if she was nothing. But you are so …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Air Quality Index at a glance

MOSES LAKE — The smoke from regional wildfires will inevitably make its way into the Columbia Basin and could have adverse impacts on the health of residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Timeline set for studying cryptocurrency impacts

MOSES LAKE — A timeline was set for officials in Moses Lake to follow as the city analyzes the impacts of cryptocurrency mining operations in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

1 dead in Moses Lake collision

MOSES LAKE — Alcohol reportedly played a role in a fatal collision near Moses Lake Wednesday night that left a Moses Lake man dead.

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Othello residents injured in Pasco rollover

For the Sun Tribune

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Enhancing security at Moses Lake schools

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department and Moses Lake School District are planning on adding two additional School Resource Officers in the near future to enhance security and safety at schools in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Plea deal offered in Sundberg murder

EPHRATA — Prosecutors offered a plea deal to one of three suspects in the murder of Jill Sundberg in exchange for the man’s testimony against his co-defendants in the case and his testimony in a murder case that occurred two weeks before the Sundberg homicide near Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

This stick was made for walkin'

MOSES LAKE — “I made it so tall because Blake Shelton is a tall guy,” Bonnie Webb explains as she details the ornate walking stick she put countless hours of work into over the years, which she plans to give to the country music megastar next month during the Watershed …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

2 assaulted at concert at the Gorge

GEORGE — Two people were assaulted with rocks during a concert at the Gorge Amphitheater over the weekend and detectives are seeking information from first-hand witnesses on the assaults.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Othello residents injured in Pasco rollover

PASCO — Alcohol and/or drugs reportedly played a factor in a weekend collision near Pasco that left three Othello residents injured.

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Fentanyl disguised as prescription meds recovered in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The tests are back and it turns out that pills recovered during a recent arrest in Moses Lake are not what they initially appeared to be.

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Officials: South Grant County fires 'suspicious in nature'

MATTAWA — Two wildfires that broke out in southern Grant County Thursday afternoon and burned around a combined 30,000 acres are reported to be “suspicious in nature.”

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Thousands of acres burn as wildfires rage in central WA

By RICHARD BYRD

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Newhouse backs Ag and Legal Workforce Act

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, recently joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing a bill that if passed would rework the controversial agricultural guestworker program.

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Wildfires force evacuations in southern Grant County

DESERT AIRE — Two wildfires, one of which was tentatively estimated at 500 acres, necessitated several evacuation notices for dozens of southern Grant County residences Thursday night.

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7 locations in Grant County test positive for West Nile

MOSES LAKE — A total of seven mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus, with the pools located mainly near the Potholes Reservoir and in southern Grant County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man charged with rape of a child

QUINCY — An Ephrata man was jailed over the weekend and charged earlier this week for allegedly raping a young girl.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Primary election ballots now being mailed out

OLYMPIA — Ballots for the upcoming August primary are being mailed and the good news is that return postage is already paid for by the state.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Guilty plea upheld in 2016 Ritzville murder case

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, will not allow a Chicago man who brutally murdered his girlfriend in front of their young son on Interstate 90 near Ritzville over two years ago to withdraw his guilty plea.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

3 charged in connection with Soap Lake shooting

SOAP LAKE — Police said a Soap Lake man could have retreated to a nearby business instead of firing shots at a man Thursday evening following a dispute about a bad debt outside of a Soap Lake gas station.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Blaze north of Soap Lake chars over 1,000 acres

SOAP LAKE — A large wildfire that broke out north of Soap Lake Saturday evening sent a large plume of smoke over the Columbia Basin sky and charred over 1,000 acres. Evacuation notices were announced to area residents and later withdrawn. State fire crews monitored the fire overnight.

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Fireshed rocks Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — People here know all too well of the devastating after-effects of a fire. Fires can change, consume and forever alter a landscape, leaving it almost completely unrecognizable to even the most keen observer. A different type of fire was ignited over the course of the two-day Fireshed …

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3 arrested in Soap Lake gas station shooting

SOAP LAKE — A Thursday night shooting outside of a Soap Lake gas station reportedly stemmed from a drug-related debt owed by one of the involved subjects, according to information released Friday by the Soap Lake Police Department. There was no reported injuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Donations pour in for family of man who died in wreck

QUINCY — A GoFundMe page was established to help raise money for the family of a Quincy man who died in a car collision last week. The man’s twin brother was involved in the collision as well and received injuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man facing harassment, stalking charges

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly stalking a female employee at a Moses Lake business and pulling a BB gun on the woman’s coworker.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court rejects Quincy man's appeal

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, has rejected the appeal of a Quincy man who argued his attorney and the trial court failed to question whether or not he was competent to stand trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Water line busts in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — Officials in Soap Lake said on Wednesday there is no risk to the public after a water line ruptured in the city on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Crews make progress fighting Ryegrass Coulee Fire

VANTAGE — Fire crews battling the large Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage were able to gain the upper hand on the large blaze on Wednesday.

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Discrimination suit heading to trial in July 2019

SPOKANE — A discrimination suit filed by a former Grant County deputy prosecutor is scheduled to head to trial in a year’s time.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

$1 million bail in Quincy woman's death

QUINCY — A Quincy man who is charged in the death of his ex-girlfriend over the weekend saw his bail set at $1 million on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

30 arrested in counter-drug op during Paradiso Festival at Gorge

QUINCY — Thirty people were arrested in a counter-drug operation at the annual Paradiso Festival in mid-June.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Royal City man gets 8 years for assaulting parents with shovel

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man will be spending a little over eight years in prison for assaulting his parents with a shovel in February.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Department of Ecology: Moses Lake waters safe after boat fire

MOSES LAKE — A Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) spokesperson said Thursday’s boat fire on Moses Lake did not result in any adverse environmental impacts.

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Fire torches boat on Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A recreational boat is a complete loss following a fire on Moses Lake on Thursday.

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Fireworks to blame for loss of home in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Fireworks have been pinpointed as the cause of a Fourth of July fire in Ephrata that destroyed a residential home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake man sentenced in vehicle theft standoff

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man who was sentenced for stealing a vehicle and barricading himself inside of a shed claims he stole the vehicle because it was better than walking.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Voice of the Chiefs Mel Olson dies in collision

MOSES LAKE — Mel Olson, the longtime announcer for the Moses Lake High School Chiefs, died on Tuesday following an collision on his bicycle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Large wildfire near Quincy prompts state resources

QUINCY — A large wildfire near Quincy on Tuesday prompted the assistance of state firefighting resources to help combat the blaze.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for trespassing

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who pointed a gun at a man whom he believed had stolen his mail received a jail sentence for trespassing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Idaho man charged for inappropriate communication with teen

MOSES LAKE — A man from Idaho is facing charges for allegedly possessing several inappropriate photos of a Moses Lake teenager after he was caught by police having sex with the girl in a vehicle in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

62 violent offenders arrested in multi-county 10-day operation

SPOKANE — Sixty-two violent offenders are in custody following a joint operation in three eastern Washington counties.

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Sasquatch! Music Festival won't be returning in 2019

GEORGE — It appears that last month’s Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre will be the last, as the festival’s creator has announced the event won’t be returning in 2019.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

New chairman for Potato Commission board

MOSES LAKE — The executive board of the Washington State Potato Commission is under new leadership with the election of Roger Hawley as chairman of the board.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Keep on shinin'

MOSES LAKE — Peter Steffens talks about the feeling of having on a pair of freshly shined shoes with a fondness that hearkens back to the days of old when city streets were lined with shoe shine stands. Times have certainly changed since then, but to Steffens a good quality …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Immigration fails, Newhouse not happy

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives voted against an immigration compromise bill on Wednesday and Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, believes there is “political posturing” at play with regard to issues surrounding immigration.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wanted suspects nabbed near Othello

OTHELLO — Three wanted suspects with warrants out for their arrest were nabbed after a pursuit and search near Othello on Wednesday.

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Bill to protect salmon from sea lions passes U.S. House

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill designed to curb sea lions preying on at-risk fish populations on the Columbia River passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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Moses Lake makes July, August water conservation months

MOSES LAKE — The months of July and August are now mandatory water conservation months in Moses Lake.

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New sculpture installed at Othello High School

OTHELLO — A new piece of art has been installed on the Othello High School campus that is meant to represent “the lifeblood of the region.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pair from Puyallup indicted in U.S. District Court

SPOKANE — Following an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, a man and woman from western Washington who were arrested in Moses Lake in April after passing fake bills at several local businesses are now facing federal charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Anthony Vasquez re-sentenced for Airport Grocery murder

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was previously sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a man in Moses Lake in 2013 was sentenced to 55 years in prison following a decision by the state court of appeals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Laws for fireworks vary around Grant County

MOSES LAKE — It’s almost that time of the year for fireworks to stream across the Columbia Basin sky, but before you decide to light off your favorite firework, you might want to check and see what is and isn’t allowed in your area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds convictions for vehicle thief/trespasser

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, has upheld the convictions of a man who was caught trespassing at the home of a police officer’s parents near Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters gain upper hand on Vantage fire

VANTAGE — Firefighters battling the large “Milepost 22 Fire” north of Vantage were able to get the upper hand on the large blaze over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

State Patrol's 'Slow Down, Move Over' emphasis begins today

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is conducting a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grants benefit Moses Lake park, police department

MOSES LAKE — Two grants totaling over $130,000 from the Paul Lauzier Foundation were recently received by the city of Moses Lake and will be used to improve one of the city’s parks, as well as the police department.

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State fire fighting assistance approved for wildfire near Vantage

VANTAGE — A large wildfire that broke out near Vantage in Kittitas County Wednesday night prompted the mobilization of state fire fighting resources.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former Moses Lake officer helps stop suicide

SPOKANE — A Spokane County deputy and former Moses Lake officer is credited with de-escalating a situation involving a suicidal male near Medical Lake earlier this week.

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Getting in tune with nature

There is an underlying cadence, a rhythm if you will, that I believe has been carefully interwoven into the world that we find ourselves. You can say the heartbeat of nature was placed there by God. Or by the universe. You can say it came from wherever you please. I’m …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

AG asking for stories of family separation policy

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy has ignited a firestorm of controversy over the past couple of days and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seeking Washingtonians who have been impacted by the child separation component of the policy to share their stories.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

State trooper rear-ended near Quincy

QUINCY — A trooper was rear-ended by a pickup truck in a construction zone near Quincy early Tuesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Spokane man found guilty of murdering Moses Lake teen

SPOKANE — A Spokane man has been found guilty of murdering Moses Lake teenager Ceasar Medina in a robbery attempt at a Spokane business in 2015.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Intoxicated man allegedly makes death threats, fires gun

MATTAWA — K-9 Grizzly came up big for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday after he was able to sniff out a gun that was used by an intoxicated male who allegedly made death threats and fired the weapon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

ML restricts cryptocurrency mining

MOSES LAKE — After previously passing a 12-month prohibition on new cryptocurrency mining operations going into the majority of zones in the city, the council passed a halt Tuesday night that now prohibits new operations going into all city zones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake Fire 100 percent contained

SOAP LAKE — Although thousands of acres and one small outbuilding were burned by the Soap Lake Fire, the outcome could have been much different and officials are crediting firefighters at the scene for keeping it from getting out of hand.

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Soap Lake Fire evacuations lifted

SOAP LAKE — Even with a few flare-ups and hot spots popping up overnight, evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire were lifted Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake considering mandatory water conservation

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city council members are considering making the months of July and August mandatory water conservation months.

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Beating it back

SOAP LAKE — Aided by favorable weather conditions on Tuesday, fire crews were able to gain the upper hand on a large blaze that broke out on Monday north of Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man crusading to save fish runs from sea lions

MOSES LAKE — With 55 years of experience fishing the Columbia River and tributaries around the state, as well as 31 years of experience as a fishing guide, the majority of Moses Lake resident Rick Graser’s adult life has been devoted to the fishing industry in some shape or form. …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake High School graduates almost 30 seniors

SOAP LAKE — With just under 30 seniors turning their tassels on Saturday Soap Lake High School’s class of 2018 isn’t the biggest in the area. Sure, they don’t have the numbers of an Ephrata or Moses Lake High School, but what they lack in numbers they make up for …

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A group of dreamers Warden High School class of 2018 looks to the future

WARDEN — The award-winning film actress Lupita Nyong'o is quoted as saying, “No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.” Warden High School’s class of 2018 may not have come from the flashiest of cities, or the biggest or most well-known. But none of that matters, because this year’s …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County inmate sentenced for foiled jail escape attempt

EPHRATA — A Grant County Jail inmate who attempted to pose as another inmate to get released from jail was sentenced to an additional month in jail.

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Chief for a Day: A duty not taken lightly

EPHRATA — “Chief for a Day” is founded on a fairly simple premise. Local kids get the chance to become a honorary chief of a fire or police agency and take part in a ceremony outside of the Grant County Courthouse. As simple as that might be, the genuine gratitude, …

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Department of Justice to name 311 new Assistant U.S. Attorneys

MOSES LAKE — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement on Monday of 311 new Assistant U.S. Attorney positions includes the allocation of three prosecutors to the Eastern District of Washington.

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Blue takes down green

MOSES LAKE — Rodney Watson, 11, is a baseball fan through and through. Not football. Not basketball. Baseball and only baseball. It should come as no surprise then that Watson ventured out to the Larson Playfield Tuesday night to see Grant County deputies take on Moses Lake officers in the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds molestation conviction

MOSES LAKE — A former Grant County reserve deputy candidate had his child molestation conviction upheld by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chief for a Day coming tomorrow

EPHRATA — A number of different public safety agencies will be handing the reins of their departments over to local deserving children on Thursday during the Chief for a Day event.

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1 dead in collision near Quincy

QUINCY — Alcohol and excessive speed reportedly played a role in a fatal collision near Quincy over the weekend.

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South county wildfire destroys four buildings

SCHWANA — A large wildfire destroyed four buildings in southern Grant County in the town of Schwana on Sunday.

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Ephrata High School seniors turn their tassels

EPHRATA — Maybe it was their elaborate entrances. Or perhaps it was the occasional backflip while walking to pick up a diploma. Maybe it was even the camaraderie that was on display between Ephrata High School’s graduating class of 2018. There are variety of words that can be summoned to …

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New business offers excitement on the water

MOSES LAKE — It’s shortly before 9 a.m. on a Wednesday morning when Troy White pulls into Montlake Park in his distinctive box van he decked out to hold all of his stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and canoe. As he turns off the ignition he ventures out into the Montlake …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with assaulting Moses Lake police officers last year

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man reportedly had drugs in his system in February 2017 when he assaulted two Moses Lake cops and grabbed at one of their weapons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2 injured in rear-end collision near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A Soap Lake man was allegedly intoxicated when he plowed into the back of another vehicle in a construction zone near Ephrata early Thursday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Countywide burn ban begins Friday

EPHRATA — Fire season is upon us and Grant County’s first countywide burn ban is set to begin on Friday and run through the end of September.

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ML man sentenced for threatening FedEx driver with hammer

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who threatened a FedEx driver with a claw hammer in 2015 was sentenced to a total of five days in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2 charged in 2016 homicide near Royal City

ROYAL CITY — Two men who are facing charges in connection with the homicide of Quincy resident Jill Sundberg were reportedly also involved in a double shooting that left one dead and another injured near Royal City a few weeks before Sundberg's death.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sir Mix-a-Lot takes over Spring Fest

MOSES LAKE — Anthony Ray stepped out of his trailer Sunday night at the Centennial Amphitheater and could hear the eager chatter of thousands of people gathered on the lawn. As the anticipation grew, Anthony’s confidence only rose. When he rose the microphone to his mouth and meandered his way …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake passes stop to new cryptocurrency operations

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council has passed an ordinance that will prohibit new cryptocurrency mining operations going into most zones in the city, the only exception being in the light industrial and heavy industrial zones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Battle of the Badge set for June 5

MOSES LAKE — After having to cancel the event twice in 2017, organizers of the Battle of the Badge charity softball game are hoping for better luck in 2018 and to raise funds for a worthy cause.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake man gets 3 months for 2017 armed robbery

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man was sentenced to three months of jail confinement for his role in a December armed robbery near Soap Lake.

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Sen. Judy Warnick honored for work on ports

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, has another honor to add to her growing collection after being given the inaugural Compass Award by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA).

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for assaulting, choking woman in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who used a phone charging cord to choke a woman last month will be spending four months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Warden woman gets 40 days for eluding police in stolen vehicle

WARDEN — A Warden woman who led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle in late March was sentenced to 40 days in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2nd suspect arrested in Othello shooting

OTHELLO — A second suspect in a weekend shooting near Othello that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to the shoulder has been taken into custody.

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Additional arrest in connection with string of burglaries

SPOKANE — A second arrest was made in connection with a string of burglaries in Grant and Adams counties.

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Undercover deputies witness burglary in Ephrata

MOSES LAKE — An Ephrata man is lodged in the Grant County Jail after undercover deputies reportedly witnessed him steal items from the Ephrata Landfill, which led to the recovery of items stolen during burglaries in Grant and Adams counties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

4 years in prison for gas station robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who used a gun to rob a gas station that his wife works at in Moses Lake will be spending a little over four years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested after spinning donuts near Warden

WARDEN — A decision to spin donuts on a freshly graded road near Warden led to a short pursuit and the arrest of a 22-year-old Warden man Tuesday morning.

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Burglar gets 6 months for breaking into ML home

MOSES LAKE — A man who broke into a house in Moses Lake and fled after the homeowner came home will be spending six months in jail.

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4 years in prison for Coulee City man who fired at neighbor

COULEE CITY — A man who fired several shots at his neighbor on Christmas Eve in 2016 in Coulee City will be spending four years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man caught in stolen car receives prison time

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was arrested thanks to an off-duty Othello police officer will be spending over a year in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Day 1 of filing week ends

MOSES LAKE — The first day of filing week in Grant County passed with mainly incumbents filing to run for office and few surprises in terms of challengers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake man gets over 4 years for armed robbery

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man will be spending over four years in prison in connection with a December armed robbery near Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Chewbacca with the assist

SOAP LAKE — Well, that didn’t take long. In only their second day on the job as a team Deputy Nick Overland and K-9 Chewbacca helped take an alleged vehicle thief into custody in Soap Lake on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Family of slain bystander reacts to judge's decision

MOSES LAKE — Mike Cook doesn’t need a variety of words to describe what his late father, Robert Cook, meant to him. His descriptions of his dad paint a picture of family man who worked hard, loved his three children, was involved in the lives of his grandchildren and loved …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Brian Barlow running for Grant County District Court judge

MOSES LAKE — Longtime Grant County District Court Commissioner Brian Barlow has decided to run for Grant County District Court Judge Position No. 1.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse holding 'Opioid Summit' in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Opioid abuse in America has become an epidemic. Lawmakers, health officials and police officials are taking steps to combat the problem and their efforts will be highlighted on Friday during Rep. Dan Newhouse’s “Opioid Summit” in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jeff Foster announces run for County Commissioner

MOSES LAKE — Local businessman and Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board member Jeff Foster recently announced his intention to file to run for District No. 3 commissioner on the Board of County Commissioners.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pooches on patrol 2 local K-9 teams graduate from K-9 training academy

SPOKANE — Locals will soon be seeing two new K-9 officers out on the streets, as the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office each had a K-9/handler team graduate from K-9 patrol school last night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man shot in foot Tuesday night in Lakeview

SOAP LAKE — A 38-year-old man who was shot in the foot Tuesday night in Lakeview is not cooperating with Grant County Sheriff’s Office investigators.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Court affirms convictions in Jack in the Box murder

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, has affirmed the convictions of a Moses Lake man who was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man outside of a Moses Lake fast food restaurant in 2015.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge finds Ismael Ortiz not guilty of murder

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was on trial for the death of a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar almost two years ago was acquitted on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Former Warden teacher free on bail

EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Brothers found not guilty in Moses Lake drive-by

MOSES LAKE — A Grant County judge found a pair of brothers from Royal City not guilty in connection with a July 2017 shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the head.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata teen wins art competition

SUNNYSIDE — An Ephrata teen recently took home first prize in a congressional high school art competition put on by Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Cary Condotta not seeking reelection

WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee lawmaker with over a decade of experience in the legislature recently announced he will not be running for reelection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man charged for alleged assault with vehicle

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing an assault charge for allegedly bumping into the mother of his children with a vehicle at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes in view of two off-duty deputies.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake bumps up city attorney Kenison's hourly rate

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved a $40 per hour pay increase for its city attorney.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire outlook for this year daunting

MOSES LAKE — People who have lived around the Columbia Basin, and all of eastern Washington for that matter, know an increase in temperature and dry conditions also means an increase in the potential for wildfires. Temperatures seem as if they are seesawing between hot and cool from week-to-week, but …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man gets almost 3.5 years for manslaughter

EPHRATA - 66-year-old Arnulfo Bravo sat quietly during his sentencing hearing in Grant County Superior Court Tuesday morning. Seated between his attorney and an interpreter, the man who has been convicted of manslaughter in the 1991 death of Moses Lake resident Barbara J. Kipp showed little to no emotion or …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for Moses Lake stabbing

MOSES LAKE — A Coulee Dam man who stabbed another man at a party in rural Moses Lake in late November will be spending almost two years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for attempted incest with teen

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man received a jail sentence for attempted incest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Washington State Patrol stresses safety for motorcycle riders

WENATCHEE — Warmer temperatures mean more motorcycles out on the roads. With two deaths involving motorcycle riders over the past month in Eastern Washington the Washington State Patrol wants the public to err on the side of caution when operating motorcycles and when around them on roads.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sippin' and strollin' Event bring locals to downtown Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Whoever came up with the name for the Moses Lake Business Association’s “Sip and Stroll” event certainly hit the nail on the head with that one. Sip and Stroll saw participants doing just that in downtown Moses Lake Saturday afternoon, all the while discovering businesses they may …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Manweller holds Moses Lake open house tomorrow

MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is holding an open house in Moses Lake for his constituents tomorrow.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Candidate filing week begins in mid-May

EPHRATA — If you have ever wanted to run for public office then 2018 might be your year to take the chance. A total of 23 offices are open for election this go-round.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant County Jail inmate charged for foiled escape attempt

EPHRATA — An inmate at the Grant County Jail who attempted to escape by posing as another inmate is now facing criminal impersonation and attempted escape-related charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Job Corps center prepares for tragedy

MOSES LAKE — Walking through the doors of the cafeteria on the Columbia Basin Job Corps (CBJC) campus Wednesday morning it appeared as if something tragic had occurred. People were on the floor crying out in agony and soaked in, what appeared to be, real blood. Lunches were scattered across …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dean Hankins takes seat on Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE — Tuesday night was a big night in Moses Lake for two intertwined and related reasons. Not only did Dean Hankins finally, after having been previously beaten in an election, become a full-fledged council member, but the council found itself back at full strength with seven members after …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds dismissal of Mattawa police officer

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, has found a civil service commission decision that upheld the termination of a Mattawa police officer was justified and the evidence supported the commission’s ruling.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Western Washington pair arrested for drugs, counterfeit bills

MOSES LAKE — A man and woman from western Washington were arrested in Moses Lake on Monday for drugs and allegedly passing fake bills at several businesses.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dan Newhouse announces bid for reelection

MOSES LAKE — Two-term Republican lawmaker Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, announced last week his intent to run for reelection to a third term in Washington D.C.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man sentenced for making false bomb report

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man will be spending time in jail for making a false report about a bomb being at a hotel in Ephrata.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man sentenced for assault in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — An Ephrata man was sentenced for assaulting a man in Soap Lake in January and leaving the man with brain swelling and a broken bone under one of his eyes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Drugs, paraphernalia seized in raid at home in Grand Coulee

GRAND COULEE — A helpful tip lead to a raid at a Grand Coulee home last week that landed two people in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Here fishy, fishy...

EPHRATA — When 8-year-old Jarrod Schulz saw the line on his fishing pole go tight early Saturday morning at Oasis Park in Ephrata he didn’t panic. The young angler instead quietly tugged at his dad’s sleeve and did a head nod toward the water.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sex offender represents himself in criminal trial

EPHRATA — A convicted sex offender is representing himself and attempting to prove his innocence before a Grant County jury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Testimony continues in Torres brothers trial

EPHRATA — Testimony in the case of a pair of Royal City brothers, who allegedly fired shots at a car full of people in Moses Lake after a scuffle involving one of the brothers at a recreational marijuana store, seems to indicate the scuffle and shooting were a result of …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man cited for hit-and-run

EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man was cited for hit-and-run last week after he reportedly feel asleep at the wheel in East Wenatchee and damaged a telephone pole.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for murder seeks to withdraw guilty pleas

EPHRATA — A Royal City man who pleaded guilty to the murder of a co-worker and attempted murder of another co-worker and was sentenced to over 48 years in prison is seeking to have his guilty pleas withdrawn.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Third MLPD community outreach coming on Thursday

MOSES LAKE — Hoping to continue the trend of reaching out to the community and fostering relationships with citizens, the Moses Lake Police Department will be holding its third community outreach program starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man arrested for eluding police

QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested over the weekend after reportedly attempting to flee from police, crashing into a canal and attempting to hide from officers under a bush.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Donations sought for Moses Lake family

MOSES LAKE — Donations are being sought for a Moses Lake family grieving the loss of a wife and mother.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bench trial begins for 2 Royal City brothers

MOSES LAKE — The bench trial for two Royal City brothers who allegedly fired shots at a group of people in a car after a fight in Moses Lake is now underway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Former deputy prosecutor suing GC Prosecutor's Office

EPHRATA — A former deputy prosecutor is suing the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office and alleging she was paid less than her fellow male employees, despite having similar jobs, duties and responsibilities.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake eluder heading to prison for a year

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who drove away from a fender-bender collision and attempted to flee an officer is heading to prison for a year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse recognized for helping seniors

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse has been committed to fighting for the rights of senior citizens and that effort was recently recognized and lauded by the 60 Plus Association.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Warden councilman facing voyeurism charges

WARDEN — A former Warden substitute teacher and Warden city council member allegedly admitted to secretly video recording students during a substitute teaching assignment in Warden in October.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Suspects in Sundberg murder linked to 2016 homicide

ROYAL CITY — Two men who are currently jailed in connection with the December 2016 homicide of Quincy resident Jill Sundberg were reportedly also involved in a double shooting that left a man dead and another injured near Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Hometown Heroes' honored

WENATCHEE — Grant County Deputy Dave De La Rosa and K-9 Grizzly were honored as Hometown Heroes by the Greater Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross for their lifesaving efforts in Ephrata in February.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake council makes changes to WATV ordinance

MOSES LAKE — Although they weren’t major, the Moses Lake City Council recently made some minor changes to the city’s WATV/ORV ordinance to address safety concerns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Egg-stravaganza Egg hunts abound this weekend

GRANT COUNTY — It’s that time of the year for the kids to load up on their favorite Easter candy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Warden teacher arrested for voyeurism

WARDEN — A Warden city councilmember and substitute teacher for the Warden School District was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a voyeurism and child pornography investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charges dropped against teen in ML park shooting

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake teen who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a mid-January shooting in Moses Lake saw his charges dropped this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake creating plan for council member appointment

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is forming plans on how to go about the process of filling the open seat on the council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

2017 good financial year for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — 2017 was a pretty good year for Moses Lake and the financials seem to be proof of that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governor signs rural broadband bill

OLYMPIA — It’s been a long time coming for those who live in Washington’s rural areas to have access to broadband, but now thanks to 9th District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, the former pipe dream of broadband statewide is becoming a reality.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Distracted driving enforcement patrols coming in April

MOSES LAKE — Numerous local law enforcement agencies will be joining over 150 other agencies statewide in the first couple of weeks in April to crack down on violators of Washington’s distracted driving law.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Top dogs: K-9 deputies help nab alleged vehicle thieves

ROYAL CITY — K-9 deputies helped nab a pair of alleged vehicle thieves early Monday morning following a lengthy pursuit in eastern and central Grant County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in collision near Mattawa

MATTAWA — A man is facing a vehicular assault charge after he allegedly failed to yield at an intersection near Mattawa and caused an injury collision over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Denim and diamonds abound at annual Moses Lake chamber fundraiser

Moses Lake — Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Pen (or pencil) and paper. We all know those things typically go together hand-in-hand, but it looks like, in Moses Lake anyway, denim and diamonds very well might be the next addition to the list of inseparable pairs that will …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Central Washington Home Show makes a splash in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Making a space into a home is certainly no easy task. When people set out to turn their dreams of a forever home into a present reality a helping hand is always appreciated. That's where events like Saturday’s Central Washington Home Show come in to remind people …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Convicted felon who fled police facing gun charges

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who threw a modified rifle into a backyard as he was running from police in Moses Lake is facing gun-related charges in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man charged for alleged bomb threat

EPHRATA — A Ephrata man who is accused of phoning in a bomb threat at an Ephrata motel claims he heard from an unknown man that there might be a bomb at the motel and he was only warning the business about what he heard.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Jury finds Bravo guilty of manslaughter

EPHRATA — The verdict is in and a Grant County jury has found a man not guilty of the crime of murder in connection with the 1991 death of a Moses Lake woman. The defendant is not off the hook however, as the jury did return a guilty verdict for …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Dent's foster parent 'Bill of Rights' signed into law

OLYMPIA — Rights and responsibilities for foster parents will be more clearer now that Gov. Jay Inslee has signed 13th District Rep. Tom Dent’s foster parent “Bill of Rights” into law.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Back to work for deputy who accidentally shot wife

EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced on Monday that a deputy who accidentally shot his wife in Moses Lake over the summer has been cleared to return to work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Felon gets 3 years for high-speed chase

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who led police on a high-speed chase that ended in significant injuries for his passenger and himself will be spending three years behind prison bars.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man sentenced for assaulting girlfriend

EPHRATA — A Ephrata man was sentenced to a month in jail for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chicano/Latino heritage celebrated in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Saturday may have been set aside to honor Irish heritage and St. Patrick, but at the Moses Lake Public Library Chicano/Latino heritage took center stage for a few hours and stoked conversation amongst library patrons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trial for 1991 murder underway

EPHRATA — A trial for a murder case that is over two decades old began in Grant County Superior Court this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in collision near George Thursday

GEORGE — Alcohol and/or drugs appear to be factors in an early Thursday morning collision near George that left three people injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata man almost drives off cliff in Douglas County

PALISADES — A Ephrata man is lucky to be alive after a wrong turn on the way home from Leavenworth forced him to sleep in a cave Tuesday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City taking applications for open council seat

MOSES LAKE — If you are a Moses Lake resident and want to get involved in city government then you might want to think about applying for appointment to the Moses Lake City Council. The council is down one member and accepting applications to fill the position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake considers safety changes to WATV/ORV ordinance

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is considering making changes to the city’s WATV/ORV ordinance.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chicano/Latino museum artifacts coming to Moses Lake

SEATTLE — Artifacts from a new Seattle-based Chicano/Latino museum will be shown in Moses Lake over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WSP accepting applications for Law Enforcement Career Camp

OLYMPIA — Local high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to learn about law enforcement and careers in the field by attending the Washington State Patrol’s Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Volunteer bailiffs needed for Grant County Superior Court

EPHRATA — If you have ever wanted to be a part of the court system in Grant County on a volunteer basis, then check out Grant County’s volunteer bailiff program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Illegal pot grow operator sentenced to community service

SOAP LAKE — A Kennewick man will be doing almost 250 hours of community service for having an illegal marijuana growing operation on his property in rural Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Troopers adding extra patrols during WSU spring break

PULLMAN — Washington State University’s spring break is officially in full swing and troopers with the Washington State Patrol will be conducting a spring break emphasis this week to ensure safe travel during the break.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse announces 2018 art competition

WASHINGTON D.C. — If you are a high school artist and want recognition for your work then check out Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse’s 2018 Congressional High School Art Competition.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alleged vehicle thieves nabbed in Othello

OTHELLO — A pair of alleged vehicle thieves was arrested in Othello last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'School shooting soon' written on bathroom wall at Soap Lake school

SOAP LAKE — A message written on a bathroom wall at a Soap Lake school stating “school shooting soon” caused schools in the city to go into modified lockdowns Wednesday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa man wanted on drug, gun charges

MATTAWA — Investigators believe a Mattawa man who is wanted on drug and gun charges is on the run.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Closing arguments heard in pub homicide trial

EPHRATA — Who shot and killed bystander Robert Cook after he left a Moses Lake bar in June 2016? Prosecutors believe they charged the right man with the crime and believe the evidence shows 27-year-old Ismael Ortiz is guilty of murder. The defense contends the prosecution made a mistake and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Second MLPD outreach program to be held tonight

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr is inviting local residents out to the MLPD’s second community outreach program tonight at the Moses Lake Worship Center.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse 'disappointed' over passing of DACA deadline

WASHINGTON D.C. — The March 5 deadline for Congress to find a viable solution for DACA recipients has passed and Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is not happy that lawmakers were not able to find a legislative solution before the deadline.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Burglar nabbed in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A burglar was arrested last week in Moses Lake after the owner of the home he was burglarizing allegedly came home as the suspect was ransacking his house.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Man charged for school bomb threat

EPHRATA — A Ephrata man who allegedly admitted to sending out a bomb threat via email has a history of making false complaints to 911.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man dies in I-90 collision

KITTITAS — A Quincy man who was possibly racing another vehicle died over the weekend in a collision on Interstate 90 near Kittitas.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Convicted felon charged with gun possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon is facing several charges for allegedly having five guns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged in brutal assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing an assault charge for allegedly assaulting a man and causing facial and internal injuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Motel employee charged with theft, drug possession

MOSES LAKE — A motel employee who ordered pizzas with a customer’s credit card information is facing theft and drugs charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata school bomb threat suspect arrested

EPHRATA — A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sending an Ephrata School District employee an email in which he claimed a bomb was at each school in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Man convicted of aggravated murder to be resentenced

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who is serving life for the aggravated murder of another man in 2013 had his drive-by shooting convictions dismissed by appeals court judges. The judges did not dismiss the man’s murder conviction, however.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake City Council approves $14K contract to study solid waste utility

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake city council approved a $14,000 contract Tuesday night to fund a cost of service study for the city’s solid waste utility service.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mike Norman resigns from Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE — First-term Moses Lake City Council member Mike Norman resigned from his post at the end of Tuesday evening’s council meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boys arrested for gun burglary near Moses Lake High School

MOSES LAKE — A group of teenage boys was arrested on Wednesday after they reportedly burglarized a home near Moses Lake High School and stole guns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Charges filed in Moses Lake armed robbery

MOSES LAKE — An armed robbery at a gas station in Moses Lake last week appears to not be a random incident, as the victim is married to the suspect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Motel manager arrested for drugs, forgery

MOSES LAKE — A motel manager in Moses Lake was arrested earlier this week for drugs and allegedly using a customer’s credit card information to buy pizza.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Community service for deputy who accidentally shot his wife

EPHRATA — A Grant County deputy who accidentally shot his wife over the summer will be doing community service in lieu of jail time.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alleged armed robber arrested in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend for allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cops reach out to community

MOSES LAKE — Chief Kevin Fuhr and the Moses Lake Police Department held a successful first neighborhood outreach meeting at El Sendero Life Center last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alleged vehicle thief arrested in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — An alleged vehicle thief was taken into custody in Moses Lake last week after leading police on a short vehicle and foot pursuit in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rumors of possible threats to schools leave parents unsettled

MOSES LAKE — Rumors of possible threats toward schools in the Moses Lake School District prompted a letter from district superintendent Josh Meek and concern from parents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Armed suspect fires shots in gas station

MOSES LAKE — A man who allegedly fired shots during an armed robbery in Moses Lake late Wednesday night was taken into custody in Grandview early Thursday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trial for Moses Lake murder suspect begins

MOSES LAKE — After almost two years of motions, hearings and continuances, the murder trial for a Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar is now underway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

K-9 deputy helps track down missing Alzheimer's patient

EPHRATA — A four-legged deputy is being hailed as a hero for helping track an elderly Alzheimer's patient who wandered away from home early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Allegedly intoxicated man plows into power pole

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was allegedly intoxicated Tuesday evening when he crashed his vehicle into a power pole and a parked car.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kennewick woman accused of eluding police in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Kennewick woman was charged for allegedly running numerous red lights and driving in the opposite lane of travel during a pursuit in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman arrested after trying to pass fake $20 bill

MOSES LAKE — A wanted woman was taken into custody over the weekend after she allegedly attempted to pass a fake bill at a Moses Lake gas station.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2 jailed after high-speed pursuit

OTHELLO — A pair of sisters are in jail after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase that started in Othello and ended in Franklin County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse leading challenger in fundraising for 2018 race

WASHINGTON D.C. — The campaign to elect Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, to a third term in 2018 is dominating his challenger Christine Brown, who is running as a Democrat, when it comes to campaign contributions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman burned at gas station

MOSES LAKE — A woman was burned in Moses Lake on Saturday after she was reportedly smoking in a vehicle as a man pumped gasoline into a garbage can that was inside their car.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MLPD to start holding neighborhood outreaches

MOSES LAKE — Wanting to reach residents better and address issues in specific neighborhoods, the Moses Lake Police Department will soon be holding community outreaches around the city to hear about what is going on in neighborhoods and to educate the public about what the department does.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arabian nights

MOSES LAKE — For the most part we all know the tale of Aladdin. Those catchy tunes and witty characters from the 1992 Disney film have a secure and fond place in the minds of children and adults alike. A different take on the classic tale came to Moses Lake …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Foster parents' 'Bill of Rights' passes House

OLYMPIA — Legislation sponsored by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent that would provide a “Bill of Rights” for foster parents recently passed the state House of Representatives.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man charged for hitting parents with shovel

ROYAL CITY — Court documents do not give a motive for a Royal City man who allegedly beat his father and mother with a shovel earlier this month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Special election all but decided

EPHRATA — Although the results are not official, most of the levy propositions that were up for vote in Grant County during Tuesday’s special election are passing after Wednesday’s ballot count.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

2 dead from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

COULEE CITY — Carbon monoxide poisoning appears to be the cause of the death for two Coulee City residents who were found dead Monday night. Temperatures were recorded at about 20 degrees, according to an AccuWeather forecast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

ML man accused of raping, molesting 2 girls

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls at his Moses Lake home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Citizen Academy returns for second go-round

MOSES LAKE — After a successful Columbia Basin Multi-Agency Citizen Academy in 2017, local law enforcement agencies will be teaming up again in 2018 to hold the academy and educate a select few on the ins and outs of law enforcement.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Alice in Wonderland' charms audiences

MOSES LAKE — There has always been something special about that perpetually late rabbit, slightly kooky hatter, big-grinned cat and little girl whose adventures have been the stuff of legend for more than a century. Likewise, there is also something special about a group of high school students working together …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Charges filed against deputy who shot wife

MOSES LAKE — Despite the victim claiming the shooting was unintentional and an accident, felony charges have been filed in Grant County against a deputy who shot his wife in August 2017.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant GOP holds Lincoln Day Dinner/Fundraiser

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner/Fundraiser Saturday attracted many local, state and federal office holders.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Software error leads to delay for ballots

OLYMPIA — A database error discovered last month resulted in nearly 7,000 voters statewide receiving their February special election ballots late.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Alleged Moses Lake eluder facing charges

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who reportedly attempted to elude police after crashing into a car at a stop light is facing several charges in connection with the incident.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Court documents shine light on shooting

MOSES LAKE — Court documents indicate a Sunday shooting near Moses Lake that left one man injured stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two men.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

$15 million included in budget for Odessa groundwater project

MOSES LAKE — Although the amount won’t entirely fund the project, the $15 million that was included in the state capital budget for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program is another step toward providing surface water to local farmers that need it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Arrests made in Othello shooting

OTHELLO — Deputies in Adams County have made several arrests in connection with a weekend shooting near Othello that left a man injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Keeping watch

MOSES LAKE — The American anthropologist Margaret Mead is quoted as saying, “never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” The small group of homeowners gathered at Jill Hotchkiss’ Moses Lake home Monday night may not …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Suspects in Moses Lake shooting caught

MOSES LAKE — Both of the suspects from a weekend shooting near Moses Lake have been taken into custody.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested for hit-and-run, eluding

MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake last week after colliding with a vehicle, fleeing the scene of the collision and leading police on a pursuit.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

1 missing after shooting near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was reportedly involved in a Moses Lake shooting on Sunday is reportedly missing and believed to be injured from the shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of assaulting 2 people, threatening to kill brother

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was reportedly tased after he assaulted his brother and his brother’s girlfriend in Moses Lake last weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State treasurer to speak at Grant GOP Lincoln Day dinner

MOSES LAKE — Washington’s chief financial officer, Treasurer Duane Davidson, will be the featured speaker at Saturday’s Grant County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner/Fundraiser.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse praises delay of water rule

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is praising a Trump administration decision to delay the implementation of a clean water rule by two years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Warnick honored for police, sheriffs advocacy

MOSES LAKE — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was recently recognized for her effort to strengthen the rights and quality of life for law enforcement around Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Warden man charged for choking wife

WARDEN — A Warden woman said her husband assaulted her, choked her and imprisoned her in her apartment last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Prison sentence for eluder who crashed at BMX park

MOSES LAKE — A man who crashed a car at a BMX park in Moses Lake after a pursuit will be spending a year behind prison bars.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged for assaulting girlfriend

MOSES LAKE — Court documents indicate a Moses Lake man brutally assaulted his girlfriend over the course of six hours in Moses Lake last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in Soap Lake collision

SOAP LAKE — Three people were injured in a Tuesday morning collision near Soap Lake that involved four vehicles.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Masked suspects rob Royal City store at gunpoint

ROYAL CITY — Police in Royal City are searching for two males who reportedly robbed a store in the city last week at gunpoint.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Domestic violence suspect arrested in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A man who allegedly tortured, assaulted and threatened to kill a woman in Moses Lake was arrested last week after attempting to run away from police on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Alleged cop kicker facing charges

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who was allegedly intoxicated when he kicked two Moses Lake police officers is facing several charges in Grant County Superior Court

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Break-in at jewelry store in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise was stolen during a break-in at a jewelry store in downtown Moses Lake last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bride Style Wedding Expo tomorrow

MOSES LAKE — Got a wedding coming up in the near or distant future? How about a close friend who has a wedding right around the corner? Then you might want to not schedule anything for Jan. 27 because the Bride Style Wedding Expo in Moses Lake is coming and …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Woman sentenced for using shock collar on daughter

EPHRATA — A Ephrata woman was sentenced for using a dog shock collar on her daughter as a form of punishment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Distracted driving law warning period ends

MOSES LAKE — The grace period for violators of Washington’s distracted driving law has ended and police will now be issuing tickets and fines for distracted driving.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

With the assist: K-9 deputy helps nab wanted felon

MOSES LAKE — A wanted felon was taken into custody in Moses Lake Thursday morning with the help of one of the Grant County Sheriff's Office’s four-legged deputies.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 48 years in prison for Royal City workplace shooter

EPHRATA — A Royal City man will be spending over 48 years in prison in connection with a 2015 workplace shooting that left one dead and another injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Red light cameras approved for Stratford Road

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council approved the addition of two red light cameras north and south on North Stratford Road at the Walmart and Winco private drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Woman sentenced for passing meth through breast milk

EPHRATA — A Coulee City woman will be spending time in jail for transferring methamphetamine to her infant son through breast milk. The boy died a month after he was born as a result of acute meth intoxication.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Suspect in Othello shooting gets 10 years

OTHELLO — An Othello man will be spending 10 years in prison in connection with a June shooting that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

18-year sentence for Jill Sundberg murder suspect

EPHRATA — One of three suspects in the 2016 murder of Quincy resident Jill Sundberg will be spending over 18 years behind prison bars.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bail for second suspect in park shooting

EPHRATA — The second suspect in a Jan. 14 shooting at Montlake Park in Moses Lake was apprehended over the weekend and had his bail set at $250,000 on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested for assaulting cops in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A man who was reportedly high on methamphetamine was arrested last week after he allegedly assaulted two Moses Lake police officers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wanted teen arrested for robbery, kidnapping

GEORGE — A teenager who was reportedly involved in a December robbery and kidnapping was apprehended near George on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Off-duty Othello officer spots stolen car in ML

MOSES LAKE — A police officer’s vigilance led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Moses Lake on Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake man arrested on federal drug charges

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man who was wanted on federal drug charges was arrested Thursday morning during a raid at his Soap Lake home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

1 of 3 suspects in Jill Sundberg murder pleads guilty

EPHRATA — One of three suspects in the 2017 murder of 31-year-old Jill Sundberg entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Felon allegedly found with illegal guns

MOSES LAKE — A felon is facing federal charges after three illegally possessed guns were found in his vehicle last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

$500,000 bail set for Moses Lake park shooting suspect

MOSES LAKE — One of two suspects arrested in a Sunday night shooting in Moses Lake had his bail set at $500,000 on Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

GoFundMe page set up for injured Quincy surveyor

QUINCY — A surveyor who was struck by an SUV last week in Quincy is facing a hard and expensive road to recovery. To help with medical costs, a GoFundMe page has been set up for people who want to help ease the financial burden that has been placed on …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

1 arrested in Moses Lake park shooting

MOSES LAKE — A Warden man was arrested and jailed on Monday in connection with a Sunday night shooting in Moses Lake. Another suspect in the shooting remains at large.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The dream lives on Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — We all have dreams. We all have goals and things we would like to see and achieve in life. Martin Luther King Jr. died well before he was able to see his dream realized. Despite his untimely death, King’s dream of equality lives on and events like …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse urges state of emergency for Rattlesnake Ridge

UNION GAP — Fourth Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is urging Governor Jay Inslee to issue a state of emergency proclamation for Yakima County as a result of the current conditions and looming landslide at Rattlesnake Ridge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Shooting in Moses Lake leaves 1 critically injured

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are investigating a Sunday night shooting at a park that left a male critically injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

I do: New museum exhibit opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The wedding industry is an evolving one. Weddings and what is popular at them change on almost a yearly basis. The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center's new exhibit documents the ever-changing world, rich history and important role that weddings have in today's society.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Othello police save overdose victim with Narcan

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department successfully used Narcan for the first time Thursday night to revive an overdose victim.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Assault leaves man with brain swelling

SOAP LAKE — A man is facing charges for allegedly entering another man’s RV in Soap Lake and leaving the victim with brain swelling after assaulting him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wanted felon apprehended in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A felon who was wanted in connection with a serious injury collision in Moses Lake last month was arrested in Soap Lake Wednesday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Red lights cameras approved for Pioneer/Hill intersection

MOSES LAKE — A request to add four additional red light cameras to Moses Lake’s system failed in a city council vote Tuesday night. A second vote to add two cameras at a high traffic and collision area received the go ahead from the council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City repeals $20 tab fee Will stop being collected end of March

MOSES LAKE — Barring any unforeseen problems or hiccups, people who shop in Moses Lake will start paying a 0.20 percent sales tax in April.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

ML man sentenced for murder of middle school teacher

YAKIMA — A Moses Lake man will be spending 15 years in prison for murdering a middle school teacher in Yakima County in April 2013.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local fire departments, officials mourn death of fellow firefighter

MOSES LAKE — Dan Dishon, a highly regarded local firefighter, lost his life on Monday as a result of an industrial incident in late December in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Felon charged with vehicular assault

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase and crashed his vehicle in December is facing several charges in connection with the incident.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Drive-by leaves home damaged

MOSES LAKE — A residence in Moses Lake was reportedly struck several times by gunfire last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

3 charged for armed robbery, kidnapping near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — Three males are facing robbery and kidnapping charges in connection with a mid-December incident near Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jerry Kayser: Life through a lens

MOSES LAKE — Jerry Kayser sees the world a little differently from most folks. Some people can gaze at a Columbia Basin landscape, not think too much about it and go about their day. For Kayser, a simple landscape is never simple. To Kayser a landscape, a sunrise or a …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 arrested in Moses Lake vehicle thefts

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police say two vehicle thefts in the city Wednesday night and Thursday morning appear to be related.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SL council urges county to take care of abandoned school building

SOAP LAKE — The demolition and removal of an abandoned and decaying Grant County-owned school building in Soap Lake has been a pressing issue in the city for years and city officials are now urging the county to do something about it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No more grace period for distracted driving

MOSES LAKE — The grace period for violators of Washington’s distracted driving law has ended and police will now be issuing tickets and fines for distracted driving.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pub homicide trial pushed out three weeks

EPHRATA — A man who allegedly shot and killed a bystander in Moses Lake over a year and a half ago will have to wait at least three more weeks until his case is heard by a Grant County judge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

K-9 deputy receives body armor

EPHRATA — One of Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged deputies is a little bit safer out in the field now after receiving a protective vest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man who choked police dog facing charges

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly hiding in an attic from police and choking a police dog.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Theft suspect returns most of stolen money

MOSES LAKE — After an alleged thief’s decision to steal money out of a woman’s purse two days before Christmas was made public by Moses Lake police last week, the suspect returned a large amount of the stolen money and apologized.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sentences for high-profile suspects in Grant County in 2017

EPHRATA — 2017 was a big year in the Grant County court system. From victories in trials, to reaching plea deals with several high-profile suspects, many noteworthy cases came to an end and were heard in 2017.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2017 marks big year for law enforcement agencies

MOSES LAKE — Police activities countywide in 2017 could easily be described by three words: drugs, guns and arrests. The headlines were many, the amount of drugs and guns seized was large and arrest numbers were vast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

MLK celebration set for Jan. 15

MOSES LAKE — There has been numerous programs in Moses Lake over the years that have honored the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr. This year, event organizers are planning on holding their biggest and best celebration to date and want community members to come out and join …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man accused of inappropriately touching teen

MOSES LAKE — A Quincy man is accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl as she was sleeping.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Scammer posing as Grant County deputy

MOSES LAKE — A scammer is attempting to defraud several local residents by posing as a deputy and informing them they have a warrant out for their arrest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for gun-waving incident

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who held a loaded gun to his head and threatened to shoot himself in Moses Lake in June will be spending a year in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Picking the wrong fight

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man had to get stitches on Christmas Eve after he reportedly fought with a police K-9.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata gets second drug drop-off box

EPHRATA — Live in Ephrata and got some unneeded prescriptions that you want to get rid of? Then you are in luck as Ephrata now has an additional drug drop-off box for people to use.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged with robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly robbing a man outside of a Moses Lake business in late November.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No injuries in ML drive-by

MOSES LAKE — Deputies are investigating a Wednesday night non-injury drive-by shooting near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weather could get messy over mountains this weekend

MOSES LAKE — Holiday travel is tricky. Holiday travel over a three-day Christmas holiday weekend is even more tricky. Traversing a snow and ice covered central Washington mountain pass over a busy three-day Christmas holiday weekend is about as tricky as it gets and could present a big hurdle for …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guns found in Quincy man's vehicle after traffic stop

QUINCY — A immigrant is facing charges after he was reportedly found to be driving with guns is his vehicle as he was intoxicated.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Unknown person posing as county appraiser

EPHRATA — The Grant County Auditor’s Office has received several calls about an unknown person impersonating an appraiser and attempting to get into homes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man accused of raping teen

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges for allegedly raping a teenager and supplying the victim with marijuana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oversized load on semi hits railroad trestle near Ephrata

EPHRATA — An oversized load on a semi-truck hit a railroad trestle near Ephrata on Tuesday and caused a long traffic delay.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Drunk driver gets 3 months

WARDEN — A Moses Lake man who drank as many as eight beers in the hours before a serious injury collision near Warden in November will be spending three months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Former Quincy cop honored for combating sex trafficking

QUINCY — A former Quincy Police Department officer, and current Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy, was recognized for his work combating underage sex trafficking.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 injured after high-speed pursuit ends in crash

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon and his passenger were injured over the weekend after allegedly attempting to elude police and crashing their car near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Giving back

MOSES LAKE — The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club’s annual toy giveaway at the Moses Lake Food Bank Saturday morning was a quiet affair. No glitz. No glam. Just a bunch of people demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas by giving back to the community and not expecting anything in return.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 charged in ML theft, burglary

MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake couple who allegedly stole merchandise from two Moses Lake stores and ran from police are facing several charges in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested near Moses Lake stabbed a Wisconsin cop in 2005

EPHRATA — A man who was apprehended Tuesday night at a rest stop near Moses Lake was committed to a mental health institution over 10 years ago after stabbing a police officer in the neck in Wisconsin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man who threatened teens gets jail sentence

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who threatened a group of teenagers at a Moses Lake park-and-ride will be spending a couple of months in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grant County involved in multi-state federal drug investigation

SPOKANE — Grant County law enforcement officials were involved in a multi-state federal drug investigation on Wednesday that resulted in 20 arrests.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Taking the oath

MOSES LAKE — After several months of only five members on the Moses Lake City Council, the council went back to full strength Tuesday night with the swearing-in of Mike Riggs and Daryl Jackson.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ML council OKs funds for tourism promotion

MOSES LAKE — Per the recommendation of a committee, the Moses Lake City Council voted to direct thousands of dollars of funds for tourism promotion in 2018 during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Police search for convicted felon who fled traffic stop

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are currently searching for a convicted felon who fled from officers after hitting his passenger and an officer with his car over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fine upheld for 'faithless elector'

OLYMPIA — Three so-called “faithless electors,” one of whom is a Warden native, had their $1,000 fines upheld by a judge on Friday after they previously decided not to vote for the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee during last year’s Electoral College.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

$5,000 bench warrant issued for Gavin Seim

EPHRATA — After missing a court date last week, a $5,000 warrant has been issued for Gavin Seim, who has left the country for Mexico.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Keepsake Christmas'

MOSES LAKE — Keepsake Christmas at the Assembly at Moses Lake Thursday night was a simple premise, but the message behind it was anything but simple or ordinary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judy Warnick named AWB Legislator of the Year

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) during the 2017 Evening of Excellence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ismael Ortiz decides to continue with bench trial

EPHRATA — The prime suspect in the 2016 death of an elderly man outside of a Moses Lake bar has decided he will stick to his decision to have a bench trial. The trial date has been pushed out to next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

7 years in federal prison for Quincy man

SPOKANE — A Quincy man will be spending seven years in federal prison for paying a teenager to engage in sex acts at his residence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Pub homicide suspect to decide on trial

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing an innocent bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar in 2016 will be deciding if he wants to stick to his decision to have a judge decide his fate, or have his case heard by a jury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fire destroys home, injures 2 near Ephrata

EPHRATA — An Ephrata family lost their home and most of their belongings in a fire Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 eyed as suspects in vehicle prowls

MOSES LAKE — Police believe a series of vehicle prowls in Pelican Point and Montlake may have been committed by the same two suspects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Girl, 4, found walking streets alone in ML

MOSES LAKE — A 4-year-old girl was reportedly returned home by Moses Lake police on Monday after she was spotted walking alone in a residential neighborhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Burglary, theft suspect arrested after trying to run from cops

MOSES LAKE — Police in Moses Lake were able to arrest one of two theft suspects after a foot pursuit Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 arrested in Moses Lake drug bust

MOSES LAKE — Two people were arrested in Moses Lake early Monday morning in connection with a search warrant at a motel room that turned up drugs and a gun.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters to help out families in need

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters have teamed up with a Spokane-based foundation to help make Christmas special for a few local families in need.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

GTA's Week of Warming event is coming

MOSES LAKE — Take the bus? Want to swap a free bus ride for a donation to an important cause? Then you are in luck next week as the Grant Transit Authority will be holding their second annual Week of Warming event.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sleep on the Street raises funds for Warming Center

MOSES LAKE — Community members came out in full force Thursday night to show their support for the Warming Center during the third annual Sleep on the Street event in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Food, toy drives in Moses Lake this weekend

MOSES LAKE — It is that time of the year for giving back and Columbia Basin residents have several opportunities to do just that this weekend by donating to toy and food drives.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Senators assigned to committees for 2018

OLYMPIA — The Senate Republican Caucus recently announced its 2018 committee appointments for the upcoming legislative session.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man who hid in tree house gets 3 years

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who stole a car and attempted to hide from police in a tree house will be spending over three years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake home hit by gunfire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake residence was reportedly struck by at least nine bullets early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

$8,000 worth of items stolen from Moses Lake shop

MOSES LAKE — A break-in and burglary at a Moses Lake business has left the business' owners in shock and wondering what to do next.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sleep on the Street set for Thursday

MOSES LAKE — If you venture down North Stratford Road in Moses Lake Thursday night or Friday morning you very well might see a number of cardboard boxes set up along the road and several people using the boxes as makeshift shelters for the night. The boxes are a part …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gavin Seim, in Mexico, alleges Grant County conspiracy

MOSES LAKE — Gavin Seim has not revealed when or if he will return to the United States from Mexico to deal with his current charges in Grant County District Court. One thing that Seim is adamant about is that there is conspiracy against him and he will not comply.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gavin Seim leaves for Mexico amid court case

MOSES LAKE — Despite having an open criminal case in the Grant County court system, former Fourth Congressional District candidate Gavin Seim has apparently left the country for Mexico.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2 arrested in Moses Lake stabbing

MOSES LAKE — A man and woman from Coulee Dam surrendered to authorities on Sunday in connection with a stabbing in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Re-sentencing yields identical sentence for ML woman

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman whose case was remanded back to Grant County for re-sentencing by the Washington Supreme Court received an identical sentence in her re-sentencing proceedings. She had been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison in connection with a 2014 burglary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Alleged mail thief in trouble... again

MOSES LAKE — Less than a week after she was arrested in connection with a string of mail thefts, a Moses Lake woman is back in jail for allegedly attempting to sell stolen watches on a Facebook site.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thanksgiving/Apple Cup emphasis patrols underway

PULLMAN — Got tickets to see the Cougars take on the Huskies in the Apple Cup on Saturday? Or maybe you are a Washington State University student heading home for the holidays from Pullman. If any of those scenarios apply to you then you might want to pay close attention …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dent receives award for child mental health efforts

MOSES LAKE — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, recently won an award for his longstanding effort to push child mental health legislation

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters hand out coats to kids in need

MOSES LAKE — Grey and rainy skies blanketed the Columbia Basin on Tuesday. The need for a good, warm winter coat was evident from the moment you stepped out into the elements. For some in the community a good winter coat is hard to come by. The Moses Lake Firefighters …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

MLPD awarded grant to hire officers

MOSES LAKE — In the near future Moses Lake residents will be seeing two new officers patrolling the city, as the Moses Lake Police Department received a federal grant that will allow the department to hire two additional officers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man struck by vehicle in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A man was seriously injured in Moses Lake Sunday night after he exited his vehicle to retrieve a bag of trash and was struck by a vehicle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ibarra Valencia pleads guilty to Royal City murder

EPHRATA — A Royal City man entered guilty pleas on Monday in connection with a 2015 shooting at a Royal City business that left one dead and another injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man shot in Moses Lake Saturday

MOSES LAKE — A man who was shot in Moses Lake early Saturday morning is reportedly refusing to cooperate with police as officers investigate the incident.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man reportedly fighting gets tased by police

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly getting into a fight with his ex-girlfriend’s brothers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged with vehicle theft, attempting to elude

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges in connection with a vehicle theft and high speed pursuit that started in Moses Lake and ended in Adams County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies request to amend Royal City murder charges

EPHRATA — A judge has denied a request to amend the charges against a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing one of his co-workers and shooting and injuring another co-worker in 2015.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Driver falls asleep, crashes into taxi

MOSES LAKE — A Walla Walla man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning and crashed into the back of a taxi cab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

INET detective reassigned to Moses Lake PD

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department (MLPD) announced on Thursday that a drug detective from Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) will be temporarily reassigned to the MLPD.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

2 Moses Lake women arrested for mail theft

MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake women were arrested in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning with almost 400 pieces of stolen mail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Fuel thefts reported at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Three fuel thefts took place at Big Bend Community College’s campus during the last three weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Alleged vehicle thief almost crashes into off-duty officer

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly almost crashed a stolen vehicle into an off-duty officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Some non-residents charged city tab fee

MOSES LAKE — Several area residents have been charged a $20 tab fee that was put into place in Moses Lake, despite not living in city limits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Newhouse holding senior symposium in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, will be holding a senior symposium in Moses Lake this week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Man sought in Moses Lake robbery

MOSES LAKE — An unknown suspect allegedly robbed a woman as she was leaving an ATM in Moses Lake last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Man allegedly breaks into Moses Lake home, takes nap

MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend after allegedly breaking into a home and taking a nap at the homeowner’s dining room table.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Man arrested in Adams County for Moses Lake car theft

MOSES LAKE — An alleged vehicle thief was arrested in Adams County over the weekend after reportedly stealing a vehicle that was warming up at a residence in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

About 30 ballots left to be counted in Grant County

EPHRATA — The majority of races from last Tuesday's general election are decided, but it appears as if a highly contested race for Moses Lake School Board will result in a recount.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Tree lighting brings crowds to downtown Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — There is something magical about seeing Christmas lights brighten up downtown Moses Lake each year. Likewise, there is something magical about seeing the faces of people who attend the city’s annual downtown celebration light up at the sight of it all.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Adams County elections pretty much decided

RITZVILLE — With an estimated 40 ballots left to be counted, results from Tuesday night’s general election in Adams County are all but decided.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Newhouse urges action on DACA

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, urged Congress on Thursday to find a legislative solution to the controversial DACA program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Community input sought for MLK celebration in January

MOSES LAKE — Although the event itself is still a couple of months out, organizers are beginning the planning process for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January and are seeking public input on how to make this year’s event the biggest and best yet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Newhouse veterans bill passes House

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, that is designed to fix issues at the Veterans Health Administration was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Daryl Jackson ahead in four-way race in ML

MOSES LAKE — In a rare four-way general election contest in Moses Lake, former Moses Lake councilmember Daryl Jackson is currently leading in the race for Position No. 4 on the council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Karen Liebrecht holding early edge over Avila

MOSES LAKE — If currents results hold, acting Moses Lake Mayor Karen Liebrecht will retain her seat on the city council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

David Curnel takes big lead over Nathan Pack

MOSES LAKE — In a race that pitted a physician against a business owner, Moses Lake council member David Curnel is currently holding a sizable lead over challenger Nathan Pack for Position No. 5 on the council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Street maintenance proposition in Moses Lake narrowly passing

MOSES LAKE — A proposition that if approved will institute a .20 percent sales tax and make funds available for street maintenance projects in Moses Lake is narrowly passing after Tuesday night’s unofficial general election results.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Riggs leading Hankins for Council

MOSES LAKE — Although the results are unofficial, if vote totals stay where they are during future ballot counts Mike Riggs will be serving on the Moses Lake City Council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man admits to drinking before injury collision

WARDEN — A Moses Lake man who was driving during a collision that left a woman seriously injured allegedly drank as many as eight beers in the hours before the collision.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

2 police-related scams circulating in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — Two police-related scams, one of them old and one of them new, are currently circulating in Grant County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

ML man arrested in connection with injury collision

WARDEN — A Moses Lake man is facing charges after he was reportedly involved in a collision that left two people injured over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

ML man charged for threatening high schooler, vehicle prowling

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged after he reportedly threatened to stab a high school student when he was spotted rummaging through the student’s vehicle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

INET bust yields 50 pounds of processed pot, 99 plants, guns

MOSES LAKE — Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) took down another illegal marijuana grower in Moses Lake last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Rep. Tom Dent picked for air cargo stakeholder group

OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, was recently selected to be part of an important stakeholder group that will be studying air cargo movement in Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

'Addams Family' comes to life at MLHS

MOSES LAKE — They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, they’re….only in high school? It’s kind of hard to believe the talented cast in Moses Lake High School’s production of “The Addams Family” haven’t even earned their diplomas yet but were able to capture the overall …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

'Tip-A-Cop' coming to Moses Lake in December

MOSES LAKE — Locals have the opportunity to enjoy a great meal and help out a good cause in early December during “Tip-A-Cop” at Rock Top Burgers and Brew, which will benefit the annual “Shop With a Cop” event.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

2 charged in connection with Moses Lake heroin bust

MOSES LAKE — Two men were charged in connection with a large drug and gun bust in Moses Lake in which over 11 pounds of heroin was recovered.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

New barbecue restaurant opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Southern style barbecue restaurant isn’t easy to find in the Basin. Barbecue lovers are in luck, as The Q-N-More, 5981 Turnkey Road NE, opened recently in Moses Lake and has already seen a steady flow of customers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Mattawa landlord dinged for 'sham' agreements

MATTAWA — A Mattawa landlord who forced his tenants to sign “sham” purchase agreements will be paying $500,000 in restitution and repairs at his mobile home park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man arrested for theft, resisting officer

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested over the weekend after he was reportedly spotted stealing from a Moses Lake business and tried to resist a officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake woman accused of stealing checks

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman allegedly stole checks out of a mailbox in Moses Lake because she was trying to get enough money together to bail her boyfriend out of jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

MLPD officers to participate in 'No Shave November'

MOSES LAKE — If you happen to see a heavily-bearded Moses Lake Police Department officer around town near the end of November don’t be alarmed, as several officers from the department will be participating in “No Shave November” and pledging funds to benefit a local cancer organization.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Man, 18, stabbed in the chest in Moses Lake Sunday night

MOSES LAKE — A 17-year-old boy was arrested Monday evening after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest late Sunday night in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Prosecution: Make Seim unlock phone

EPHRATA — The prosecutor handling Gavin Seim’s obstruction/harassment case has filed a motion requesting a judge make Seim unlock his password-protected cellphone, which was seized during his arrest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Trooper shooting suspects arrested in Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY — Two men who are suspected of opening fire at a Washington State Patrol trooper in Grandview were arrested in Adams County last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

5 arrested during INET operation in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Five people were arrested in Moses Lake last week in connection with an investigation into a drug deal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Couple allegedly shoplifts with a child in a stroller

MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake couple reportedly brought a baby in a stroller with them into a Moses Lake store as they stole numerous items from the business and tried to leave without paying.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake water once again safe to drink

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents can stop boiling their water, as test results have determined the city’s water is safe to drink and water no longer needs to be boiled.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

ML council passes new parks ordinance

MOSES LAKE — Despite opposition from several local homeless advocates, the Moses Lake City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night that gives the city the ability to issue civil infractions to violators of the ordinance, including graduated penalties for repeat violators.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man recognized for helping officer with arrest

MOSES LAKE — Juan Pineda could have easily driven right on by a Moses Lake Police Department officer on Oct. 12 as the officer was attempting to subdue a known felon. Pineda didn’t do that and without a moment of hesitation risked his own safety and aided the officer. Pineda’s …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake residents still encouraged to boil water

SOAP LAKE — A boil water advisory in Soap Lake remains in effect, four days after a water main break led to the city encouraging residents to boil their water.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Big bust

MOSES LAKE — Two men are in jail after Moses Lake police recovered over 11 pounds of heroin and six illegally-possessed guns on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

ML man sentenced for vehicular assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to four months in jail in connection with a 2015 vehicle and bicycle collision that left a man with two neck fractures and a lacerated septum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for threatening people with knife

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for threatening several people with a knife at an apartment complex in Moses Lake last month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Robert Brown resigns from Soap Lake council

SOAP LAKE — Embattled Soap Lake City Council member Robert Brown has had enough with the council and made the design to resign from his post last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Break leads to boil water advisory in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A water main break in Soap Lake over the weekend resulted in a call for all residents to boil their water until further notice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

1 dead, 1 hurt in collision near Quincy

QUINCY — A man from Ephrata died in a two-vehicle collision near Quincy Friday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake voters to decide on sales tax increase

MOSES LAKE — Street repair has been a hot-button topic in Moses Lake for years. On Nov. 7 city residents will be deciding if they want to institute a .20 percent sales tax increase to help fund street maintenance projects in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake woman charged for taking vehicle

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman did not give police a reason why she took a vehicle from a Moses Lake neighborhood, took off and later returned to the same neighborhood and left the car behind.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Wanted federal felons arrested on Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — Four people who were wanted on federal charges were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a raid at a Soap Lake residence that turned up drugs and guns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Road Brother food drive coming Nov. 11

MOSES LAKE - The event may still be a couple of weeks out, but members of the Road Brother Motorcycle Club - Moses Lake chapter are gearing up for their annual food drive and want this year’s drive to be the biggest and best to-date.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Traffic stop leads to huge heroin, meth seizure

MOSES LAKE — An Oct. 5 traffic stop in Moses Lake has led to a large seizure of drugs that have a combined street value of $1.2 million.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Gavin Seim to represent self in court

MOSES LAKE — Former Fourth Congressional District candidate Gavin Seim, who was arrested in August for allegedly harassing and obstructing an officer, will be representing himself in future court proceedings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Newhouse veterans bill passes through committee

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, designed to fix mismanagement issues at the Veterans Health Administration recently passed through a key Congressional committee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Othello man gets 20 years for murder

OTHELLO — A Othello man will be spending 20 years in prison for shooting and killing a 27-year-old woman near Othello in January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Body of missing Moses Lake man found

MOSES LAKE — The body of a missing Moses Lake man was recovered near Moses Lake on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

ML man arrested for warrants after fleeing police

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested for warrants Thursday after he reportedly fled from an officer and darted across a busy highway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Garth Brooks coming to Spokane Arena Nov. 11

SPOKANE — If you’ve got “Friends in Low Places,” as the classic Garth Brooks song goes, then you might want to use those connections to get tickets to the country mega star’s upcoming show in Spokane.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake council candidates gather for forum

MOSES LAKE — Eight candidates who are vying for positions on the Moses Lake City Council gathered at the Moses Lake Civic Center Wednesday night for a political forum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Felon arrested for gun possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon was found to be in possession of a firearm early Thursday morning in Moses Lake after allegedly firing a shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flapjacks and firemen Moses Lake Firefighters Breakfast returns Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Don’t have plans for breakfast Saturday morning? Then you are in luck and bound to start the day off right if you venture over to Moses Lake Fire Station No. 1 and grab some breakfast during the annual Moses Lake Firefighters Breakfast.

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Former officer helps catch car theft suspect

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was arrested Tuesday morning after she reportedly stole a vehicle and was apprehended by a former police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

L&I fines Othello company $105,000

TUMWATER — Agri Aide Inc., a company based out of Othello, was recently fined $105,000 by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for violating conditions that are required in the hiring of farm workers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake man charged with burglary, robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for allegedly robbing a man who owed him a debt.

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Othello woman struck by truck near Sprague

SPRAGUE — A Othello woman was injured near Sprague Monday night after she was reportedly struck by a pickup truck as she was standing outside of her vehicle on Interstate 90.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Road projects not expected to cause major delays

MOSES LAKE — There are several different road construction projects scheduled to take place in the Columbia Basin this week. The projects are not major and delays are projected to be minimal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman grazed by bullet in Moses Lake car chase

MOSES LAKE — A woman was reportedly grazed by a bullet in a Sunday night shooting in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bad clothes, good cause Ugly sweaters bring Boys and Girls Club supporters together

MOSES LAKE — Who says you can’t celebrate Christmas in October? Likewise, who says you can’t throw on an ugly Christmas sweater, have fun with fellow ugly-Christmas-sweater-wearers and help out a good cause while you’re at it? Displaying their knitted atrocities brought hundreds of people together Saturday night for a …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Candidates forum set for Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — Candidates running for public office in Moses Lake will be gathering at the Moses Lake Civic Center Wednesday night to present their viewpoints and participate in a candidates forum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Almost 8 pounds of drugs found in man's car

MOSES LAKE — A Quincy man could be facing federal drug charges after a traffic stop in Moses Lake turned up almost 8 pounds of heroin and methamphetamine in his vehicle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Royal City man charged in gun-pointing incident

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man is facing charges for allegedly pointing a gun at his sister’s boyfriend and several other people on Oct. 1.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Attorney with local ties resigns from state bar

MOSES LAKE — Defense attorney John Crowley, who has represented several high profile clients in criminal matters in Grant County, recently resigned from the Washington State Bar Association and agreed to no longer practice law after the bar found several instances of alleged misconduct in his past.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Newhouse holding mobile office hours, service academy info night this month

WASHINGTON D.C. — Got a legislative question you need answered or need help dealing with a federal agency? Or maybe you are a student who is thinking about attending a U.S. service academy. If so, you’re in luck, as Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, will be holding mobile …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man sentenced in connection with Moses Lake drive-by

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will be spending almost four years in prison in connection with a July drive-by shooting in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake man arrested for weekend assault, robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting and robbing a man who owed him a debt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Whitehall Road Fire 100 percent contained

COULEE CITY — Around the clock work combating the Whitehall Road Fire led to 100 percent containment of the large blaze on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Semi-truck involved in Ryegrass collision found

KITTITAS — A semi-truck that was involved in a fatal collision last week near Kittitas was found. The driver of the truck is still on the run.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Deputy uses anti-opioid drug to save overdose victim

MOSES LAKE — For the second time in a month the life of an overdose victim was saved thanks to a deputy administering Naloxone, an anti-opioid drug that reverses the effects of a drug overdose.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man who hid from police in tree house facing charges

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who attempted to hide from police in a tree house is facing stolen vehicle and drug charges in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake Worship Center moves to new location

MOSES LAKE — Having a space that is your own is a special thing. Leadership at Moses Lake Worship Center, which recently moved into a new location on Third Avenue, know that at their new space they have the opportunity to do something special and impact the lives of many.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Newhouse urges extension for DACA permit renewal

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is urging the Department of Homeland Security to change the renewal deadline for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program beneficiaries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Large fire near Coulee City chars thousands of acres

COULEE CITY — A large fire that broke out near Coulee City over the weekend prompted the mobilization of state firefighting resources to help get a handle on the large blaze.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

State patrol seeking witnesses to fatal crash near Ryegrass

KITTITAS — The Washington State Patrol is asking for witnesses to a fatal Tuesday morning collision near Kittitas to come forward and aid troopers in their investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Alleged car thief arrested after hiding in tree house

MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief was arrested in Moses Lake early Thursday morning after fleeing police on foot and attempting to hide in a tree house.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 arrested after crashing car at BMX park

MOSES LAKE — Two men are in jail after leading police on a chase that ended at a BMX park in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Colville travel plaza rock sign to stay put

MOSES LAKE — A rock sign at the Colville Fuels Half-Sun Travel Plaza that is located in Moses Lake’s right-of-way will be staying where it is and will not be removed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman accused of threatening to destroy Samaritan Hospital

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman is accused of threatening to blow up and burn down Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man facing charges after crashing car

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges after he allegedly took a vehicle without permission while intoxicated, crashed the car and fled the scene early Tuesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man arrested for drugs after found passed out in car

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in jail after police reportedly recovered numerous drugs in a vehicle he was found passed out in early Monday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Royal City man sentenced for hit-and-run incident

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was sentenced in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left four people injured in June.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

2 arrested in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two men are lodged in the Grant County Jail as deputies investigate a drive-by-shooting that took place Friday night in Moses Lake, according to information released by law enforcement on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Report says Mattawa is safest city in state

MATTAWA — If you are a Mattawa resident then you have the bragging rights to say that you live in the safest city in Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Newhouse praises awarding of nearly $2 million to Washington state

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is praising an announcement that almost $2 million will be given to Washington to help fund recreation and conservation projects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Manweller elected chair of pension committee

OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, was recently elected as chair of the Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP).

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sheriff donates to Behind the Badge Foundation

SEATTLE — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones presented a check for over $75,000, which was raised during the John Bernard Memorial Golf Tournament, to the Behind the Badge Foundation on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man arrested in connection with job site theft

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of job site equipment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Steps to protect against identity theft after Equifax hack

MOSES LAKE — On Sept. 7, Equifax announced a cybersecurity breach that could potentially impact 143 million American consumers. The breach was large and widespread, with hackers stealing information ranging from birth dates to Social Security numbers. With news of the incident making waves worldwide, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Quincy woman dies in collision near Cle Elum

CLE ELUM — A Quincy woman died in a collision on Interstate 90 near Cle Elum on Monday.

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Circus coming to Moses Lake Thursday

MOSES LAKE — If you are fan of the circus then you might want to check your calendar and pencil in a free night later this week. The circus will be coming to Moses Lake for a limited number of shows Thursday through Sunday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman headed to prison for pulling gun on test drive

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman will be spending over 2 1/2 years in prison for pulling a gun on a car salesman during a test drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Col. Clyde Owen honored by Moses Lake, Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake as we know it today might look a little bit different if Col. Clyde Owen had never come to the city. Owen, the last commander at Larson Air Force Base and first executive director at the Port of Moses Lake, was recently recognized by the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Police report from Seim arrest released

EPHRATA — An Ephrata Police Department officer claims former Fourth Congressional District candidate Gavin Seim’s actions during an Aug. 17 encounter came across as threatening and made him feel uncomfortable.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Deputy saves overdose victim with anti-opioid spray

MOSES LAKE — Less than a week after being trained on how to use the overdose-reversing drug, a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy used Naloxone to save an overdose victim in Moses Lake on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake to withdraw from conservation district

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to withdraw from the Grant County Conservation District (GCCD) during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

SL man accused of trying to run over officers

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man is accused of attempting to run over two Soap Lake officers during an incident last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Dent's office helps veteran receive awards

MOSES LAKE — Most people think a legislator’s job is solely about making and passing laws. While a lot of their time is spent on the legislative floor working out the details of bills and the budget, sometimes lawmakers get the opportunity to do something special.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Inslee making stop in Ephrata today

EPHRATA — Gov. Jay Inslee is stopping in Ephrata today to hear about the city’s suspended waterline project and the effort to save pygmy rabbits during a recent fire.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man accused of threatening people with knife

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake is facing assault charges for allegedly threatening three people with a knife last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Joe Rogers Trail dedication ceremony set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Joe Rogers was champion of trails in Moses Lake and Grant County all the way up until his untimely death in 2015. That commitment will be honored on Saturday during a dedication ceremony for the Joe Rogers Trail, which connects Big Bend Community College with Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — If you are out and about this Saturday you might see a group of nearly 100 motorcyclists riding in unison to support a number of good causes during the American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

K-9 deputy to receive bullet/stab-proof vest

EPHRATA — A donation from a non-profit organization will be making one of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged deputies a little bit safer out in the field.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

AWB to name Judy Warnick Legislator of the Year

MOSES LAKE — The Association of Washington Business (AWB) is planning on naming Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, the 2017 AWB Legislator of the Year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Newhouse committed to protecting DACA immigrants

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is committed to finding a legislative fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which President Donald Trump announced earlier this week will be ending in six months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for downloading child porn

SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man will be spending nine years in federal prison for downloading images of child pornography over the internet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Boetger named new director at MLBA

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) recently announcing the hiring of Michaelle Boetger as its new executive director.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Battle of the Badge postponed again

MOSES LAKE — Organizers of the annual Battle of the Badge charity softball game have decided to postpone tonight’s game because of poor air quality conditions that are expected to remain in the region until Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man sentenced for strangling girlfriend

QUINCY — A Quincy man will be spending six months in jail for strangling his girlfriend during an attack in July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Smoky skies invade the Basin

MOSES LAKE — You know the smoke is getting bad in Moses Lake when Blue Heron Park is unobservable from the Alder Street Fill. The smoke rolled into the Columbia Basin over the Labor Day weekend, becoming increasingly thick and hazardous to the health of locals as each day passed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

ML may end water rationing this week

MOSES LAKE — With the city’s daily water usage rate down to an acceptable level, officials in Moses Lake are expected to end the city-wide water rationing schedule that was put into effect in July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dog day afternoon: Four-legged swimmers take over Splash Zone in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Usually at Splash Zone in Ephrata all you can see is parents watching their kids closely and safeguarding against potential danger. On Monday, however, the babies the adults were watching over in the pool were covered in fur and had four legs. The city decided to open the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Small town, big heart Warden Community Days

WARDEN — Five-year-old Juan Vela Jr. sat on the curb with his head down after the Warden Community Days parade Monday morning. The young boy had arrived at the parade too late and missed out on a lot of free candy. As people were leaving the parade, much to Juan’s …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Warden Community Days returns on Monday

WARDEN — Many people tend to head out of town over the Labor Day weekend. If you happen to be in the area on Labor Day, consider attending Warden Community Days and experience one of the many community celebrations the Columbia Basin has to offer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

East Wenatchee man accused of rape

MOSES LAKE — A East Wenatchee man is accused of raping his estranged wife in Moses Lake over the course of three days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Troopers ramping up patrols over Labor Day weekend

WENATCHEE — With Labor Day weekend a busy time for travel during the year, the Washington State Patrol will be ramping up their emphasis patrols and directing resources to put troopers in local areas with heavy traffic and calls for service.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Battle of the Badge softball reset for Sept. 7

MOSES LAKE — The Battle of the Badge softball game was rescheduled for Sept. 7. The game had been postponed due to an off-duty deputy accidentally shooting his wife, who survived and is recovering from surgery.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Saving lives: Deputies will carry nasal spray to reverse drug OD's

GRANT COUNTY — Naloxone has proven over the years to save lives. The nasal anti-opioid spray has been used by countless law enforcement agencies across the country in reviving victims of opioid overdoses and will soon be in the hands of Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies in hopes of repeating …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

K-9 Chicka tracks down alleged burglar near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — K-9 deputy Chicka helped track down one of two suspects from a Soap Lake residential burglary early Tuesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

More charges in murder case

EPHRATA — Additional charges were filed on Tuesday in connection with the December murder of 31-year-old Jill Sundberg. A long continuance was also granted to give the prosecution and defense time to prepare their respective cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

ML man arrested for indecent exposure

ST. JOHN — A Moses Lake man was arrested in Whitman County over the weekend after allegedly exposing himself and threatening several people with a loaded gun.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Love fresh from the oven

MOSES LAKE — Another Columbia Basin business is offering the community a way to help the wife of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was accidentally shot by her husband earlier this month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back-to-school events held throughout Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Going back to school can be a tough time for some families. From school supplies, to clothes and shoes, this time of the year causes stress levels to skyrocket for many parents. That is why back-to-schools events like the six sponsored by Serve Moses Lake on Thursday, …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fundraiser planned for deputy who shot wife

EPHRATA — A fundraiser is planned to raise funds for the family of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot his wife in Moses Lake earlier this month. The shooting is believed to be accidental.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Section of Moses Lake trail to be named after Joe Rogers

MOSES LAKE — Joe Rogers loved Moses Lake and was a key player in the development in many of the city’s most popular trails. The city will now be paying tribute to Rogers, who passed away in 2015, and his dedication to trails in Moses Lake and Grant County by …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Back-to-school (supply) bonanza

MOSES LAKE — Six-year-old Kayla Graves was so giddy Tuesday night at the Columbia Basin Elks Lodge that she could barely contain her excitement.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Karen Liebrecht becomes Moses Lake's first female mayor

MOSES LAKE — For the first time in Moses Lake’s long history, the city has a female mayor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gavin Seim arrested for harassment, obstruction

EPHRATA — Former Fourth Congressional District candidate and Ephrata resident Gavin Seim was arrested last week for allegedly harassing and obstructing a police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

K-9 deputy tracks down pair of alleged burglars

MOSES LAKE — One of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged deputies tracked down a pair of alleged home burglars early Tuesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Donation accounts set up for Monument Hill Fire victims

QUINCY — Alexander and Raisa Moskalets exemplify the American dream. As Ukrainian immigrants the couple worked hard to provide a better life for their children and leave behind a long lasting legacy. Their rural Quincy home was supposed to be the place where they could settle down and enjoy their …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Todd Voth resigns from Moses Lake City Council

MOSES LAKE — Mayor Todd Voth resigned from the Moses Lake City Council over the weekend due to “personal attacks.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Teens charged as adults in Moses Lake robbery

MOSES LAKE — Four teenagers are facing adult charges for allegedly robbing another teen at gunpoint in Moses Lake last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Monument Hill Fire 100 percent contained

QUINCY — After several days of combating the blaze, fire crews fully contained the Monument Hill Fire over the weekend. Fire officials believe the blaze was "likely" caused by human activity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Magically entertaining: Louie Foxx wows crowds at the Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What is magic? Is magic a simple trick or illusion? Or is it something more? During magician/entertainer Louie Foxx’s Thursday afternoon show at the Grant County Fair it became clear that yes there was magic being performed, but the amazement and awe that filled the crowd was …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Monument Hill Fire chars thousands of acres

QUINCY — A fire that broke out Wednesday night between Quincy and Ephrata has scorched at least 5,000 acres so far. At least two homes were destroyed. A cause for the fire has not been determined.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State election officials: No recount in Moses Lake council race

MOSES LAKE — State election officials have stated the separation between the second and third place finishers in the Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1 race does not meet the threshold for a mandatory recount. An error in calculations by the Grant County Election Department led to the belief …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Teens apprehended in Moses Lake armed robbery

MOSES LAKE — Three teenagers were arrested in Moses Lake on Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

History Barn needs more historical fair items

MOSES LAKE — Through the doors in this barn there are no animals. No horses. No pigs. No cows or brown dirt covering the floor. This barn is different. Through the doors in the History Barn at the Grant County Fairgrounds are the tales of old. Stories of a local …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Close ML race triggers recount

EPHRATA — A close Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1 race for the second spot in the November general election has prompted a mandatory recount.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

There is a new (hay) king in town

MOSES LAKE — Travis Visker is one of those types of people who quietly puts in countless hours of hard work each day. Visker’s coronation as the 2017 Grant County Fair Hay King on Tuesday was a chance for that hard work to be publicly recognized and validated in front …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

1 injured in I-90 semi-truck collision

ELLENSBURG — A collision on Interstate 90 near Ellensburg on Thursday left a Tacoma man with serious injuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Supreme Court vacates Moses Lake woman's sentence

MOSES LAKE — The Washington Supreme Court has vacated the sentence of a Moses Lake woman who was sentenced to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2014 burglary. The woman will be resentenced in connection with the case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Deputy's wife injured in accidental shooting

MOSES LAKE — An off-duty deputy with the Grant County Sheriff's Office was reportedly handling a gun Wednesday night at his Moses Lake residence when it accidentally discharged and his wife was struck by a bullet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Waterville woman's kidnapping charge dismissed

EPHRATA — A Waterville woman who was accused of kidnapping a girl she had raised since birth is no longer facing a kidnapping charge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Blue and white takes on green and brown

MOSES LAKE — A year after its 17-9 thumping of the Moses Lake Fire Department, the Moses Lake Police Department is setting its sights on a victory over their fellow brothers in blue over at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office in tonight’s Battle of the Badge softball game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Simulated tragedy, real-world takeaways

MOSES LAKE — Just off Bolling Street at the Big Bend Community College campus on Tuesday afternoon there was a mass of commotion. People could be heard screaming in pain for help and first responders were busying themselves loading injured patients onto gurneys. The hustle and bustle was all apart …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BBCC issued private sanction after failing to meet recommendation

MOSES LAKE — Owing to Big Bend Community College’s failure over the years to meet a past recommendation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the college has been issued a notice of concern/private sanction, which could spell more trouble if the recommendation is not met in the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

ML blankets Blue Lick in 10-0 blowout

EPHRATA — The temperature might have been muggy and in the low 90s/high 80s Monday night at Johnson O’Brien Stadium in Ephrata, but Vance Alvarado was as cold as ice. The Moses Lake River Dogs U16 pitcher was dealing from the mound in the 10-zip blowout over Blue Lick from …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake man arrested in Red Door burglary

MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake man was arrested Monday morning in connection with a burglary at the Red Door Café and Red Door Store in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

3 arrested in pot bust near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — Three men were arrested near Ritzville last week in connection with a large scale illegal marijuana operation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

4 injured in 1-vehicle collision near George

GEORGE — Speed reportedly played a role in a single-vehicle collision near George Thursday evening that left four people injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Alleged motorcycle thief nabbed in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — An alleged motorcycle thief was arrested in Soap Lake last week after barricading himself in an apartment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

6 injured in collision near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A Kelso man’s failure to yield at an intersection on Saturday reportedly caused a two-vehicle collision that left six people injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

4 file to run for open council spot

MOSES LAKE — The special 3-day filing period for Position No. 4 on the Moses Lake City Council closed on Thursday with four people filing to run for the position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Air Quality Index at a glance

MOSES LAKE — You don't need a newspaper reporter to inform you that it is smoky in the Columbia Basin. Anyone who has ventured outside over the last couple of days has no doubt noticed the haze that is blanketing the Central Washington sky.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Todd Voth narrows gap in Moses Lake race

EPHRATA — Wednesday’s ballot count had Moses Lake Mayor Todd Voth inching closer to the top two in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1. He is now 45 votes behind Mike Riggs, who currently holds the number one spot, and nine votes behind contender Dean Hankins.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Coulee City man charged for luring young girls

COULEE CITY — A Coulee City man is accused of attempting to lure two young girls by offering them a cigarette.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

GC Fire District No. 3 to hire 2 new firefighters

QUINCY — Grant County Fire District No. 3 will soon be hiring two new full-time firefighters thanks to a sizable grant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Close races in Moses Lake, Soap Lake

MOSES LAKE — Although there was only one race in each of the respective cities, there was no shortage of surprises when the unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primary were announced.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bails handed down in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — A shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her heard reportedly stemmed from an argument between rival gang members inside of a marijuana retail store.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

National Night Out set for tomorrow

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department’s annual National Night Out is set to return tomorrow and is billed to be the biggest and best installment of the annual event.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Royal City brothers arrested in ML shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two Royal City brothers are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her head.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man charged for stealing truck, crashing in Schwana

SCHWANA — A man was charged for allegedly stealing an elderly man’s pickup truck and crashing the vehicle into a power pole in Schwana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

3-day filing period for ML Council Position No. 4

EPHRATA — A special 3-day filing period for Position No. 4 on the Moses Lake City Council will give residents who are interested in serving their community one more shot at having their name on the ballot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Police investigating report of shooting in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Police are investigating an early Monday incident in Moses Lake in which several shots were allegedly fired at a mobile home park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Open house planned on SR-28 revisions

EPHRATA — An open house is planned in early August to detail future revisions to state Route 28 in Ephrata.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Watershed Festival to create delays on I-90

GEORGE — The Watershed Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre is one of the biggest country music festivals you can find. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday thousands of people are expected to flock to the Gorge and create traffic delays on Interstate 90 along the way.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

2 charged in Moses Lake carjacking, robbery

MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men are facing charges in connection with a carjacking and robbery incident.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Purple, purple everywhere

MOSES LAKE — In normal circumstances it would be pretty rare to see a bunch of people all gathered in one spot wearing purple. Purple was considered the going trend Thursday night during the Purple Party in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stolen vehicle crashes in Schwana, sparks brush fire

SCHWANA — A man was taken into custody Saturday night after allegedly stealing a pickup truck and crashing the vehicle near a gas station in Schwana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Climbing cat causes fire near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A curious feline reportedly climbed a power pole and sparked a brush fire near Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged for stolen vehicle, DUI

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged after he was stopped in a stolen vehicle and admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shooting suspects nabbed in Pierce County

MOSES LAKE — The two suspects from last week’s shooting in Moses Lake were apprehended on Tuesday in Pierce County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Basin Summer Sounds coming Friday and Saturday

EPHRATA — Basin Summer Sounds is returning to Ephrata on Friday and Saturday and is billed to be one of the biggest and best installments of the free music concert in years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Order filed to take Ecret off ballot

MOSES LAKE — Court documents were filed this week to have former Moses Lake city council member Bill Ecret’s name removed from the November general election ballot and to open a special three-day filing period.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

MLPD using new online crime mapping software

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is now using an online crime mapping application to let people know about what crimes are occurring in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fire chars Ephrata home

MOSES LAKE — An early Saturday morning fire in Ephrata destroyed one home and damaged nearby structures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

2 charged in connection with Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — A man and woman are facing charges in connection with a shooting that took place last week in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakeview man sentenced for child rape

LAKEVIEW — A Lakeview man was sentenced to over a year in prison for raping an underage girl.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ML man charged with vehicular assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged in connection with a 2015 bicycle and vehicle collision that left a man with two neck fractures and a lacerated septum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake water rationing successful; use rates on the decline

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s newly instituted water rationing schedule has already paid off as city-wide water use is on the decline.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds Quincy man's convictions

QUINCY — A Quincy man’s appeal to have his convictions overturned was denied by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3. The court did however find error in the man’s sentence and ruled a re-sentencing is in order.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ecret's seat open to applications

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will be accepting resumes and letters of interest from city residents who wish to fill the seat on the council that was left vacant after council member Bill Ecret resigned last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Shots fired during incident in Moses Lake Monday night

MOSES LAKE — Several shots were fired during an altercation between two people late Monday night in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire burns almost 500 acres near Warden

WARDEN — A large wildfire near Warden scorched almost 500 acres on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man accused of strangling girlfriend

QUINCY — A Quincy man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend during an attack over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Motorcyclist injured in collision near Quincy

QUINCY — A Soap Lake motorcyclist was injured in a two-vehicle collision near Quincy Sunday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire chars areas of Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

UPPER GOOSE LAKE — A large wildfire near Upper Goose Lake prompted a Level 3 evacuation notice over the weekend. Initial estimates put the size of the fire at about 800 acres, according to the sheriff’s office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake imposes water rationing

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake officials imposed a city-wide water rationing schedule on Monday because of a possibility of the city’s water system not being able to meet future demands for water distribution.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire burns over 100 acres near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A fire near Ephrata was contained to a little over 100 acres by several different responding fire agencies Friday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana earthquake felt in the Basin

MOSES LAKE - A large earthquake rattled parts of Montana early Thursday morning and sent off tremors that were felt all the way to the Columbia Basin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ecret quits ML council

MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake city councilmember and former mayor Bill Ecret resigned from the city council after he moved out of the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of suffocating, assaulting girlfriend

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman claims she was assaulted by her boyfriend after she informed him she wanted to put on some makeup and clean their truck.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sutherland, Straight Hollow fires contained

QUINCY — Favorable weather conditions allowed firefighters to gain full containment over the Sutherland Canyon and Straight Hollow Fires.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Access to Columbia River north of Priest Rapids closed

HANFORD — Areas on the Columbia River north of the Priest Rapids Dam were closed on Monday to give fire crews access to the water and combat a nearby wildfire.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dent bill would prevent airport service consolidation

OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, has introduced legislation that would keep integral facilities at the Grant County International Airport, rather than consolidating them with facilities in Spokane.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata woman dies in collision near Coulee City

COULEE CITY — A blown tire on a pickup truck led to a two-vehicle collision and the death of an Ephrata woman on state Route 17 near Coulee City on Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sutherland Canyon Fire grows

QUINCY — High winds on Wednesday caused the Sutherland Canyon Fire to grow in size to 47,500 acres and prompted a Level 2 evacuation notice for areas near Quincy on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ML man charged in gun-waving incident

MOSES LAKE — Court records indicate the gun a Moses Lake man pointed at his head and threatened to shoot himself with on Monday was loaded with a bullet in the chamber.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sutherland Canyon Fire spills over into Grant County

MOSES LAKE — A fire that originated in Douglas County spilled over into Grant County Tuesday night and prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice for several county residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Teen arrested in Othello shooting

OTHELLO — A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody in Othello on Monday in connection with a weekend shooting that left another 17-year-old boy injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Desert Aire man sentenced for molestation

DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for molesting a young girl.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man allegedly threatens suicide, waves gun

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly waved a gun in the air and pointed the weapon at his head in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Christine Brown to run against Dan Newhouse for congressional seat

MOSES LAKE — A former reporter and television news anchor will be challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, for his seat.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in Royal City hit-and-run collision

ROYAL CITY — A hit-and-run collision near Royal City on Sunday left three people injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Freedom Fest coming July 1-2

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s first annual Freedom Fest on July 1 and 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best celebrations in the area this year and will give locals an entire weekend to celebrate our freedoms, rather than just on the Fourth of July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hundreds participate in Moses Lake's Relay For Life

MOSES LAKE — Things might not have ended the way Moses Lake Relay For Life organizers envisioned when the sprinklers came on early Saturday morning at the Moses Lake High School track and shut down the early. The positive impact the event had in the fight against cancer made it …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

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, 4 MONTHS AGO

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, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former Quincy teacher accused of cyberstalking

QUINCY — A former Quincy High School teacher is accused of cyberstalking a former student in a Facebook Live video.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Multiple agencies bust dangerous drug lab in Rock Island

ROCK ISLAND — An investigation that originated in Grant County led several agencies to a dangerous drug lab in Rock Island on Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for assaulting woman

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will be spending over five years in prison for assaulting a woman in 2015.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Stolen vehicle, guns found in Othello traffic stop

OTHELLO — A stolen truck and a cache of guns were found during a traffic stop near Othello over the weekend

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Additional charge filed against teen murder suspect

Now facing charges of murder, attempted murder, assault and drive-by shooting

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

State patrol cracking down on left lane 'campers'

OLYMPIA — If you are a left lane “camper,” then you might get a talking to from a trooper this week, as the Washington State Patrol is launching a statewide emphasis to crackdown on left lane violators.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Warnick's Hirst fix sent to House for third go-round

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is hoping the third time's a charm for her Hirst-fix legislation to pass through the House of Representatives.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ML man sentenced for hitting kids over energy drink

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who hit his children with a belt because he thought they drank his energy drink and lied about it will be doing 80 hours of community service.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New marijuana retailer opens in Ephrata

EPHRATA — A new state-licensed marijuana retailer recently opened its door to the public in Ephrata.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Charge dropped against Coulee City teen in death of twin

EPHRATA — With evidence pointing toward self-defense, the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office decided to not prosecute a Coulee City teenager who stabbed and killed his twin brother.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to put sales tax increase on November ballot

MOSES LAKE — Registered voters in Moses Lake will be seeing a proposition for a .20 percent sales tax increase on their November general election ballots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lake Bowl requests lowering of gambling tax

MOSES LAKE — The leadership team at Moses Lake’s sole casino is asking the city council to consider lowering the city’s gambling tax for card rooms.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

ML native appointed to House

SEATTLE — Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, who was born and raised in Moses Lake, was recently appointed to the Washington House of Representatives and will be representing the 46th Legislative District.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's office adds to Emergency Management

EPHRATA — Grant County will be better prepared for emergencies in the future, as the Grant County Sheriff’s Office is set to welcome a new member to the Emergency Management Division who has several years of experience in emergency management.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Paraglider rescued near Beverly on Sunday

BEVERLY — A paraglider was rescued in a coordinated effort on Sunday after apparently crashing and became stranded on a cliff near Beverly.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 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, 5 MONTHS AGO

Input sought on Quincy data center air permit update

QUINCY — Public input is currently being sought on an updated air permit for a data center in Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested for vehicle prowling, damaging police cars

MOSES LAKE — A suspected vehicle prowler was arrested in Moses Lake Wednesday night for allegedly damaging two police cars after he was found to have stolen items.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake reveals a new branding campaign

SOAP LAKE — “Soap Lake, your cure for the ordinary.” Soap Lake residents will likely be seeing that tagline everywhere they turn in the city in the future, as the city’s new branding campaign was revealed Wednesday night and is nearing implementation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

There's a new chief in town

EPHRATA — “Ladies and gentlemen, today isn’t about solving complicated and elaborate criminal cases or educating the motoring public on the real meaning of those ‘speed limit’ signs. It isn’t about entering burning buildings or putting out fast-moving wildland fires. It is not about putting our lives at risk by …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Manweller raises bill to defund Evergreen State

OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is fed up with what is going on at The Evergreen State College in Olympia and recently introduced a bill to pull state funding from the school.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rescue tech

GEORGE — New wireless technologies that are designed to assist emergency responders were tested at the Gorge Amphitheatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man charged for illegal pot operation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged after a search warrant at his residence revealed he was running an unlicensed marijuana manufacturing facility.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire closes I-90 between George and Vantage

GEORGE — An accidental fire near George caused a headache for Interstate 90 travelers on Sunday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Othello police searching for pair with info on assault

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a man and woman who reportedly have information about an assault that occurred over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Turning tassels, turning pages

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School class of 2017 has hundreds of stories. Stories of success and stories of defeat. Stories of hardship, of perseverance and dedication. The candor of senior class honor speaker Amanda Harder when she told her story on Saturday at Lions Field was a …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Convicted felon arrested for illegal pot operation

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon was arrested for the second time in five years for running an illegal marijuana business.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Warden says goodbye to class of 2017

WARDEN — Ellie Thyssen had quite the resume during her tenure at Warden High School: National Honor Society inductee, 2017 salutatorian and Warden Distinguished Young Woman, not to mention she also graduated with honors during Friday night’s commencement ceremony. Even with all of those accomplishments, perhaps her most impactful moment …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judge to let prosecutor's office handle Nickels retrial

EPHRATA — Grant County Prosecutor Garth Dano and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Alan White will not be allowed to interfere with or have input on any aspect of the David Nickels retrial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rodeo queen visits Sage Point

MOSES LAKE — “So what do you all want to be when you are older?” 2017 Miss Moses Lake Roundup Emma Gunderson asked a classroom of second-graders at Sage Point Elementary on Thursday. “I want to be a doctor,” says a boy. “I want to be the first girl president,” …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Governor signs Dent's Beef Commission bill

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Beef Commission will soon be improving the transparency of its financial operation and gaining a clearer picture on its overall direction thanks to a bill sponsored by 13th Legislative District Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, that was recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former Moses Lake resident releases first novel

MOSES LAKE — The name Alisa Weis might ring a bell for Columbia Basin residents. The former freelancer for the Columbia Basin Herald has always had a passion for writing, so much so that she developed that passion over the years and poured her talents into her recently released first …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oregon man injured in motorhome crash on I-90

MOSES LAKE — A man from Oregon was seriously injured in a Memorial Day collision on Interstate 90.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Faircloth gets 6.5 years for stabbing, killing son

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who stabbed and killed his son during an altercation in Moses Lake in January will be spending six and a half years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Othello residents named as victims in fatal George collision

GEORGE — Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison has identified the three individuals who passed away in a two-vehicle collision near George last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Herald's single-copy rate increases to $1 on Thursday

MOSES LAKE — The times are definitely changing and to keep up with those drastic changes the single copy rate for the Columbia Basin Herald will be increasing to $1 on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

81 file for office in Adams County

RITZVILLE — Adams County residents will have a fairly easy time filling out their ballots in August, as the majority of the 81 candidates who have filed will be running unopposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Governor signs 2 of Warnick's bills into law

OLYMPIA — Two laws sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

3 dead, 9 injured in collision near George

GEORGE — Three people died and nine others were injured in a two-vehicle collision near George early Thursday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City eyes November for sales tax increase vote

MOSES LAKE — If you are a registered voter in Moses Lake you could be seeing a sales tax increase proposition on your ballot in November.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dent's bill addresses elk problem in Kittitas County

OLYMPIA — A large elk herd in Kittitas County has caused headaches for travelers for years. A bill that was sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and recently signed law aims to do something about that issue when it goes into effect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Click it or Ticket' emphasis underway in Grant, Adams counties

GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — Local law enforcement agencies are joining with agencies across the country in conducting extra seat belt patrols.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More charges filed against Moses Lake rape suspect

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who allegedly raped and assaulted a woman several times in 2015 is facing additional charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Small steeds

MOSES LAKE — It was miniature horse and Shetland pony galore at the Grand County Fairgrounds over the weekend, as hundreds of horses and their owners strutted their stuff.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cellarbration raises money for scholarships

MOSES LAKE — Winery tasting room or college building? It was hard to tell in the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College Saturday night, as people throughout the community came out to support a cause that has aided countless students throughout the years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

151 file for public office

EPHRATA — Barring any last minute candidate withdrawals, the names of 151 people will be on the ballot in the August primary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

102 file for office on day 4 of filing week

EPHRATA — The total for candidates filing for public office reached 102 on Thursday, which is up from 86 on Wednesday and 57 on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dent's small forest landowner bill signed into law

OLYMPIA — Small forest landowners will be getting a little bit more help in reducing wildfire risk when a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, goes into effect in July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies request to lower accused carjacker's bail

MOSES LAKE — The bail for a Moses Lake woman who allegedly pulled a gun on a car salesman during a test drive will remain set at $100,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

86 file for public office on day 3 of filing week

EPHRATA — Almost 30 more people filed for public office on Wednesday as day 3 of filing week for the August primary passed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

57 file for public office

EPHRATA — Day 2 of filing week for the August primary passed with 57 people filing for public office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man reaches plea deal in tavern homicide

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who tampered with a witness after a fatal June shooting outside of a Moses Lake bar was sentenced on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Chad Bennett gets 55 years for murder

EPHRATA — Bob Austin stood less than 10 feet from the man who murdered his late father’s "soul mate" and while looking him directly in the eyes asked, “I wonder if you have ever had a thought about the devastation her death has had on so many people? When you …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Dragon's Game Cave: A place of fun, adventure and acceptance

MOSES LAKE — Through these doors are tales of adventure. Through these doors are tales of triumph, victory and defeat. One can also find tales of solace and acceptance at Dragon’s Game Cave in Moses Lake. A place locals can come to and connect with others, goals the owners of …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman charged with robbery, assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for pulling a gun on a car salesman during a test drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO