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R. HANS MILLER
rmiller@columbiabasinherald.com
Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities.
ARTICLES BY R. HANS MILLER
Ephrata School District taking precautions at EHS after threat
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District issued a notice to the community Thursday afternoon after a threat was made online regarding Ephrata High School.
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BBCC daycare shut down due to CPS case
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College’s childcare facility closed effective Friday due to an ongoing Child Protective Services case, according to a BBCC statement. Big Bend Director of Communications Matt Killebrew said the cause for the investigation was self-reported by BBCC staff overseeing childcare operations, but details were not …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
Whooping cough cases surging
EPHRATA – Whooping Cough continues to have higher-than-expected case counts in Grant County and across the state of Washington according to a Grant County Health District press release. Medical professionals are asking the community to remain vigilant and take precautions to mitigate the spread of the bacteria that causes it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 21 HOURS AGO
Lt. Governor Heck wins bid for reelection
OLYMPIA – Incumbent Lt. Governor Denny Heck, a Democrat, campaigned to keep his seat from Republican challenger Dan Matthews.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
WA gets new governor for the first time since 2013
OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State is getting a new governor for the first time since Jay Inslee took office in 2013. The Democrat had announced that he wouldn’t run for another term earlier this year and the primary left Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, facing Republican Dave Reichert, a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Local medical coder focused on career building, role modeling
MOSES LAKE — Richa Sudlan started out thinking she wanted to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. She first considered a career in medicine, but along the way found a path to becoming a business intelligence analyst for the Moses Lake Community Health Center.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being realized with walls clearly visible to drivers that pass by the construction site on the southwest side of State Route …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO
Grant Co. has a gang problem, but parents can protect children, police say
MOSES LAKE – Every community in the Columbia Basin is affected by gang activity to one extent or another. While recruiting efforts by gangs work to bring children in at very young ages, that doesn’t mean that parents and communities don’t have tools to fight the issue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Port of Ephrata considers weeding options
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata heard a presentation from local goat herder Lindsay Strong regarding the possibility of using goats to maintain the 160 acres the port has in its charge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO
MLSD considers trust, past and future funding
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors and MLSD administration have begun discussing the process of putting forth a levy proposal to voters in the spring of 2025.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Ballots arriving for Nov. elections
EPHRATA – Ballots for the 2024 General Election have begun arriving in mailboxes across Washington with several major races for voters to mark their preferences for. Among them are president, governor, Washington Supreme Court justices, Congressional seats and multiple initiatives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Ephrata council approves updates to fencing ordinance
EPHRATA – After tabling a public hearing on the issue about a month ago, the Ephrata City Council moved forward with approving updates to the city’s ordinance relating to fencing requirements. Staff with the city had recommended making the adjustments to ensure the code was easier to understand and set …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO
Electrify Expo offers surprising options
SEATTLE — The Electrify Expo welcomed thousands of visitors at the University of Washington’s campus. Vendors offering everything from battery-operated scooters for children and adults to motorcycles and full-sized electric vehicles showed a wide range of products on the market. Given announcements from REC Silicon over the last couple of …
BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Port of Ephrata hosts fly-in event, seeks more events
EPHRATA - The Association of Washington Aerial Applicators buzzed into Ephrata Friday to network and recertify with the Federal Aviation Administration. AWAA representative Anthony Root said the event, hosted by the port of Ephrata, allowed the organization’s members to show their professionalism and expertise.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
