Hagadone News Network
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
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Congrats to the Class of 2025
Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the distinct privilege of running a newsroom that covers more than a dozen high school graduations and one college graduation. Students, armed with knowledge, grit, sass and an absolutely wonderful desire to push for their dreams walked across football fields, stages, basketball courts …
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111th graduating class strolls out in style in Ephrata
EPHRATA — About 200 students strolled, cavorted, lightsaber-battled and marched their way onto the Ephrata High School football field last Friday evening. Some wore honor cords showing accomplishments, some had decorated mortar boards and others a look of relief that their day had finally come. Student speaker, Charles Flynn, a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 17 HOURS AGO
Gorge shooting suspect appears in court
EPHRATA – James Kelly, the suspect in the June 2023 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, appeared in court Tuesday morning when his defense team requested a continuance for his omnibus hearing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The importance of learning spaces
What a weird time we live in. We have the greatest access to information since the dawn of time, but the double-edged sword of the internet is that we also have the greatest access to misinformation since the dawn of time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
UPDATED: Fire prompts evacuations near Ancient Lakes
QUINCY – A wildfire has broken out near the Ancient Lakes, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. An evacuation notice has been issued for those at the nearby campsites, and GCSO deputies are visiting campers to inform them that they need to evacuate the area.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Fire near Wanapum Village fully contained
WANAPUM VILLAGE – A fire broke out Wednesday evening almost due east of the Wanapum Village between Royal City and George, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources. It was contained at about 60 acres Thursday afternoon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 WEEKS AGO
Five fantasy series for ages 12 and up
When I first started fourth grade, I despised reading. Now, that very thought sounds like sacrilege and I’ve gone on amazing adventures all through the pages of books. Not only do I have fond memories of reading particular books, but I grew as both a person and a writer as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Narcan vending machine has long path to installation, cancellation
MOSES LAKE – North Central Washington Libraries staff said they were surprised by Moses Lake City Council’s actions requiring the removal of the Narcan vending machine from the Moses Lake Public Library in late March. NCW Deputy Director for Public Services Kim Neher said the machine being installed wasn’t an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Civil Air Patrol presents at council workshop
EPHRATA – Civil Air Patrol cadets practiced presenting the colors at an Ephrata City Council workshop Wednesday evening at City Hall. The drill and ceremonies competitors are headed to California for competition soon and wanted to get practice in front of an audience. Kathy Maxwell with the Civil Air Patrol …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Ephrata parks ready to welcome residents, visitors
EPHRATA - Anyone just driving through Ephrata on Basin Street may miss some of the parks and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors that the city offers. From hiking on Beezley Hill to picnics at Patrick Park to shooting hoops at Lions Park or working on your kick flip at the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Moses Lake cleanup day scheduled
MOSES LAKE – The Downtown Moses Lake Association isn’t messing around – no, really. The organization has planned its annual Downtown Spring Clean-up for April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 4 WEEKS AGO
Quincy PD arrests burglary suspect
QUINCY – The Quincy Police Department, assisted by the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Joshua D. Avalos, 33, of Quincy after he was identified as a suspect in an apartment burglary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Basin residents protest Trump policies in Ephrata
EPHRATA – A group of between 75 and 80 people gathered in front of Sun Basin Plaza in downtown Ephrata Saturday from a little before 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. to protest policies put forth by the Donald Trump administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
City of Ephrata considering logo options
EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council is reviewing options for a logo for the city which could be used for marketing and other purposes and discussed how to move forward during their April 3 meeting. “A logo is a graphic symbol or emblem that visually represents a company, organization or …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Guns, cocaine paraphernalia seized in drive-by investigation
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department announced the successful execution of search warrants that resulted in officers confiscating a dozen firearms and evidence of cocaine sales at a home in the 200 block of W. Knolls Vista Drive. The search was associated with the second of two drive-by …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
