Saturday, January 18, 2025

Kids in the barn: Three furry stories

MOSES LAKE — Amanda Fuhrman says her six-month old pet, a sheep named Fiona, gets fed twice a day, at 6 a.m. and at 6 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Adios, amigos

Normally, I take this space of blank paper on this page and, like a fifth-grader doing a science experiment, I pour a bit of my own brand of weirdness on it and then watch to see what grows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake group scores important grants

Committee focused on bringing traffic safety to children around schools awarded money
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tribes' eye on Moses Pointe worries tavern owners

Though nothing has been agreed upon yet, tavern owners fear dire consequences
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Art set to fill city's sidewalks

Sculpture Without Walls program 'going full speed ahead,' backers say
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Mulliken defends gas tax vote

Her first pro-taxes vote in 11 years still sore spot among area Republicans
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Covey, Gavinski return from Japan trip

Moses Lake leaders visit sister city Yonezawa
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hinkle drops curtain on busy session

Sirita's Law brings broad prominence to lawmaker's 2005 work
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Farmers Market readies for return

Staple of Moses Lake's warmer months opens next weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council votes to revamp Third Avenue in ML

No changes set in stone yet Option to come back and tinker still open
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nearby accident caused power outage, turning stoplights off at time of collision

MOSES LAKE — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 17 and Grape Drive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake mayor said it could come as early as Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — The experts' words were eloquent: Pedestrian circulation in the city is poor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Build out breakdown

Second vote in favor of PUD's stand-pat policy does not silence its critics
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pool study would cost Othello at least $16K

City to talk to TSE Engineering, hoping to pare price down
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Status quo could change in a few years

MOSES LAKE — As long as nothing is falling from the sky, there they are. Racket in hand month after month. Battling the wind, the cold, the heat or even the sprinklers from nearby McCosh Park.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Harley, the Othello Police Department's German Shepherd, retires from K-9 unit

OTHELLO — Menacing, he runs toward you.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Back-in parking a source of unrest among merchants, customers

MOSES LAKE — Months after it became part of the city's landscape, the back-in parking at Dogwood Street has become a sore spot of sorts with many of the street's businesses and their customers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

High costs, tough choices make for rocky road to new facility

OTHELLO — With more questions than answers available, those pushing for a new pool for the city are counting on allies new and old to bring the facility into reality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fourth edition of event cancelled

MOSES LAKE — Time was not on the kites' side this spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Othello pool at low-water mark

Committee seeks chairperson, will receive advice from Seattle firm
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake council gets master plan

Blueprints for revitalizing downtown approved
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mulliken to vote yes on gas tax hike

Senator said measure may aid district's road improvement projects
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Streetlight costs keep smaller towns in the dark

Area leaders hoping Legislature can intercede in their favor
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Basin, world mourns Pope's passing

Pontiff remembered as a fearless, humble man of God
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant County bucks housing trend

Statewide affordability drops while county numbers stay strong
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Erasing the marks

TKR hopes to turn kids' lives around - Gang members paint over their peers' handiwork Friday afternoon, thanks to program
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Othello pool to get look from Seattle engineers

TSE Engineering to tell city what can be done for price of levy
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Session focuses on Sinkiuse

Downtown square the target of multiple uses
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vehicle ordinances pass unanimously

City enacts guidelines for residential, abandoned vehicles in neighborhoods
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Three badly injured in crash on I-90

Car rolls over on eastbound lanes Speeding probably a factor
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mighty wait goes on

Work on building has begun, Mighty Quinn owner says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Othello pool dream stays alive

Mayor hopes fact-finding meeting sparks "grassroots" movement to bring pool to city
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

County gives third 'no' on overpass

Allison: County not planning on 'breaking the law'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Burden visits Moses Lake again

Walkable Communities expert tells city to "not spend too little money" on revitalizing downtown
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dispatch center in need of overhaul

Multi Agency Communications Center board unsure how to cover costly project
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Second-graders expelled when plot uncovered

Three students in Mattawa planned 'serious harm' on fellow student; Wahluke superintendent silent on story
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to discuss vehicle, junk ordinances

Guidelines are first of its kind for city
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

State's bottom line: no money, legislators say

Budget, health care and education big priorities, yet they all present challenges, lawmakers say
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'I always had hope'

Longtime BBCC instructor Vic Gilliland walking again after 2003 accident paralyzed him from chest down
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa launches multicultural chamber

President, V.P., executive board officially elected
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Farmers pushing for ethanol in fuel

Cleaner fuel would bring new market to area, reduce dependency on crude oil, they say
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

You gotta have pinball to make it in this life

Every two weeks, I get a paycheck.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mulliken leads charge for 51st state

11 state senators to ask Congress to consider creating "East Washington" state
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No lights, no cameras, no action

The broadcast of city council meetings by MLHS students 'not a priority' for either school or city
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Basin cities have date with Legislature

Representatives from Quincy and Soap Lake, among others, to talk with area lawmakers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shocking experience

Moses Lake police Taser training, 'the longest five seconds of your life'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Streets feeling the strain

Not at critical point yet, city roadways headed that way if funding does not improve, Harer says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'It's been a challenge'

MLPD continues providing service after lean years
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

County to deny overpass funding request

Commissioner Stevens tells Moses Lake city council that letter of response will say no
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ML hopes financial recovery continues

Recent upswing in city revenue a positive, but nothing certain yet
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Parks and Rec hopes for more green

Agency lets city know of need to build parks in some areas
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's decision time for Moses Lake

With chunk of research done, Covey says 'time to start our own concept'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Focus stays on daycare fraud

Sen. Mulliken says five bills to be rolled into one meant to curtail fraud, protect honest centers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Farewell to a leader

Othello community remembers Les Clemons in memorial service
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Driver in Clemons hit-and-run turns self in

Speeding and alcohol not factors, authorities said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello civic leader killed in hit-and-run

Key member of Coulee Corridor project killed in hit-and-run
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

English and Espa-ol cross paths in Warden

Twice a week learning reigns at city's Community Church as Americans learn Spanish and Hispanics learn English
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cantwell seeks more funding for meth control

Trafficking of narcotic a statewide, national problem, spokesperson for senator said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Plans in for Mighty Quinn remodel

Issuance of permit next step
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

County says no to ML money request

Unanimous decision a setback for overpass project
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Gavinski, Covey to travel to Florida

Four-day trip to help bring information about Walkable Communities
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Warden Police passed on coach's arrest

Moses Lake Police arrested Macintosh; WPD mum
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Status quo on Broadway snow

State continues plowing and billing; City of Moses Lake not paying that bill
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Holmquist says a balanced budget possible

No need for new taxes in state, lawmaker said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Mulliken has a full plate in new year

Four committee assignments await state Sen. in the 2005 session
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Clock ticks on I-90 overpass project

$1.1 million needed before March
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Hinkle readies for 2005 session

COLUMBIA BASIN — With a brand new set of goals and fresh from a resounding victory at the ballot box, State Rep. Bill Hinkle prepares for the 2005 Legislative Session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

City sees sales tax increase

First time in two years for hike; Gavinski remains cautious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

City keeps dream alive

Second lake crossing still in the eye of city leaders, 30 years later
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Still searching

At 60, Marv Maslen still likes to go deep.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Vision 2020 to unveil latest plan

Key downtown areas to be decorated with flowers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

New leader for Othello Chamber of Commerce

Chasity Krebs to head entity through 2005
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

And the next Governor is…

Well, your guess is as bad as mine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

A man of faith and strength

44 years after he began his ministry, Ozell Jackson brings wealth of experience and opinions to Moses Lake
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Guzman to be evaluated by doctors

Request for examination may take up to three months
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Japanese Garden strides forward

Purchase of property seeks to include other features to park
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

A tradition of faith

Latino community celebrates Christmas with Posadas
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

How' bout a hug?

Put down that Sponge Bob tie. You wanna give me a gift this Christmas, give me a hug.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

A new shepherd for a big flock

Alejandro Trejo is the new Hispanic priest at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Rossi returns as governor-elect

MOSES LAKE — Saying he wanted to fulfill a promise to lead the whole state, Governor-Elect Dino Rossi continued his post-election tour of Washington meeting with citizens at the ATEC building of Big Bend Community College.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO

Dino Rossi to visit Moses Lake

Former senator's first visit to area as governor-elect Monday evening
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

"The nicest people in the world live here,"

Mattawa is surrounded by its own hopes and limitations as it sails through hard times
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Longview Tracts: 'Challenges and bright spots'

Councilmen look back at their tour of Moses Lake neighborhood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

I quit

That's right. I quit. This job is impossible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Historic building seeks facelift

Adams County Courthouse to undergo slight changes in the upcoming years
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Auditor's office gives ML passing marks

City above board on all audited areas, WSAO says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Budget forces Soap Lake to tighten up

Drop in revenues, small tax base result in less money
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A hero remembers

Pearl Harbor survivor reminisces 63 years later
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Yonezawa East project sees the light

Wheels in motion for extension of street across SR 17
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mendoza leaves for Pasco

Community leader engineered Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Not mighty anymore

The Mighty Quinn, once a popular spot, remains closed after 2001 fire
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Moving in the right direction'

Vision 2020 and city officials visit Walla Walla to compare downtown areas
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sculpture project picks logo

Plan to bring art to streets set to start in January
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rossi's win echoes in Basin

Dems and Reps in area dissect the news from Olympia
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Failed pool still making a splash

Turf wars, management issues cloud the future of swimming in Othello
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Highway 26 Corridor project kicks off

Apple Cup week one of the most heavily trafficked for stretch of road
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'In the name of all the kids'

The first-ever all-inclusive playground opens at McCosh Park
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

GC 5 receives trauma verification license

Both district and MLFD cautiously optimistic about impact on services
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Habitat for Humanity prepares Festival of Trees

Countdown is on for HFH's biggest fund-raiser of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A bridge to the future

Area leaders chip in on future construction of I-90 overpass
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Human resources director closes 30-year career

MOSES LAKE — Despite similarities in title, Bob West may be the antithesis of Catbert, the cat in the comic strip series "Dilbert" described as "the evil human resources director." Instead, the director of the city's Human Resources Department was recognized for his wisdom, historical knowledge of Moses Lake and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A day of tribute for nation's warriors

Veterans honored in religious service Sunday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'An exercise in futility'

Optimism tapered by skepticism in Longview Tracts meeting
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Longview Tracts gets another look

Troubled neighborhood the focus of summit between residents, authorities
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Othello pool bond failing

Gap widens as absentees are counted
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pumpkin-eers put on a show in Moses Lake

Dennis Parr wins fourth consecutive edition of Pumpkin Regatta, in front of largest turnout ever
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dino Rossi brings his vision to ML

Six days before election, GOP's candidate for governor confident in victory
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Public invited to witness elections

County officials invite people to watch tabulation of votes
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

2005 ML budget keeps status quo

Preliminary budget brings good and bad news, Gavinski says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake dreams of better downtown

Meeting informs citizenry of plan to give area a facelift, and possibly a giant lava lamp
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Experts see bright future for Soap Lake

Downtown revitalization workshop scheduled for Monday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bond seeks new pool for Othello

After failing last year, city leaders optimistic it will pass Nov. 2
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Turmoil continues at PUD

Flint responds to Beckett letters, denounces anonymous "blackmail" e-mail
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

GC 2005 budget facing serious shortfall

Commissioners ask officials to prioritize expenses, ask citizens for ideas
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hastings, Matheson to clash in four debates

Tri-Cities, Yakima, Wenatchee and ML the sites
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Murray seeks Latino vote in Yakima

U.S. Senator hears concerns, praise from group leaders
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rossi, Gregoire clash in Yakima

Capitol Theatre the site of hard-fought debate Tuesday night
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BMX Track nears completion

Two years of work yield national-caliber facility, experts said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rossi and Gregoire camps prep for debate

Gubernatorial candidates meet in Yakima for only eastern Washington duel
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Whitney pleads not guilty

Pretrial conference set for early December
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuclear waste initiative proves explosive

Opponents call I-297 unnecessary, supporters dub it a possible boost for economy
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Initiative 872 hopes to change history

Grange-backed crusade wanting to bring Louisiana style primary to state, doing away with current Montana system
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

MLPD to enforce red light compliance

Emphasis seeks to curb number of motorists running stoplights and signs
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

VP debate stirs up Basin followers

Hard-fought contest closely followed by area activists
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rape charges filed against former WFD officer

Former assistant chief accused of molesting his 16-year-old babysitter
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Local activists grade first debate

Each side gives its candidate a passing mark
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bond sale passes in ML council

Money for long-awaited maintenance facility given green light, though not all are happy
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Just (don't) call me coach.

The Los Angeles Lakers were once coached by an English teacher.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Three GOP members clash in House primary

Congressional seat up for grabs after a decade, with incumbent Rep. George Nethercutt going after a spot in the U.S. Senate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Citizens rise up against business' noise

Trucking company the target of the ire of residents of nearby homes
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Republicans and Democrats meet to discuss issues, ask for support

It was a day for old-fashioned politics at the Grant County Historical Museum.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Voters await new era in primaries

With blanket primary gone after 70 years, modified Montana system to be used during Sept. 14 elections
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

End of the journey for Korean students

Picnic serves as closing event for Gunpo City delegation in Grant County
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Up, up and away!

Heart-racing machines at Altitude Adjustments give thrills galore to kids of all ages
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bergeson vows to fight for teachers, students

Superintendent of state schools seeks re-election to third term
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chelan fires bring health hazard to ML

Smoke gets in your eyes, nose and lungs, as city is covered by dense layer
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The return of a tasty icon

Space Burgers once again draw crowds at GC Fair
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dog days of summer a danger for pets

Heat, dehydration could spell trouble for animals
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GC pols await Republican convention

Optimism among GOP followers contrasts with measured hopes among Democrats
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Attacks continue among Congress hopefuls

Mason followers defend their man from racism accusations, Wright camp assails its two opponents
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A man of Taff love

Timm Taff professes and practices caring for teenagers around the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City cowboys up at annual breakfast

Cowboy Breakfast gathers residents around the good stuff
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Newcomer hopes to unseat Hinkle

Patrick Wicklund says he will bring fresh start to district politics
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Round two between Mason and Matheson camp

U.S. Congress hopefuls continue battling each other a month away from primary
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GC prepares for Gunpo delegation

This Friday, 15 students from Korea will arrive to area as part of exchange
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Candidates turn out for Ephrata forum

Small crowd gathers to listen to hopefuls from around the state
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Camp Challenger brings world soccer to ML

British instructors teach kids the ins and outs of the world's most popular sport
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fluoride in water a debated benefit

While doctors support the move for the common good; opponents say it's a matter of personal choice
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

All races set for September primaries.

County, state, national and superior court spots up for grabs
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata doctor to run for U.S. Senate

This is third statewide office bid for Mohammad Said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Area pols grade the Dems' convention

Event in Boston gathers the attention of activists on both sides of the GC aisle
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WSDOT seeks a friendly ear at Rotary

Meeting with ML club unveils the trials and tribulations of caring for aging roads in era of heavy traffic and small budgets
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mini-motor bikes a tiny outlaw in ML roads

City leaders, state agencies, residents, clash on use of motorized vehicles
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ron Baker hopes to bring experience to GC

Longtime city resident to face off against LeRoy Allison in commissioner's election
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dino Rossi makes quick stop in Basin

Tour of BBCC, fund-raiser in Soap Lake among activities for GOP gubernatorial candidate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Snead to run for fourth term as GC commissioner

Economic development one of main point of candidate's agenda
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GC deficit to run $2M in 2007

Increasing revenues not able to keep up with rising expenses, commissioners said
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Population growth in ML slow, steady

City reaches, surpasses 16,000 mark
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Continuance granted on boys' hearing

DNA evidence on case not thoroughly examined yet, prosecutor says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Warden bids farewell to Schmunk

Close to 1,500 people show up at high school gym to salute fallen soldier
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

A community mourns fallen soldier

Relatives, friends and area leaders meet to remember Warden's Spc. Jeremiah Schmunk, killed in Baghdad last week
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Where did America go?

I have this friend named Tim. We have been best friends since my freshman year in college. And yet sometimes we can't agree on whether the sun is hot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

"Don't forget the soldiers"

Group of Moses Lake residents plead for support of city's National Guard unit deployed in Iraq
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Centennial Amphitheatre faces challenges, foes

Debut of movie program contrasts with worst cases of vandalism in years
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Still hope for low-cost housing in Warden

Housing project being built a needed addition, investors, authorities say
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Relief reigns in Basin city halls

Initiative 864, which promised myriad of cutbacks and layoffs fails to gather enough signatures
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

GC youth to travel to Korea in exchange

Eight-person delegation seeks to further relations with Gunpo City
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

A rockin' good time

ML Summer Concert Series kicks off with "salute to American music"
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters ask for caution when lighting fireworks

Injuries as much a staple of Fourth weekend as multi-hued skies
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Veterans speak out against VFW closure

Though post will remain open, club will close, leading to outcry among members
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Basin leaders meet to talk I-864

Serious effects of possible initiative loom large for several cities
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City to sue federal government

Negligence in handling of chemicals reason for suit
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Daschel hopes to keep things rolling at Vision 2020

Chairperson-elect of group said entity is progressing
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Democrats prepare for summer of action

Grant County followers meet to plan their countywide presidential push
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spud growers tab Hastings their top 2004 lawmaker

Potato industry names Hastings "Congressman of the Year"
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BBCC builds a parkway to the future

Loop around campus to ease traffic flow, pedestrian safety
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ban on BBQs and Christmas trees delayed

120-day postponement a chance to 're-address the issue,' experts say
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Initiative on health seeks major changes

I-895 proposes fewer uninsured people, lower premiums, though some are not so sure
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Police to receive tech help to enforce stoplights

MLPD tries to put stop to drivers paying no mind to red lights
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers a different kind of energy for MLPD

From ticketing to filekeeping, volunteer work an important tool of department.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

McKenna hopes to become "the people's attorney"

Attorney General candidate hopes to make changes to office
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City to contest bill from WSDOT

State department requests city pay for plowing of Broadway Avenue snow
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

"My Three Angels" opens at Masquers

Latest play "a story of hope" director says
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Crime report gives MLPD passing marks

UCR brings good news, questions, to local police departments
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Modeling superstar hits ML

Bruno Santos considered one of the world's top 20 male models
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

An evening of memories and dreams

MLHS graduates its 2004 class Friday evening
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A new dream 22 times over

Columbia Basin Secondary School graduation a time to reminisce and hope
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Farmers' Market hits ML again

Annual event opens this Saturday at Civic Center Park
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A better future takes shape in Mattawa

RV park/farmworker camp set to start construction in 2006, though efforts already underway
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lack of money carves a hole on city streets

Prospect of more initiatives set to dent maintenance budget
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Vision 2020 asks city for support

Staff time, assistance, $25,000 among part of request
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Spring Festival rules ML this weekend

Crowds battle 'crazy' weather; turn out in large numbers to annual event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

State Rep. Holmquist returns from Africa

Lawmaker part of delegation that visited nation of Tanzania
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

"The water is ready…"

Aquatic center turns 10, set to make a splash again
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pint-sized solidarity

Pre-schoolers collect and donate coins for all-inclusive playground project
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Gregoire vows to bring unique vision to state

Candidate for governor says she has track record of getting things done
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A lesson in safety

Mock car crash highlights dangers of unsafe driving for high school students
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police capture fugitive James Castro

Suspect was wanted in connection to April altercation resulting in man's death.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Proteccion Azteca works towards Othello safety

Volunteer group hopes to become "eyes and ears" of its community
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

"Macbeth" opens Thursday at MLHS

Students bring to life Shakespearean classic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dino Rossi to visit Moses Lake

Candidate for governor wants to lead "entire state" if elected
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Eyman hopes I-892 gamble will pay off

Businessman gathers support and criticism in Moses Lake
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Knolls Vista educator wins Teacher of the Year award.

Second consecutive year a teacher from that school takes the honors
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ron Sims hopes to come full circle in November

Candidate for governor wants to replace Locke, the man he replaced as King County Executive in 1996
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Othello entity adopts Marine platoon in Iraq

Hispanic chamber of commerce takes step aided by family of local resident
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fair housing an issue after 36 years

Milestone law celebrated while discrimination is still nationwide problem
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bath time for Moses Lake, again

City wide clean up a popular mixture of community spirit, hard work
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dino Rossi pledges to make state competitive

GOP candidate for governor talks about his campaign, plans for the future
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

ML seeks grants for Longview Tracts

Money directed to provide city services to low-income neighborhoods
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Veterans centers at a crossroads in ML

Hope for new digs mixes with restlessness due to lack of funds
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

School levy passes on second try

Relieved school district members celebrate results
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Keeping forgeries in check

MLPD hopes to team up with local businesses control recurring problem
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Othello logo, aq center make waves

Failure of bond in November, differences of opinion on logo still make city leaders restless
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Holmquist opens campaign in Grant County

Fishing event gathers county GOP leaders
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

A 'Militceoner' for Soap Lake

Ukrainian reserve police officer, a first-ever for Grant County city
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County Republicans prepare for convention

Big Bend Community College the site for Saturday's event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats prepare for their county convention

MLHS Commons the site for Saturday's event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Heron Trail receives support from city council

Matching funds pledged for completion of first step of trails system
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

ML Parks and Rec announces chipping-shredding program

Starting May 1, city department will tour the city collecting unwanted tree limbs and brushes
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandy Matheson to run for Congress

Calling herself a problem solver, Tri-Cities businesswoman Sandy Matheson is running as a Democrat for the 4th District's congressional seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Richard "Doc" Hastings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Eyman responds to critics, defends initiative Anti-tax crusader denounces scare tactics by area leaders.

Calling Initiative 864 "meaningful, good for taxpayers and really overdue," Mukilteo businessman and anti-tax crusader Tim Eyman lauded his latest proposal to cut taxes, and refuted criticism by city and county government officials, saying voters would not pay attention to it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

From the crab to the grouch

I am not lazy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Eyman's new cause creates concern in cities, counties

Budding initiative 864 would cut 25 percent off property taxes if passed in November
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Children and fire: A story of concern

Fire safety authorities call for increased adult responsibility
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Othello city official returns from Iraq

Six-month stay an arduous adventure for Ehman Sheldon
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Broadcast of council meetings on hold

Contract details delay taping of meetings by MLHS students
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Craig Mason announces run for Congress

Professor hopes to unseat Hastings in second bid
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kennewick strikes early; takes 4-2 win against Chiefs

ML boys' soccer go to Pasco next to try and find elusive first win
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nethercutt visits Moses Lake

Congressman and Senate hopeful asserts his vision for state's future; attacks Murray
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New warning for Warden water

Levels higher than last report; city says no serious danger yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake's dream takes stride forward

Vision of a roaring downtown aided by $30,000 grant awarded to city
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hastings visits with Port of Moses Lake members

Lawmaker takes opportunity to listen to concerns, tour new facilities
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Residents wait for city's newest icon

Slow introduction of new brand identity raises eyebrows, questions
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO