Columbia Basin Herald

12/23/2024

Taking care of an aging loved one isn't easy...contact Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington today www.aaccw.org. Cuidar a un ser querido que está envejece no es fácil...Contacto nos nosotos Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington today www.aaccw.org.

12/23/2024

Helio needed a lot of dental care and the community stepped up to help, then a local woman decided he needed a home as well: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/23/stray-finds-health-and-a-home-through-community-support/

12/23/2024

It's going to be a bit gloomy out off and on this week, but there is a chance for a white Christmas. https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/23/weather-for-the-week-of-dec-23-2024/

12/23/2024

Be careful if you're traveling for the holiday this week. It's nasty on the passes and Christmas in a hospital is no fun at all.

12/21/2024

GCSO and MLPD got festive with some young shoppers and spent a bit of time with the Grinch. Let's hope he's as reformed as the book says he is: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/the-funnest-day-of-the-year/

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

The fees, some of which are seeing significant increases, are for large users like data centers and industrial sites that are looking to build in Grant County: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/increase-proposed-in-grant-pud-large-load-application-fees/

12/20/2024

Inflation is hitting the state right alongside the rest of us, but that doesn't account for all of the increased budget:

(The Center Square) – In October it was revealed that the state operating budget faced a potential $5 billion shortfall for the 2025-2027 biennium. While that figure has changed slightly, the shortfall amount for the four-year outlook has altered drastically in recent weeks, though the number depe...

12/20/2024

The suspect initially claimed he was trying to work on some equipment, but things just didn't add up: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/soap-lake-resident-booked-for-alleged-theft-of-public-works-tractor/

12/20/2024

Was trying to think of something witty, but the best I got is: Don't be bored. Go have fun. :) https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/basin-events-for-dec-20-27/

12/20/2024

The Jacks have started the season strong on the mat with wins against Royal and Medical Lake. https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/jacks-earn-wins-over-medical-lake-royal-in-double-dual/

12/20/2024

The annual event raised more than $70K to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake, according to organizers: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/20/festival-of-trees-raises-funds-for-safe-affordable-homes/

12/20/2024

The levy is not a new tax, but will replace the current levy that is set to expire:

EPHRATA – Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray discussed the upcoming February Educational Programs and Operations Levy during a recent visit to the Columbia Basin Herald to participate in the STUDIO BASIN podcast.

12/19/2024

Congratulations, Coulee City!

COULEE CITY — Coulee City got a twofer Tuesday, as officials cut the ribbon on the new building that will house both medical clinic and library. “We're just incredibly ecstatic,” said Port of Coulee City Commissioner Joy Beardsley. “After all these years, we get to walk into an actual buildi...

12/19/2024

The common loon is protected under state and federal laws, according to officials. There are fewer than two dozen known breeding pairs of common loons nesting this year in the region.

GEORGE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in the shooting of a common loon and over 20 coots on the Columbia River near Sunland Estates.

12/19/2024

Acknowledging past mistakes by the district's former administration, Superintendent Carol Lewis took to YouTube to apologize for the district's current situation and reiterated her commitment to building trust. https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2024/dec/19/mlsd-superintendent-issues-apology-on-behalf-of-district/