Cheryl Schweizer

Reporter at Columbia Basin Herald

Articles

ROAD REPORT: Bids opening July 2 for Adams Co. Schoonover Road project

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

Jun. 6—Key points:* Work starting to ramp up on road projects throughout the region. * Schoonover Road project in Adams County should start in August. OTHELLO — Bids will be opened July 2 for the first phase of the rebuilding of Schoonover Road, with construction tentatively scheduled for early August. The first phase is a section about eight miles north of Ritzville; among other things, Schoonover Road connects Ritzville and Odessa.
ROAD REPORT: Bids opening July 2 for Adams Co. Schoonover Road project

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

Key points: Work starting to ramp up on road projects throughout the region. Schoonover Road project in Adams County should start in August. OTHELLO — Bids will be opened July 2 for the first phase of the rebuilding of Schoonover Road, with construction tentatively scheduled for early August. The first phase is a section about eight miles north of Ritzville; among other things, Schoonover Road connects Ritzville and Odessa.
Study may lead to redesign of Quincy fieldhouse project

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Regional Parks District officials may have to review the preliminary design following a feasibility study for the Quincy fieldhouse, called the Q-Plex, presented to commissioners Tuesday. Parks District Executive Director Pat Haley said the original design might not be able to accomplish the original objective. "One (turf) field inside isn't enough to draw people," Haley said. "Whatever it is, it has to be multiple.
Study may lead to redesign of Quincy fieldhouse project

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Regional Parks District officials may have to review the preliminary design following a feasibility study for the Quincy fieldhouse, called the Q-Plex, presented to commissioners Tuesday. Parks District Executive Director Pat Haley said the original design might not be able to accomplish the original objective. “One (turf) field inside isn’t enough to draw people,” Haley said. “Whatever it is, it has to be multiple.
Ideas, suggestions, challenges focus of homelessness forum

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

Jun. 4----Participants discussed addressing homelessness following the impending closure of the Open Doors sleep center. —Forum attendees found that better communication and publicity for programs is necessary. —More planning is necessary to address the problems unsheltered residents in Moses Lake are experiencing, participants said.
Public's help sought in Quincy homicide investigation

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

Jun. 4—QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public's help in solving a homicide in the southwest area of town May 15. Joshua Avalos, 33, was found at a residence in the 200 block of I Street SW that morning; Quincy Police Chief Ryan Green said QPD is asking residents of that area with video cameras to take a look at the footage.
Public’s help sought in Quincy homicide investigation

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide in the southwest area of town on May 15. Joshua Avalos, 33, was found at a residence in the 200 block of I Street SW that morning; Quincy Police Chief Ryan Green said QPD is asking residents of that area with video cameras to take a look at the footage.
Ideas, suggestions, challenges focus of homelessness forum

3 weeks ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

Participants discussed addressing homelessness following the impending closure of the Open Doors sleep center. Forum attendees found that better communication and publicity for programs is necessary. More planning is necessary to address the problems unsheltered residents in Moses Lake are experiencing, participants said.
Othello considering two annexations

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

Key Points:-Two separate annexation projects will be subject of public hearings held by the city of Othello. -Bench Road proposal, about 658 acres-Hampton proposal, about 187 acresOTHELLO - Othello residents are being invited to give their opinions on two proposals for petitions for annexation of two pieces of property into the city at a public hearing June 23. Anne Henning, community development director, said annexation, if the petitions are approved, would be the start of a different process.
Partnership encourages businesses to come into Wahluke schools

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District is inviting businesses in Mattawa, or any business outside of Mattawa that's interested, to participate in a new initiative that will bring volunteers from those businesses to Wahluke classrooms. Wahluke Superintendent Andy Harlow said "Partners in Educating Kids" is a way to increase connections between school and community.

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