Columbia Basin Herald

The Columbia Basin Herald is the primary newspaper for the Columbia Basin Plateau region in Central Washington, with its headquarters located in Moses Lake. This publication releases new editions from Monday to Friday, catering to the residents of Grant and Adams counties. It covers various communities, including Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Warden, Soap Lake, Coulee City, Ritzville, Lind, and Crescent Bar. Additionally, the Columbia Basin Herald is a member of the Hagadone News Network and Allied Daily Newspapers.

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Renew director brings back ideas from prestigious fellowship

1 day ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — Behavioral health care in Grant County may see some improvements. Dell Anderson, director of Renew, formerly Grant Mental Health, recently completed a Baldridge Fellowship and came back with some ideas, he said Thursday. “It's a one-year program, and it includes attending a quest for excellence conference,” Anderson said.
BBCC to present Drum Fest on Saturday

1 day ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will get rhythm this Saturday when the Drum Fest takes over the Wallenstien theater. “It will be a workshop-slash-mega drum line,” said John Owen, associate professor of music at BBCC. The drumming begins at 6 p.m. with a world drumming workshop, according to the event’s promotional flier. All ages are invited to join a drum circle that will explore drum techniques from a variety of cultures and traditions.
Running in faith

2 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” the Bible says in the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the students at Crestview Christian School in Moses Lake did just that. Sixteen students turned out Friday morning on a makeshift quarter-mile track laid out on the school lawn for the annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser. “It’s one of our best fundraisers, because kids get their family and friends (to sponsor them),” said Crestview School Board Chair Joanne Thomas.
Moses Lake council votes to end support of sleep center

3 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will end its support of the Open Doors sleep center June 30. Moses Lake City Council members made the decision in a unanimous vote at a special meeting and workshop on homeless issues Friday. Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz said council members considered three options for offering services.
Mattawa woman arrested for daughter’s overdose death

3 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

MATTAWA — A Mattawa woman was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of controlled substance homicide in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter in 2024. Ashley Perin Sandoval, 40, was arrested April 14 on suspicion of involving a minor in a drug transaction, distribution to people less than 18 years of age and endangerment with a controlled substance in addition to the homicide charge.
MLSD hires new transpo directors

3 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Cheryl Schweizer

MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake School District employee Dyan Ford has been named one of two people to lead MLSD’s transportation department. Ford will be the Director of Transportation, Personnel. Amiee Cook, currently director of transportation for the Prosser School District, will take over as Director of Transportation, Operations. Ford was serving as the interim director of transportation, following the resignation of Lorrie Smith in February.
Growing market

6 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — If you haven’t put out your garden yet, it’s not too late. The Washington State University Grant-Adams Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale May 3 at McCosh Park. “We’ll have lots of different kinds of vegetables,” said Master Gardener Diane Escure. “I think we’ve got maybe 12 different kinds of heirloom tomatoes.
Basin events for April 18-26

6 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music, arts and crafts and plant sales await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to check out: April 18 Easter Bake Sale Come and buy some homemade baked items for your Easter weekend. Cakes, cookies, sweet breads, kraut runza, kuchen and other items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at H.E. Gritman Senior Center, 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921. April 19 Coulee City Kids Fishing Derby Prizes for first, second and third place for each age group.
Hot competition

6 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — A good pot of chili is its own reward. Still, a little recognition and maybe some cash never hurts. “I do a lot more eating of chili than I do making it,” said Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete, one of the judges at Greenpoint Technologies’ annual chili cook-off Monday, adding that he’s the only one in his household who’s a chili fan. “I love chili.
BBCC Job Fair connects people, employers

6 days ago | columbiabasinherald.com | Joel Martin

MOSES LAKE — Thursday’s may have been the biggest job fair Big Bend Community College has held. “About 700 job seekers came through here today, maybe more,” organizer Michelle Arceo said about halfway through the four-hour event. Eighty-two potential employers, educational specialists and other recruiters set up tables in the ATEC Building at BBCC for the annual job fair.