GALLERY: Scenes of June
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
Warden Police Chief for a Day Gregorio Acero has a smile for Warden PD Chief Rick Martin. The Chief for a Day event, held June 6, allows children to connect with law enforcement officers and other first responders and learn more about the work they do. For the first responders, it’s an opportunity to visit with young community members and a fun event in general.
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Curt Johnson, from Yakima, caught this jumbo Potholes Reservoir crappie on a chatterbait while fishing the sand dunes for bass earlier this month. Pete Fisher of the MarDon Resort has said fishing is good and improving on the various lakes in and around Grant County.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Durand retired Friday after 37 years of service and was presented with a certificate in appreciation by Sheriff Joey Kriete. Most of the departments in the Columbia Basin are hiring for officers, in part because of well-earned retirements.
Sage Allen of Blackfoot, Idaho, competes in the bareback competition at the Last Stand Rodeo in Coulee City. The annual event was a success again this year and brought lots of visitors to the small town on the north end of Grant County. Those looking to go to the rodeo can see a schedule of them at https://bit.ly/CBHPRCA.
An A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as the A-10 Warthog, comes in for a landing at the Moses Lake Airshow. The aircraft is known for its roll in providing air support to ground troops and its 30mm cannon that spits an astonishing 3,900 rounds per minute. The aircraft has been in service for several decades.
The Iron Horse Playground in Othello opened in mid-June and offers a wide variety of equipment to keep kids of all ages busy and entertained.
Chuckie Koepke, second from left, who built the Frankencar shown here, talks with a spectator at the Brent Reese Memorial car show. The car show raised about $4,000 to help fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease on June 15.
The students of Columbia Ridge Elementary and their teachers, parents and other staff had fun in the Sage N Sun Kiddie Parade in Ephrata. The annual Sage N Sun festival, put on by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, included live music, vendors of all sorts and a chance for locals and visitors to enjoy the late spring sun.
MOSES LAKE – June has been a busy month in and around the Columbia Basin. Community events, retirements and lots of sunshine have had the residents of Grant County out and about. The photos below are just some of the scenes that have made the area a wonderful place to live.
Curt Johnson, from Yakima, caught this jumbo Potholes Reservoir crappie on a chatterbait while fishing the sand dunes for bass earlier this month. Pete Fisher of the MarDon Resort has said fishing is good and improving on the various lakes in and around Grant County.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Durand retired Friday after 37 years of service and was presented with a certificate in appreciation by Sheriff Joey Kriete. Most of the departments in the Columbia Basin are hiring for officers, in part because of well-earned retirements.
Sage Allen of Blackfoot, Idaho, competes in the bareback competition at the Last Stand Rodeo in Coulee City. The annual event was a success again this year and brought lots of visitors to the small town on the north end of Grant County. Those looking to go to the rodeo can see a schedule of them at https://bit.ly/CBHPRCA.
An A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as the A-10 Warthog, comes in for a landing at the Moses Lake Airshow. The aircraft is known for its roll in providing air support to ground troops and its 30mm cannon that spits an astonishing 3,900 rounds per minute. The aircraft has been in service for several decades.
The Iron Horse Playground in Othello opened in mid-June and offers a wide variety of equipment to keep kids of all ages busy and entertained.
Chuckie Koepke, second from left, who built the Frankencar shown here, talks with a spectator at the Brent Reese Memorial car show. The car show raised about $4,000 to help fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease on June 15.
The students of Columbia Ridge Elementary and their teachers, parents and other staff had fun in the Sage N Sun Kiddie Parade in Ephrata. The annual Sage N Sun festival, put on by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, included live music, vendors of all sorts and a chance for locals and visitors to enjoy the late spring sun.ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
Connell woman killed in Booker Road crash
CONNELL — Charges are pending against a Kennewick man following a collision about 12 miles south of Othello that killed a Connell woman and injured three other people Tuesday evening. A Washington State Patrol press memo said intoxicating substances were a factor. Jessica Zarate, 37, Connell, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near the intersection of SR 17 and South Booker Road, the WSP memo said. She was driving south on Booker Road approaching the intersection when her car was hit by a pickup driven by John Reiss, 62, Kennewick. Edgar Garcia Quirino, 28, Othello, was driving north on SR 17 and ran into Zarate's car, the WSP memo said. The crash occurred at about 6:40 p.m.
Wheeler Road closed because of traffic collision
UPDATE: The road was reopened as of noon, according to a GCSO media release. MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office has announced there is a road closure between Road 3-NE and Road S-NE. There was a serious traffic collision. GCSO is asking for drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Doors opening: The Currents will provide homeownership for more local workers
About 104 homes are planned at the former Atlas sawmill site
Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other workers who keep Coeur d’Alene running will soon have more places to buy a home in the community where they work. About 104 homes are being planned to be built at Atlas Waterfront, on roughly 10 acres that are part of a swath of land that was once home to the Atlas sawmill and is being redeveloped. Ignite CDA, the city of Coeur d’Alene’s urban renewal agency, is leading this effort.