GALLERY: Looking back at May 2025
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 3 months AGO
Young Life staffers Lisa Naydenov, left, and Kelly Wemp play with 1-year-old Porter as his mother, 19-year-old Piper Bradshaw, looks on. Bradshaw is one of several young moms who participate in YoungLives, a youth program to support teenage parents.
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Pilot and aerial applicator Weston Meise makes a pass over a field near Moses Lake.
The Cougars’ Haley Sicklovan makes a dash toward first base in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference softball tournament May 3.
Moses Lake’s Paige Richardson struck out 10 batters in seven innings in a doubleheader against Eastmont May 9.
Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioners cut the ribbon on the new QVMC May 14.
A BMX rider executes a trick as he soars over the incline on the track at the Gold Cup Race May 17.
Othello’s Guillermo Chavez throws the ball back into play in a game against Franklin Pierce May 20.
Ephrata Tiger Kaydence Hector successfully steals third base against Kingston at the state softball tournament.
American Legion Sergeant at Arms David Jordan salutes the wreath at the base of the flagpole at Quincy Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26.
The Moses Lake High School Molahiettes dance team performs at the Spring Fest Grand Parade May 24.
COLUMBIA BASIN — May was a busy month in Grant and Adams counties with the end of spring sports, a variety of community events and community members coming together for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few glimpses of what May held for the Basin.
Pilot and aerial applicator Weston Meise makes a pass over a field near Moses Lake.
The Cougars’ Haley Sicklovan makes a dash toward first base in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference softball tournament May 3.
Moses Lake’s Paige Richardson struck out 10 batters in seven innings in a doubleheader against Eastmont May 9.
Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioners cut the ribbon on the new QVMC May 14.
A BMX rider executes a trick as he soars over the incline on the track at the Gold Cup Race May 17.
Othello’s Guillermo Chavez throws the ball back into play in a game against Franklin Pierce May 20.
Ephrata Tiger Kaydence Hector successfully steals third base against Kingston at the state softball tournament.
American Legion Sergeant at Arms David Jordan salutes the wreath at the base of the flagpole at Quincy Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26.
The Moses Lake High School Molahiettes dance team performs at the Spring Fest Grand Parade May 24.ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision
OTHELLO — A Kennewick woman was killed when she ran into a semitruck at the intersection of SR 26 and South Booker Road early Thursday morning.
State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision
OTHELLO — State Route 26 is closed due to a fatality collision between a car and a semitruck near South Booker Road about four miles east of Othello, according to information from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Transportation. The road was closed about 6:30 a.m., according to the WSDOT. This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.
Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training
Event takes place at public library in October
In this spirit, the city of Coeur d’Alene will soon provide a free “Fair Housing and Hot Topics” training. Partnering with Intermountain fair Housing Council, the event is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.