GALLERY: Looking back at May 2025
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 5 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
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.