GALLERY: Scenes from April
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 6 months AGO
Soap Lake Mayor Peter Sharp, right, swears in Soap Lake Police Department's newest officer Yuriy Bezzubenko, left, during the city council meeting April 2.
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Othello’s Miguel Vilchis stretches for the ball at a match April 7.
Three-year-old Dylan Aaron finds joy in a balloon at the Child Abuse Prevention Month event at the Grant County Fairgrounds April 9.
Dannah Gajewski of Soap Lake looks over paintings at Don Nutt’s Cariboo Trail Studio during the Coulee City Art Walk April 11.
Christian Anaya of Wahuke goes head-to-head in a battle for the ball against a player from Zillah April 11.
From left: Judges Nance Beston, Mike Rios, Joey Kriete and Rob Karlinsey prepare to sample chili at Greenpoint Technologies’ chili cook-off April 14.
This golden eagle was rescued by Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry owner Shawna Kluge April 13. Despite the best efforts of both Kluge and the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, the eagle lost its battle to survive.
Ashley Lott, left, talks with Samaritan Healthcare recruiter Kyrk Taylor about employment prospects at the Big Bend Community College Job Fair April 17.
Grant County Democrats Vice Chair Jill Springer Forrest and protester Dan Inman talk at the end of the Hands Off protest April 18.
Seven- to 12-year-olds make a mad dash for eggs at the Lions Easter egg hunt in Moses Lake April 19.
Moses Lake’s Cruz Martinez hits a bunt allowing him to make a run for first and his teammate to score a run against Wenatchee April 18.
Moses Lake’s Lila Johnson wins the race against the ball as she slides safely onto third base in a game against Cheney April 22.
Seattle Sounders Communications Manager Gisselle Pichardo leads Basin Sounders soccer players in the Boom Boom Clap cheer at the opening of two futsal mini-pitches at Harrison K. Dano Park April 29.
COLUMBIA BASIN — There was a lot happening in the Basin last month. Here are a few highlights you might have missed:
Othello’s Miguel Vilchis stretches for the ball at a match April 7.
Three-year-old Dylan Aaron finds joy in a balloon at the Child Abuse Prevention Month event at the Grant County Fairgrounds April 9.
Dannah Gajewski of Soap Lake looks over paintings at Don Nutt’s Cariboo Trail Studio during the Coulee City Art Walk April 11.
Christian Anaya of Wahuke goes head-to-head in a battle for the ball against a player from Zillah April 11.
From left: Judges Nance Beston, Mike Rios, Joey Kriete and Rob Karlinsey prepare to sample chili at Greenpoint Technologies’ chili cook-off April 14.
This golden eagle was rescued by Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry owner Shawna Kluge April 13. Despite the best efforts of both Kluge and the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, the eagle lost its battle to survive.
Ashley Lott, left, talks with Samaritan Healthcare recruiter Kyrk Taylor about employment prospects at the Big Bend Community College Job Fair April 17.
Grant County Democrats Vice Chair Jill Springer Forrest and protester Dan Inman talk at the end of the Hands Off protest April 18.
Seven- to 12-year-olds make a mad dash for eggs at the Lions Easter egg hunt in Moses Lake April 19.
Moses Lake’s Cruz Martinez hits a bunt allowing him to make a run for first and his teammate to score a run against Wenatchee April 18.
Moses Lake’s Lila Johnson wins the race against the ball as she slides safely onto third base in a game against Cheney April 22.
Seattle Sounders Communications Manager Gisselle Pichardo leads Basin Sounders soccer players in the Boom Boom Clap cheer at the opening of two futsal mini-pitches at Harrison K. Dano Park April 29.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.