St. Rose to include middle school next year
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is expanding to include middle school. The program, called St. Rose Preparatory, will hold its first classes this fall. It’s been a long time coming, said St. Rose Principal Amy Krautscheid. “We tried to do this about 15 years ago,” Krautscheid said, …
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Moses Lake YMCA project takes step forward
MOSES LAKE — The dream of a YMCA in Moses Lake is a little closer to reality. “The YMCA ... report has been funded,” said Teresa Fields, who’s been spearheading the effort to bring a Y to town. “Now we wait 90 days and see from there whether an actual …
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'Cafe Murder'
MOSES LAKE — The audience plays detective at “Cafe Murder,” taking the stage Friday and Saturday in Moses Lake. “Cafe Murder,” a collaboration between Columbia Basin Allied Arts and Sunshine Performing Arts, is a dinner theater production in which guests enjoy a meal and a mystery play and then solve …
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Locals compete in Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars
MOSES LAKE — Volunteer firefighter Brian McGowan took home the coveted mirrored ball trophy at Saturday night’s Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “This has been a life goal,” McGowan said. “Definitely, since I was a little kid, this has been a dream of mine.”
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Handbell choir keeps up ringing tradition at Othello church
OTHELLO — It’s difficult enough for a director to keep musicians in line when they’re all playing at the same time. But when members take turns with just one or two notes each, well, then it gets complicated.
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Chicken-themed show opens at Up Town Art Gallery
MOSES LAKE — A whole flock of artists contributed to The Chicken Show at Up Town Gallery in Moses Lake Friday. “We have over 40 entries, from as far away as Colfax,” said Up Town Gallery co-owner Judy Kalin.
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Stalking Awareness Month highlights a dangerous form of abuse
MOSES LAKE — January is Stalking Awareness Month and those who work with victims want people to know that it is a serious issue and there is help available. “Stalking is usually a factor in a domestic violence victim’s experience,” said Abraham Tapia, a legal and community advocate with New …
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Soap Lake Library, Creative District hold crowdsourced art show
SOAP LAKE — Artists who like to think small are invited to show their stuff at the Six by Six Community Art Show. The show, a collaboration between the Soap Lake Creative District, will feature handmade wall art no more than six inches by six inches, submitted by local artists …
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‘Four Corners of the Year’
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s first exhibit of 2026 encompasses the entire calendar. “The title of the show is ‘The Four Corners of the Year,’” said Gallery Coordinator Veronica Talbot. “It goes through all four seasons. We wanted to start with winter, since that’s where …
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BASIN EVENTS: Jan. 9-17, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — With the holidays safely in our rear-view mirror, the calendar in the Basin isn’t as crowded as it was a few months ago. Still, there are plenty of things to get out and enjoy for those who want to. Here are a few possibilities.
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Home prices up locally, down statewide
KIRKLAND — The real estate market in December continued the pattern set in October and November, according to data released this week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 of Washington’s 39 counties. Active listings were up across Washington compared to December 2024, while …
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Brookdale Hearthstone Christmas Parade delights seniors, children
MOSES LAKE — The spirit of Christmas paid a visit to Brookdale Hearthstone Dec. 23, with a parade, a visit from Santa and lots and lots of candy for children.
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Dementia challenges: Handling difficult behaviors with calm and care
MOSES LAKE — Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustrations associated with their symptoms.
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A look at positive vibes in the Basin in 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Too often, people pick up the newspaper and see bad news staring them in the face. It’s true that 2025 had its negative moments, but a lot of good things happened in the Columbia Basin last year as well.
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SENIOR EVENTS: January 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — After the hoopla of the holidays, it’s time to wind down a little and start getting into a routine. Here are a few things to keep your time occupied.
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Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns Jan. 10
MOSES LAKE — Six homegrown hoofers will take the stage again Jan. 10 at Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “It’s part comedy (and) part dancing – of course,” said Carla McKean, a board member of the Central Basin Community Concert Association, which puts on the show as its annual …
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GALLERY: Ribbon cuttings 2025
MOSES LAKE — The Basin’s business community grew in 2025, and many businesses, especially Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members, celebrated that growth by cutting a ribbon at new or upgraded locations. Here’s a look back at some of those events.
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Lorelai’s Toy Drive collects more than 1,500 toys
MOSES LAKE — Most children eagerly await their toys on Christmas. But 17-year-old Lorelai Draper has more fun giving them away. “When she was 12, a light bulb went off,” said Draper’s mom, Heidi Rogers. “She finally understood that some kids don’t get presents for Christmas, and she wanted to …
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Ferguson, Legislature at odds over housing
OLYMPIA — It’s no secret that housing prices are rising in Washington. How to address that – and who should address that – is the subject of some disagreement in Olympia.
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GALLERY: 2025 at the Masquers
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater brought laughter, drama and joy to the stage in 2025. Here’s a look back at the troupe’s productions for the year. The theater continues to be a big draw for visitors to Soap Lake and puts on a variety of productions throughout the year, …
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COLUMBIA BASIN EVENTS: January 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — With the holidays behind us, things are slowing down a little in the Basin, but there’s still plenty to do coming up in January. Here are a few possibilities:
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Alumni Association scholarship applications open
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Alumni Association will begin accepting applications for 2026 in January, Association Secretary Susan Blackwell wrote in an announcement to the Columbia Basin Herald.
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Crash near Hatton claims two lives
HATTON — Two Othello men died in a single-vehicle collision Tuesday morning in Adams County, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
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Library advocate honored with Kevin Fuhr award
MOSES LAKE — Sarah Delacruz is the honoree of the third annual Kevin Fuhr Community Member of the Year award. “She was so outspoken and the public face of trying to keep the library open and share the facts about it that it made sense for her to be our …
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New homes, new lives
MOSES LAKE — 2025 turned out to be a good year for some pets, and some humans as well. Here are a few of the critters that found forever homes at local shelters this year.
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Home team
MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes, and its partner company Simplicity by Hayden Homes, went a step beyond their mission of affordable housing this month, with donations to organizations across the Northwest fighting food insecurity. Especially at this time of the year, it becomes more in the spotlight to think about …
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Nazarene Church toy swap brings needed Christmas joy
WARDEN — The Moses Lake Nazarene Church’s toy swap was scheduled for two hours Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t last nearly that long. “People were lined up from one o’clock on,” said Kaleigh Sullivan, who organized the event.
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NCW Tech Alliance to offer investment series
WENATCHEE — There’s a world of great ideas out there, just waiting for a little bit of extra money to make them feasible. At the same time, there are people with a little bit of money who would like to se that money grow along with a great idea. The …
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A year of successes
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake has had a pretty good year. “I think people are starting to recognize that there is stuff downtown,” said Downtown Moses Lake Association Executive Director Mallory Miller.
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Quincy Shop with a Cop pairs families with officers
QUINCY — Ten Quincy families will have a brighter Christmas through the Quincy Police Department’s Shop with a Cop event Dec. 6. “Seeing how excited the kids get and how thankful the families are, it’s awesome,” said QPD Ofc. Danya Mercado, who organized the event with Ofc. Jessica Diaz.
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‘Our favorite time of year’
MOSES LAKE — The heavy police presence outside local stores recently wasn’t because of a crime wave. It was police officers engaging in their favorite annual event. “This is one of those times throughout the year that we don't have to go and ask for volunteers to help,” said Moses …
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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home with their families or at the church of their choice. Still, there are a few things happening around the Basin. Here are some ideas:
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Chimney maintenance is essential for safety
MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a pleasant atmosphere. But before Santa pays your chimney a visit, you should make sure it’s in good working order. Chimney fires are responsible for more than three-fourths …
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Xi Beta Xi raises money for Othello Food Bank
OTHELLO — The ladies of Xi Beta Xi showed their support for the Othello Food Bank last week, to the tune of $2,413. “We held a holiday auction,” said Xi Beta Xi Vice President Debbie Pegram. “All of us in the group (brought) silent auction items, and we invited all …
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Cops for Tots
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is focused on supporting local children this year with their revamped annual toy drive. “We had been doing this for a while, through Toys for Tots,” said MLPD Public Records Technician Cristina Valdez. “But last year we decided to change it to …
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Local bean bag champ eyes pro game
MOSES LAKE — We’ve seen the game at almost every outdoor community gathering: two or more players tossing bean bags at a board tilted up at an angle, aiming for a hole in the board. But that bean bag toss game, also called cornhole, is more than just a casual …
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Moses Lake firefighters meet the community with hot cocoa
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters held their Christmas community event at ground level this year. “The last few years, we’ve done what we call the campus tour,” said MLFD Battalion Chief Schrade Rouse. “We would put our Santa on top of the truck and ride a neighborhood route so …
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Wahluke Jr. High earns Culture Kick-Off Award again
MATTAWA — Wahluke Junior High School has been honored with the 2025 Culture Kickoff Award for the second year in a row, according to an announcement from the Association of Washington School Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals.
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Women combine talents to open businesses in shared space
MOSES LAKE — Three woman-owned businesses held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at their new location in Moses Lake Thursday. The office at 815 W. Third Ave. holds an accounting firm, a massage service and a waxing room. “We’re a one-stop shop,” Mandy Schuh said. Schuh is the owner and …
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Mattawa Winter Festival includes crafts, cocoa and ugly sweaters
MATTAWA — Mattawa’s annual Winter Festival will take place Wednesday. “The goal is to bring families together to celebrate the holiday and to make crafts as a family,” said Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya. The event is put together by a coalition of community stakeholders including the city of Mattawa, Wahluke …
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Piano students to support orphans with recital
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake-area music students will perform to raise money for a Ukrainian orphanage, according to an announcement from piano teacher Marina Munter. Students of Moses Lake-Central Basin chapter of the Washington State Music Teachers Association members will perform “Christmas Songs for Ukrainian Orphans” Dec. 20, at Moses …
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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 12-20
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there, and there are holiday goings-on galore in the Basin. Here are a few things to make your spirits bright:
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Ephrata rings in the holidays with Bells on Basin on Saturday
EPHRATA — Bells on Basin will fill downtown Ephrata with holiday spirit Saturday, with games, shopping and a lighted parade. “It's a festive event that a lot of people look forward to, to kick off and bring everybody together for the holidays,” said Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Director Britney MacLeod.
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Protect your property during peak burglary season
MOSES LAKE — The holidays may be the season for giving, but for some people, it’s also the season for taking, and what they’re taking could belong to you. Washington has one of the highest rates of burglary in the nation, according to FBI data, and property crimes spike dramatically …
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Moses Lake Ag Parade fills downtown with lights and cheer
MOSES LAKE — It was foggy and chilly in downtown Moses Lake Friday, but the community spirit was warm for the Downtown Ag Appreciation Parade and Street Party. “I just talked to some people and they were, like, ‘This is our first year and this is awesome,’” said Downtown Moses …
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Gesa scholarship applications open
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union is accepting applications for its scholarship program through the end of February, according to Gesa Vice President of Community Impact Brandon Allison. The credit union plans to award $150,000 to students at various stages in their education.
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Skyview Dental opens new clinic
MOSES LAKE — The new Skyview Dental clinic is open. “It’s been under planning for about two and a half years,” said Dr. Calvin Despain at the clinic’s ribbon-cutting Friday. “We broke ground in March of this year and then just finished up and started seeing patients a couple of …
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Gifts sought for MLSD bus drivers’ Tree of Sharing
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s school bus drivers still have a few gifts to buy, and they could use a little help.
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Word wizards
MOSES LAKE — These students know how to use their words. Forty-two thousand, four hundred thirty-eight of them, in fact. MLCA recently competed in the Vocabulary.com Vocabulary Bowl, and students demonstrated mastery of 42,438 words in a David-and-Goliath battle against schools with vastly larger teams. “We were competing against hundreds, …
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Small, local shops offer unique Christmas gifts
MOSES LAKE — Plenty of people do all their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their laptop. But just a few blocks away, local small businesses are offering things you won’t necessarily find online. “Most of our shoppers, they're looking for something unique, not something they can get from Amazon …
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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 5-13
COLUMBIA BASIN — The holiday season is in full swing with community festivals, bazaars, performances and more. Ignore your inner Grinch, get out and celebrate with your neighbors. Here are some of the festivities happening in your community:
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Mini-farm for sale has deep Grant County roots
SOAP LAKE — There’s a little piece of history in the mini-farm for sale east of Soap Lake. “It’s been with the same owner since the 1930s,” said Anna Van Diest of Moses Lake Realty Group, who is listing the 25.19-acre property at 20226 NE Adrian Road, just south of …
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Moses Lake teachers march downtown
MOSES LAKE — Teachers from across Moses Lake marched from Sinkiuse Square to Frontier Middle School Thursdayin support of the Moses Lake Education Association’s work stoppage. The teachers stayed at Frontier while a band played at Carl Ahlers Park across the street and passing motorists honked. The teachers had been …
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Local organizations collect Christmas presents for children
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of talk about the true meaning of Christmas, but it’s hard to deny that one of the best parts is seeing children open their new toys.
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‘People connector’
MOSES LAKE — Allan Peterson is hanging it up after more than two decades of helping the little guy find success. “(We) really appreciate all that he has done for Grant County,” Grant County Economic Development Council Director Brant Mayo said. “He’s been an unsung hero of the growth in …
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Cops for Tots
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is focused on supporting local children this year with their revamped annual toy drive. “We had been doing this for a while, through Toys for Tots,” said MLPD Public Records Technician Cristina Valdez. “But last year we decided to change it to …
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Cookie decorating the focus of Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for all kinds of sweet treats, and this month’s Free Family Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center continues that tradition, decorating gingerbread cookies. “It’s our annual December event,” said Creative Programs coordinator Jenni Shelton. “We’ve done gingerbread cookies for, I think …
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Senior events for December 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather outside may be frightful, but the holiday events this month make the chill in the air a little more bearable. Here are some opportunities to get out and about in December:
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Plan early for dementia care
MOSES LAKE — Having dementia can seem like the end of everything. But in some ways, it’s only the beginning. “The most important thing (for) people with dementia is planning for the future,” said Dr. A. Carroll Hayman, a Seattle physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s and other dementias, at a …
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Celtic Christmas returns to Moses Lake Dec. 12
MOSES LAKE — Fiddler Geoffrey Castle will bring his Celtic Christmas show to Moses Lake again Dec. 12.
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Moses Lake Council approves temporary ice rink fix
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to rent replacement equipment to keep the Larson Recreation Center ice rink functional.
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GALLERY: November 2025 in review
COLUMBIA BASIN — November in the Basin began with memorials for the departed, surged through state sports championships and finally began to look like winter during Thanksgiving week. Here are a few highlights from last month.
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BASIN EVENTS: December 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that the Thanksgiving turkey coma has passed, it’s time to get off the couch and start the December festivities. Here are some things happening this month.
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Use common sense when warming up with a space heater
MOSES LAKE — Winter weather has come to the Basin, which means a lot of people will be looking for ways to keep warm. Space heaters can be a useful, portable way to heat up a room, but you have to be careful with them and the fire risks they …
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Moses Lake tree lighting kicks off the holidays
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has reached a landmark, according to Downtown Moses Lake Association Executive Director Mallory Miller.
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Sackmanns, Dent named to Agriculture Hall of Fame
MOSES LAKE — Two local agricultural powerhouses were named to the Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame Oct. 21: cattle and hay growers Debbie and Sid Sackmann and aviation advocate, and bison grower Tom Dent, who also represents Washington’s 13th district in the state House of Representatives. Debbie and Sid …
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Northwest Hort Expo coming to Wenatchee Dec. 8-10
The Northwest Hort Expo has outgrown its space. “Historically, this show has only been in the (Wenatchee) Convention Center,” said Event Coordinator Dawn Milne. “Now we’ve opened it up into the (Town) Toyota Center as well. Typically, we used to only have 150 exhibitors, but now that we have more …
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2,500 families expected for Moses Lake Food Bank Thanksgiving distribution
MOSES LAKE — The line of cars stretched for the better part of a mile at noon Monday, an hour into Moses Lake Food Bank’s Thanksgiving meal distribution. “We have 2,500 families, and we’re anticipating all of them by Wednesday,” said food bank Operations Lead Jim Gantenbein.
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Bingo nights raise money for K-9 programs
MOSES LAKE — About 100 people filled the Moses Lake Taproom Thursday, hoisting pints and stamping bingo cards to support Columbia Basin K9s. So far this year, the bingo nights have raised a bit more than $100,000. “I’ve done a ton of fundraisers down there over the last couple of …
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‘Exactly what I needed’
MOSES LAKE — Ricky Boehler has stood before his share of judges in his time. But Wednesday he was laughing, smiling and sharing pizza with one rather than worrying about sentencing.
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Festival of Trees to support cancer patients
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Foundation’s Festival of Trees fundraiser this year will benefit cancer patients and their families, said Foundation Director Corinne Isaak.
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Is your roof ready for winter?
EPHRATA — Your roof may look ready for winter. But is it really? “You (think you’re) fine until you see a stain,” said Sergio Miramontes, sales manager for Heavenly Roofing. “And when do you usually see a stain? In the winter. By the time you’re seeing it, it’s been leaking …
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BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 21-29
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s Thanksgiving week, and there are turkey-related events happening everywhere in the Basin, plus holiday shopping, crafts and much more. Here are some ways to enjoy the week:
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No injuries in Larson community attic fire
MOSES LAKE — Nobody was hurt in a fire Thursday afternoon in the Larson community, according to Grant County Fire District 5 Battalion Chief Travis Svilar. “There was one occupant in the house at the time of the fire,” Svilar said. “She was able to escape without injury.”
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Crash near Washtucna claims 1, closes road
WASHTUCNA — A collision on state Route 26 just west of Washtucna claimed a life Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol. At a little after 11 a.m., a Ford pickup was traveling southbound on Marcellus Road about six miles west of Washtucna and failed to …
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Buckets N Boards brings high-energy percussion and fun
MOSES LAKE — Buckets N Boards isn’t easy to define. “There’s comedy, there’s acrobatics, there’s song and dance,” said Shawn Cardwell, director of Columbia Basin Allied Arts, which is presenting the show Saturday at the Wallenstien Theater.
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Eastern European traditions on display at Basin schools
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Allied Arts kicked off its annual school tour Monday, with a performance for Grant and Columbia Ridge students in Ephrata by Trio Barynya.
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Firefighters get hands-on training with donated houses
MOSES LAKE — The alert that came out from MACC Dispatch Monday, that a house on East Terrace Avenue in Moses Lake was engulfed in flames with people inside, was part of an exercise with no actual fire or victims involved. Instead, it was designed to be a training simulating …
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Holy grounds
OTHELLO — The hot coffee served Sunday by an Othello youth group will help some Othello children with new shoes this winter. “We call it Coffee for a Cause,” said church volunteer Shelley Kensler. “It’s (run by) the Presbyterian youth, and we use the money to purchase shoes for Othello …
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STCU surprises Soup on Saturdays with $5K donation
MOSES LAKE — Spokane Teachers Credit Union had a surprise for a local nonprofit Friday morning. We usually pick up one to two local nonprofits within our community that we can support their needs,” Branch Manager Kerrie Petersen told representatives from Soup on Saturdays. “We chose you guys this year …
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CBTECH students push in their own fire engine
MOSES LAKE — The Fire Science students at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center held their first push-in ceremony last week, welcoming home their new fire truck. The truck was a donation from the city of Moses Lake, and while the program had borrowed it in the past, it’s now all …
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Downtown Tree Lighting to kick off season in Moses Lake Friday
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake will be a hopping spot Friday, with food, games, music and the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree. Oh, and a visit from Santa Claus, but without the sleigh.
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Interest down, inventory up in Basin housing market
KIRKLAND — The prospects for home buyers in Washington are looking up, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties.
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BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 13-25
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is getting nippy and the holidays are fast approaching. Whether it’s shopping, art, music or theater, there’s something for everybody happening in the Basin this week.
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Coffey Anderson brings laughs and tears for Veterans Day
QUINCY — Probably at least half the audience had never heard of Coffey Anderson before his concert began Tuesday night. An hour later, he had a whole auditorium’s worth of new best friends.
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When buying a first home, listen to the pros
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, the first step to homeownership is simply taking a step. “The best thing for us to do is to start with a loan application and let me talk with you a little while,” said Guild Mortgage Branch Manager Anne Fisher. “Let's figure out what are your …
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Generations Church to offer trees, Christmas presents
MOSES LAKE — The Generations Church Christmas tree lot is both moving and expanding this year. “We’re moving our tree lot to our church property, and then we’re going to combine it with an indoor sale, which is hopefully a new and improved garage sale,” said Patty Culver, a member …
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Eagles to face Northern Colorado Saturday after nail-biting loss to Montana
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s football squad made a good showing last weekend, narrowly losing to No. 2 Montana, according to a statement from EWU Athletics. The Grizzlies jumped out to a 22-0 lead early in the second quarter led by Keali'i Ah Yat who completed 14 of his first …
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EWU loses to Weber State, heads next to Montana
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington University volleyball team fell Friday to Weber State 20–25, 15–25 and 23–25, according to a statement from EWU Athletics.
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Classical sound
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association will present “Classical Sounds of the Season” Dec. 4. The concert replaced the one originally planned by pianist and Moses Lake native Collin Hansen, who was unexpectedly unable to come from Finland to perform. “Classical Sounds of the Season” will feature …
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Members Exhibition opens Friday at Moses Lake Museum
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s Members Exhibition is in its fourth year, and it’s breaking records, said Gallery Coordinator Veronica Talbot. “It’s over 160 pieces, with over 50 artists,” Talbot said. “We have quite the array (of media). We have acrylics, we have oils, we …
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Grant Co. Democrats collect for food bank
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Democrats took to the streets again Tuesday, this time to collect food for the Moses Lake Food Bank. “People have a right to eat,” said Dave Hammond, who was standing on the corner holding signs that said “Feeding the hungry is patriotic” and “Donate …
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CliftonLarsonAllen consolidates in new Moses Lake office
MOSES LAKE — CliftonLarsonAllen has a new home in the Columbia Basin. The accounting firm, which has had offices in Moses Lake, Quincy and Othello, is consolidating those offices into a single location on Yonezawa Boulevard in Moses Lake. The company cut the ribbon on its new building Wednesday in …
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Grant County eatery looks to raise funds for food donations
OTHELLO — With SNAP benefits up in the air, a lot of people are stressing about how they’re going to fill their fridges, and many others are looking for ways to help. Potholes Bar & Grill is taking some steps to bring the two together.
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BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 7-15
COLUMBIA BASIN — This week celebrates veterans, and there are several events honoring those who served. There are also holiday markets, live performances and much, much more. Here are a few possibilities:
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Fairy tale: Othello HS to stage ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
OTHELLO — It’s your typical teenage drama. Boy loves girl. Girl’s father wants her to marry someone else. Girl runs away and both boys look for her. A mischievous fairy sprinkles a potion on everybody that makes them all fall in love with the wrong people. Wait, what?
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Covenant Homeownership Project showing results
MOSES LAKE — Washington’s Covenant Homeownership Project is beginning to do what it’s designed to. “As of the beginning of last week, 886 people had closed on their homes using this program,” writes Margret Graham, communications director for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in an email to the Columbia …
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Ephrata info portal gives residents planning insights
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council got a look at some long-term plans and the grants to fund them at its meeting Wednesday evening. The information was on a new interactive website, and City Engineer Dave Bren walked the council through them.
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Moses Lake collecting food, necessities this month
MOSES LAKE — The City of Moses Lake will collect food and other necessities for the Moses Lake Food bank this month, according to Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Director Dollie Boyd.
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Light Up Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — Basin residents can turn loose their inner Clark Griswold and help students at the same time.
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Considering dementia's warning signs
MOSES LAKE — About 42% of adults over 55 will develop dementia eventually, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet for such a common phenomenon, it’s very little understood.
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Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store gets new wheels
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store has a new truck, thanks to a grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation. “We asked the board for $10,000 budget to get a new one,” said Store Manager Tandra Harrington. “We found some different options, and about that time the Paul Lauzier …
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Car club raises $4,000 for first responders
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Classic Car Club will donate the proceeds from its Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders car show at a ceremony today. The event, which was held Oct. 18, raised $4,000 for local emergency services, according to club member Dave Robins. The money was raised …
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Moravida honors departed loved ones, celebrates Hispanic culture
MOSES LAKE — After all the Halloween candy is gone, the costumes are put away and the decorations are brought inside, it’s time to get down to the solemn part.
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Piper Barn Show opens Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot going on at the Piper Barn Show this week, but one thing not to miss is the cinnamon rolls. “They are amazing,” said Julie Piper Phipps, who organizes the four-day market every year. “People line up and wait for them. They make about 400 …
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Audience participation
Crestview Christian School third-grader Delanie Palmen exchanges a high-ten with Sandy Eslick Friday at Monroe House in Moses Lake. Crestview students sang songs, recited Bible verses and showed off their cursive handwriting prowess for residents.
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Moses Lake dentist buying back candy
MOSES LAKE — Children who got a little more Halloween candy than they wanted – or who just want to make a little cash – can sell it to the dentist. Smile Surfers Kids Dentistry in Moses Lake is holding a candy buyback this week, according to Front Office Lead …
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Senior events calendar for November 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Holiday shopping, music, crafts and fun await this month in the Basin. Here are a few things to put on the calendar.
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P.E.A.C.E. from the Lord’s Kitchen
MOSES LAKE — The Bible says that man does not live by bread alone, but that doesn’t mean that food isn’t pretty important.
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NCW Libraries conversation to examine divisions in America
WENATCHEE — What we all have in common – and what we don’t – will be the subject of a virtual program at North Central Washington Libraries this month. “Can We Get Along? Examining Our Personal Experiences of Connection and Community” will be streamed on Zoom Nov. 13. “(It’s) an …
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Hayden opens model home at Sand Hill Place
MOSES LAKE — Sand Hill Place is coming along well, Hayden Homes Marketing manager Gina Donangelo Barnecut said Tuesday.
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‘Puffs’
QUINCY — Some people are born to save the world. And some are born to, well, sit next to those heroes in class. “It’s really about the underdogs,” said director Haliey Weber. “They don’t want fortune or fame. They don’t care to be super smart or brave or cunning. They …
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Edge Physical Therapy
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to health, sometimes you have to start in the middle.
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Twisting, shouting and giving
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics’ auction Oct. 18 was a record-breaker. “We had 245 people in attendance,” said Moses Youth Dynamics Director Sean Sallis. “We took in $70,000. The highest I’ve (seen) is $50,000, so that’s very encouraging.” The theme for the night was “Twist and Shout,” and attendees came …
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Fallen Basin lawmen honored at Olympia memorial
OLYMPIA — Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and head out to protect Washington state. Most of the time, they come back. But sometimes they don’t.
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Dent, Sackmanns named to Ag Hall of Fame
MOSES LAKE — Some leading lights in the Moses Lake area agricultural community were inducted Oct. 21 into the Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame.
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Vegetable conference coming Nov. 19-20
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Conference is nearing its 40th year, with more than 100 exhibitors and 27 expert speakers. The conference will take place at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
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Peace and tie-dye at St. Rose auction Nov. 8
EPHRATA — The 42nd annual St. Rose of Lima Catholic School auction Nov. 8 will have a 1960s-70s theme, “A Time for Peace,” which has two meanings, said St. Rose PTO President Jennifer Hickok. The first is taken from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes in the Bible: “There is an …
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Chamber banquet celebrates accomplishments, opportunities
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce had a good year, outgoing Chair Kim Pope said Tuesday evening at the Chamber’s annual meeting and banquet.
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Two-tone cabinets, quartz counters in style for kitchen remodels
MOSES LAKE — The kitchen is the heart of your home, so naturally you want it set up to suit you. Matt Adame, owner of RD Construction, a Moses Lake-based contractor specializing in kitchens, said the current trend in cabinets is two-tone. “In (a house) we just built, they went …
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Civics 101 workshops coming to Grant County libraries
WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries will host “Civics 101,” a series of workshops to learn more about state, federal and local government, according to an announcement from NCW Libraries. The workshops are offered through the Washington Secretary of State’s Civics Engagement Program, according to Alicia O’Dell, adult programs coordinator for NCW …
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WISe treatment
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, a child or teen with problems needs to take a different approach. “This is designed to be completely different than the traditional ‘Come to therapy for 50 minutes, sit on my couch, we'll talk about it, and off you go. We'll see you in a month,’” …
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No injuries in Moses Lake house fire
MOSES LAKE — Nobody was injured in a fire in the Larson community Monday afternoon, according to Grant County Fire District 5 Chief Dan Smith.
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Hundreds rally in Moses Lake to protest Trump admin.
MOSES LAKE — Almost 300 people turned out Saturday for the “No Kings 2.0” rally in Moses Lake, according to Grant County Democrats Vice Chair Jill Springer Forrest, considerably more than the rally held in June.
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Keep Halloween safe for little monsters
QUINCY — Next Friday, hordes of little ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump in the night will be on the streets with one thing on their minds: massive amounts of sugar. And when they’re that focused, they don’t always watch out for themselves.
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Summit to bring together regional community advocates
WENATCHEE — The Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow summit will bring together people from across North Central Washington Wednesday with a single goal – to make the communities they live in better, according to Thriving Together NCVW Director of Network Development Veronica Farias.
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Power line sparks small fire near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A downed power line sparked a small fire in the McConihe Flats area northwest of Moses Lake Friday afternoon.
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New complex in Moses Lake ready to rent
MOSES LAKE — The Modern Heights apartments, located smack in the middle of Moses Lake, are almost finished. “We have about half of them ready to go,” said Doug Robins, development coordinator for the project and the designer of the complex. “We have people moving in right now.”
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AI learners win prizes, gain skills in NCW Tech Alliance contest
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance Skill-a-Thon has ended, and four Grant County residents are among the winners. “The winners walked away … with some knowledge of cybersecurity and different kinds of AI technology,” said David Estrada, NCW Tech Alliance STEM Program manager for Moses Lake.
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Basin housing market stabilizing
MOSES LAKE — Just a few years ago, homes for sale in the Basin were few and far between. Today, things seem to have moved more or less back to normal.
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50 years of art
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its benefit auction Saturday.
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Cold Diggers opens stand in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The name of the new ice cream and waffle stand at Nelson Road and Pioneer Way came out of the blue. “We already had a different name picked out,” said Laura Farias, who owns the new business with her husband Martin Farias. “But ‘Cold Diggers’ came to …
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Hazardous waste events coming to Mattawa, Moses Lake
EPHRATA — Grant County residents who have chemicals and other things that can’t go in the trash will have a chance to get rid of them this month at two hazardous waste collection events.
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A walk for health
GRAND COULEE — Coulee Medical Center will hold its Walking Together for Mammograms health fair and walk Thursday, to help put a new mammography machine to use.
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Masquers to stage ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
SOAP LAKE— Horror and horticulture are in bloom at the Masquers Theater, with the production of the darkly comedic musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” The play, which opens Oct. 16, is directed by Clifford and Stacy Bresee, who have directed most of the troupe’s musicals over the last decade. “It’s …
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Home prices dip slightly statewide, but up in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Inventory is climbing and home prices slipped in the housing market in September, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. “People are starting to come out from under the rocks, the buyers that were on …
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Getting the bugs out
MOSES LAKE — With the weather getting colder, some creepy crawly critters are likely to decide that your home should also be their home. A new business in town aims to help evict them. “Spiders, ants, just generally insects,” said Josh Gilliam, owner of Bug Out Pest and Spray. “We’re …
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Fatality collision east of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – One person is dead after a collision east of Moses Lake Thursday afternoon. Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred at a little after 2 p.m. on South Frontage Road East at the westbound off-ramp from I-90 to Road O Southeast, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information …
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Fire closes highway in Grand Coulee
GRAND COULEE — A wildfire on the edge of town disrupted traffic on state Route 174 Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.
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Living comic book 'Frankenstein' coming to Wallenstien Theater
MOSES LAKE — A classic story of love, pride and horror will take the stage as a living comic book at the Wallenstien Theater Oct. 18. Columbia Basin Allied Arts will present “Frankenstein: A Living Comic Book,” an adaptation of the 1818 novel “Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus” by Mary …
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Heartache to hope
QUINCY — Some Quincy students are getting a boost with their educations because of a young man who never got to finish his own. “My son got leukemia when he was 18 years old, a senior in high school,” said Linda Guzman, president of the Mario J. Guzman Foundation. “For …
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Shining bright
MOSES LAKE — The theme for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin was “Shine Bright for the Kids,” and the community did exactly that, to an estimated tune of about $260,000.
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Crestview School plans Fall Festival Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Crestview Christian School will hold its traditional Fall Festival Sunday, with bouncy houses, pony rides, games and more on Oct. 12. “Thirty-plus years we’ve had Fall Festival, and generally it’s been on a Saturday night,” said Azure Goltz, a volunteer at the school. “This year we decided …
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TAKE3 to mix classical with rock Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Classic rock will rub elbows with, well, classic classical music, Wednesday evening at the Wallenstien Theater.
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Youth Dynamics auction to have a ’50s twist
MOSES LAKE — It’s time to dust off the poodle skirts and penny loafers. The theme for the annual benefit auction for Christian outreach Youth Dynamics is “Twist & Shout for Youth,” bringing a 1950s vibe, said YD Director Sean Sallis.
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Fire destroys Warden produce shed Sunday morning
WARDEN – A fire destroyed a produce storage building in Warden Sunday morning. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to a report of a burning shed at Road 7.5 and Road U Southeast, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. No injuries were reported, and no …
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Two injured in Ephrata collision
EPHRATA — A two-vehicle injury collision was reported at Airport Road and state Route 282 at about 2:15 p.m. Friday, according to MACC Dispatch. One vehicle was reported to be on its side and two people reported minor injuries.
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Adams Co. high schools to highlight career opportunities
RITZVILLE — A pair of career showcases this month will let Adams County high school students see what future they may have in their own back yard.
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‘This has changed our lives’
MOSES LAKE — The Cape at Interlake had its grand opening Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting and an open house for the community. “This property is primarily targeted for farm workers, folks who are in the agriculture industry, but we also have additional set-asides for people who are disabled or families …
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Royal City farm to host Dahlia Days this weekend
ROYAL CITY — Dahlia lovers will have a chance to top up their supply this weekend – and have a little end-of-summer fun at the same time. Gray Girl Farms in Royal City is holding its annual Dahlia Days U-pick event Saturday and Sunday.
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Inside the lines
MOSES LAKE — Looking at Angela Hagerty’s work, you might think she’s been painting for a long time. You’d be wrong.
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Old Time Fiddlers keep tradition alive at senior center
MOSES LAKE — Old-time music is alive and well once a month at the Moses Lake Senior Center. “Anybody can join,” said Charlie Root, the chairman for District 11 of the Washington State Old Time Fiddlers Association, which covers Grant and Adams counties. “We play just acoustic instruments. It can …
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WorkSource Job Fair coming Friday
MOSES LAKE — Job seekers will have a chance to connect with employers at the WorkSource Job Fair Friday.
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Construction debris solutions available
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of construction going on in the Basin right now, and sometimes it can get a little messy. A construction site generates a lot significant amount of trash, and when the wind picks up, it sometimes of trash, and when the wind picks up, sometimes …
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Harvests are up, but growers aren’t seeing the benefit
On the one hand, Washington agricultural producers are doing great. On the other hand, they’re having a tough time of it. Crop prices, generally, aren’t meeting the costs of production for most farmers and ranchers, according to the Washington State University “Washington Agribusiness Status and Outlook” report, which provides an …
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‘Blockbusters to Broadway’
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association kicks off its 2025-26 season Thursday, with a performance by Jason Lyle Black’s Electric Trio.
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Quincy Food Bank raising money for new facility
QUINCY — The Quincy Food Bank is trying to build a new facility to meet growing needs in the community.
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Ephrata priest gets last-minute visa reprieve
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin nearly lost a popular priest due to a government glitch. But in a twist that could almost be called miraculous, it didn’t happen. “My visa … expired on June 30,” said Fr. Cesar Izquierdo, pastor at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Ephrata. “In order …
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Coffey Anderson concert to honor veterans in Quincy
QUINCY — Nationally known country artist Coffey Anderson will honor veterans in Quincy and beyond with a Veterans Day concert. “(Anderson) is considered the most popular current country artist who’s not associated with a recording studio,” said Daniel Chisholm, founder of Veterans Operation Creation, which is sponsoring the concert. “He …
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Houseplant guru offers advice at farmers market
MOSES LAKE — Some people are intimidated by houseplants, fearing that the plants won’t survive in their home. The problem may not be the owner but the plant itself, said Fred Bergold, owner of King’s Garden Nursery in Othello.
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Local Job Corps students keep wildfire crews functioning
MOSES LAKE — Firefighters are battling fires across Washington – 20 of them Tuesday morning – but they’re not doing it alone. Back at the fire camp, at a safe distance from the fire, Job Corps students are working to ensure the firefighters have everything they need.
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Hayden Homes honored with awards for company culture
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes, which has built housing developments in Moses Lake and Othello, was honored by Great Place To Work® and Fortune Magazine with two prestigious awards representing its positive culture, employee experience, leadership and community-driven work, according to an announcement from the company.
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Same-day crowns now available at Moses Lake Community Health
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Community Health Center has taken a step forward in dental technology, according to an announcement from MLCHC. The CEREC Primemill system, now in operation at the clinic in Moses Lake, allows patients to receive custom dental crowns in just one visit, according to the announcement.
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Down Syndrome Buddy Walk set for Sept. 27
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Buddy Walk will honor some people who don’t get much publicity: siblings of people with Down syndrome. “We’ve done parents and caregivers, so we decided it needed to be siblings this year,” said organizer Denise Ketola.
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Gesa donates more than $24,000 to Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Student activities in the Moses Lake School District got a boost last week, as Gesa Credit Union handed Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy more than $24,000. “These dollars are important to what we're doing and important to our students,” Shannon said.
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Moses Lake’s downtown sees busy Saturday
MOSES LAKE — There was a lot going on Saturday in downtown Moses Lake, with a fundraiser walk, an art festival, a wine-and-music tour and a nonprofit expo all happening more or less at once. The day started at McCosh Park, where the Walk to End Alzheimer’s drew more than …
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Fair entertainers rule the stage
OTHELLO — Elvis Presley passed away in 1977, despite the occasional tabloid rumor to the contrary. But the man singing “Jailhouse Rock” at the Othello Fair Thursday made a believable substitute. “I just loved Elvis,” said Danny Vernon. “(I) found my father’s records when I was a kid, and there …
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Columbia Bank celebrates rebranding
MOSES LAKE — With a snip of the scissors and a burst of confetti, Columbia Bank presented its new face to the community Wednesday at a ribbon-cutting and open house. “I've been trying to reintroduce our bank to the community, building it back up, giving it a new vibe, making …
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Home listings, sales up in Grant County
KIRKLAND — More homes are on the market in Washington than a year ago and closed sales are up in Grant County but down over much of the state, according to data released this week by Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties.
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Flowers, pumpkins and a fall market at Rue & Sage
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot growing at Rue & Sage this fall. The floral business offers a U-pick pumpkin patch and hosts a fall pop-up market, and now they’ve expanded into U-pick flowers as well. Home decorations and furniture will be available at the event.
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GALLERY: Othello Fair 2025
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair is in full swing through Saturday, with a carnival, livestock showings, food, entertainment and more. Here are a few scenes from Thursday’s fair.
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Youth and suicide: Knowing the signs and accessing resources can save lives, experts say
MOSES LAKE — Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in Washington for people between the ages of 10 and 24, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Youth suicide is on the rise regionally, according to locals who work with people in crisis.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s coming Saturday
MOSES LAKE — There will be more purple shirts and multicolored flowers on the streets of Moses Lake Saturday at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s than ever before, according to Julie Reathaford, who manages the event.
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Ceremonies planned for 9/11 remembrance
MOSES LAKE — Several local communities will hold remembrances of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks on Thursday. All are open to the public.
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Pratt Hills preparing to go vertical in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Some long-awaited homes are finally about to take shape in Royal City.
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NCW Libraries marks Library Card Sign-Up Month
MOSES LAKE — A library card is more than just a little plastic rectangle.
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Simple sounds: George Bluegrass Festival to feature homemade music and players
GEORGE — There’s something very user-friendly about bluegrass music. “If you know three chords and have a capo, you can play with any group of musicians that are playing bluegrass,” said Terry Enyeart of Steelhead, one of the bands slated to perform at the George Bluegrass Festival Sept. 15-21. A …
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Courtright takes over as CBCCA president
MOSES LAKE — The gavel has been passed at the Central Basin Community Concert Association, as Caren Courtright succeeded Frances Irwin as president last week.
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‘A Tortured Land’
MOSES LAKE — Central Washington artist Don Nutt will return this month to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center after a long time away, according to an announcement from the museum. “It’s been over a decade since we had the pleasure of showing his work in our space,” Museum …
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Grant Co. Democrats award prizes in candy count game
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Democrats have tabulated the results of their Count the Candy game at the Grant County Fair this year, according to an announcement from Vice Chair Jill Springer Forrest.
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Columbia Physical Therapy debuts new pool in open house
OTHELLO — Columbia Physical Therapy has finally realized a longtime dream. “We just added the pool,” said physical therapist Ken Jones, who shares the clinic with physical therapist Nate Stott. “That year-long construction project was just finished.”
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Wreck on SR 17 between Moses Lake and Othello
MOSES LAKE – First responders are on the scene of a rollover accident on State Route 17 between Moses Lake and Othello near the intersection with Road 4 SE. Additional details are unavailable at this time. Those traveling that portion of the road are advised to exercise caution.
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Positive drama: High school theater gives students confidence, people skills
MOSES LAKE — If, as Shakespeare wrote, all the world’s a stage, then a high school drama club must be the perfect place to prepare for life. “(Students who participate in drama) have a place where doesn't matter what's going on in school,” said Marla Allsopp, drama advisor at Ephrata …
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Green School offers gardener training online
MOSES LAKE — There’s more to gardening than just filling a pot with dirt and seeds and waiting for something to grow.
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Grant Co. COVID-19 outbreak ends
MOSES LAKE — The COVID-19 outbreak that sickened 47 people and claimed at least two lives at a local long-term care facility is over, according to Grant County Health District Communication Coordinator Lexi Smith. The facility, which was not identified, has gone 14 days without an additional case, Smith wrote …
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Warden Community Days coming this weekend
WARDEN — If you happen to have an inflatable costume – maybe a T-rex, or a cow, or a cartoon character – sitting around in the closet, Monday will be the perfect time to unearth it and try it on. Warden Community Days is introducing an inflatable costume race to …
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Harvest Fest
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Harvest Fest will return Sept. 27, bigger and better than before. “Last year we didn't even have a Harvest Fest,” said Shirley Billings, who heads up the committee to restore the festival. “And typically in the past, it's been pretty short-lived. But we decided …
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55th Ritzville Rodeo begins tomorrow
RITZVILLE — The folks watching the rodeo will sit a little more comfortably this weekend. “We have brand-new grandstands,” said Ritzville Rodeo Board Member Julie Hartz. “We’ve been working on those all summer. Everybody has a pretty good tan that worked on them.”
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‘Having a Ball’
RITZVILLE — The theme for this year’s Wheat Land Communities Fair is “Having a Ball since 1981,” and attendees can expect to, said fair committee member Lori Williams.
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Imagination at work: Children cover church parking lot in chalk art
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Alliance Church may have had the best-decorated parking lot in town Saturday. Children braved the heat for the Imagination Running Wild event, decorating the lot with drawings, inspirational messages and a long, winding racetrack.
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Rec grants fund local projects
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board recently awarded almost $2.8 million in Grant and Adams counties, part of more than $148 million awarded statewide to build and improve parks and trails, conserve wildlife habitat and maintain land for farming and forestry, according to an announcement …
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Inca Mexican Restaurant turns 35
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake restaurant celebrated 35 years of serving up Hispanic deliciousness Thursday. Incan Mexican Restaurant, a hard-to-miss business at the corner of East Third Avenue and S. Pioneer Way in Moses Lake has been serving giant plates of nachos, quesadillas and tacos to diners since 1990.
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EWU honored for student engagement and opportunity
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University was recently named a College of Distinction, a national designation awarded to institutions that set themselves apart with their commitment to providing an engaged, experiential education, according to an announcement from the university.
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4-car injury collision near Quincy Valley Rest Area
EPHRATA — A three- to four-vehicle collision has been reported in the vicinity of Road 10 Northwest and state Route 28 south of Ephrata, according to MACC dispatch. At least one of the vehicles is a semi and injuries have been reported as of 3:30 p.m. Readers may wish to …
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Stevens Hay earns threepeat as Hay King
SOAP LAKE — Stevens Hay has pulled off a hat trick. The second-generation hay operation located east of Soap Lake was named the Grant County Hay King for the third year in a row, something no other grower has done before.
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A place for veterans
MOSES LAKE — The American Legion in Moses Lake was on the ropes for a while, but it’s coming back swinging. “We were only open on Wednesday (nights) and Sundays for breakfast,” said Vice Commander Mike Ford. “We’re currently reopened back to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and then Sundays if …
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First-time exhibitor, 12, wins big at fair
QUINCY —Twelve-year-old Kayson Hull of Quincy cleaned up at the Grant County Fair, walking away with seven ribbons, all for one cow. What’s more, this is Kayson’s first time showing an animal at the fair. “Yeah, I’m shocked too,” he said.
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Flying car tested in Eastern Washington could be in production next year
MOSES LAKE — Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… car? Well, pretty soon it could be. The Switchblade, which was tested in Moses Lake, has the potential to be the flying car science fiction has promised us for decades.
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Quincy house catches fire Sunday morning, no injuries
QUINCY – Nobody was hurt when a residence in Quincy caught fire Sunday morning.
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50-acre fire quickly contained near Ephrata
EPHRATA - A fire broke out Saturday morning between Moses Lake and Ephrata but was quickly knocked down, according to Grant County Fire District 5 Battalion Commander Travis Svilar.
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Wahluke community to hold prayer vigil on first day of school
MATTAWA — It’s no secret that young people starting the school year face a lot of negative influences. Some folks in Mattawa plan to counter some of that negativity with prayer.
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‘If you give it water, it’ll grow’
MOSES LAKE — The plants that grow naturally around Moses Lake are great to plant on purpose for landscaping as well, according to local experts. “A lot of the riparian plants, especially the shrubs and trees, they’re not as flashy with color,” said Columbia Basin Conservation District Education and Outreach …
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Some Basin markets up, some down since 2024
MOSES LAKE — Median home sale prices changed from community to community around the Columbia Basin over the last year, according to the real estate website Redfin. In the Basin’s biggest community, Moses Lake, the median price of a home was $329,990 in July, according to Redfin’s data. That represents …
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Sporty’s Steakhouse ready to rock again
MOSES LAKE — Sporty’s Steakhouse is back again. “We were closed five months,” said former owner Debbie Black Thursday morning, the day after the iconic Moses Lake eatery reopened. “We did a lot of repairs on the building; the makeup air fans and a lot of the plumbing and we …
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Planting the future
MOSES LAKE — The Heritage Garden at Lower Peninsula Park, 3519 W. Peninsula Drive in Moses Lake, is beginning to come together, and now there are signs to explain to the public exactly what’s what. “The first sign has the riparian plants,” said Dinah Rouleau, conservation director for the Columbia …
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Slices Pizza to open early next week after fire
MOSES LAKE — A fire closed Slices Pizza in Moses Lake Tuesday, according to owners John and Becky Boyer. The restaurant is expected to be closed until early next week, the couple said.
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Othello Rotary donations to feed children and prepare them for school
OTHELLO — The Othello Rotary Club stepped up Thursday for school supplies and meals for school children, with donations to the Othello Food Bank and Lighthouse Community Center. Club President Don Burks and several fellow Rotarians passed on more than $4,500 to the Othello Food Bank for its Bite 2 …
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CBHA Run for a Cause coming Saturday
OTHELLO — A lot of folks in Othello will look very colorful this weekend. The Columbia Basin Health Association will hold its eighth annual Run for a Cause Saturday morning, with runners – and walkers, and strollers – making a loop through town and being sprayed with paint every few …
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Ritzville’s new chief has spent a lifetime in the police arena
RITZVILLE — On the wall behind Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga’s desk, there’s a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better,” it reads in …
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Dave the Tire Guy opens new, bigger shop
EPHRATA — Dave the Tire Guy has expanded with a new shop and improved equipment offerings. “We’ve got a 7,000-square-foot shop, and then we’ve got another 7,000-square-foot storage and alignment area,” said Dave Pierce, better known as Dave the Tire Guy. “Inside our shop, we’ve got eight two-post lifts, a …
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Skill-A-Thon offers free AI training
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance is offering free courses to help locals put artificial intelligence to work for them, and offering some prizes to boot.
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Masquers Theater gala coming Saturday
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual gala Saturday, with a theme that may be long overdue. “We’re actually kind of laughing, because we’ve never done a masquerade at Masquers, so we thought it would be fitting,” said Masquers Board Secretary Cecily Hendricks.
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One-man band rolls around the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — Drums, horn, banjo, whistles – Eric Haines plays them all. At the same time. On wheels.
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Settling down
OTHELLO — After more than a year of roaming around Othello, Caffeine Fix has found a home.
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High-tech model trains stop at GC Fair
MOSES LAKE — This is not your grandfather’s electric train set. “In the old days, you had a dial,” said Steve Riegel, who oversaw the model railroad display in the Youth Building at the Grant County Fair last week. “You turned it one way and (the trains) all went forward. …
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Cage riders take danger for granted
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes zooming around on motorcycles inside a cage runs in the family.
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Nonprofits the heart of community life
MOSES LAKE — It takes a lot of people, many of them working for nothing, to make a great community. This weekend will be a chance to honor those folks. Aug. 17 is National Nonprofit Day, a day set aside to recognize those organizations that serve their communities, from the …
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Realtors step up with school supply drive
MOSES LAKE — We’re still a few weeks away from the beginning of the school year, but the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors got a head start Aug. 7, handing over a heap of school supplies to the Moses Lake School District.
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2025 Hay King named
MOSES LAKE – Stevens Hay was named Hay King for the third year in a row Tuesday, the first grower to achieve that distinction. From left: Stevens hay co-owner Kye Stevens, 3-year-old Hudson Stevens and contest superintendent Kirk Jungers. Look for the full story in the August edition of the …
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Dental caring
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church’s annual free dental clinic seems to be making a difference. About 100 people came through each day of the clinic, Meyer said, and about half of those were just there for cleanings.
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Biscuits, bacon and buckin’ broncs at the Cowboy Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — The chute opened, the rider came out and for eight seconds, the bull and rider flung themselves every which way. But this time, the bull was inflatable and the rider’s age was a single digit. This was the Peewee Stampede Rodeo at the Moses Lake Cowboy Breakfast, …
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Hanford Reach turns 25
RICHLAND — Sen. Patty Murray visited the Hanford Reach Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Reach’s designation as a national monument. “Even though a lot has changed over the last 25 years, still one thing that hasn’t changed,” she said. “The Hanford Reach. And that’s a testament, not …
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Soap Lake lights up with Moonlight Paddle
SOAP LAKE — The surface of Soap Lake was lit up Saturday night by canoes, kayaks, inflatables and paddleboards for the annual Moonlight Paddle. “We had an amazing turnout, probably one of the best I’ve seen,” said Susan Carson, vice president of the Soap Lake chamber of Commerce, which organizes …
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QVAA to stage summer double feature
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Allied Arts is offering a two-fer this weekend, with a pair of short plays for the whole family. “Last summer (QVAA) … posted on Facebook, ‘We don’t have enough volunteers to have a summer production,” said director Emily Ellis. “And my heart is really in theater …
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Sun City Cycle & Sports: Moses Lake shop offers repair, new and used bikes
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin has a new place to buy, sell or repair bicycles. “It was a service we wanted to offer the city of Moses Lake that it didn’t previously have,” said Andrew Spark, co-owner of Sun City Cycle & Sports. “I've had a lot of people …
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Basin communities meet their protectors at National Night Out
MOSES LAKE — First responders and the people they serve mingled this week in three Columbia Basin communities for National Night Out.
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Home sales, prices hold steady
COLUMBIA BASIN — Home sales increased sluggishly in the last year, according to a report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 Washington counties.
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Dahlia Festival coming to Royal City next month
ROYAL CITY — The first annual Columbia Basin Dahlia and Cut Flower Festival is coming next month. “Cut flowers and dahlias have become a huge thing, whether it's the backyard cut flower person or somebody that's making a small business out of it,” said Lisa Villegas, owner of Seed Cupboard …
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CBAA takes to the big screen
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts is branching out into the movies. “(It’s) part of our Civic Series vision,” said CBAA Executive Director Shawn Cardwell, “which is serving new audiences in non-traditional venues focused on collaboration.”
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Shot fired, nobody hurt in Knolls Vista altercation
MOSES LAKE — A weapon was fired but nobody was hurt during an incident Tuesday afternoon in the Knolls Vista neighborhood of Moses Lake, according to the Moses Lake Police Department.
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60 years of community health center excellence
MOSES LAKE — This week is National Health Center Week, and the Moses Lake Community Health Center is celebrating.
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Regular screening can prevent heart attacks – if you take the time
MOSES LAKE — Heart health is nothing to take lightly. “Over the last 50 years, heart attacks have decreased almost 90% in the United States,” said Dollie Jo Cloud, a nurse at Samaritan Healthcare specializing in cardiac medicine. “(It’s due) to early detection, getting that preventative care.” With the children …
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MLFD puts out small brush fire Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A small brush fire lit up the sky Saturday night, but was quickly extinguished, according to a statement from the city of Moses Lake.
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Ephrata to debut resource fair
EPHRATA — The first Ephrata Community Resource Fair will take place Aug. 19 at the Ephrata Recreation Center, bringing together community resources in a single place.
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Ephrata FD knocks down small fire Friday
EPHRATA – A small fire flared up in Ephrata Friday afternoon but was quickly dealt with, according to Ephrata Fire Chief Jeremy Burns.
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Home prices down in Grant Co., up in Adams Co.
COLUMBIA BASIN — Home prices are down slightly in Grant County, and they’re also selling more slowly, according to the real estate website Redfin. On the other hand, Adams County is running somewhat in the opposite direction.
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Rental market slowly loosening in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — The rental market in Grant County is slowly thawing as more inventory comes into the market.
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Chamber snips its own ribbon
MOSES LAKE – State Rep. Alex Ybarra, flanked by Rep. Tom Dent and Boys and Girls Club Director Kim Pope and surrounded by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members, cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the chamber’s Catalyst Center at 301 W. Broadway.
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First responders to connect with communities at National Night Out
COLUMBIA BASIN — Police, firefighters and other agencies will have a chance to rub elbows with the communities they serve next week at National Night Out. “Anytime you can engage (with) the officers (when they’re not) having to enforce the law brings out a better goodwill towards the community,” said …
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Remembering Chief Fuhr
Kevin Fuhr, it’s generally agreed, was a force of nature.
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4-H helps students plan – and finance – their futures
PULLMAN — Farming is all about the future: plant today, harvest tomorrow, and prepare for another season in between. The cycle continues, which is why it makes sense for 4-H and Washington State University to help each other help students.
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DMLA debuts new digs, merch
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association has a new home, and it comes with sunshine. “The old location was kind of dark, and it didn’t have any windows,” said DMLA Event Specialist Sarah Page. “And now we have six beautiful, big windows.” This year, the DMLA has moved …
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Library story time keeps children engaged with books, songs and crafts
MOSES LAKE — Books are meant to be read, and children’s books are meant to be read aloud. And at the Moses Lake Public Library, that’s what happens. “We have our regular preschool story time on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30,” said children’s librarian Zach Walker. “We … have sensory …
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Small fairs rely on volunteers to thrive
MOSES LAKE — There are more than 70 state, county and community fairs in Washington, and most of them would grind to a halt without a dedicated army of volunteers. “We have a fantastic group of people,” said Dwayne Strong, who heads up the board of the Clayton Community Fair …
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Remembering Chief Fuhr
MOSES LAKE — Kevin Fuhr, it’s generally agreed, was a force of nature. “Man, that guy just kept moving,” said Moses Lake Police Chief David Sands, who succeeded Fuhr as chief in 2023. “I know there were times he probably relaxed, but by and large, he was always on the …
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Brookdale Hearthstone restores chapel to use
MOSES LAKE — The chapel at Brookdale Hearthstone is blessed and ready to serve once again. “This is a sacred place,” said Pastor Rick Garcia. “This is a consecrated place. And today we've come to bless this space and this chapel (and) rededicate it to the Lord.”
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Cowboy Breakfast in new hands this year
MOSES LAKE — ’Round these here parts, the Cowboy Breakfast is almost as much of a tradition as the rodeo. So when the Kiwanis Club wasn’t able to organize it this year, the Chamber of Commerce saddled up. “The Rodeo Association came to us and we said ‘Sure. We don’t …
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Civil Air Patrol cadets take to the skies over Ephrata
EPHRATA — There couldn’t have been a better climate to teach teenagers to fly in. “We’ve had really good weather,” said Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Kathy Maxwell. “Usually by now we’ve had a smoke day or a windy day, or an overcast day.” The CAP cadets are wrapping up …
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Perfect blooms
MOSES LAKE — You’ve worked all year to make your flower garden a thing of beauty. What better way to show it off than to enter them in the fair? The Grant County Fair has divisions and classes for every kind of flower or flower arrangement under the sun. Valerie …
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American Honey to close out summer concert series
MOSES LAKE — The name came out of the blue. “When we started, we used to do these band barbecues, and we hadn’t come up with a name yet,” said Audre Belt, lead singer of American Honey, which will perform Friday in Moses Lake. “We had come up with these …
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‘Everyone Has a Why’
MOSES LAKE — The reasons for addiction are many, but everybody has one. That’s the point of a campaign by the Grant County Health District to highlight opioid addiction and overdoses. It’s part of a two-phase campaign to explain some of the reasons behind addiction, and encourage people to seek …
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Free dental clinic coming again to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A free dental clinic next month will fill a need that often goes overlooked. “The thing that everybody (wants) is dentistry, because that’s the thing they can’t access,” said Linda Morgan, who organizes the clinic every year for the Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church. “A lot of …
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Farmers Market gets festive five months early
MOSES LAKE — It didn’t feel much like December this weekend, but the Moses Lake Farmers Market was in holiday mode Saturday. “We like to go all out for it, (both) Christmas and Christmas in July,” said Matt Sanzone, owner of Little Plotter Shop, who was at the market with …
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Boys & Girls Clubs honored with Turnip the Beet! Award
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin has brought home yet another prize, having received the Turnip the Beet! For 2024. “This is one I’ve been working toward for the last three years since I started, so I was really excited,” said the club’s Operations …
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'A nice destination'
SOAP LAKE — When it’s finished, folks won’t recognize the former clubhouse at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. “It’s going to be a nice destination,” said Shanel Halley, who owns Par 71 with her husband Tanner. “When we get it all put together, we’ll have a nice restaurant with …
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Purple Party to kick off Alzheimer’s fundraiser Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Purple will be the color to wear Thursday. “(The Purple Party) is a really great kickoff for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease,” said Terri Riley-Brown, one of the organizers of the event. “We’re excited. We’ve got lots of prizes to give out. We’ve got beverages and …
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Columbia Basin Hospital celebrates 75 years
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital was important to the community 75 years ago, and it’s still a vital part of Ephrata’s health care. “The grand opening (of the hospital building) was in 1958, and they had over 2,000 people attend,” said Communication and Development Director Susan Scheib.
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‘My cup runneth over’
MOSES LAKE — The 23rd Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Bible, filled with assurances of God’s protection and favor. That’s what Larisa Vorobey had in mind when she opened her new business. “I lost my mom, and then my baby, and then I found myself navigating …
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People with disabilities should take extra steps in case of fire
MOSES LAKE — Fire danger is always high at this time of year. For people with disabilities, that can be problematic. July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, recognizing the nearly one-third of Americans who live with a disability. Unfortunately, having a disability can make the danger that comes with …
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Home inventory up, sales slow but still steady in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of activity going on in the real estate compared to a year ago, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 Washington counties. According to the NWMLS, Grant and Adams counties had higher increases in active …
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Othello dentist delivers home-grown greatness
OTHELLO — It’s been said that some people are born to greatness, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. And then there are those who do great things on a small scale. “For whatever reason, I always seem to gravitate into leadership,” said Dr. Chris Dorow, owner …
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Home inventory up, sales slow but still steady in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of activity going on in the real estate compared to a year ago, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 Washington counties. According to the NWMLS, Grant and Adams counties had higher increases in active …
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Moses Lake Museum exhibit, ‘Balance,’ highlights the permanent and the transitory
MOSES LAKE — Some things are temporary and some aren’t. How those intersect is the theme of an exhibit opening at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday. “The world is crazy, and so many things are happening, but some things still (are) not changing,” said artist Mihail Kivachitsky. …
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Moses Lake rocks out at Red, White and Boom
MOSES LAKE — The weather was warm and the music was hot Thursday at Moses Lake’s Red, White and Boom celebration at McCosh Park. About 400 people came out to Moses Lake’s Independence Day celebration July 3, which included two free concerts, food vendors and a craft table set up …
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Mulligan’s at the Pointe under new management
MOSES LAKE — Out on the very western edge Moses Lake, away from the downtown core and the shopping centers, there’s a restaurant that many local people still haven’t experienced. “This place really is a little hidden gem,” said Megan Costello, food and beverage manager for Mulligan’s. “(We have) a …
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Mulligan’s at the Pointe under new management
MOSES LAKE — Out on the very western edge Moses Lake, away from the downtown core and the shopping centers, there’s a restaurant that many local people still haven’t experienced. “This place really is a little hidden gem,” said Megan Costello, food and beverage manager for Mulligan’s. “(We have) a …
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Columbia Basin Hospital celebrating 75 years
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital turns 75 years old this year, and the hospital is ready to celebrate. “There’s going to be a free barbecue for everyone,” said Hospital Director of Communication and Development Susan Scheib. “(We’ll have) information on rehab services like our physical occupational speech therapy, a thank-you …
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New owners celebrate first anniversary at Basin RV
MOSES LAKE — Basin RV has been under new ownership for a year now, and the owners are getting more involved in the community, sponsoring the Brett Reese Memorial Car Show, the Sand Scorpions Bounty Hole, the Cowboy Breakfast and more. “We’ve got five kids ourselves,” said owner RJ McFadden. …
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New owners celebrate first anniversary at Basin RV
MOSES LAKE — Basin RV has been under new ownership for a year now, and the owners are getting more involved in the community, sponsoring the Brett Reese Memorial Car Show, the Sand Scorpions Bounty Hole, the Cowboy Breakfast and more. “We’ve got five kids ourselves,” said owner RJ McFadden. …
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Moses Lake students prepare to head to Japan
MOSES LAKE — Three Moses Lake students will head to Japan this month as part of the Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange. “A lot of people don’t realize that this cultural exchange has been going on for 45 years,” said Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Exchange Program Treasurer Terry Moore. “Everybody …
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New shop in Moses Lake carries a little of everything
MOSES LAKE — Determining exactly what kind of store Plume is feels a lot like nailing Jello to the wall. “Some of (the merchandise) was in my house when I was 25 years old,” owner Janine Coutts said. “I lived on a farm that had six outbuildings and was 100 …
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Know what you’re getting before investing in an RV
MOSES LAKE — A recreational vehicle is a versatile thing. It can be a portable home for a weekend camping trip, or it can be the home you live in year-round. Either way, it’s important to know what you’re doing when it comes time to buy one, said RJ McFadden, …
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Know what you’re getting before investing in an RV
MOSES LAKE — A recreational vehicle is a versatile thing. It can be a portable home for a weekend camping trip, or it can be the home you live in year-round. Either way, it’s important to know what you’re doing when it comes time to buy one, said RJ McFadden, …
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Moses Lake pianist shines at conference
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake pianist performed successfully at the Washington State Music Teachers Association Conference June 28, according to an announcement from music teacher Marina Munter.
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Grocery Outlet summer food drive aims to help locals
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grocery Outlet has kicked off this year’s Independence from Hunger campaign, partnering with Care Moses Lake to connect food with the people who need it.
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SAIL classes keep seniors moving and active
MOSES LAKE — It can be difficult to stay mobile, let alone fit, after a certain age, which is why senior centers around the Basin offer SAIL, or Stay Active and Independent for Life, classes. “The physicians in town are even recommending it,” said instructor Kaye Ward, who was leading …
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Air Force vet raising funds for cancer treatment Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Cancer is scary, but the standard treatments are no fun either. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery – all take a severe toll on the human body. Disabled Air Force veteran Noemi Salazar is taking a different approach and needs the public’s help to do it.
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Early Literacy Fair gets children comfortable with reading
MOSES LAKE — If you can get children reading and learning early, they’ll never stop. That’s the theory behind the Moses Lake Public Library’s Early Literacy Fair. “We have a variety of what are called the big books,” said children’s librarian Zach Walker, holding up an ABCs book that looked …
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Red, White and Boom gets a head start on Independence Day
MOSES LAKE — In some ways, Moses Lake is ahead of the curve. Independence Day celebrations are one of those. Like last year, Moses Lake’s Red, White and Boom celebration will be held on July 3. For several years before that, Independence Day festivities were held on the Saturday before …
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Traditions making a comeback for the Fourth at George
GEORGE — Some traditions are returning to George’s Fourth of July celebration this year. “We’re going to begin the day with the pancake breakfast at the George Community Hall kitchen,” said organizer Debby Kooy. “I don’t think we’ve had a pancake breakfast at the hall on the Fourth of July …
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Imagination Library saved by OSPI funding
OLYMPIA — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will continue to lead children to reading in Washington. The Imagination Library of Washington announced Wednesday that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has taken up funding the early literacy program following budget cuts that left its future in limbo.
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Bookmobile brings the library to the rural Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the library has just rolled in at Doolittle Dream Park, to stay for an hour before moving on. “We’ve had as many as 12 or 15 (people come in),” said librarian Elizabeth McNall. “(The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin) …
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Solid Grounds: Fairgrounds staff works behind the scenes year-round
MOSES LAKE — Having a great fairgrounds doesn’t happen by accident. “It all comes down to having a great crew,” said Grant County Fairgrounds Manager Jim McKiernan. “I would put our crew up against anybody’s … People have a tendency to stereotype county workers (as) standing on the side of …
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State fire marshal encourages home sprinkler installation
MOSES LAKE — They’re in commercial and industrial buildings everywhere you go, but fire sprinklers are still a rarity in homes, where they could save lives, according to a statement from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office. “Home fire sprinklers are designed to activate individually, targeting only the area affected …
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Sage Point development sports new look
MOSES LAKE — The newest development from CAD Homes is going vertical. “We’re offering 16 single-family lots … and on the second block there’ll be 19 condo-style townhouses that will be individually owned and operated under a (homeowners association),” said Blake Rollins of Nest Realty, who’s handling sales for Sage …
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Royal City gears up for Summerfest, library opening
ROYAL CITY — Royal City will pull out the stops once again July 11-12 for the town’s annual Summerfest. “We’re going to have lots of kids attractions,” said Summerfest Committee Chair Jill Larsen. “We’re going to have a rock-climbing wall. We’re going to have a carnival ride and bouncy houses …
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Basin Summer Showdown smaller but still fun
EPHRATA — Eighty-nine cars came out for the Basin Summer Showdown Saturday in Ephrata. That’s fewer than last year’s 170, but that’s not a surprise, said organizer Ricky Gutierrez. “The weather kind of deterred quite a few people,” Gutierrez said. “I had quite a few people message me that they …
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Food and Folk Festival grows in its second year
SOAP LAKE — Last year, the sun blazed down on the Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival. This year the temperature was kinder, but Mother Nature still got in her little joke. “Later in the day, it rained, and people got up and just scattered,” said organizer Ruthann Tobiason. “But …
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Moses Lake Airshow showcases aviation on all scales
MOSES LAKE — The wind wasn’t powerful at the Grant County International Airport Saturday – just enough to make papers blow around and sweep the occasional hat away – but it was enough to make some pilots happy.
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WSU, Cornell demonstrate high-tech gas monitoring system at dairy farm
ROYAL CITY — Dairy farming is taking a step into a lower-carbon future, researchers from Washington State University and Cornell University said at Royal Dairy near Royal City May 31. “There was a big push on the carbon footprint from dairy farms in the last 10 years,” said Dr. Francisco …
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Cherry harvest expected to be strong
CASHMERE — Cherries are looking good this year, said Jon DeVaney, executive director of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. “We’re looking at a crop that will be a bit bigger than last year’s,” DeVaney said. “We had some weather problems that compressed the crop in 2023, and so having …
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‘Undeniable freedom’
MOSES LAKE — Juneteenth has only been a national holiday for a few years, but its meaning resonated deeply Thursday.
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Know the local law before setting off fireworks
MOSES LAKE — The calendar is counting down to Independence Day, and fireworks stands are offering combustible fun all over the Basin. Before you start lighting fuses, however, make sure you know the local laws.
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Emotional space
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation finally has some breathing room. “We were really shoved into a little box,” said Community Relations Coordinator Amanda Carpenter. “We made it work, and it was great for the time we had it, but this space works so much better for us. …
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Rock show
MOSES LAKE — In the Basin, rock gardens are looking like a better idea all the time to some people. Not only do they save money on watering, but they’re not all that expensive to create. Just ask Teresa Fields of Moses Lake. “I just put a little ad out …
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YMCA exploring possible branch in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The YMCA could have a lot to offer Moses Lake, if the community wants one. “(It) would probably have an aquatic center with one or two pools in it,” said Dorry Foster, CEO of Wenatchee Valley YMCA. “A zero entry pool with a little splash area for …
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High Desert Foxes
SOAP LAKE — Progressive soul folk music may not have been a thing before, but it is now. “It’s a genre that we kind of created,” said Dusty James, singer with the local band High Desert Foxes. “We do soul music, we do folk music, and when we write our …
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Fresh spin
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, you learn best by doing. “I had never taken a spin class until recently,” said CyclePath Spin Studio owner Rita Morfin. “But it was something that I felt like the community needed. So (I thought), ‘If I build it, they will come.’” And they have. Morfin …
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Little Big Show
WILSON CREEK — Sometimes, a car owner just can’t help himself. “Originally I bought it because I needed a commuter,” said Ricky Gutierrez, who was showing his 2019 Subaru at the Little Big Show in Wilson Creek Saturday morning. “I work for the county, and I drive everywhere, so I …
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’70s-themed Senior Picnic a groovy time
MOSES LAKE — About 700 people came out to the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Senior Picnic June 11, which was pretty much on a par with last year, Chamber Director Debbie Doran-Martinez said. “Everybody really enjoyed themselves,” she said. “We had a lot of people dancing, more than …
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Open Doors students overcome obstacles to graduate Thursday
MOSES LAKE — It was a short walk across the room, but for the 34 students who graduated from Open Doors Thursday it was the end of a long journey. “I had the motivation I needed to finish school, but not the tools,” said student speaker Mona Martin. “That's when …
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The Side Project to play in Moses Lake – for real, this time
MOSES LAKE — When The Side Project takes the stage June 20, the city of Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series will pick up where it left off, sort of. “They were supposed to be our last concert last summer,” said Jenni Shelton, creative programs coordinator for the Moses Lake Museum …
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Moses Lake Library story time serves special needs adults
MOSES LAKE — It’s 10:30 on a Thursday morning, and Moses Lake Children’s Librarian Zach Walker is reading a picture book to brothers David and Ray Cavazos, two non-verbal men with special needs. “The boys love it,” said the brothers’ caregiver Mary Lybbert. “They ask every week when they can …
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Masquers’ ‘Firebringer’ breaks some new ground
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater has brought many traditional musical plays to the stage. “Firebringer,” written by Meridith Stepien, Mark Swiderski, Matt Lang, Nick Lang and Brian Holden, is not one of them. “It's a bit of an obscure absurdist musical about a tribe of cave people who want …
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No house? No problem: Vacant land selling well in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — More people in the Basin are opting for land over houses these days, according to real estate professionals. “(People think) it’s a lesser cost (if) it’s got power and services nearby,” said Johnny Reyes, an agent with Windermere in Ephrata. “Slowly, over a year, two years, three …
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Neppel Estates could offer workforce housing for Moses Lake, Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — There’s nothing at Neppel Estates yet, but there could be. “Our client is a developer that bought the property years and years ago with the idea that he was going to develop the lot,” said John Rosenthal, president of Realty Marketing Northwest, which has the property listed …
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Soap Lake Class of 2025 faced trials, came out stronger
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Class of 2025 has not had an easy time getting where it is, said principal William Britt. “This journey, your journey, has been one to remember, from the late nights spent on homework to the anxiety of exams to moments when everything felt overwhelming,” …
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Lind-Ritzville seniors ready to face the world
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville Class of 2025 has made it. “Today, we're walking across the stage in wizard hats, holding diplomas that prove we endured through it all: the chaos, the cramming and the laughter and all the growing pains that came with high school,” said salutatorian Temple Gefre.
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'Diverse personalities’ and ‘interesting times’ discussed at Wilson Creek graduation
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek High School Class of 2025 is going places. “Every one of you has made this bold and admirable decision to pursue higher education,” Dean of Students Anna Thomas told the nine graduating seniors May 31.
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Royal Knights prepared to face the future
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School Class of 2025 can face anything together; class President Aaliyah Guerrero told them at graduation Friday.
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‘It was humongous’
WILSON CREEK — The Little Big Show keeps getting bigger. “Last year we doubled,” said organizer Nicholas Odorizzi. “We usually have 100 cars, and last year we had 208. It was humongous.”
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RMS Oceanic Outlaws take award at national robotics tournament
ROYAL CITY — The Oceanic Outlaws think fast. The robotics team from Royal Middle School, representing Washington state, took first place at the national First Lego League Western Edge national competition May 30-June 1 in a special “On the Spot” challenge.
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Shining skill
MOSES LAKE — This isn’t exactly the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center’s first trip to the nationals. “For 11 years straight we have placed at state competition, and eight of those years we’ve qualified for nationals,” said Terri Pixlee, who teaches video game programming at CBTECH. “We’ve been all over …
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Family Picnic Day to offer free family fun
MOSES LAKE — Now in its third year, the Downtown Moses Lake Association’s Family Picnic Day is hitting its stride. “The food and booth vendors are all going to provide an activity of some sort for kids to do,” said DMLA Director Mallory Miller. One exhibitor will show children how …
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Moses Lake Library cultivates the arts
MOSES LAKE — When Moses Lake was recognized as a creative district in 2022, it was the result of work by multiple agencies and organizations: The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, Columbia Basin Allied Arts and others. One of those was the Moses Lake Public Library. Librarian Connie Baulne …
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Yard sales by the book
MOSES LAKE — Yard sale, garage sale, rummage sale – whatever you call them, they’re a chance for some people to get rid of unwanted stuff and other people to get great deals. It may seem like an anything-goes market out there for yard sales, but most municipalities do have …
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'Party in the USA'
MOSES LAKE — June 14 will be a star-spangled night in Moses Lake. “Party in the USA” will be the theme for this year’s Soroptimist auction, which falls on Flag Day. “That could mean your fanciest presidential-type outfits all the way down to your backyard party (attire), flag T-shirt and …
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Street party
EPHRATA — There are a few new things at the Ephrata Sage-N-Sun Festival this year. “We’re bringing back our 3-on-3 basketball tournament,” said Brittney MacLeod, director of the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. “We’re adding a Kid Zone, which will include a dunk tank. There’s a petting zoo and a couple …
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Flash back to the ’60s and ’70s at the Moses Lake Senior Picnic
MOSES LAKE — It’s time to break out the leisure suits, bell bottoms and – for the very brave – platform shoes next Wednesday for the 11th annual Senior Picnic.
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Quick change
GEORGE — The Holiday Inn Express in George appeared literally overnight. “On (April) 10 we closed the transaction and then at 7 p.m. IHG, which is the brand where Holiday Inn Express comes from, gave us the green light to open the hotel,” said General Manager Jed Jonathan. The hotel, …
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Royal Dairy models self-sufficient farming
ROYAL CITY — Words like “sustainable” and “regenerative agriculture” get tossed around a lot. But a Royal Slope farm recently showed the world how it works in reality.
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Joining in heritage
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake has a long history as a resort and health spa town, and that tradition is coming back, one piece at a time. “People come here, and they’re surprised,” said owner Sherry Xiao. “They say ‘Wow, I didn’t know this place existed.’”
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Listings up, mortgage rates steady, but buyers are still nervous
MOSES LAKE — Listings are up in Washington, and interest rates are holding steady, according to the latest data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends for 26 of Washington’s 39 counties.
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Newhouse reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to make hiring and retaining foreign farm workers more feasible was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives May 7 by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-WA, and Zoe Lofgren, D-CA. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 would establish a new category for foreign nationals …
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Loans, grants help a new generation of farmers take the field
SPOKANE VALLEY — As many as a third of farmers in the United States are over the age of 65, according to a study by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management. Many of these have family members to pass their farms on to, but in order for …
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Boys & Girls Club to offer free summer meals
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin will be offering breakfast and lunch for children again this summer. And this time, they’re offering it in more places. “We’re doubling our location sites,” said Cecily Hendricks, director of operations for the club. Breakfast and lunch will …
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Biggest Spring Fest yet comes off without a hitch
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, everything just comes together. This year’s Moses Lake Spring Fest was one of those times. “This is the smoothest event we’ve had since I’ve been a part of it,” said Board President Sean Sallis. “Everything just seemed to be clicking on all cylinders. It got kind …
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Downtown streets lined for Spring Fest parades
MOSES LAKE — A seemingly endless line snaked through downtown Moses Lake Saturday: fire trucks, businesses, political candidates, bands, dancers – all part of the Spring Fest Grand Parade.
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Volunteers, police make big difference at Spring Fest
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Moses Lake Spring Fest came off better than usual, in large part because of lots of community involvement, organizers said. “We welcome everyone in our community to come and volunteer,” Spring Fest Board Member Lori Valdez said. “But this year, we had a lot of …
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Basin marks National EMS Week
MOSES LAKE — May 18-24 was National EMS Week, a time to honor emergency medical personnel, according to an announcement from the Moses Lake Fire Department.
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Airborne adventure
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Airshow will take to the skies again June 21-22.
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‘For us they fell’
MOSES LAKE — Communities across the Basin bowed their heads, removed their hats and paid tribute Monday to those who gave their lives in service to their country.
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Memorials to honor the fallen Monday in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the barbecues, festivities and relaxation of the three-day weekend, many Basin communities will take a solemn moment to recognize the reason for Memorial Day weekend. The Moses Lake Spring Fest, a tradition for more than 40 years, is adding a little patriotic remembrance into its Grand …
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Hayden breaks ground on Sand Hill Place
MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes broke ground May 16 on its newest Moses Lake development. Sand Hill Place, located off Hansen Road in Mae Valley, is Hayden’s 13th development in Moses Lake. “Our goal at Hayden Homes is to offer homes to the area median-income wage earners, and that has …
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Small sisterhood
MOSES LAKE — There may be strength in numbers, but sometimes those numbers are small ones. “We gave 600 diapers, plus other items (to New Hope),” said Margaret Schiffner, president of the 10-member Moses Lake Woman’s Club. “We donated 30 packs of baby wipes and over $273.” The club has …
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EARH installs ‘virtual emergency room’ to expand ER care
RITZVILLE — East Adams Rural Healthcare rolled out a new telemedicine system last month that officials say will improve emergency room responses dramatically. “We’ve used it probably a good dozen times now,” said EARH Chief Nursing Officer Lurisa Sackman. “We have had nothing but positive feedback from the staff in …
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Carp Classic defies weather to improve lake
MOSES LAKE — The Carp Classic wasn’t as big as it could have been, but it went well, all things considered. Twenty-seven boats filled with bow hunters set out from Connelly Park Saturday. That’s eight more boats than last year, said organizer Ty Swartout. “The biggest year we ever had …
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Second annual Brent Reese Memorial Car Show coming June 7
MOSES LAKE — The Brent Reese Memorial Car Show is roaring back around June 7. “Our first annual (car show) was a wild success,” said Jeremy Reese, who organized the show in honor of his father, who passed away from ALS in 2020. “We raised about $4,000.” Last year’s show …
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Employers ready to recruit at WorkSource Hiring Event
MOSES LAKE — Folks who are looking for work will stand a good chance of finding it May 30 at WorkSource’s Spring Hiring Event.
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Food and Folk Festival returns to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival will have some changes the second time around. “This year we decided to have it a month earlier because last year on that day it was 100 degrees and higher,” said Ruthann Tobiason of Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee, …
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A few extra steps can prevent a kitchen tragedy
MOSES LAKE — One of the most dangerous things you can do at home is also something most people do every day. “If you look at the statistics, cooking is the leading cause of home fires,” said Travis Svilar, battalion chief with Grant County Fire District 5. The data from …
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Washington State Patrol Trooper Travis Cunningham wears his hat with pride, mind for service
MOSES LAKE — The life of a Washington State Patrol officer isn’t all glamorous, but it does have one thing going for it: the coolest hat in all law enforcement. “I adamantly and wholeheartedly believe that,” said Trooper Travis Cunningham.
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Wilson Creek gearing up to jam
WILSON CREEK — It’s time to rosin the bows, tune up the banjos and dust off the mandolin strings for the third annual Wilson Creek Bluegrass Jam. “It’s a laid-back jam,” said organizer Shirley Billings. “Anybody’s welcome to come, no matter what talent level they are. If they’re just starting …
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‘Whiskey Rebel’
MOSES LAKE — Out in the high desert country of Moses Coulee, it’s easy to imagine that strange things are happening just over the next ridge. There’s something peacefully secretive about the area northwest of Ephrata in the southern part of Douglas County, as though time stopped there and nobody …
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Space to grow
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake business community got a preview of the future of small business last week when the Chamber of Commerce unveiled its Chamber Catalyst Center downtown. “The first three years of a business are the most critical,” said Chamber Director Debbie Doran-Martinez. “Typically it’s five before …
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Long journey
MOSES LAKE — Ron Tebow has been a long trail, and it’s a long way from finished. “I’m halfway now,” Tebow said Friday. “Warden is right on half, 120 miles.”
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Raising a glass
MOSES LAKE — Moore Brewing Company hit a big milestone this week. The brewery and pub opened last May in the building formerly known as Broadway Bar & Grill, the Mighty Quinn, Barney Google’s or the Southshore Restaurant, depending on how far back you remember. Its first birthday celebrations included …
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Lake water improvement may not affect housing
MOSES LAKE — Owners of homes along the shore of Moses Lake may see an improvement in the view from their docks after treatment the water received last summer.
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Bigger every year
MOSES LAKE — The biggest celebration in Moses Lake’s calendar just keeps getting bigger. Tens of thousands came to McCosh Park for Spring Fest last year. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament fielded 121 teams and there were 472 people at the fun run, said Spring Fest Committee Member Lori Valdez. “The …
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Arts celebration
MOSES LAKE — Mother Nature dealt the Columbia Basin Allied Arts kind of a bum hand Saturday, but the organizers of the fundraiser rode it out with aplomb.
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First responders to face off at Guns & Hoses softball game Saturday
QUINCY — The reputations of Quincy’s first responders will be on the line Saturday at the community’s first Guns & Hoses softball game.
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Busy hands: Small core of volunteers keeps Gritman Senior Center serving Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A senior center is sort of like a grocery store or a bank: every town should have one. Big cities have extensive ones, and little towns like Ritzville, well, they plug along through lots of work from volunteers.
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive coming Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Your letter carriers will be toting an extra burden on Saturday, and they’re asking folks to make it heavier.
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YoungLives offers support, friendship for teen moms
MOSES LAKE — It’s a Thursday night at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, and the teenagers are eating, doing crafts, talking and praying, just like any other faith-based youth group. But this one is a little different: they’re all girls, and more than half are mothers.
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MLCA to host Crab and Prime Rib feed
MOSES LAKE — For most folks, fresh crab would be a good enough reason to attend an auction. Prime rib would, likewise, be reason enough. Combine them, make them all-you-can-eat, throw in a live auction, and you have an irresistible draw.
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Kicking off: Futsal mini-pitches open in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An enthusiastic Boom Boom Clap spread across Harrison K. Dano Park in Moses Lake Tuesday. “Who here knows what Boom Boom Clap is?” Seattle Sounders Communications Manager Gisselle Pichardo asked the crowd, which included youth soccer players, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin students and …
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Plant exchange
MOSES LAKE — Owning a lawn is kind of a pain, in a lot of ways. Sure, it looks nice to have that sea of lush green around the house, but it’s a lot of work to maintain, and it uses up valuable water besides.
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Grant Co. listings highest in the western part of the county
MOSES LAKE — The western part of Grant County had the most active housing market in March, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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Strong women center stage
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Llayleni Fuentes has dreamed of staging “Steel Magnolias,” and now she has her chance. “I've been wanting to do the show for the last two years,” Fuentes said. “I asked (MLHS drama teacher Sharon Winningham), what's a really good play for all …
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Quincy bust reveals drug lab, guns, explosives
QUINCY — A bust at a home near Quincy yielded guns, explosives and a multi-faceted drug manufacturing operation, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Robert Besel, 43, of Quincy was arrested on various drug charges as a result of the bust.
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World’s shortest comedian to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Comedian Tanyalee Davis may stand only three feet three inches tall, but she packs a big attitude. “My entire life, I've been underestimated,” Davis said. “People have wanted to feel sorry for me, and I'm like, ‘No, I've done incredible things with my life because I believed …
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‘The hospital that you built’
QUINCY — The community got a sneak peek Friday at the new Quincy Valley Medical Center. “We've planned, we've thought about it, we've dreamed, and it's only because of the support of this community that tonight is a reality,” said QVMC Administrator Glenda Bishop at First Look, a gathering of …
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Moses Lake Farmers Market to open Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Farmers Market will open Saturday for the season in high style, with live music, entertainment, a raffle, a scavenger hunt and a ribbon-tying ceremony with Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz to symbolize the community coming together at the market. The event is in keeping …
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Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraiser takes on a yacht rock theme May 3
MOSES LAKE — Get out the boat shoes and sailing togs and get ready to cruise in a good cause at the Columbia Basin Allied Arts annual fundraiser auction May 3. The theme is “Make Waves for the Arts,” and the background will be yacht rock music, said Shawn Cardwell, …
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Former Moses Lake pianist receives Finnish knighthood
MOSES LAKE — A former Moses Lake man was recently honored with a knighthood in Finland. Collin Hansen, a 1975 graduate of Moses Lake High School, was awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland at a ceremony March 18.
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Coulee City students take their own art walk
COULEE CITY — Students at Coulee City Elementary School and Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School got a special look at the arts last week.
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COLUMN: The unforgettable Pope Francis
This week, His Holiness Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died. That’s not really surprising. He was 88 years old, and he’d been struggling with his health for several years. Nor is it unique; there have been 266 popes, give or take a few disputed claimants. Some of …
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Pasco potato farmer growing into the future
PASCO — Grant Morris does a lot of his farming from a desk these days. “There’s a lot of technology,” Morris said. “I complain about it regularly, that half my job this time of year is pushing ‘OK’ or changing an AB line. It makes what we do more efficient …
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Gebbers named Apple Citizen of the Year
WENATCHEE — Brewster orchardist Cass Gebbers has been named 2025 Apple Citizen of the Year, according to an announcement from the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival. Gebbers, a fifth-generation grower, will be honored at the festival, according to the announcement, first at the All-Service Club and Community Luncheon on May 1 …
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Renew director brings back ideas from prestigious fellowship
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.
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BBCC to present Drum Fest on Saturday
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.
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Running in faith
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.
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Growing market
MOSES LAKE — If you haven’t put out your garden yet, it’s not too late. The WSU 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 …
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Hot competition
MOSES LAKE — A good pot of chili is its own reward. Still, a little recognition and maybe some cash never hurts.
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BBCC Job Fair connects people, employers
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.
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‘Midnight in Soap Lake’
SOAP LAKE — Murder, family secrets, mysterious water and a terrifying urban legend. It’s all lurking behind the small-town innocence of Soap Lake in a novel released Tuesday.
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MLHS Class of 1995 reunion April 25-27
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30-year class reunion the weekend of April 25-27, according to an announcement from the reunion committee.
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‘The Revlon Girl’
SOAP LAKE — If you’re going to the Masquers Theater’s new play, the cast has a recommendation. “Bring your hankies, because you’re going to need them,” said Tanya Sheelke, who plays the title character in “The Revlon Girl,” at rehearsal April 10.
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Smile Surfers
MOSES LAKE — Something parents of small children very seldom hear is “Can we please go to the dentist today?” A new dental clinic in Moses Lake could change that. “It’s a more light-hearted environment,” said Dr. Michael Rees, who opened Smile Surfers in Moses Lake in March. “Especially (because) …
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Talent on Main Street
COULEE CITY — Seven local businesses played host to artists from the Basin at the third annual Coulee City Art Walk Friday. The walk brought a pretty good-sized turnout to the town of about 600, said Don Nutt, owner of Cariboo Trail Studio and the organizer of the event, “It’s …
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Documentary of JFK in Moses Lake to premiere Thursday
MOSES LAKE — On Sept. 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy stepped off Air Force One onto the tarmac at Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake. Instead of getting straight on another plane as scheduled, Kennedy stopped for a few minutes, shook hands and chatted with locals at the …
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Families, agencies join together at Child Abuse Prevention Month event
MOSES LAKE — Law enforcement, the Boys and Girls Club, Renew, firefighters and more joined Kids Hope at the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday to raise awareness of child abuse. “April is Child Abuse Prevention Month,” said Elisa Adolphsen, children’s advocacy coordinator for Kids Hope, who was handing out paper masks …
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Bikers to raise funds for scholarship in Peny Archer’s name
MOSES LAKE — Two local motorcycle clubs will hold events next weekend in honor of Moses Lake Food Bank Director Peny Archer, who passed away in January. Road Brother will be at the Ross Dress for Less parking lot April 19 in Moses Lake from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., …
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Support in difficult times
MOSES LAKE — An unplanned pregnancy can be a very scary thing. It brings big decisions to make, and no matter what course of action an expectant mother chooses, the outcome is life-changing. Crossroads Resource Center’s goal is to get her the information she needs to make those choices, its …
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Home prices and active listings both up in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Active listings are considerably up in Washington compared to a year ago, and a Washington city showed the highest growth in homeownership in the U.S. over a 12-year period, but rising prices are still making the dream of owning a home difficult to fulfill.
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to hold annual banquet
MOSES LAKE — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold its annual banquet and auction Saturday in Moses Lake.
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
MOSES LAKE — It won’t be the “Mary Poppins” everybody knows. But the Basin Community Theatre production opening Thursday promises to be at least supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. And if everything goes right; it might even be practically perfect.
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George Library resource fair successful
GEORGE — The first Resource Fair held at the George Library was a success, said Librarian Jeana Rushton.
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New Moses Lake shop offers electronics and service
MOSES LAKE — For almost a century, Radio Shack was the electronics geek’s mecca, with parts and components for any project as well as cutting-edge toys and kits. Then the company ran into financial trouble in the 2010s and closed more than 8,000 franchise stores, including the one in Moses …
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10 years of fine cuts
MOSES LAKE — With grilling season beginning, it’s time to start thinking about the meat you’re fixing to cook. Did it come from across the country, or across town? “There are a lot of small (meat) producers in Washington that produce a quality product, but don't have a place to …
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Teens discuss Constitution in American Legion event
EPHRATA — Sixteen Washington students demonstrated their speaking skills March 29, according to an announcement from American Legion Art Semro Post 28 in Ephrata.
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George Library to host resource fair
GEORGE — The George Library will host a resource fair Monday, where residents of the area can get help with a variety of needs.
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Skyview Dental Clinic breaks ground on new building
MOSES LAKE — “It’s important to make a living, but it’s more important to make a difference.” That’s the advice Dr. Calvin Despain said his mentor gave him years ago. Despain is the owner of Skyview Dental Clinic in Moses Lake, having taken over Dr. Brent Jones’ practice about four …
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Rent stabilization bill makes progress in Olympia
OLYMPIA — A Washington bill to limit residential rate increases may have a shot at passing this year, according to its primary sponsor, state Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle. “I am very hopeful, and I think there is momentum,” Alvarado said. “I think the bill, where it’s gotten to at this …
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‘Wherever there’s need’
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake Christian Academy students are getting a little different education this week. “We’re on our Extended Learning Week, where we send out groups of students to get experiences outside the classroom,” said MLCA teacher Tyler Tadema.
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‘A great place at a great time’
RITZVILLE — The Wampum fundraiser auction to support the Wheat Land Communities Fair in Ritzville was a small, home-grown affair, much like the fair itself.
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Quincy Senior Center offers good food, good fun
QUINCY — It’s 12:30 p.m. and Chef Travis Wells is hand-rolling dough for homemade buns to go with French dip sandwiches while the beef waits to be roasted. No, it’s not a high-end restaurant; the sandwiches will be served at the Quincy Senior Center and dinner will be less than …
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Grand finale: CBCCA ends 70th concert season with classical showcase
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association is finishing up its 70th season in a big way. “(We’re bringing) somewhere between 65 and 70 orchestra members,” said Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra Director Kevin Hekmatpanah. That may be the largest number of performers ever to take the stage at the …
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Working connections
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will play matchmaker between businesses and the people they’re looking for at the BBCC Job Fair April 17. This is the 32nd year Big Bend has held the fair, said coordinator Michelle Arceo. Last year it attracted about 1,000 job seekers, she said. …
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Teacher for life
EPHRATA — An era will end this year at Ephrata schools, as Charlotte Throgmorton retires. Throgmorton, who is finishing her career as the assistant principal at Ephrata High School, has been with the Ephrata School District for 38 years, her entire teaching career.
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Homeownership in reach for Hispanic buyers
MOSES LAKE — The National Association of Realtors recently released its “2025 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America,” and the numbers tell several different stories, particularly where Hispanic homeowners and buyers are concerned.
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Boys & Girls Club earns awards for nutrition education
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin have been recognized yet again. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction recently honored the club with not one, but three awards for excellence in nutrition education, according to an announcement from the club.
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Advancing Tigers
EPHRATA — A school district has all kinds of children in it, and those children learn at different paces. Some have learning disabilities and need a little extra help, while others excel in one or more academic fields.
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Moses Lake Demo Derby welcomes new sponsor
MOSES LAKE — A popular event in Moses Lake will have a new name this year: The Miner Services Demo Derby. “We’re really big on getting our name out there and being part of the community,” said Seth Miner, owner of Miner Services and the demo derby’s new sponsor. “We’re …
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Elks Lodge to move into Porterhouse building
MOSES LAKE — In a time when everything seems to be changing, at least one thing will remain the same: the Porterhouse totem pole is staying put. “There's such history with that totem pole, we would like to put a plaque there that acknowledges the history and the Russell family …
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Cantwell, Newhouse discuss budget impacts on Medicaid
MOSES LAKE — If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, the results could be disastrous for Central and Eastern Washington, Sen. Maria Cantwell said at town hall meetings in Spokane and Richland last week.
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Samaritan on-time, on budget
MOSES LAKE — The new Samaritan Hospital is coming along exactly the way projects of that magnitude almost never do. “We’re on schedule, and we’re on budget,” Joe Kunkel, project director for the hospital construction, said March 11.
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‘Pied Piper’
MOSES LAKE — Spring break will be a dramatic, musical, magical time for some local children, as Missoula Children’s Theatre returns for its annual production sponsored by Columbia Basin Allied Arts.
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Crestview, Bright Beginnings hold open house
MOSES LAKE — Crestview Christian School and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center held an open house March 13. The public was invited to tour the classrooms and see what the schools have to offer, and there were crafts and games for the children.
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News beat: Ephrata fifth graders learn the ropes of journalism
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Herald recently acquired some competition in Ephrata. We’d be more worried if the journalists were old enough to, say, drive a car.
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Wampum auction to support Wheat Land Communities Fair coming
RITZVILLE — A small fair will be supported in a big way next weekend. Wampum, the annual auction for the Wheat Land Communities Fair, will take place Saturday at the Wheat Land Fairgrounds in Ritzville. The event will include a barbecue dinner and a live and silent auction.
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Area experts walk potential first-time home buyers through the process
MOSES LAKE — How to facilitate a first home purchase was the topic of a seminar in Moses Lake Tuesday. The Homebuying Process Workshop, hosted by Opportunities Industrialization Center, or OIC, of Washington, featured three experts in home purchasing and a ton of advice for people new to the process.
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Teen writers wanted for library fiction contest
WENATCHEE — North Central Washington Libraries is accepting submissions for the 2025 Teen Short Fiction Competition. NCW Libraries oversees the operation of libraries in and near Grant County, among others.
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‘We owe it to them’
MOSES LAKE — The need for New Hope’s and Kids Hope’s services is growing, but the money to fund them isn’t, according to Director Suzi Fode. “Overall … my program is looking at a 24% cut (in funding),” said Fode.
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Ritzville offers parks, museums and more
RITZVILLE — For a town of about 1,800, Ritzville has a lot to do. There are museums, golf and a water park, as well as historic walks and buildings to explore.
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Respite from violence: New Hope shelter offers escape for domestic abuse victims
MOSES LAKE — More than 500 people find help at New Hope on an annual basis as they work to escape domestic violence situations and abusive relationships that can often feel like traps they’ve fallen into. Fear of the unknown, psychological challenges and fear of homelessness are all factors that …
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Dreaming big: Soroptimist conference encourages girls to pursue careers without fear
MOSES LAKE — Women can do any job they want to. That was the theme of Dream It Be It, the annual conference for high school girls put on by the Moses Lake chapter of Soroptimist International. About 60 girls gathered at Vanguard Academy Saturday to hear about possible career …
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: GCSO Sgt. Gary Mansford prepares to step into new role as undersheriff
EPHRATA — If Gary Mansford wasn’t planning on a career in law enforcement, other people certainly were planning it for him. “I got pulled over by a state patrolman one day, and he said that he was told by his sergeant that if anybody's seen me, they were to pull …
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Triple play
EPHRATA — Audiences at Ephrata High School’s Spring Showcase will be in for a three-fer when EHS Drama presents three one-act plays. “I had another show in mind,” Director Marla Allsopp said. “But I never quite know what I’m going to have for audition, so I always have some (other …
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SharkFarmer: Ag influencer brings wisdom to FFA students
SPOKANE — Never give up and never get dragged back down. That was the message for the Future Farmers of America members assembled for the keynote speech at the Spokane Ag Show Feb. 6. “On the east coast where they catch crabs, they have little plastic pots that they fill …
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Help is available for problem gambling
OLYMPIA — Some people, when they go to the store for milk and coffee, pick up a lottery ticket at the same time. Some people like to spend a day or a weekend at a tribal casino. Some people like to vacation in Las Vegas. And for most folks, that’s …
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Rallycross season to kick off in Lind this weekend
LIND — That roar coming from central Adams County this weekend could be engines, or it could be cheering. Or both. The Northwest Rally Association will kick off its 2025 season with rallycross Saturday and Sunday at the Lind Lions Club Arena, the same venue that hosts the annual Combine …
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Eco-gardening symposium coming April 5
MOSES LAKE — Here in the Columbia Basin, we have many things in abundance: sunshine, wide open spaces, fine wine, great tacos. What we don’t have in abundance is water. How to grow plants in spite of that lack will be one of the topics of an Eco-Gardening Symposium April …
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CBAA to screen silent Buster Keaton classic
MOSES LAKE — On March 28, the audience at the Wallenstien Theater will be swept back to a time when girls were flappers, young men were sheiks, jazz was king and liquor was bootlegged when Columbia Basin Allied Arts screens the 1924 classic silent comedy “Sherlock Jr.”
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More than just birds
OTHELLO — The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is about much more than just the majestic birds it’s named for. Since the first festival 27 years ago, the Sandhill Crane Festival has ballooned to include tours and lectures to appeal to a wide range of enthusiasts. This year’s lineup includes lectures …
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Young Cougars ready to repeat last year’s state showing
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars softball team pulled off a coup last year, taking second at state. “Nobody even thought we’d get out of districts,” said Head Coach Randy Wright. “We started the season pretty bad. But they got together and became a team and worked together and figured it …
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MLHS softball coach excited for deep talent in 2025
MOSES LAKE — Mavericks Head Softball Coach Mike Hofheins has a problem other coaches would love to have. “We have a lot of girls that are super versatile and can play multiple positions,” Hofheins said Friday. “We're trying to figure out where the puzzle pieces fit to make our team …
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Heavy duty fun
MOSES LAKE — Last year’s Touch a Truck event was the biggest ever, according to Brittney Ketterer, one of the organizers of the event. “We had over 1,000 attendees,” Ketterer said. “It’s one of our favorite events.”
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Othello and Warden offer places to get out and enjoy spring
OTHELLO — The days are a little longer lately and the weather is a little warmer, which means it’s a good time to get out and shake off the last winter doldrums. In Othello and Warden, there are some parks that are great for that purpose:
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‘A Road Less Traveled’
MOSES LAKE — Patricia Jensen has walked a long road, and it’s on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “Those are paintings from very different time eras, probably spanning the last 30 years,” Jensen said. “They are different areas of my life, because I share my feelings …
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Space Burger booth to open next week
MOSES LAKE — Space Burgers are back. For a few days, anyway. The Moses Lake Lioness Club will open its Space Burger booth March 21-23 at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Lioness Michaelle Boetger wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin Herald.
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Out and about in Quincy
QUINCY — The temperatures are rising and it’s time to start venturing outside to local parks. Here’s where to play in Quincy, according to the city:
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Catch the buzz
OTHELLO — Some people grow vegetables in their backyard. Some keep chickens and collect the eggs. A class tomorrow in Othello will help folks discover another thing they can grow in their yards: honey. “We've had some interest in the last year or so from people that … would like …
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S(up)porting youth
MOSES LAKE — Basin folks will have a chance to help make some youngsters’ dreams come true tomorrow. The 14th annual Youth Outdoors Unlimited fundraiser auction will raise money to take Basin youth who are dealing with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses on guided hunting and fishing trips. Doors open at …
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Business Expo showcases an expanding community
MOSES LAKE — The signs of construction were everywhere at Tuesday’s Business Expo: fluorescent vests, orange shirts, barrier tape and even a traffic cone wandering around the show.
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Madcap murder
MOSES LAKE — If you’re looking for a calm, slow-paced play, “Clue: On Stage” ain’t it. The comic farce, based on the 1985 movie which in turn was based on the classic board game, careens from one surprise and plot twist to another at breakneck speed, which makes it a …
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Van donated to Boys and Girls Clubs
MOSES LAKE — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin received some new wheels last week, thanks to Group14 and the Moses Lake Elks Lodge. “I swear, it was like the stars aligned,” said Kim Pope, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club.
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Betty Wallschlaeger looks back on a century
EPHRATA — Betty Wallschlaeger got an early start. “I was a six-month baby, and I fit in the palm of (my mother’s) hand,” she said. “They didn't know how much I weighed, because they didn't want to handle me too much. But I was in an incubator for eight weeks.”
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Business community comes together at Othello Chamber auction
OTHELLO — The parish hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church was transformed Friday night as the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce held its annual fundraiser banquet and auction. “This is our one and only fundraiser that we have for the year,” said Chamber Manager Jackie Wilhelm. “The money that we …
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Balance class helps seniors avoid falls
OTHELLO — There are few things more frightening to seniors than the possibility of a bad fall. Besides the obvious potential for serious injury, there’s a feeling of helplessness that comes with vulnerability to falling and a very real fear of being stranded and unable to get help. A free …
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Home and Garden Show kicks off spring in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It was only an hour into the two-day show, and already there was a pretty sizable crowd at the third annual Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show Friday. “We always have a good turnout on Friday and Saturday,” said Lisa Villegas, owner of Seed Cupboard Nursery in …
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Columbia Basin Herald intern has a passion for politics
MOSES LAKE — Elizah Lourdes Rendorio didn’t really know what to expect from the Columbia Basin. “I was a little bit scared, I'm not gonna lie,” she said. “I just knew that my audience is very different from the people that I usually write to, or the people that I …
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Gun show comes to fairgrounds this weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds will be the place to be March 8-9 for firearms enthusiasts, both serious buyers and the folks who just like to look. “I have dealers that come in and set up and (others) are just collectors,” said promoter Reon Warren, owner of Northwest …
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Show of skill
MOSES LAKE — It seems like everybody is talking about students going to state. Wrestling, basketball, swimming – all the state tournaments have been a topic of discussion. But not every state competition involves coaches and locker rooms.
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ART OF BARBERS
MOSES LAKE – Owners Jose and Marina Bernal, with their daughter Sofia, cut the ribbon on their new barbershop, Art of Barbers, in Moses Lake, surrounded by staff members (from left): Marco Martinez, barber; Isaac Suarez, Santiago Suarez Collection; Giceramy Machacon; Franley Paniagua, barber; Ishrael Arriaga, hair stylist;Brianna Salazar-Martine, barber; …
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Bill would expand covenant home ownership, forgive outstanding loans
OLYMPIA — The move toward rectifying Washington’s history of racial segregation in housing could expand, under a bill filed in this year’s legislative session by Rep. Jamilla Taylor, D-Federal Way. HB 1696, sponsored by Taylor and 41 other representatives, would increase the income cap specified in the Covenant Homeownership Program.
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Casting time: Trout fishing opens Saturday on some local lakes
MOSES LAKE — There may still be piles of snow around the Basin, but one spring milestone is rapidly approaching: the opening of trout season. About two dozen lakes in Eastern Washington will open Saturday for trout fishing, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. …
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Peak Sneaks looks to grow in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Some people aren’t very picky when it comes to what they wear on their feet. But for those who want to walk around in the good stuff, Ephrata now has what they need.
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Band formed out of loss comes home to Ephrata
EPHRATA — The boys – and girl – are back in town. The band Millergold, four of whose members graduated from Ephrata High School, will perform two shows in their hometown this weekend. The first show will be Friday evening at Ephrata High School’s Performing Arts Center, and the second …
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On the air
GEORGE — The first president of the United States was wished a happy birthday around the world over the weekend. “We contacted over 500 people all over the place,” said Brian Nielson, one of the organizers of the Columbia Basin DX Club’s ham radio event at the George Community Hall. …
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Sphinx Virtuosi to bring little-known music to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Some of the best classical music talent in the country will visit Moses Lake when Sphinx Virtuosi plays the Wallenstien Theater Saturday. “We are so pleased and honored to have them come to our small town stage,” said Shawn Cardwell, executive director of Columbia Basin Allied Arts, …
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Josh Bronn
ROYAL CITY — One thing most people can agree on is that schools shouldn’t be dangerous places, especially in a small town. But they can be, especially with undesirable elements in schools. “In typical school fights, you’d have a couple of kids fighting, and then everyone’s gathered around and they’re …
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A farming future: Students get a look at ag life at Spokane Ag Show
SPOKANE — The Spokane Ag Show is one of the largest trade shows in the Northwest. For the first two days, it looks like any other big expo: booths with every product under the sun, breakout sessions on the technical aspects of the business in various classrooms. But the third …
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Building business
MOSES LAKE — It’s hardly a secret that Moses Lake is growing, and that’s why this year’s Business Expo March 4 will have a construction theme.
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Moses Lake student sings national anthem at Mat Classic
TACOMA — Nearly 300 schools were at the first day of the Mat Classic wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome Thursday, with thousands of wrestlers, parents, coaches and fans. But one voice cut through the air at the opening ceremonies, and that voice belonged to a Moses Lake Maverick.
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Homegrown support
MATTAWA — In a world where Murphy’s Law always seems to lurk around the corner, it’s nice when things go better than planned. Like the first annual Sven Legacy Foundation fundraiser auction in Mattawa Saturday. “(It went) a lot better than anticipated,” said Lars Leland, one of the organizers of …
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Hall Sisters to perform in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The tight, soaring harmonies of the Hall Sisters will fill the Wallenstien Theater March 24. “They’re dynamic,” said Judy Twigg, vice president of the Central Basin Community Concert Association, which is sponsoring the show. “They are one in a million. They’re four sisters who have been singing …
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Plastic bags are a good way to sow before the spring weather comes
MOSES LAKE — Winter may be wheezing out its last gasps, but we’re still a ways off from time to put most spring plants outdoors. Seeds can be planted ahead of time in milk jugs or ice cube trays, but there’s a third medium that’s had some success: plastic resealable …
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Mechatronics Meltdown: BBCC event highlights technology with fun
MOSES LAKE — Fans of the future will want to be at Big Bend Community College Saturday for Mechatronics Meltdown. “A lot of people don’t know that we actually have robots here at Big Bend,” said Mechatronics Club advisor Justin Henley.
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A century of service
MOSES LAKE — One of the most active service organizations in America is turning 100 this year, and most of its members haven’t even turned 18. “Key Club is all about service and helping the community,” said Pedro Lopez, who’s the Key Club district governor for Moses Lake High School’s …
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Treasure troves
MOSES LAKE — It’s sometimes said that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, but sometimes people have treasures stashed away that they haven’t thought about in years. The Moses Lake Creative District will give those folks a chance to find out from a professional what they really have in that …
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Boys & Girls Clubs, Ross Stores partner for homework support
MOSES LAKE — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin is getting an annual boost this month from a local retailer. Ross in Moses Lake is raising money for the children’s resource in a special event called “Help Local Kids Thrive.” This is the seventh year the store …
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Home market moving, but affordability still iffy
MOSES LAKE — The housing market is moving faster than a year ago in Washington, but affordability is still up in the air, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service for January. Active listings increased 44.6% between January 2024 and January 2025 in the 26 Washington counties …
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Moore Brewing to go full funny Friday
MOSES LAKE — A good laugh can be found in the strangest of places. And like a dog sniffing out a dropped piece of steak, Michael Glatzmaier knows exactly where to look. “Right before the show, people get to write suggestions on a piece of paper,” said Glatzmaier, who will …
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GALLERY: A day at the Spokane Ag Show
SPOKANE – Thursday was FFA Day at the Spokane Ag Show, and students from all over Eastern Washington came to check out the exhibits, attend a career expo and hear a presentation by podcaster and TV personality Rob Sharkey, better known as the Sharkfarmer.
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Lind Dryland Research Station keeps Washington on the cutting edge of wheat
LIND — Some of the driest of dry land in the Northwest is to be found in the middle of Adams County, Washington, where a team of scientists is working hard to improve the region’s biggest crop, wheat. “We have a lot of projects ongoing right now,” said Surendra Singh, …
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Basin Events for the week of Feb. 7-14, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — In this weather it might seem like the only thing do is to hunker down under a heap of blankets, but for those willing to bundle up and brave the wind there’s a whole world of fun out there. Here are a few suggestions:
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Bill to protect seniors’ roommate options considered in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature took a step last week toward making senior housing costs more stable. House Bill 1204, which passed the House Housing Committee Jan. 30, would allow residents of senior mobile and manufactured home communities to have at least one roommate, as long as that roommate …
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Plant early with milk-jug mini-greenhouses
MOSES LAKE — Some plants are meant to be left in the ground through the winter, and now that it’s February and the ground outside is as hard as week-old peanut brittle, it’s a little late to be planting. Fortunately, there are ways to use milk jugs and even ice …
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Married firefighters save lives together
SOAP LAKE — Lots of couples have a special activity that they share. Some garden together, some do home improvement projects, some do charity or church work. And some, like CW and Emily Forrest, save lives together. “There'll be times at night where she'll have to take off and go …
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‘Comfort through chaos’
MOSES LAKE — The worst part of some people’s lives will be their fight with cancer, but the crowd at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday night was ready and able to help them through it. The Country Sweethearts benefit banquet and auction brought in more than $300,000 to support cancer …
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'I learned to fly before I learned to drive'
MOSES LAKE — Betty Warnick, who turned 100 in January, has never been one to sit still, whether it was taking off cross-country for a new job or taking a plane up in the air. “I learned to fly before I learned to drive,” she said.
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Music, magic and slippers
QUINCY — One of the most iconic stories of our culture will take the stage Feb. 28, as Quincy High School theater group presents “Cinderella.” It’s the classic tale of a girl who languishes under the cruel eye of her stepmother, bullied by her stepsisters, until her fairy godmother comes …
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Mary Poppins to host children’s tea party
MOSES LAKE — She’s practically perfect in every way, and next month, some children will get to enjoy her magic in person.
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Signing off
MOSES LAKE — A 33-year era ended as Moses Lake Fire Chief Brett Bastian retired Friday. His tenure as firefighter and then chief was celebrated at a small party at the Moses Lake Civic Center. “Chief’s first day of work was April 20, 1992,” said MLFD CARES Coordinator Heather Kok. …
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Moses Lake museum to showcase preschool artists
MOSES LAKE — The 200-plus artists whose work will go up this week at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center draw their inspiration from many giants in the field: Picasso, Mondrian, Kahlo. What they have in common is that they’re all 3-5 years old.
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Home and Garden Show a great place to gear up for spring projects
MOSES LAKE — It’s getting close to the time when people start to come out of their winter hibernation and get serious about the projects they’ve been waiting to tackle. The Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show, coming to Moses Lake Feb. 28 and March 1, could be an excellent …
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Cupid’s Market coming Feb. 8
MOSES LAKE — Love, as well as a whole lot of crafts and food, will be in the air Feb. 8 at the Moses Lake Farmers Market’s Cupid’s Market. “I have 68 stalls and they’re full, with two vendors outside,” said Market Manager Chris Haguewood.
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Under the sea
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Middle School Oceanic Outlaws robotics team is headed to Nationals. The eight seventh- and eighth-grade students took home the Champion Finalist award at the FIRST LEGO League state competition in Spokane Jan. 18, according to their coach, RMS science teacher Theresa Piper. “We started robotics …
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Taking to the streets
MOSES LAKE — It may feel like spring is a long, long way off, but Moses Lake is gearing up to welcome it back March 15. “Brews & Tunes is St. Paddy’s Day weekend,” said Downtown Moses Lake Association Director Mallory Miller. “It’s the first event that happens after wintertime …
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Moses Lake meets new city manager
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s incoming city manager paid a visit to the Civic Center Tuesday evening to meet city employees and community members. Robert Karlinsey, who accepted the position Jan. 21, is currently the city manager in Kenmore, Washington, a city of about 24,000 at the north end of …
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Playing with the future...
MOSES LAKE — The Apple STEM event at Garden Heights Elementary School Thursday was a little more popular than expected. “We haven’t officially counted yet, but we got over 600 parents and students,” said David Estrada, STEM programs manager for the North Central Washington Tech Alliance, which put on the …
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Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars brings in more than $14,000
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association’s second annual Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars event raised more than $14,000, according to an announcement from the CBCCA.
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BBCC Cellarbration! coming March 15
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will give a lot of students a hand up through the 24th annual Cellarbration! March 15. Tickets are still available, said Executive Director Leanne Parton. “It’s going to be a fabulous event,” Parton said. “Our numbers, as far as students, were …
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Lanny Abundiz
EPHRATA — The phrase “first responder” often conjures up a mental image of a heavily-armed person with a badge and a Taser, or a firefighter emerging from the flames covered in soot and carrying a rescued child. An unflappably calm woman with a gentle, serene voice doesn’t necessarily spring to …
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Home prices up, interest rates all over in 2024
KIRKLAND — Home prices and sales rose steadily in Washington in 2024 even as mortgage interest rates bounced up and down, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service Jan. 17. The NWMLS tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. The average 30-year home mortgage …
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Chess tournament sharpens wits in Ephrata
EPHRATA — A hundred young players will go head-to-head – and brain-to-brain – at the Waypoint Foundation Scholastic Chess Tournament in Ephrata Feb. 1. This is the 18th year the tournament has been held at Parkway Elementary School. said Troy Pugh, who created and manages the tournament with his brother …
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Royal City honors retiring public works director
ROYAL CITY — The City of Royal City said goodbye to longtime Public Works Director John Lasen with a small retirement party Friday at City Hall. “For years and years, it seemed like Royal City was the same forever and ever,” Royal City Mayor Michael Christensen said at the celebration. …
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Royal Middle schooler honored for saving classmate
ROYAL CITY — A quick-thinking student saved a choking classmate’s life at Royal Middle School Jan. 9. Seventh-grader Alangel Baeza was honored at a school assembly Friday morning with a plaque and congratulations from his teachers, fellow students and Royal City police and firefighters.
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Lavender donation honors late food bank director
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Food Bank received a different kind of donation Thursday. Joe Downs, owner of Lavender Ranch near Quincy, donated 70 bundles of lavender to Community Services of Moses Lake in memory of Peny Archer, the food bank’s director who passed away earlier this month. Each …
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All things agriculture
SPOKANE — All things agricultural will be on display the first week of February at the 48th annual Spokane Ag Show at the Spokane Convention Center. The Spokane Ag Show is one of the largest ag expos in the region, said Show Director Melisa Paul.
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Trade school scholarship auction coming Feb. 15 in Mattawa
MATTAWA — The Sven Legacy Foundation will hold a fundraiser silent auction Feb. 15 near Mattawa, complete with food, drinks, music and lots to bid on. The foundation was formed in November in memory of its namesake, Sven Leland, a Mattawa farmer who passed away last year. The purpose is …
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Home solar can trim bills, but research before installing
EPHRATA — With the cost of everything going up, some homeowners want to embrace self-sufficiency in energy by mounting solar panels on their roofs to generate power. And considering the Basin’s abundant sunshine, that seems like a great solution for this area. “We do encourage customers to go into their …
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Columbia Gardens: Port of Kennewick turns industrial zone into wine and food destination
KENNEWICK — On a given day you can see folks on the Kennewick waterfront sipping wine, noshing on tacos or barbecue or just soaking up the sunshine and the view at Columbia Gardens, and they can thank the Port of Kennewick for that. “Our community is growing, and people are …
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All things ag
SPOKANE — All things agricultural will be on display the first week of February at the 48th annual Spokane Ag Show at the Spokane Convention Center. The Spokane Ag Show is one of the largest ag expos in the region, said Show Director Melisa Paul. “A typical year brings in …
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Queen Kaylee
EPHRATA — There’s a new queen in Moses Lake, and she’s got Ephrata roots. Kaylee Stump, 20, of Ephrata was named the 2025 Miss Moses Lake Roundup in November. Stump, the daughter of Mike and Miranda Stump, is a 2022 graduate of Ephrata High School. Her coronation will be March …
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Showing the moves
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater was almost full Saturday night for the second annual Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars. “It was exciting to see (so many) young people,” said Judy Twigg, vice president of the Central Basin Community Concert Association, which hosted the event. “It shows that if …
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New Elks Lodge hosts youth hoop shoot
MOSES LAKE — Four Moses Lake youths will advance in the Elks Hoop Shoot thanks to their free throw skills. Fabian Vargas, Preston Groth, Linden Wiltbank and Brinly Wiltbank emerged the champions in their divisions in the competition held Saturday at Frontier Middle School, according to an email from Debbie …
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‘Hello, Dolly!’
QUINCY — Audiences can put on their Sunday clothes and cast themselves back to the Gay Nineties this month as Quincy Valley Allied Arts brings “Hello, Dolly!” to the stage.
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Country Sweethearts to benefit cancer patients, families
MOSES LAKE — The 16th annual Country Sweethearts benefit auction is coming up Feb. 1 and it’s going to be a doozy, according to Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation Executive Director Angel Ledesma.
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A career of grace
MOSES LAKE — Pastor Walter Klockers has a guiding principle: “This is Christ's Church, and I know my place.” It’s a part of the creed he maintains for his ministry, he said; he regularly reminds himself that he is an imperfect person who is called to proclaim a perfect Gospel …
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ENZO opens event room, expands kitchen
MOSES LAKE — ENZO owners and staff cut the ribbon on the restaurant’s newest facility, called the Riviera Room, Wednesday. ENZO already had a smaller banquet facility, called the Amalfi Room, owner Rhonda Cacchiotti explained, but it’s also used for everyday dining and even when it’s booked for private functions …
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Interest rates continue to drag down housing market in Washington
KIRKLAND — 2024 ended with a disappointing housing market statewide, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate across 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. Interest rates were responsible for much of the gloom, according to the NWMLS. While potential home buyers and sellers had …
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Open Mic brings out the talent in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — It’s 5:30 p.m, and 11-year-old Jimmy Ocampo is singing “Die with a Smile” in front of an audience of about 25 people. He’s the fourth performer to take the stage in the last half hour, and there’s a long waiting list after him. It’s Open Mic Night, …
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Curiosity keeps centenarian young
MOSES LAKE — It could be that the secret to living a long time is just not to get old.
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Beta Lambda brightens Christmas for farm worker families
OTHELLO — Sixty Othello children had a better Christmas this year, thanks to the ladies of Beta Lambda. Members of the women’s service organization took gifts to families at Guadalupe Haven, the low-income housing complex owned by Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington. This is the third year the organization has …
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Four Seasons Farm Service
EPHRATA — J.J. Heston, owner of Four Seasons Farm Service, was already familiar with the store long before he owned it. “All through high school and my young adult years, I’d say ‘Hey, Dad, what do I spray on this weed?’ ‘Go see (then-owner Bernie Martin),’” he said. “‘Hey Dad, …
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Moses Lake Museum exhibit explores humanity
MOSES LAKE — An exhibit opening next week at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will take a closer look at what it means to be human. “Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?” will open Jan. 10, according to Gallery Director Veronica Talbot. It’s a …
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Fixing the damage
MOSES LAKE — It was, as they say, a dark and stormy night. Now it’s the next morning, and you’re looking with dismay at the tree that the wind sent crashing into your roof. You’ve got homeowners insurance, of course, but where do you go from there? “I hope you …
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MLK Jr. program to take place Jan. 20
MOSES LAKE — The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program will take place Jan. 20, according to committee President Miranda Bridges, celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968. “It's a chance for the community to come together and be supportive to …
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Bill headed to WA Legislature would allow private family cemeteries
OLYMPIA — Washington could allow family burial plots on private property, according to a statement from the office of Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, who prefiled the bill Dec. 13. House Bill 1065 would amend state law to allow burials on private land if other conditions are met, according to the …
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Carniceria La Nueva
MOSES LAKE — There’s a new Mexican store coming to town, and it’s got a twist: drive-thru service. Construction has been underway since August on a building at 914 W. Third Ave., which will be Carniceria La Nueva, according to owner Miguel Alanis.
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Holiday tour
MOSES LAKE - Six-year-old Ellyas DeLaRosa introduces his Elf on the Shelf to the Christmas tree at Sinkiuse Square Tuesday. Because it was Christmas Eve, his mom Velma DeLaRosa explained, Ellyas was finally allowed to touch the elf, and so he was taking the elf on a tour of places …
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'More than a statistic’
EPHRATA — More than 1,000 Grant County veterans were remembered Dec. 13 when the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion Post 28, Ephrata, and other community members laid wreaths on their graves.
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Long journey: WSU scientists travel from India to Adams County
LIND — As the crow flies, the state of Rajasthan in Northwestern India is a long way from the state of Washington. But in some ways, they’re very similar. “A mountain range goes through the middle of the state (of Rajasthan),” said Dr. Surendra Singh, director of the Washington State …
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Recognizing tradition: Quincy winery wins prestigious award
QUINCY — Chris Daniel Winery of Quincy was named one of the 2024 Fabulous Four Wineries at the Washington State Wine Awards, the only Eastern Washington winery so honored this year. This is Chris Daniel’s first time making the Fabulous Four, but the winery is no stranger to winning competitions, …
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Festival of Trees raises funds for safe, affordable homes
MOSES LAKE — It was an evening of glittery trees, gaudy sweaters and holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake’s annual banquet, auction and fundraiser. The event raised a little more than $70,000, according to Executive Director Rebecca Mabius.
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‘The funnest day of the year’
MOSES LAKE — The Walmart store in Moses Lake was awash in uniforms Tuesday evening, as nearly every law enforcement officer in the area was gathered there for the annual Shop with a Cop event. “We get so many of our deputies that want to be part of this,” said …
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Coulee City clinic, library both get new home
COULEE CITY — Coulee City got a twofer Tuesday, as officials cut the ribbon on the new building that will house both medical clinic and library. “We're just incredibly ecstatic,” said Port of Coulee City Commissioner Joy Beardsley. “After all these years, we get to walk into an actual building.”
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Habitat for Humanity to focus on home repairs in 2025
MOSES LAKE — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake will focus on repairing existing homes rather than building a new one in 2025.
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Scotty’s marks 30 years
MOSES LAKE — It started with an audacious gamble by a 25-year-old mechanic. “I went to (Bill Duncan, who owned an industrial building on Citation Street), and I said ‘I’d like to get started. I’ll give you $100 down on the building, and then I’ll promise to pay the rent …
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WA named most bike-friendly state again
OLYMPIA – There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns in January
MOSES LAKE — There will be some fancy footwork at the Wallenstien Theater Jan. 11, when Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars returns for a second time, according to an announcement from the Central Basin Community Concert Association. “Last year’s show raised over $13,000 and we hope to exceed that …
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Retail Flexibility: With a little imagination, shopping malls still booming
UNION GAP — There was a time when the shopping mall was the place to be. From the late 1970s to the early 2000s, indoor shopping spaces dominated American cities and suburbs. Big department stores did a thriving business side-by-side with small boutiques, food courts, jewelry stores and video arcades. …
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Care Moses Lake unveils new van
MOSES LAKE — Care Moses Lake will hit the road this year in a new van, with help from the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake. “Kiwanis came up with the idea after a conversation with Care Moses Lake,” said Rotarian Dave Campbell at …
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Housing market dips, but less than last year
MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for a sluggish housing market, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties.
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Ready to shop
MOSES LAKE — The Shop with a Cop program got a boost Wednesday and another Thursday. Wednesday evening the Columbia Basin Eagles Auxiliary presented the Grant County Sheriff’s Office with a check for $500.
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Home at last
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake family will move into its first home in the coming weeks, thanks to Habitat for Humanity. “This family is a family of four,” said Rebecca Mabius, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake. “They were able to select the flooring. They're …
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Ancient Lakes students collect hats, gloves
QUINCY — Three students at Ancient Lakes Elementary School in Quincy have made winter a little warmer for some folks. “(They collected) 97 pairs of gloves, 93 hats and eight scarves,” said teacher Kayla Hoffer.
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Vocab VIPs
MOSES LAKE — Next time you advise a Moses Lake Christian Academy student to use their words, be careful. They might use some you don’t know. MLCA emerged from the fall Vocabulary Bowl with some impressive honors: first place in Washington, second place in the U.S. and Canada in the …
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Columbia Basin Foundation raffles trees for foster children
EPHRATA — The Grant County Guardian Ad Litem program, which advocates for children in foster care, will be the beneficiary of this year’s Columbia Basin Foundation Festival of Trees, according to CBF Executive Director Corinne Isaak.
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Hometown shopping
MOSES LAKE — Black Friday is big business, drawing huge crowds to huge stores with heavily advertised specials. But the next day, Small Business Saturday, hits a little closer to home.
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Home repair help available for qualifying seniors
MOSES LAKE — Seniors whose homes need a little upkeep may be eligible for some help. The government offers grants and low-interest loans for home repairs, and some nonprofits are available to help out as well.
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: ‘Be the calm’
QUINCY — For Quincy Police Sergeant Joe Westby, it’s all about the people. “It's just been really cool adapting to the community,” he said. “I hold value in the community like they hold in me. I try and make sure when the need arises, I do the best work I …
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‘More than we ask or imagine’
OTHELLO — “The days of our years are threescore years and ten,” the Biblical poet wrote in Psalm 90, but the Othello Church of the Nazarene, which celebrated that milestone this year, shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The church celebrated its 70th birthday with displays of …
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Miss East Cascades looks to elevate young women
MOSES LAKE — Young women from Grant County are invited to try out for the Miss East Cascades scholarship program, the first step toward Miss America, said Miss East Cascades Executive Director Deloma Sherwood.
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Home value increases only slightly nationally, more locally
MOSES LAKE — Home prices are up 4.3% nationwide from a year ago, according to a report released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the lowest price growth year-over-year in a decade.
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Big Bend women’s wrestling prospects looking up this year
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend women’s wrestling bobbled a little at the beginning but picked up quickly, according Head Coach Desiree Alejandro. The Vikings lost their first dual Nov. 16 against Umpqua Community College 30-9, but got their own back the next day at the Mike Clock Tournament.
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BBCC women’s basketball making some noise this year
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College women’s basketball Coach Preston Wilks is optimistic this year.
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Attitude, solidarity key for BBCC men’s basketball
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend men’s basketball team got thrown a bit of a curve ball when they started their season in Arizona, said Head Coach Jason Hopkins.
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BBCC men’s wrestling off to up-and-down start
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend men’s wrestling season started off fast, said head coach Daviaire Dickerson.
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ACH girls have height and speed, work on swagger
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline girls basketball team is standing tall this year. Literally.
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Ritzville Winter Fest set to spread cheer over two weekends
RITZVILLE — Apparently, Ritzville has so much holiday spirit, it must take two weekends for Winter Fest.
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‘Mary Poppins’ auditions Dec. 2 at Basin Community Theatre
MOSES LAKE — Basin Community Theatre will hold auditions Dec. 2 for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins.” “We thought that we would do a family show instead of an adult show,” said Toby Black, director of the play and president of BCT. “You know, one that the kids could …
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New CBH reporter loves to tell the community's stories
MOSES LAKE — Nance Beston has always loved finding out things and telling stories. “My grandma got me a camera when I was really young,” Beston said. “And as soon as I got that camera, I harassed everyone to get their photos, including random strangers. At a certain point, my …
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Ag Parade coming Dec. 6 to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will celebrate agriculture and the holidays downtown Dec. 6 with music, food and the traditional Ag Parade.
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Washington voted to lift natural gas restrictions, but will the changes stick?
OLYMPIA — Of the four initiatives that were on the Washington ballot this year, only one passed, and it’s one that affects housing statewide, including in Grant and Adams counties.
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Gesa ‘Stock-the-Sock’ gift drive begins
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union announced Wednesday the beginning of its annual “Stock the Sock” gift drive.
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Local mothers group collecting toys for Christmas
MOSES LAKE — Christmas can be a really worrisome time for families with children, especially during tough economic times. However, when people are worried, moms come to the rescue.
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Pizza Hut opens in Othello
OTHELLO — Othello’s first Pizza Hut opened Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting followed by a line out the door for lunch.
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Moses Lake tree lighting kicks off the holiday season
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake blazed into light Friday evening as the enormous holiday tree in Sinkiuse Square was lit to mark the beginning of the holiday season. About 500 people came to the event, said Mallory Miller, executive director of the Downtown Moses Lake Association, which staged the …
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Youth coding marathon coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Budding coders, artists and musicians from sixth through 12 grade are invited this weekend to take part in Counterspell, a 24-hour hackathon in which participants will create games. “It’s going to be the first event of this kind in our region,” said Amiya Saha, a Moses Lake …
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Trimmed and ready
MOSES LAKE — Folks who are pining for a Christmas tree will find them all spruced up with lights and decorations at the annual Festival of Trees Dec. 7. The event is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake’s biggest fundraiser of the year, said President Rebecca Mabius. It will …
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Fighting hunger
EPHRATA — The students at New Life Christian School in Ephrata are feeding a need. Quite a lot of needs, in fact.
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Socktober drive brings in 1,300 pairs of socks
MOSES LAKE — Some feet will be warmer this winter in Moses Lake. A whole lot of feet, in fact. Greenpoint Technologies and Red Door Cafe’s joint project, Socktober, brought in 1,300 pairs of socks last month, according to an email from organizer Amy Ward. This is the first year …
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‘Wonderful people’
EPHRATA — The Fabric Patch’s breast cancer auction was not your typical fundraiser. There was no expensive venue, no banquet, no volunteers pouring wine or selling raffle tickets. Just a camera, a few dedicated women, and thousands of bidders.
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Vets honored at Ephrata parade
EPHRATA — It wasn’t a huge crowd that turned out for the Veterans Day parade in Ephrata, but it was a reverent one.
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Serving the unseen
EPHRATA — Cold weather and a tough economy can be a nasty combination, and sometimes people fall unseen through the cracks.
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Local talent takes over at Moses Lake Museum
MOSES LAKE — The members take over the museum this month, as the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s Members Exhibition showcases local talent on tap. “The show features a wide variety of art in different styles,” Museum Communications Coordinator Natalia Zuyeva wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin …
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A family of service
MOSES LAKE — Dietrich and Emma Thiesfeld’s 14 children could just about constitute an army in themselves. “Seven of them are or were veterans, and the other seven married veterans,” said Leland “Lee” Thiesfeld, 84 and the 10th of those children, who served in the Marine Corps in the early …
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‘Moments of sheer terror’
SOAP LAKE — War is hell, it’s often said, and soldiers who get hurt or killed in action are rightly honored for their courage and sacrifice. But recently the U.S. Congress honored another group whose courage sometimes goes unnoticed. Operation Dustoff, the collective name for the medical teams who evacuated …
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‘A beautiful setup’
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics got a makeover recently, and it was unveiled Tuesday. “We redid the kitchen last year,” said YD Area Director Sean Sallis. “It was a full remodel … so we’re able to feed more kids. It’s a very beautiful setup in here.”
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‘A place of peace’
MOSES LAKE — Palos Verdes at Lakemont became official Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. “We're excited to work together,” said Palos Verdes CEO Angel Garza. “I think it's going to be something that is going to be great for the city of Moses …
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Lighting up the town
MOSES LAKE — The holiday tree in downtown Moses Lake will blaze up bigger and brighter this year.
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Three honored by Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame
MOSES LAKE — Three local farmers were inducted, one posthumously, into the Moses Lake Agriculture Hall of Fame earlier this month. The Hall of Fame, a function of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, was started in 2010 to recognize and honor distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to …
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‘It’ll come back’
EPHRATA — The students at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata were the winners Saturday evening, as the school’s annual fundraiser banquet and auction brought in more than expected. “The great thing about this dinner is that you are going to lose weight,” Bishop Joseph Tyson, who proudly …
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Seniors save on fishing in Washington
COLUMBIA BASIN — A day on the water with a pole and peace and quiet may just be what the doctor ordered, even if you have to wear some mittens as temps decline.
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Halloween in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Forty businesses and organizations teamed up Thursday to give young – and some not-so-young – costumed visitors a trick-or-treating experience in downtown Ephrata.
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FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Hartline firefighter and EMT covers a lot of ground
HARTLINE — Grant County Fire District 6 covers 232 square miles of Northeastern Grant County with a population of a little over 2,200. That means resources can get stretched a little thin, said Charles Erickson, a fifth-generation farmer in the Hartline area. “For the most part, we’re all farmers out …
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Murder in the house
OTHELLO — Othello High School’s fall play has it all: blackmail, murder, fake identities, jump scares and more unexpected twists than a logging road at midnight. “There's a lot of screams,” said Sophia Terayama, who plays Mrs. White in OHS’ performance of “Clue,” which opens Nov. 7 and runs through …
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Keep ahead of water damage
MOSES LAKE — With fall turning into winter, there’s always a risk of water damage to the home from a sudden thaw or heavy rain or snowfall. “(Water damage) is one of the most common and expensive claims that homeowners need to file,” said Jennifer Hawton, a spokesperson for Pemco …
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The dead live on in memory at the Moravida Festival
MOSES LAKE — This world and the next came together Saturday at the Moravida Festival at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
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Pet rescue to hold fundraiser at Moore Brewing
MOSES LAKE — Moore Brewing Company of Moses Lake will host a benefit fundraiser for Lost and Found Pets of Grant County, Washington, according to an announcement from the organization.
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Sister story
QUINCY — One of the most beloved families in American literature will take the stage at Quincy High School. “Little Women,” a stage adaptation of the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott, will be performed at the QHS Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday, and again Nov. 7-9. The script …
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Homeschoolers host science fair
EPHRATA — Eighteen children showed what they had learned about the world around them Saturday at the Little House Science Fair in Ephrata. “Every year we have a theme, and this year’s theme is “Hands On,” said Hannah Gustafson, who organized the show for the Little House in the Desert …
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A dance of murder
MOSES LAKE — It’s not often that the words “ballet,” “interactive” and “murder mystery” appear together. “You actually have never seen it before,” said Shawn Cardwell, executive director of Columbia Basin Allied Arts, which will present Ballet Fantastique’s “Murder at the Ballet” Friday at the Wallenstien Theater. “This is a …
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‘Mystery Masquerade’ the theme of St. Rose auction Saturday
EPHRATA — “Mystery Masquerade” will be the theme of the 41st annual St. Rose of Lima Catholic School auction Saturday. “It’ll be really fun to see what everybody comes as,” said St. Rose Principal Amy Krautscheid. Costumes aren’t required, she added.
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A cycle of abuse
MOSES LAKE — On a single day in October, the Moses Lake Police Department received 62 calls for service, according to its records. More than one in eight of those was a domestic incident.
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New builder in town
MOSES LAKE — The neighborhood is there. Now all it needs is some neighbors. “Being a new builder and a new name to town, it does take a little bit to get name recognition up and running,” said Realtor Amy Leicht at the ribbon-cutting Tuesday for The Refuge at Mae …
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Localizing the park
MOSES LAKE — Lower Peninsula Park is moving beyond the usual grassy fields, with some help from the Columbia Basin Conservation District and the city of Moses Lake. Staff from both the city and CBCD were out Wednesday morning preparing a demonstration garden that will show how native, low-water plants …
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Hayden Homes named among best places to work
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes recently received two of the nation’s top honors for construction and mid-sized workplaces from Fortune magazine and the website Great Place To Work, according to an announcement from Hayden Homes.
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Teaching America
QUINCY — Folks who would like to prepare to become U.S. citizens can get some help through the Quincy Public Library, according to an announcement from NCW Libraries. There is no charge for the classes. The space for the classes is supplied by NCW Libraries, and Hand in Hand Immigration …
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Small stores hold on, hold together tiny communities
MOSES LAKE — The small communities of eastern Washington have steadily gotten smaller in the last century as cars and trucks replaced railroads and people began ranging farther and farther away for their shopping needs. A small town that once boasted clothing stores, car dealerships and barber shops might now …
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Meeting in the middle
MOSES LAKE — A new housing development in progress on the south side of Moses Lake could expand the housing options in town. “You guys need entry-level housing,” said Troy Schmeil, owner of Bellevue-based Sapphire Homes Northwest, which is developing a tract of land off South Division Street. “On both …
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‘They’re amazing’
MOSES LAKE — Incoming Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Kim Pope had some things to say about the town’s growth Tuesday night. “Moses Lake is growing,” said Pope, the executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. “We have more businesses coming to town …
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Making the rounds
EPHRATA — The Wine Walk will take over downtown Ephrata Saturday, and it’s a good idea to get tickets online.
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Faith, fun and food
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department and local churches joined forces Friday for Faith & Blue at Lions Field in Moses Lake.
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‘Worth fighting for’
MOSES LAKE — Steventhen Holland had a question Saturday as the featured speaker at a fundraiser banquet benefiting Crossroads Resource Center, which provides care, counseling and supplies to people facing unplanned pregnancies as an alternative to abortion. “I want you to think about how you answer this,” he said. “Is …
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‘Under the Sea’
OTHELLO — Art lovers – and others – are invited to take a dive Saturday. “Under the Sea” is the theme of the Old Hotel Art Gallery’s annual benefit auction and although it’s not required, attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly. “We’ll be having a costume contest,” said gallery director …
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Down on the farm
MOSES LAKE — More than 500 children got a close-up look at agriculture Wednesday at First Grade Farm Day on Moses Lake. “It really comes back to ag advocacy,” said Moses Lake High School ag teacher Tony Kern. “Even though we’re in an agricultural community, there’s fewer and fewer people …
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Boeing announces coming job cuts, third-quarter loss
MOSES LAKE — Boeing plans to cut its workforce by about 10%, according to an announcement Friday from CEO Kelly Ortberg. Ortberg did not give a timeline for the job cuts, saying only that they would be instituted “over the coming months.” “Our business is in a difficult position, and …
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‘Cowboy up for Youth’
MOSES LAKE — “Cowboy Up for Youth” will be the theme of Youth Dynamics’ annual dinner and auction Oct. 19. The auctions in the past haven’t really had themes, said YD Director Sean Sallis, just allusions to the organization’s outdoor youth adventures.
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Home efficiency aid
MOSES LAKE — When the wind turns chilly in a few weeks, Basin residents can get a little extra help with their heating, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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‘All the accolades’
MOSES LAKE — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin Director Kim Pope got just a little embarrassed at Saturday’s fundraiser banquet. “In this community, we know how amazing Kim Pope is,” Boys & Girls Clubs Board Member Kelly Price told the crowd. “However, this is even bigger: She …
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‘Leapin’ lizards!’
SOAP LAKE — It’s the hard knock life at the Masquers Theater starting Oct. 18, as “Annie” takes the stage. The beloved musical set in Depression-era New York follows 11-year-old Annie, played by Carlee Howard, from an orphanage to a mansion, stopping at a shantytown and the White House along …
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CBH’s Bivona named WA Sportswriter of the year
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Herald sports reporter Ian Bivona was caught completely flat-footed when he found out he’d won the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Sportswriter of the Year Award last weekend. “I was pretty shocked,” he said. “I had no idea … that I was nominated at all.”
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‘They deserve for us not to give up'
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin raised about $250,000 Saturday night at its annual banquet and auction, and the money will go straight to the kids who need it, said club Director Kim Pope. “When they come to our club, what do we do?” …
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Royal Middle School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Day
ROYAL CITY — Royal Middle School students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Day Thursday with music, food and presentations about Hispanic cultures. “One (teacher) was teaching the importance of football and what that means for the Hispanic community,” said Principal Jerred Copenhaver. “One teacher was teaching them how to make tortillas, so …
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MLPD, churches to host Faith & Blue tailgate Friday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department will join with local churches Friday at Lions Field to mark National Faith & Blue Weekend, according to an announcement from the MLPD. “We’re tailgating at the football game to provide an opportunity for community outreach and engaging with people,” said MLPD …
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Molly in the Mineshaft to perform at Wallenstien
MOSES LAKE — It’s called “newgrass.” That’s how the members of Molly in the Mineshaft describe the mixture of folk, bluegrass, blues, jazz, Celtic and rock they’ll be bringing to the Wallenstien Theater Oct. 17. The show is the second in the Central Basin Community Concert Association’s 2024-25 season.
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Dude, Where’s My Cart tournament highlights frustrations of Alzheimer’s
WARDEN — Some people take their golf very seriously. Fortunately, those people were not at Sage Hills Golf Course Saturday, because the challenges of the Dude, Where’s My Cart?! Alzheimer’s fundraiser tournament would have driven them bonkers. “Each challenge we had – we had nine of them – is dementia-based,” …
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‘That’s power’
MOSES LAKE — Lots of gifts were shared at the annual Buddy Walk Saturday in Moses Lake, inspired by an artist who visited Moses Lake in the spring. “Beth Anna Margolis has Down syndrome,” Kerry Aronsohn told the assembled crowd. “She’s a painter and a poet, and has been creating …
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‘Today was a great day’
ALMIRA — The town of Almira covers slightly more than half a square mile, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but Saturday all the fun was concentrated in one block. “They’ve changed the parade route this year, trying to focus everything more on the park,” said Almira Mayor Jason Evers, …
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Blanket statement
COLUMBIA BASIN — Blankets are small things, but for a child who’s been through a hard time, a blanket can be a real comfort, and the folks with Project Linus aim to make sure there are always plenty of blankets on hand. Project Linus, named for the blanket-toting boy in …
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‘Always Olivia’
MOSES LAKE — “Always Olivia,” the opening show of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Premiere Series, will have a little something extra Friday.
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‘A joyful work’
RITZVILLE — The Menno Mennonite Country Auction is one of the smallest auctions the Mennonite churches hold, but it’s also among the mightiest.
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Lowriders, lucha and local fun make UMANI Festival a success
MOSES LAKE — Third Avenue in Moses Lake was a colorful place to be Saturday, with brightly-clad dancers, lowrider cars gleaming in the September sun and wrestlers in gaudy masks body-slamming each other in a ring. “It was amazing,” said Columbia Basin Allied Arts Director Shawn Cardwell, one of the …
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Flannel Fest to bring the ’90s to life
MOSES LAKE — The days of dial-up internet, Doc Martens and the Macarena may be three decades behind us, but they’ll make a comeback this weekend at the Grant County Fairgrounds. This is the third year the fairgrounds has hosted the 1990s music festival Flannel Fest, which this year is …
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Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center to hold banquet Oct. 12
MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Resource Center will hold its fundraiser banquet Oct. 12. The event will feature a prime rib dinner catered by Top Gun Concessions and Catering of Moses Lake, as well as an update on the clinic’s services from Executive Director Carol Knopp and an address by speaker …
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Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame honors pillars of the farming community
MOSES LAKE — Nearly every pursuit has its hall of fame. Baseball players, model railroaders, accountants and jugglers all have a way of being immortalized as masters of their craft, sport or whatever. But here in eastern Washington, some of the greatest superstars are the folks with dirt under their …
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Nominations open for grants to local nonprofits
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Foundation is looking for a few good nonprofits.
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Almira Country Fair coming Saturday
ALMIRA — The Almira Country Fair will be an all-outdoor event this year, according to JoAnn Eagle, one of the organizers, to keep activities from being spread out too far.
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Winter prep...
MOSES LAKE — With the weather cooling off, lots of people will be turning on their heat in the coming weeks for the first time in months. That can bring a risk of fire, according to state and local officials.
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Projectile pumpkins?
OTHELLO — There will be giant bubbles, hayrides and a miniature train Friday and Saturday, as Country Cousins kicks off the season with its Fall Festival. Oh, and projectile pumpkins.
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Pacific Rehabilitation cuts ribbon
MOSES LAKE — Pacific Rehabilitation Center cut the ribbon on its Moses Lake facility Tuesday, at a small ceremony and lunch attended by staff both local and from the west side of the Cascades as well as members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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Ready to ride
MOSES LAKE — Young riders will have a chance to show their cycling chops, get their bikes repaired and maybe even go home with a bike at the annual BARGAS event Saturday.
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Barbie-themed Boys & Girls Clubs auction coming Oct. 5
MOSES LAKE — There will be pink at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin benefit auction Oct. 5. This year’s theme is Barbie, the iconic American teen doll that’s been letting children play dress-up for 65 years and starred in her own $1.44 billion blockbuster movie last …
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Buddy Walk set for Saturday
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Buddy Walk will be a little different, according to Down Syndrome Society of Grant County member Kerry Aronsohn, one of the event’s organizers. This year’s event will be held this Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park.
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Hidden treasure
HARTLINE — Just off Highway 2 about 13 miles northeast of Coulee City is the biggest little shop you may never have heard of. “I started out with (one) room, and somehow, someway, this thing just morphed into this,” said Cindy Cauble. “The whole entire school is a second-hand (store).” …
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‘A hug for your feet’
MOSES LAKE — There will be some warmer, drier feet on the streets of Moses Lake this year, thanks to an event organizers are calling Socktober. “We want to help the community that is less fortunate, in transition, maybe homeless, by providing warm, comforting socks for them,“ said Amy Ward, …
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Shiitake Sizzle brings fresh, exotic mushrooms to the table
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has a pretty good variety of places to eat, but this is something new: a restaurant centered around mushrooms.
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UNIQUE PROPERTY: Former store for sale as residence in Hartline
HARTLINE — One home for sale in Hartline wasn’t always a home. “It's an interesting property,” said Heidi Van Diest of Moses Lake Realty Group, who has the home listed for $100,000. “It used to be a grocery store, and they turned it into a home. It's got two bedrooms, …
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Sand Scorpions to play dirty at the Dunes Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Sand Scorpions Off-Road Vehicle Group will hold its bounty hole and freestyle competition this Saturday at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. The event is properly called the Half-Sun Travel Plaza $5,000 Bounty Hole and $5,000 Freestyle Competition by Sand Scorpions, said Sand Scorpions board member Brandon …
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Big fun in a small town
HARTLINE — With a population of 180 at the last census, Hartline is the second-smallest town in Grant County and the eleventh smallest in Washington state, but its residents do love their annual celebration, Hartline Community Days.
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Rascal Rodeo Roundup
OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo grounds were filled Friday morning with people riding horses, tin cattle for rocking and riding, cardboard cows for milking, tin roping bulls and toy dump trucks to move sand around the arena. There were 106 participants and over 50 volunteers at the Rascal Rodeo, an …
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Harvest and culture
QUINCY — Quincy will once again showcase the cultures that combine to make the area a great place to live, as it hosts the Celebration of Harvest and Culture Sept. 28.
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Pretty business
MOSES LAKE – Mari Guerrero cuts the ribbon Friday on her new shop Gorgeous Bae Boutique, joined by her children, from left, Adalina, 7; PJ, 8; Serena, 1, held by her grandmother Monica Guerrero; and Trino, 11 as well as members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. Gorgeous Bae …
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Coats 4 Kids
MOSES LAKE — It’s not winter yet by a long shot, but the first hint of cool air is beginning to remind Basin residents that it won’t be too much longer. The Rotary Club of Moses Lake, this year with the help of 4-H, is beginning to collect coats to …
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Wahluke grad honored for overcoming obstacles
MATTAWA — A Wahluke High School graduate was recently honored for his determination and community engagement by Community Health Plan of Washington. Haziel Sandoval-Gatica received CHPW’s Power of Community Perseverance Award, a $1,000 scholarship. Sandoval-Gatica, a 2024 graduate of Wahluke, overcame significant obstacles including poverty, family displacement and a language …
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Othello girl takes grand prize in reading challenge
OTHELLO — An Othello girl walked away with the grand prize in Mid-Columbia Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge. Brooklyn Gilbert, 10, won a Nintendo Switch. “(The Summer Reading Challenge) starts in mid-June and ends in mid-August,” said Othello Library Customer Service Specialist Jenny Noyola. “The kids have to read for 15 …
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Interest rates down, active listings up in Basin
MOSES LAKE — With lower mortgage rates, listings are up from a year ago in the Basin, as well as statewide, but closed sales are still staying put, according to data released Sept. 6 by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 …
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Crestview Christian School makes up in heart what it lacks in numbers
restview Christian School may be the best school in Moses Lake you’ve never heard of. “It’s a great little school,” said Debbie Freeman, who teaches and also serves as principal at Crestview. “There's two teachers here. I teach K-2, and (Jenna Woodcook) teaches 3-8.” There are no fourth- or seventh …
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Sizzling newcomer
MOSES LAKE - Shiitake Sizzle co-owners Dahlia O/Neil, Koey Pan and Iris Ou, flanked by (from left) staff members Dennis Schonberg with son Kaspen, Rachel Korth (behind O’Neil), Amanda Reynolds (behind Ou), Xiao Badgley and Megan Eickbush and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon at …
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FIRE REPORT: Ruby Fire still uncontained in North Cascades
TWISP — Crews continued to battle the Ruby Fire about 49 miles northwest of Twisp Thursday afternoon, according to the National Park Service. The fire, which started Aug. 9, was uncontained Thursday at 1,300 acres. Helicopters dropped water Tuesday from Diablo Lake on the blaze but had to discontinue activity …
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Residents, first responders observe Patriot Day
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake first responders – and future first responders – paid tribute Wednesday to their predecessors who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
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QHS joins UW Huskies at Band Day
QUINCY — Fifty members of the Quincy High School band had a chance to show their stuff Saturday at a University of Washington football game. The occasion was Husky Band Day, when UW traditionally invites high school bands around the state to join the Husky band in playing the halftime …
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‘Biggest littlest parade’
HARTLINE — One of Grant County’s smallest communities will turn out Saturday for Hartline Community Days. This is the 43rd year Hartline has had the celebration, said Ron Thomas, one of the event’s organizers. “It started out being a harvest celebration years ago,” Thomas said, “and then we moved it …
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Celebrating heritage
MOSES LAKE — The UMANI Festival will fill the streets of Moses Lake with music and color Sept. 28.
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‘The friendliest fair’
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair kicks off Wednesday at the Adams County Fairgrounds, and there’s a lot that’s new. That’s by design, said Fair Board President Becky Flint. “Every year we try to do all new (entertainment),” Flint said. “We try not to have a stale fair.”
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FIRE REPORT: Residential fire quenched in George Monday
GEORGE — A residential fire broke out Monday morning in the 100 block of Montmorency Boulevard in George, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. It was under control by 8 a.m., according to the statement.
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CBCCA concert lineup changes
MOSES LAKE — Hannah Rose Reyes is set to replace Kate Voss and the Hot Sauce for the Central Basin Community Concert Association’s first show of the season on Sept. 26.
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2024 Hay King named at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — Stevens Hay Growers, operated by Kye and Brynna Stevens, is the 2024 Hay King. The honor was bestowed by the Mid-Columbia Hay Growers Association at the Grant County Fair in Moses Lake Aug. 13. It’s a way of bringing attention to central Washington’s part in producing cattle …
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MLCA/CSS girls bring experience, build teamwork
MOSES LAKE — Keeping players in motion is an important goal for the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School volleyball team.
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Moses Lake icon turns 100
MOSES LAKE — Miyo Koba, owner of Frank’s Market for more than 70 years, turns 100 today. “I think it’s (due to) hard work,” Koba said last week. “I think it’s just being busy and taking care of myself. I don’t smoke, I don’t drink. Just working hard.”
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First-time buyer affordability at lowest point in four years
MOSES LAKE — That starter home may be out of reach a while longer, according to real estate market reports.
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A caring affair
MOSES LAKE — There are a lot of ways to do good in Moses Lake, and a lot of folks who would like to help others. The two will come together next weekend at the annual Care Fair, hosted by Care Moses Lake.
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Knights to face stiff competition on the pitch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights are facing some tough opponents on the soccer field this fall, but Head Coach Jens Jensen isn’t too worried about it.
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OneD produces first batch of enhanced battery graphite
MOSES LAKE — The OneD plant in Moses Lake is up and running. There’s still some construction going on and the facility is still a ways away from full production, but it did put about a kilogram of SINANODE into a batch of graphite on July 22, according to OneD …
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Pirate Regatta brings out people’s inner marauders
MOSES LAKE — The shores and docks at Camas Cove were awash in buccaneers, swashbucklers, hearties and scurvy dogs Sunday for the eighth annual Camas Cove Pirate Regatta.
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Pain relief
MOSES LAKE — Getting hurt on the job is no fun. Besides the injury itself, you might have to take days, weeks, even months off work, while collecting a fraction of your regular paycheck. There are doctor visits, bureaucratic hassles, and what seems like enough paperwork to use up a …
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‘Sea of purple’
MOSES LAKE — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is making some big strides. “We are in the neighborhood of 37 teams,” said Karisti Cox, the marketing director for Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care in Moses Lake and one of the organizers of the walk. “Last year at this time …
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Sip & Stroll returns Sept. 14
MOSES LAKE — Glasses will clink, music will waft through the street and downtown Moses Lake will celebrate at Sip & Stroll Sept. 14. The annual event, sponsored by the Downtown Moses Lake Association, pairs downtown businesses with regional wineries (plus a few cideries and a distiller) in a big …
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Art on 3rd brings artists of all kinds to downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake will be the scene of a local art show Sept. 14, as artists from around the area gather for Art on 3rd to showcase their own work, and also share some projects with attendees. “There will be artist vendors, and then we're also bringing …
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Wahluke opens season with young but eager squad
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors are going to have to overcome a lot of inexperience this year. “We’re pretty sophomore-heavy,” Head Coach Anfernee Cortez said. “And then we’ve got a lot of seniors who are joining us for the first year.”
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Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers
QUINCY — The real estate market is evening out in Quincy, according to real estate agent Tom Parrish, but it’s still an uphill battle to get into a first home.
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CAA pulls weeds, cleans up at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — The campus of North Elementary School in Moses Lake looks a little nicer through the efforts of a group of students and community volunteers.
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GCHD to hold Community Resource Fair Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Drug addictions – and drug overdoses – affect almost everybody at some point, whether through their own experiences or those of someone they love. The Grant County Health District will highlight Saturday at its Community Resource Fair in McCosh Park.
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House of hope
MOSES LAKE — The house on Ashley Way looks like most other houses in the neighborhood. It’s got an upstairs and a downstairs, bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and a deck. But it’s an Oxford House, which means it also holds hope.
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First RitzFest overcomes hitches to showcase local talent
RITZVILLE — The first annual RitzFest – a new festival showcasing local musical talent – went off well, all things considered.
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Deutschesfest 2024 coming
ODESSA — It’s time to break out the lederhosen and fill the steins, as the 53rd annual Deutschesfest takes over Odessa Sept. 19-22. “Last year we had probably 7,500, 10,000 (attendees), somewhere in there,” said Odessa Chamber of Commerce President Matt Roberson. “It gets busy for three days.”
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Community backpack giveaway set for Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin and its community partners will be giving away backpacks in the Larson community Tuesday. The event is a group effort, said Boys & Girls Clubs director Kim Pope, among the club, Big Bend Community College, the Moses Lake …
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Warden Community Days this weekend
WARDEN — The town of Warden will gather this weekend at Volunteer Park for its annual Warden Community Days celebration. The event used to be held on Labor Day itself, but the last few years it’s been a three-day event, said Renay Jorgensen, one of seven or eight volunteers who …
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Hayden Homes shows off model home at Polo Ridge
MOSES LAKE — The homes at Polo Ridge are going up and selling fast.
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Wheat Land Communities’ Fair set to start September with fun
RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair begins next week, running from Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. This year’s theme is “Moooving Forward Together,” in keeping with the fair’s agricultural focus and small hometown scale.
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Musician’s granddaughter honors his memory with display
MOSES LAKE — That old mandolin has been a lot of places, from Depression-racked Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. And now it has a home. “My grandfather inherited this when he was 4 years old, (in) 1928,” said Nickey Groff of Moses Lake, as she hung the mandolin up …
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Masquers plan pirate-themed Saturday membership gala
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual membership gala Saturday.
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Moses Lake seed breeder honored
SEATTLE — Jerry Benson of Moses Lake was recently honored by the Washington Native Plant Society, according to an announcement from the society.
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RitzFest
RITZVILLE — Music will return to Ritzville, as RitzFest makes its debut Saturday.
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The Side Project to round out summer concert season
MOSES LAKE — The Side Project will finish out Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series with a free show Friday, according to an announcement from the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. The Side Project consists of the wife-and-husband team Suzie and Ben Bradford. The duo, originally from Spokane, have recorded …
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Pirate regatta returns to Camas Cove Sept. 1
MOSES LAKE — Raiding and pillaging will be the order of the day Sept. 1 at the Camas Cove Pirate Regatta, according to organizer and Camas Cove Cellars co-owner Kathleen Parr. “And massive squirt gun battles,” Parr added.
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Serious silliness
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes you just know early on that you want to spend your life doing card tricks. “I saw a show when I was 5, and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world,” magician Louie Foxx said. “I decided that was going to be my …
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Dragon show
MOSES LAKE — It’s not every day a dragon visits the fair. “That’s exactly what they’re called, a black dragon,” said Don “the Reptile King” Riggs, Thursday. “One of only 250 in the world. We’re trying to increase those numbers; there were only four 11 years ago when we started …
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Roaring good time
MOSES LAKE — There’s something very American about a demolition derby: only a country as obsessed with cars as ours would make a sport out of destroying them. It’s a game of high-speed bumper cars played with tons of metal, roaring engines and flying dirt making the air – and …
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Desert Artists featured at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — At the Grant County Fair, there’s a Commercial Building where fairgoers can find things for sale, and there’s an Arts and Crafts building where people can find paintings, drawings and other visual art. Up at the north end of Yarbro Avenue there’s also a building that’s kind …
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Trying their hand
MOSES LAKE – From left: Henry DeBeaumont and Silas DeBeaumont, both 8, and Rylee DeBeaumont, 6, try their hand at milking a cow at the milking simulator in the Agriculture Building at the Grant County Fair Tuesday.
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TASTINESS: WE ARE GO FOR LAUNCH!
MOSES LAKE – The line for Space Burgers at the Grant Count Fair reached pretty continuously around the back of the booth Wednesday. Space Burgers have been a popular tradition at the fair since the Moses Lake Lioness Club acquired the machine to make them following the 1962 Seattle World’s …
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Creative artists show their talents at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — At the Grant County Fair, almost anything can be art.
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Master Gardener plant clinic gives home gardeners a little inside knowledge
MOSES LAKE — The WSU Grant-Adams County Master Gardeners have been at the Grant County Fair this week, answering questions from the public and offering tips for more eco-friendly gardening. They weren’t quite as busy this year as last, said Mary Love, who was staffing the booth with Bobbie Bodenman, …
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Listings are up, interest rates may come down
COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7 percent in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according …
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2024 Royalty
MOSES LAKE - The 2024 Grant County Hay King is Stevens Hay Growers, the Mid-Columbia Basin Hay Growers announced Tuesday. Owners Kye and Brynna Stevens, shown here with their boys Hudson, 1, and Callahan, eight months, are second-generation growers who farm near Soap Lake.
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Home Ec building at the fair a reminder of a bygone age
MOSES LAKE — A traveler from a century ago would recognize the craftsmanship of the displays in the Home Economics Building at the Grant County Fair, possibly more readily than a modern observer.
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Fun night out
MATTAWA — All across America, communities turned out for National Night Out the first week of August, when police, firefighters and other community agencies throw a party and invite the whole town to see what they do. But in Mattawa, they took it a little further and combined National Night …
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‘Everybody can paint’
OTHELLO — Nellie Hoot, the Old Hotel Art Gallery’s Artist of the Month, has been several kinds of artist in her time. “It’s been years of painting and going through different stages in my life,” she said. “For a while I was doing pet portraits, because it makes me feel …
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MLSD benefits from Gesa Credit Union donation
RICHLAND — The Moses Lake School District received a $24,747 donation Friday from Gesa Credit Union, according to an announcement from Gesa. The donation was part of $380,000 raised through Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card program, according to the announcement, and 26 school districts besides Moses Lake were also beneficiaries. The …
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Angie’s Apparel opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a new source for clothing in town. Angie’s Apparel opened three months ago, according to owner Angie Delgado, and had its Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting Thursday.
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Moses Lake Roundup begins Thursday
MOSES LAKE — The 81st Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo begins Thursday and there’s no shortage of riders. “We had a record number of contestant entries this year, 583, which is probably close to 60, 70 more than we had last year,” said Tyler Brown, treasurer of the Moses Lake Roundup …
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Good weather, great fun at Grant County Fair this week
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Grant County Fair isn’t looking so hot. And that’s a good thing. “This is my sixth year, fifth fair because we didn't have (one in) 2020, and it's the best weather forecast we've had since I've been here,” said Fairgrounds Manager Jim McKiernan. “(The heat) …
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Agri-Service Demo Derby begins Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The engines will roar, the dirt will fly and a whole lot of metal will go crunch Tuesday and Wednesday at the Agri-Service Demo Derby, held at the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo grounds at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
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Cowgirl up!
Five-year-old Harper Cary rides an inflatable bull in the Pee Wee Stampede at the Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning. Harper was later named Little Miss Moses Lake Roundup by the judges.
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Sister city students ready for fair week
Students with the Moses Lake- Yonezawa Sister City Exchange shared a taste of America at the Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning at Sinkiuse Square. From left: Emmanuel Lopez-Zepeda, Shiori Ishizawa, Sayo Hiraga, Keziah Roman-Panlaqui, Yonezawa chaperon Treat Schubert, Moses Lake chaperon Amador Castro, Noa Goto and Ethan Ramsey.
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National Night Out comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The bells, lights, sirens and hoses were all on display Tuesday at Moses Lake’s National Night Out at McCosh Park, and about 2,500 people were there to see them, according to Moses Lake Police Sgt. Jeff Sursely.
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Crystal clear
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, a business starts just because a hobbyist has too much of a good thing.
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A quiet space
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Mental Health Quiet Room at the McGraw Clubhouse, and it’s much needed, said Executive Director Kim Pope.
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‘We’re human too’
QUINCY — The kids who came to Lauzier Park Monday evening for National Night Out knew what they wanted. “Mostly candy. They come up, they take the shots and run over for stuff,” said Tom Richardson, who was manning the Quincy Valley Medical Center booth. QVMC had set up a …
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Missoula Children’s Theater to stage ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Friday and Saturday
OTHELLO — Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” Friday and Saturday at Bailie Memorial Youth Ranch, starring 64 local children from Adams and Franklin counties.
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BRAND new thing
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Roundup Committee Member Buck Naff, left, burns a brand into a barrel of the rodeo’s new signature whiskey, Spurstride Wheated Bourbon, at the Loading Chute at the rodeo grounds Tuesday, accompanied by fellow Committee member Joe Ketterer and state Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake. Spurstride, …
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Miniature therapy horse visits Brookdale Hearthstone
MOSES LAKE — Of all the things residents at Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake expected to find in the halls of the assisted living facility, a horse wasn’t one of them.
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Bulls, broncs and biscuits
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair is a big deal in Grant County, and it’s only fitting that it should have a proper introduction. That happens the Friday before the fair, which this year is Aug. 9. The breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake, will be …
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Spirit of the rodeo
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo and Moses Lake Distillery will debut Spurstride, the rodeo’s official signature whiskey, tomorrow at Business After Hours at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
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OMSI Science Festival coming to Othello
OTHELLO — The Othello Public Library will get a visit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Aug. 19.
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‘Extremely blessed’
OTHELLO — Thirteen months ago, Kip and Ilene Burns cut the ribbon on a trailer containing their two home improvement businesses, Blinds for Any Budget and B&B Overhead Door Specialists. Today, they’re all over the map.
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Making connections
COLUMBIA BASIN — For some people, the only time they interact with the local police is when they’re asked for their license and registration. Several law enforcement agencies are out to change that next week at National Night Out, when law enforcement and other first responders take the opportunity to …
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Wildfire Safety Day at Moses Lake Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Wildfire Safety Day Saturday as part of its ongoing Free Family Saturday series. The event is in conjunction with Washington State University’s Wildfire Perspectives Team.
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Battle buddies
EPHRATA — Sometimes, when Johnny comes marching home again, the war marches along with him. Thousands of American veterans commit suicide every year, according to the Veterans Administration, and countless more go on living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. American Legion Post 28 in Ephrata wants to decrease that count one …
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Powell Brothers to perform in Moses Lake Aug. 9
MOSES LAKE — The Powell Brothers will take the stage at the Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park Aug. 9. as part of Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series. The brothers, Taylor Powell and his younger brother Blake, are usually classified as a country act, but exactly what that means can vary …
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Seed prices rise with research costs
MOSES LAKE — Farmers are seeing an increased cost when it comes to seed and seed development is becoming more complex over time. As agriculture integrates technology and sees trends in breeding change, costs are going up to keep things rolling forward. “One of the things that producers used to …
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OneD site manager took a roundabout path
MOSES LAKE — Nick Kamerath didn’t set out to run a high-tech chemical plant, but here he is. “If you were a high-performing academic student … (you were expected to be) either a doctor or lawyer and I didn't really necessarily want to be either,” he said. “I got out …
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'Venue' cuts the ribbon
MOSES LAKE – Venue Magazine owner Shawn Cardwell cuts the ceremonial ribbon on the first edition of the revived magazine Thursday. Cardwell recently purchased Venue, which had been on hiatus for five years, from founder Melea Johnson.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses to gather in Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK — The 2024 convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be held at Toyota Center in Kennewick the weekends of Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1, according to an announcement from Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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Make beautiful art at the Old Hotel this month
OTHELLO — There are lots of chances coming up to try your hand at art at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello. “Our art classes are something that the Old Hotel has done for a very long time,” said gallery Director Samantha Copas. “I took classes here when I …
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Home inventory up more than a third in the Evergreen State
MOSES LAKE — There are a lot more homes available in Washington state than there were a year ago, according to data released in July by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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Futsal courts coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Harrison K. Dano Park next to the Boys & Girls Club McGraw Clubhouse in Moses Lake is getting an addition, thanks to the city, the Seattle Sounders and a former Moses Lake resident.
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CBCCA announces a varied concert season
MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association is urging people who love music to get their season tickets early, according to an announcement from the association. “The best way to see all the shows is by purchasing a season membership,” the CBCCA wrote in the announcement. “We’ve announced …
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Nothing like a good book
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue’s first Kitty Litterature event July 13 worked out well all around, said ACPR Board Member Tammy Foley.
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Masquers holding auditions for ‘Annie'
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater in Soap Lake is holding auditions for the musical “Annie” this Sunday and Monday.
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‘We are here to fight’
MOSES LAKE — Alzheimer’s disease is a terrifying thing for many people: the fear that one day they will watch helplessly as they cease to remember their families and even who they are. The 150-200 people who came to the Purple Party at the Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake Thursday …
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Pilot program
EPHRATA — This week, that plane buzzing overhead could be piloted by a teenager. The Civil Air Patrol in Ephrata is holding its Desert Eagle National Flight Academy, for CAP cadets between the ages of 16 and 19. They’ll get intensive flight instruction for 10 days, both in powered planes …
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Basin Summer Showdown coming Saturday
EPHRATA — The Basin Summer Showdown car show will take to the streets in Ephrata again Saturday.
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‘I’ve always loved the ocean’
MOSES LAKE — There’s a definite theme to Hannah Fountain’s artwork. “I always loved the ocean,” she said. “I love the water, and painting it has always been my favorite subject.”
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Mae Valley housing going up
MOSES LAKE — The Mae Valley area is getting some more homes. Pro Made Homes, based in Kennewick, is building 52 homes at The Refuge at Mae Valley between Montana Street and the Moses Lake Golf & Country Club on the west end of Moses Lake.
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Basin Summer Showdown coming next Saturday
EPHRATA — The Basin Summer Showdown car show will take to the streets in Ephrata again Saturday, July 27.
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FIRE REPORT: Wilson Creek fire crisps 180 acres
WILSON CREEK — A wildfire was reported at about 4 p.m. Thursday north of the town of Wilson Creek and west of Road 3 NE which had burned an estimated 180 acres by about 7 p.m. according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
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Ephrata going chrome
EPHRATA — The cars – and trucks, and motorcycles, and whatever else – will gleam in the sun again Saturday at the Anything with Wheels Show and Shine car show.
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FIRE REPORT: Sunbanks Fire mostly extinguished
ELECTRIC CITY — The Sunbanks Fire that flared up Tuesday afternoon in Electric City was mostly out Wednesday, according to a statement from the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department. No flames were visible, but small flare-ups continued to appear. The fire burned 100 acres before it was extinguished, but no …
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Downtown businesses make the best of small spaces
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot happening in the middle of Moses Lake, and it’s happening in smaller and smaller spaces. “Even with all the business closures that are happening around town, businesses that are still open are doing more initiatives to attract more people to their stores,” said Mallory …
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Twin artists on exhibit at Old Hotel
OTHELLO — The July Artist of the Month at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello is actually two artists: twin brothers Aldemar and Valdemar Saavedra-Guerrero.
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Royal City Summerfest delivers
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Summerfest went off well over the weekend, said Jill Larsen, a member of the festival committee. “The heat was a little much, but it's always hot,” Larsen said. “So always we try to keep it in mind; that's why we tried to put all …
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FIRE REPORT: Evacuation notices issued for Electric City
ELECTRIC CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation warnings Tuesday afternoon in Electric City due to a wildfire that broke out near Sunbanks Resort. Level 2 warnings – be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice – were in place Tuesday afternoon for the area from Sunny Drive …
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Planting seeds of knowledge
MOSES LAKE — Some people take playing in the dirt very seriously. “(The WSU Master Gardener program) is for gardeners who want to help other people garden,” said Barbara Guilland, “You have a real interest in gardening. It's not just a place to learn it, it's a place to learn …
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FIRE REPORT: Wetland fire burns 60 acres in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A 60-acre fire broke out in the wee hours of Monday morning in an undeveloped wetland in Moses Lake, according to a statement released Monday afternoon by the Moses Lake Fire Department.
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Masquers camp hits the high – and hilarious – seas
SOAP LAKE — Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of soda pop! The Soap Lake Masquers Summer Youth Theater Camp will put on “Captain Bree and her Lady Pirates” next week.
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‘No sad tears today’
MOSES LAKE — “It’s happy tears,” Boys & Girls Club Director Kim Pope told a little girl who asked why she was crying. “No sad tears today.” Pope had to fight back tears several times at North Elementary School Wednesday morning, as she accepted a donation from Group14 and other …
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PREVIEW: A look at Soap Lake's Folk and Food Festival
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake’s inaugural Folk and Food Festival had a decent showing despite the triple-digit temperatures on Saturday. While performers did their thing on stage, the audience found a shady spot and enjoyed cold drinks to fight the heat. Full coverage of the event will be in Wednesday’s …
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UW president to step down
SEATTLE — Ana Mari Cauce, who has served as president of the University of Washington for a decade, announced Wednesday that she’ll be stepping down at the end of her second five-year term in June 2025. She plans to return to her faculty position. “While I never imagined that my …
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FIRE REPORT: GCFD 7 knocks down fireworks fire
SOAP LAKE — Fireworks sparked a wildfire late Wednesday night, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 7. At about 11:10 p.m., firefighters were called to a vegetation fire at Road 19 and Division Road, according to the statement. There they found a fire spreading at a moderate …
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Disappearing America
MOSES LAKE — Artist Deon Matzen will make an appearance at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday to open her new exhibit. “My theme for this show … is “Vanishing Rural America,” Matzen said from her home on Whidbey Island. “I work on old barns that are falling …
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FIRE REPORT: More than 100 human-caused fires in the Northwest so far this summer
PORTLAND, Ore. — Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping …
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Folk festival to debut in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake will spread its cultural wings this weekend with the first-ever Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival. The festival, which goes all day Saturday at Smokiam Park, will feature musicians from a variety of traditions, as well as food and craft vendors and periodic raffle drawings …
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Red Cross offers movie tickets to blood donors
OTHELLO — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Othello on July 23, where donors can have a chance to save a life and get a free movie ticket to boot. According to Red Cross spokesperson Betsy Robertson, anyone who donates blood or platelets to the Red …
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FIRE REPORT: Moses Lake sends crews to Lake Chelan fire
MOSES LAKE — The Pioneer Fire burning along the eastern shore of Lake Chelan is still growing, and was at 12,265 acres Wednesday, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Containment remained at 14%. The fire, which has been burning since June 8, is being fought by 818 …
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FIRE REPORT: Pioneer Fire still growing in North Cascades
MOSES LAKE — The Pioneer Fire burning along the eastern shore of Lake Chelan continued to grow Tuesday, reaching 10,677 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Containment remained at 14%. Eleven crews, 13 helicopters, five engines, 14 water tenders and 13 heavy equipment units were devoted to fighting …
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Historic celebration
GEORGE — The flag raised at George’s Patriotic Observance on Independence Day has only 48 stars. “The flag we’re flying is a World War I vet’s casket flag,” said Mark Owens, who is the quartermaster for Grant County’s Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.
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FIRE REPORT: Wildfire near Coulee City closes highway
COULEE CITY — A fire near Coulee City closed down state Route 17 briefly Sunday. The Haynes Canyon Fire was reported about 6 p.m. alongside SR 17, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office initially estimated the fire at 6 acres, but it ended up …
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Soap Lake celebrates summer at Suds ‘N Sun
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake’s Suds ‘N Sun festival began at 9 a.m. Saturday and already it was around 80 degrees. But that didn’t stop locals from finding shady spots to sit, talk and enjoy the goings-on downtown. Main Avenue East was blocked off at the highway for the Soap …
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Firefighters enjoy calm Fourth
COLUMBIA BASIN — This year, the Fourth of July wasn’t too bad for local firefighters. “We had a couple of brush fires, but in comparison with years past, not bad,” said Moses Lake Fire Chief Brett Bastian.
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Moses Lake celebrates America with music, fireworks
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s Red, White and Boom! Celebration Wednesday drew out a respectable crowd, said Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts.
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Royal City celebrates Summerfest this weekend
ROYAL CITY — Royal City’s annual celebration will take place this week. Summerfest, traditionally held the second weekend in July, will take place this Friday and Saturday, and it promises to be fun.
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Derby turns Soap Lake street into a raceway
SOAP LAKE — Most of the time, the police take a dim view of young people racing cars through the middle of town. But in Soap Lake Saturday, the cops were helping them do it. “We've had really great turnout, supporters and kids doing it every year,” said Soap Lake …
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FIRE REPORT: Fires spring up in Wenatchee, Mansfield areas
MANSFIELD — The Road 11 Fire burning about 12 miles southwest of Mansfield was 50% contained Saturday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The brush fire, which was ignited Thursday afternoon and grew to 800 acres, was one of the sources of smoke noticeable in the air earlier in …
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3-on-3 tournament highlights the hazards of vaping
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Suds ‘N Sun festival Saturday had a new element this year: a 3-on-3 basketball tournament sponsored by the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition.
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FIRE REPORT: Ephrata area fire shuts down SR 17
EPHRATA — The Marksman Road fire, which blazed up quickly east of Ephrata Tuesday and closed SR 17 for a time, was contained quickly thanks to a lot of interagency cooperation, according to Grant County Fire District 13 Chief Jim Stucky.
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FIRE REPORT: Wildfire closes SR 17 near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A fire broke out Tuesday in the northern portion of the Y formed by State Route 17 and SR 282, according to first responder alerts. The fire, a few minutes southeast of Ephrata was reported a little before 6 p.m. and had burned an estimated 500 acres. The …
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Royal Intermediate welcomes new principal
ROYAL CITY — For Royal Intermediate School’s new principal, it’s sort of a homecoming. “I grew up around Royal, my whole life,” said Karl Edie, who officially became the principal at RHS at the beginning of July. “My mother worked for the Royal Review (newspaper), a long time ago. So …
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Exchange students to head to Yonezawa, Japan
MOSES LAKE — The exchange is on again. The Moses Lake-Yonezawa Sister City Student Exchange, which has been on hiatus since 2020, will resume this month as three Moses Lake students visit Yonezawa, Japan. Ambassadors Keziah Roman Panlaqui, Emmanuel Zepeda Lopez and Ethan Ramsey will leave on July 25, accompanied …
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Cherry harvest prospects looking up
COLUMBIA BASIN — Things are looking up this year for Washington cherry growers. The forecast is that the Northwest cherry crop – including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah – will come in between 17 million and 18 million boxes, according to Jon DeVaney, executive director of the Washington Tree …
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STRENGTH: Tony Leibelt
QUINCY – After 36 years as a firefighter, Tony Leibelt has seen it all. He’s stood on the front lines of wildfires, he’s rescued rock climbers on the cliffs above the Columbia River and once he even delivered a baby on a bathroom floor. Some of the calls are routine, …
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STRENGTH: Don Nutt
COULEE CITY – Don Nutt has been an artist all his life. “Every 5-year-old likes to draw and color,” he said. “I just never really stopped. Family members gave me how-to-draw books, (which was) the 1960s YouTube.”
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Moses Lake Airshow showcases all things airborne
MOSES LAKE — The weather on Saturday, the first day of the Moses Lake Airshow, gave a whole new meaning to the word “barnstorming.” “We almost didn't get the planes off the ground because it was a side wind,” said the show’s organizer, Terry Quick. “On the big runway, it …
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FIRE REPORT: Ephrata volunteers put out brush fire
EPHRATA — Wednesday afternoon a brush fire, possibly sparked by a passing train, broke out in the area of Road F Northwest and Road 11.7 southwest of Ephrata, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 13, which is based in Ephrata. With the help of Grant County Fire …
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‘My journey has come full circle’
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College graduated a wide spectrum of students at Lions Field in Moses Lake Friday, President Sara Thompson Tweedy said.
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FIRE REPORT: Local firefighters train for the busy season
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 volunteers and staff have been training for wildland-urban interface structure defense in preparation for wildfire season, according to an announcement from GCFD 7. Training Monday night was available remotely, but next week will include hands-on training in evaluating structures and determining escape …
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FIRE REPORT: Yakima Valley fire threatens town, Pioneer Fire swells again
MOSES LAKE — Evacuation notices for the Yakima Valley town of Zillah were downgraded Monday to level 1 as crews fight the Beam Road Fire, which flared up Saturday afternoon.
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MLSD board continues close examination of funding
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board heard about some measures being taken to cut costs at its meeting Thursday, scrutinizing some items that were brought to it for approval and discussing with Acting Superintendent Carol Lewis some ways of making up the roughly $13 million shortfall.
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Viking celebration
MOSES LAKE -- New Big Bend Community College graduate Digna Rodriguez, takes a celebratory photo with family friends Bobbie Lee Hubbard, left, and Amanda Carson, right, and Rodriguez’s daughters Kira McEachern, 9; Mila McEachern, 7; and Jada McEachern, 5. Rodriguez was one of 20 members of BBCC’s first Bachelor of …
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FIRE REPORT: Pioneer fire continues to grow near Lake Chelan
MOSES LAKE — The Pioneer Fire on the shore of Lake Chelan about 30 miles northwest of Wenatchee grew to 1,998 acres Friday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Aviation resources flew missions Thursday to deliver 31 passengers into the fire zone and dropped 105,000 gallons of water to …
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FIRE REPORT: Pioneer, Cold Creek fires increase
MOSES LAKE — The Pioneer Fire on the shore of Lake Chelan about 30 miles northwest of Wenatchee had almost tripled in size Thursday, swelling from 600 acres to 1,756 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The cause of the fire was still undetermined. The estimated cost of …
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Boys & Girls Club begins serving summer meals
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin will begin offering breakfast and lunch to local children today through the Summer Meal Program.
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MLSD deficit more than $13 million after cuts
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board held a study session Tuesday to discuss the district’s reduced education program for the next school year.
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Fire report: New blaze flares up on Hanford Reservation
MOSES LAKE — A wildfire kindled suddenly Wednesday morning on the Hanford Reservation, and was estimated at 150 acres at a little after 2 p.m., according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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UW president to step down next year
SEATTLE — Ana Mari Cauce, who has served as president of the University of Washington for a decade, announced Wednesday that she’ll be stepping down at the end of her second five-year term in June 2025. She plans to return to her faculty position. “Throughout her tenure, President Cauce has …
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FIRE REPORT: Spokane neighborhood evacuated
SPOKANE — A fast-spreading wildfire triggered level 3 (leave now) evacuation orders to a 2.5-square mile area southwest of Spokane Tuesday afternoon, according to Spokane County Fire District 3.
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Parks and places
MOSES LAKE — School is letting out for the summer, which means families have a chance to spend a little more time together. Most communities have pools and summer programs, but sometimes it’s nice to go a little farther afield. One option is to pile the kids into the car …
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FIRE REPORT: Lake Chelan fire strands hikers
MOSES LAKE — A wildfire along the shore of Lake Chelan necessitated the evacuation of some hikers Saturday, according to a statement from the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office.
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Single-vehicle crash in Moses Lake claims life
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is dead and another is in jail after a single-vehicle collision in the wee hours of Friday morning, according to a statement from Moses Lake Police Chief David Sands.
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FIRE REPORT: Wind whips up wildfire at Sun Lakes
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 tackled a wildfire June 1 at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, according to a statement from the fire district.
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‘A step back in time’
BICKLETON — Out in the wheat country of eastern Klickitat County, time sort of stands still. The little town of Bickleton, population 92 at the last census, is home to a couple of Washington’s most time-honored institutions. The Bluebird Inn, established in 1887, has a good claim to be Washington’s …
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Pesticides a necessary but increasing expense in ag
MOSES LAKE — Where there’s a crop, there are critters trying to eat that crop and it’s up to the grower to ensure that doesn’t happen before it gets to market. That means using a variety of tools, including pesticides, to protect crops and keep them profitable.
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‘A step back in time’: Washington’s oldest rodeo is June 7-9
BICKLETON — Out in the wheat country of eastern Klickitat County, time sort of stands still. The little town of Bickleton, population 92 at the last census, is home to a couple of Washington’s most time-honored institutions. The Bluebird Inn, established in 1887, has a good claim to be Washington’s …
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Tiny grain could be headed for big things
COLUMBIA BASIN — Teff may only be grown on a few farms in the Pacific Northwest, but it’s a grain a lot of people aren’t aware of yet, though it is beginning to find a market and is expected to rise in popularity as a crop and product. “It’s still …
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Cruise Night Out
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Classic Car Club will take to the streets to celebrate its 50th birthday with a Cruise Night Out.
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Fire report: Wildfires slow down with cooler weather
COLUMBIA BASIN — Perhaps due to the cool, wet weather, wildfires were nowhere to be found Wednesday in the Columbia Basin. In Kittitas County, the Pumphouse Fire, which had been discovered Monday near Ryegrass Summit on Interstate 90, was controlled at 3 acres. A few prescribed fires continued to burn …
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Fire report: Burn barrel triggers wildfire near Ephrata
EPHRATA — A 10-acre wildfire started Monday evening after an unsupervised burn barrel spread to nearby vegetation in the area of Naylor Junction, southwest of Ephrata, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 13. A quick response had the wind-driven fire contained within 20 minutes of the call, …
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Fire report
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Fire District 5 got in some training on an acquired structure on Road 10 Northeast Saturday, according to an announcement from the fire district
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FIRE REPORT: State mobilizes for Tidyman Road, other fires burn around WA
KLICKITAT COUNTY — State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Tidyman Road Fire located in Klickitat County across the Columbia River from The Dalles, according to a statement from the state fire marshal’s …
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‘Paintings of My Life’
MOSES LAKE — Beth Anna Margolis sees a potential painting in everything. “You’ve got to get out there, out in the daylight, and see nature,” she said. “You have to see, and see, and see more.”
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FIRE REPORT: Royal Slope Fire District puts out fire with limited water
ROYAL CITY — A small fire broke out at an orchard around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 12000 block of Road A Southeast near Royal Camp, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Because the fuel involved polyurethane netting and other combustibles, Royal Slope firefighters allowed the …
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A dash of caffeine
MOSES LAKE – Desert Coffee owners Shannon Paine, left, in pink, and Kimberly Berry cut the ribbon on their new location at 5219 Patton Blvd. in Moses Lake Tuesday, surrounded by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members. Paine and Berry have been selling coffee drinks from a mobile trailer, they …
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Garden Party highlights new things coming for CBAA
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Allied Arts Garden Party brought folks together from all over the Basin to further the local arts scene Saturday. The amount of money raised was not available before press time. “We don't have to leave our area for amazing arts and culture,” Cardwell told …
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Moses Lake superintendent placed on admin leave
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted in a special meeting Tuesday to place Superintendent Monty Sabin on administrative leave. Assistant Superintendent Carol Lewis was named acting superintendent at the same meeting.
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Four arrested in burglary case
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four people Monday suspected of a Friday robbery near Moses Lake, according to a statement from the GCSO.
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Small fire scorches land near Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A small fire broke out Monday near Soap Lake, but was quickly extinguished, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 7, which serves the Soap Lake and Coulee City area.
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FIRE REPORT: 2 fires hit Grant Co. Monday
COLUMBIA BASIN — The warm weather has arrived and with it the fire season, as Grant County faced two wildfires Monday. At about 1 p.m. a report came in of a blaze about a mile south of Wanapum Village in southwestern Grant County, according to a statement from the Grant …
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MLSD to cut about 100 teachers; further cuts coming
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will start the next school year with about 100 fewer teachers, according to an MLSD press release. Non-renewal notices are expected to be issued to about 100 provisional teachers, according to the release. A provisional teacher is one who is either in …
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Home sales up despite higher interest rates
KIRKLAND — Activity in the housing market increased in April in spite of rising interest rates, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which compiles statistics from 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. Interest rates have increased by 0.38 percentage points over the past month to 7.17%, continuing to …
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Reading riders: Moses Lake school bus driver collects books for kids
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake school bus driver has found a way to encourage students to love the written word. Tony Lavalle, known to his young passengers as Mr. Tony, has begun distributing books to the students who ride his bus to and from Groff Elementary School. “This year, …
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Budget, CBTECH director hot topics at MLSD board meeting
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board conference room was filled to capacity Thursday evening as community members came to hear about the district’s financial prospects and to speak about alleged disciplinary action taken against a school administrator.
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Two arrested in pistol-whipping incident in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two men were arrested Tuesday morning in a domestic incident at an apartment in downtown Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department.
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Stamp Out Hunger coming Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Mail carriers will be picking up more than the mail this Saturday, as part of the U.S. Postal Service Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
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Royal Intermediate School welcomes new principal
ROYAL CITY — Royal Intermediate School will have a new principal next year, according to an announcement from the Royal School District. Karl Edie will take over the reins at RIS in the fall, the RSD wrote.
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Faith and perseverance at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
MOSES LAKE — “God’s not done with you yet.” That was the theme of this year’s Moses Lake Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday morning at Pillar Rock Grill in Moses Lake.
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Carp Classic coming May 18
MOSES LAKE — Bowfishers in the Basin will get a chance to show their skills and help clean up the lake at the Moses Lake Carp Classic Saturday morning. This is the fifth year the tournament has been held at Moses Lake, organizer Ty Swartout said. The purpose is both …
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Prayer space: Moses Lake’s first mosque moves into renovated church building
MOSES LAKE — The former church building at Third Avenue and Elm Street is once again a house of worship, as the Moses Lake Islamic Center. “In central Washington state there (were) only three mosques, in Yakima, Tri-Cities and Spokane,” said Abdelnasir Elmalik, one of the regular congregants at the …
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Local Boeing firefighters continue to picket during lockout
MOSES LAKE — Staffing, safety and pay scales are at the root of a contract impasse that’s had Boeing firefighters locked out of the company’s Moses Lake facility since Saturday. “Currently, there is no fire protection here at Grant County other than one manager that's been here since Friday,” said …
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STCU coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s Moses Lake branch should be open by fall, according to Dan Hansen, a spokesman for the credit union.
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Ready to pour: Moore Brewing Company opens Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — Moore Brewing Company is ready to open its doors – and its deck, and its beer taps – to the public. “Our first thing was at Brews & Tunes (in 2022. It was super fun,” said Lorie Moore, who owns the business with her husband Chris and …
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Royal students headed to National History Day contest
ROYAL CITY — Six students will represent Royal schools at the National History Day competition in Washington D.C. next month. The six were among 33 students who participated in the state competition held in Kirkland April 27, said Royal Middle School social studies teacher Emily Ovenell, who coordinated the students’ …
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Pike named Columbia Middle School principal
MOSES LAKE — Ryan Pike will take the reins at Columbia Middle School next year, according to an announcement from the Moses Lake School District.
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Filling a need: New homes coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Last year, looking for a new home in Moses Lake was like a bad dream. The home construction industry was in a slump, and people who needed a place to live were out of luck. Add to that a spate of manufacturers setting up operations in town, …
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The Cost of farming: Irrigation expenses follow a unique set of rules
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to the cost of farming, irrigation – especially in the Columbia Basin – is a cost that has to be factored in and planned for with each acre having a place in the water-cost equation.
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Experts give Moses Lake parents a heads-up about gangs
MOSES LAKE — Be alert – that was the message from educators and police at a parent night meeting held at the Moses Lake School District Tuesday to discuss youth gangs. “Do you know where your kid’s at?” said Shelby Jensen, school safety coordinator for Educational Service District 125, based …
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Ephrata Senior Center gets new wheels
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Senior Center will ride a little better now, thanks to a grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation that bought the center a new van. The van replaces a 14-passenger bus, said center Manager Kathy Anderson.
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Metal by the lake: Springfest offers hard rock and R&B lineup and family fun in the park
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Spring Festival just keeps getting bigger and bigger. “A representative from the county called us (after last year’s Springfest) and said, ‘Hey, just so you guys know, your fest is no joke.’” said Spring Festival Committee Member Lori Valdez. “They counted 57,000 attendees from …
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Little girl, big fight
MOSES LAKE — The parking lot at Third Avenue and Alder Street took on a life of its own Saturday, as businesses and volunteers turned out in support of a very sick little girl. Eleanor Marcum, who is almost 4, was diagnosed on Feb. 28 with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, said …
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Sharing the wealth
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Garden Club held its annual plant swap Monday evening. “We bring all kinds of plants … and we gift our plants to each other,” said club President Valerie Parrott, who hosted the event at her business, Pieces by Parrott. “We have a bunch of …
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‘Ireland’s Greatest Showman’
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater will ring this weekend with the voice of Irish tenor David Shannon. The concert will start at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Sometimes billed as “Ireland’s Greatest Showman,” Shannon has a long and varied list of credits under his belt. He’s performed leading roles in …
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Powering affordability
MOSES LAKE — More affordable electric vehicles are on the way. That was the takeaway from a tour that OneD Battery Sciences offered to a small contingent of Moses Lake community members Thursday afternoon at the company’s SINANODE plant on Road N Northeast.
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Moses Lake’s Well 20 to begin producing water
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s water difficulties came a little closer to being alleviated this week, according to an announcement from the city.
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MLSD levy voted down for second time
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District educational programs and operations levy was voted down a second time in Tuesday’s special election. District voters rejected the levy by a vote of 3,947 against to 3,094, or 56.06% to 43.94%, according to the Grant County Auditor’s Office. That margin was …
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Play ball!
MOSES LAKE — Forget the flowers, the showers and the red, red robin. The true sign of spring in Moses Lake is when the youth baseball and softball season kicks into gear with the annual Moses Lake Youth Parade.
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Gas leak shuts down stores, streets in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A gas leak closed streets and caused some businesses to be evacuated Tuesday morning in Moses Lake. At just before 8 a.m., a construction crew was excavating at Penn Plaza, at North Stratford and Mart roads, when workers struck a natural gas line, according to Moses Lake …
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Photographer to speak on shooting the stars
MOSES LAKE — Shooting photos of outer space will be the topic of a presentation in Moses Lake Thursday. Astrophotographer Mike Brady will discuss the techniques of capturing the night sky, the equipment needed and the processing that’s needed to make the photos clear at the Moses Lake Civic Center …
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Candidate Filing Week 2024 begins May 6
OLYMPIA — Citizens who want to run for public office in Washington will have their chance in early May, according to an announcement from the Washington Secretary of State’s office. The opportunity to declare candidacy formally for the 2024 elections opens May 6 at 8 a.m. online and at elections …
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Spring cleanups planned for Moses Lake Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association is looking for volunteers to help with its annual spring cleanup Saturday, according to Executive Director Mallory Miller.
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Care Moses Lake honored
OLYMPIA — Serve Washington has selected Care Moses Lake as the recipient of a 2024 Washington State Volunteer Service Award for the state’s north central region, according to an announcement from Serve Washington.
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OneD to hold thank-you event Thursday
MOSES LAKE — OneD Battery Sciences will show off its Moses Lake facility in a pilot manufacturing event Thursday, according to an announcement from the company.
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A look at teff
MOSES LAKE — Teff may only be grown on a few farms in the Pacific Northwest, but it’s a grain a lot of people aren’t aware of yet, though it is beginning to find a market and is expected to rise in popularity as a crop and product.
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Code changes add to housing costs, industry spokesman says
MOSES LAKE — There have been some changes to the Washington State Building Code that stand to add to the cost of building homes, a spokesman for the Building Industry Association of Washington said.
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BBCC clean energy conference highlights workforce needs
MOSES LAKE — Preparing a workforce for today’s clean energy industries was the focus of the Building the Future Energy Workforce Conference held at Big Bend Community College April 11.
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BBCC to host job fair Thursday
MOSES LAKE — Job seekers will find a lot to choose from at the 31st annual Big Bend Community College Job and Career Fair Thursday.
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Japanese consul-general visits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The ties between Moses Lake and Japan were highlighted Monday as Japan’s consul-general for the region paid a visit to Moses Lake.
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A place of her own
ROYAL CITY — Tara Zamarron has found her home. “We grew up, my husband and I both, in Michigan, born and raised,” Zamarron said. “We had some friends who moved out here in 2005, or 2006, and they asked us to come visit them. And we're like, ‘Sure, we’ll come …
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Star-crossed
MOSES LAKE — “Bright Star” is not your grandparents’ musical.
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Job Corps opens advanced firefighting center in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Job Corps Center officially cut the ribbon on its Advance Training Wildland Fire Fighting facility at 8331 Forbes Street in Moses Lake Wednesday. “I’ve always talked about Columbia Basin (Job Corps Center) being the hidden gem,” said Center Director Mike Rios. “As we know, …
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Gesa, Red Cross join forces against home fires
MOSES LAKE — There are few things more frightening than a house fire. One of them is having a house fire and not knowing it. “Oftentimes home fires happen because it's an older building or an older neighborhood where they just never installed smoke alarms, so they don't even know …
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A little boost: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District nurtures businesses in the Columbia Gorge
THE DALLES, Ore. — The Columbia Gorge may be one of the most beautiful regions of the Pacific Northwest, but as rural people know, scenery doesn’t always translate into prosperity. Forty years ago, logging and aluminum plants were major drivers of the economy in Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington …
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Blue Heron sign to be highlighted with kiosk
MOSES LAKE — A sign at Blue Heron Park will become a little more visible soon. The Moses Lake Trails Planning Team has purchased lumber for a kiosk to go over a sign showing the native plants on the Joseph K. Gavinski Trail that runs between Blue Heron Park and …
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Moses Lake library to offer English classes for beginners
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Library will offer a free beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages class starting this month. “We're going to be starting with the alphabet and with simple conversations,” said Brandee Miller, who’s teaching the class. “I will be also providing materials for them to …
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Port of Moses Lake names new director
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake has selected Dan Roach as its new executive director, port commissioners said at their meeting Monday.
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Officials: Eastern Washington could be clean energy hub
MOSES LAKE — Eastern Washington could be ground zero for clean energy, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said Feb. 22. “I think there’s going to be a corridor, from Moses Lake all the way over to Coeur d’Alene,” Cantwell said. “That’s what I think is gonna happen. And this corridor is …
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Lake Bowl chops the ribbon
Bruce Russell, one of the owners of Lake Bowl, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at Lake Bowl’s mini-golf course Wednesday, surrounded by staff and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. From left: Sherry Russell (in green coat), Cale Russell (behind Sherry), Bob Russell, Horacio Vela (in back), Bruce Russell, …
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Agencies team up to head off fire season
OLYMPIA — A collection of state and federal agencies will join forces this year to combat wildfires, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Ecology.
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Flooring experts
MOSES LAKE — Basin Select Surfaces is brand-new, but they’re moving quickly to offer flooring options to area homeowners. “We got the keys to the actual building in November,” said Ruvim Nakonechny, who owns the business in partnership with his brother-in-law Dennis Andriychuk. “Then we started doing a bunch of …
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Inconvenient accommodation
MOSES LAKE — The prevalence of short-term or vacation rentals has upset some people in Moses Lake. “(There’s been) increased activity, a lot of vehicles and trailers,” said Moses Lake resident Rebecca Hutsell, who said her neighborhood has at least four homes available for short-term rental that she knows of. …
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Senior exercise programs pay long-term dividends in health
COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. “Regular exercise can help older adults stay independent and prevent many health problems that come with age,” the NCOA wrote on its website.
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On the flip side
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes working really, really hard at something pays off. As the athletes at AIM Gymnastics are finding out. The club, which has about 70 gymnasts ranging in age from 11 to almost 18, has four going to regional competitions this year. One competition will be held in …
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Mammoth exhibit comes to Moses Lake museum
MOSES LAKE — Mammoths are kind of hard to find these days, but local folks will get to see the next best thing Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.
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WA addresses AI in public schools
OLYMPIA — The widespread use of artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the classroom experience for students and teachers across Washington state. As educators find themselves at the forefront of this technological revolution, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has released guidance and resources intended to adopt responsible use …
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Sleep Center sheds to be replaced with Pallet shelters
MOSES LAKE — The Open Doors Sleep Center will get an upgrade soon. The Moses Lake City Council gave final approval March 26 for the purchase of 40 Pallet Shelter structures to replace the sheds currently in use. The move has been in the works for some time, City Manager …
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Two Basin residents sworn in as WSP troopers
OLYMPIA — Colton Conner of Ephrata and Kay Lester of Othello were among the 47 newly commissioned troopers added to the ranks of the Washington State Patrol Wednesday at the 118th Trooper Basic Training graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda, according to an announcement from the WSP. The …
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City to revise parking time limits
MOSES LAKE — The parking situation in downtown Moses Lake may get a little easier, under new regulations the city is considering. Some downtown businesses have complained to the city that there’s no place for their employees to park, and others have complained that downtown employees are taking up spaces …
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Moses Lake man arrested in child porn investigation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
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PALS forever
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School PALS Prom Friday night brought glamor, joy and some impressive dance moves to the school commons. “This was probably one of the best proms yet for attendance and community support,” said Jodi Truman, the PALS Club advisor.
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Royal City library starting to take shape
ROYAL CITY — The new Royal City Public Library marked another milestone this month, as the concrete was poured March 14.
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Small scale: Rural port districts turn to niche business
EASTERN WASHINGTON — Washington has 75 port districts scattered around the state, 21 of them in the eastern part of the state. Some of those, like the ports of Kennewick, Pasco or Moses Lake, have fairly extensive facilities and serve a wide variety of functions, including operating airports, shipping terminals …
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Easter egg hunts scheduled throughout the Basin this weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Easter Bunny will be working overtime this weekend, with Easter egg hunts across the Basin Friday and Saturday.
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A little kindness
ROYAL CITY — One of the scariest words in the English language is cancer. Brain cancer is doubly frightening and having it settle in during childhood is a triple whammy. That’s what Jackson Noftle, a paraprofessional at Red Rock Elementary School, has been dealing with for 24 years.
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A pot of yum
MOSES LAKE — “What doesn’t kill you can turn your kidneys into a cinder brick.” That’s how Gary Neu, principal engineer at Greenpoint Technologies, summed up the tasty, yet sometimes powerful, dish known as chili.
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GCAO egg hunt fills Blue Heron Park
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach got a jump – or a hop – on the holiday by holding its Easter egg hunt last weekend. “We knew a lot of our staff and the people that were going to be helping us were going to be gone this weekend …
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WSU offers help removing diseased cherry trees
PULLMAN — Orcharders with infected fruit trees may qualify for help with the cost of removing them, according to an announcement from the Washington State University Extension.
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Polo Ridge
MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes kicked off its newest development in Moses Lake, Polo Ridge, with a meet-and-greet event March 14. “We have about 60 home sites,” said Gina Donangelo Barnecut, senior marketing manager at Hayden Homes. “We've got eight different home plans ranging from 1,100 square feet to just …
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Suds in the sunshine
MOSES LAKE — The sun was shining and the taps were busy for Moses Lake’s annual Brews and Tunes event downtown Saturday.
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It’s a jungle out there
MOSES LAKE — The 2024 Business Safari Expo was, well, a roaring success, according to organizers.
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‘We are on a mission’
MOSES LAKE — You know it’s a successful auction when a carrot cake sells for $10,000.
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Time is money: Farmers, workers worry about overtime costs
MOSES LAKE — It’s all about the people. That’s the consensus among growers and farm advocates: that labor is one of the largest costs of farming, particularly for fruit growers, and one of the most susceptible to drastic change. Historically, farm workers have been exempt from overtime pay, because of …
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Educators connect students with careers
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Educational Service District has stepped up its outreach efforts recently in Grant County, finding ways to bring businesses and schools together to build a skilled workforce in the community.
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Big machines, happy children
MOSES LAKE — Little kids love big machinery. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. And they’ll come together again on April 27 at Touch a Truck behind Moses Lake Presbyterian Church. “We will have face painting, a balloon man, a little photo prop area,” said Brittney Ketterer, …
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Pivotal moments
ROYAL CITY — There’s an old adage that says “For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost,” meaning that big changes in history often hinge on single events. Royal School District students identified some of those pivotal moments at the Central Washington Regional History Day competition Saturday at Davis …
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Young but talented Mavs hit the course
MOSES LAKE — It’s a young group of Mavericks on the links this year. “We have one senior is all,” said Terry Melbye, the Moses Lake High School boys golf coach. “We have one senior; all the rest of them are freshmen, juniors and a couple of sophomores.”
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Royal golf team has challenges, opportunities
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School golf team has an uphill climb ahead of it this year, said Coach Pete Christensen. “We had high hopes until a couple of our boys went back to playing soccer,” Christensen said. “They played soccer their freshman year and came to golf last …
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Fuel tanks raise financial issues for Royal City
ROYAL CITY — A pair of underground tanks are causing some financial headaches for the city of Royal City, the council heard at its March 5 meeting. “When the city purchased the Grant County property that’s adjacent to (City Hall), it came with underground storage tanks for gas and diesel, …
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Royal City Council votes to support GCHD
ROYAL CITY — Royal City will kick in to fund the Grant County Health District this year, the Royal City City Council affirmed March 5. “Every fall I send a letter out to all the cities with an agreement asking for $3 per resident for public health services in your …
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Knights looks toward another great tennis season
ROYAL CITY — You wouldn’t necessarily expect Royal High School, in a town of fewer than 2,000 people, to be a tennis powerhouse. And if you didn’t, you’d be wrong.
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MLCA/CCS Lions baseball still finding its paws
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions are still getting their paws under them, but they’re making progress on the diamond.
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Knights softball sees big turnout after 2023 state performance
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School softball team is fielding its biggest roster in a long time this year.
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Cellarbration! inbound!
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will cellarbrate a little earlier this year. The Cellarbration! benefit dinner and auction, usually held in May, will take place March 16.
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Moses Lake considers food truck, court requirements
MOSES LAKE — Food trucks and food courts were the topic of a special study session prior to the Feb. 27 Moses Lake City Council meeting.
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Museum to show free movies for Women’s History Month
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will offer a series of free movie screenings this month, in honor of Women’s History Month, according to an announcement from Museum Communications Coordinator Tamara Valdez.
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Farming on display: Spokane Ag Show brings in businesses of all kinds
SPOKANE — The Inland Northwest agricultural community showed off at the Spokane Ag Show, held at the Spokane Convention Center Feb. 6-8. The 120,000-square-foot exhibition hall hosted 208 exhibitors. High-powered farm equipment stood cheek-by-jowl with seed, pesticide and fertilizer vendors, insurance agents, banks, high-tech innovators and growers’ associations. WA Meat-Up, …
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Miner Services ready to serve
MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member Monday as Seth Miner, owner of Miner Services, cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of his service vehicles outside the chamber office, surrounded by family, employees and chamber members.
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Local communities to get urban forestry grants
OLYMPIA — Three Basin communities will benefit from state and federal grants to revitalize their greenery, as part of the Washington State Department of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. Othello, Ritzville and Coulee Dam were among the 45 recipients of the grant, according to an announcement from Washington …
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Basin home market more stable than statewide, despite home sales decline
COLUMBIA BASIN — Home sales in Washington in 2023 were down from the previous couple of years, but the change in Grant and Adams counties was much less severe, according to data released recently by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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Moses Lake hopes to reduce overwatering with rate adjustments
MOSES LAKE — Some residents in Moses Lake will see a change in their water bills this month. Beginning March 9, irrigation and residential customers who use more than 10,000 cubic feet of water per month will be billed at a new Tier 4 rate.
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Edge Physical Therapy cuts ribbon
MOSES LAKE - Erica Crafts, DPT, founder of Edge Physical Therapy in downtown Moses Lake, cuts the ribbon at the clinic’s new digs at 213 Beech St. Surrounding Crafts, from left, are Sarah Villasenor, communications administrator; Ashley Roessler, PTA, CPT; Chad Crafts, DPT, MS, CSCS; and Chrystal Flerchinger, administrative assistant.
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Moses Lake Council hears downtown parking frustrations
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council got an earful at its regular meeting Tuesday night, as owners and employees of downtown businesses expressed their feelings about the two-hour parking limit in the city’s center.
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MLFD firefighter sworn in at council meeting
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department welcomed its newest firefighter, Gary Lebacken, Tuesday with a swearing-in at the Moses Lake City Council meeting. The ceremony, which was originally scheduled for the end of the meeting, but the time was taken up with an unusually long period of citizen …
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Newhouse visits Moses Lake egg facility, discusses fed budget
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., was in town Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting at Willamette Egg Farms’ expanding Moses Lake facility and to chat with community members about what’s happening in Congress. “I so hate to put a pall on a happy day, but I’ve got to be in …
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Officials stress importance of independent green energy during Moses Lake visit
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has what it takes to be the hub of the Northwest’s clean energy technology, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said at a press conference Thursday. “I think there's going to be a corridor, from Moses Lake all the way over to Coeur d’Alene,” Cantwell said. “That's …
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‘Center of the universe’
MOSES LAKE — Grant County is the tip of the spear when it comes to clean energy, US. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said at a Moses Lake round table Thursday. “Moses Lake, you guys are like the center of the universe,” Granholm said. “What is happening here? It is amazing.”
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Shadow dancing in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Shadows will come to life next week at the Wallenstien Theater, as The Silhouettes bring their unique dance show March 1.
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Youth Outdoors Unlimited to hold auction, award trophies
MOSES LAKE — Youth Outdoors Unlimited will hold its annual banquet and auction March 2 at the Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel, 3000 W. Marina Drive in Moses Lake. Besides the dinner and live auction, attendees will have an opportunity to hear from the hunters and anglers who benefited …
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Royal City considers dog park sign, water project
ROYAL CITY — Public works projects were the primary topic of discussion at the Royal City City Council meeting Tuesday. Public Works Director John Lasen first raised the question of putting up a sign at the Royal City Dog Park, setting out rules for the park’s use.
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Rent cap passes state House
OLYMPIA — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a rent increase cap bill by a vote of 54 to 43 Tuesday. A companion bill, SB 5961, failed to pass out of committee in January. House Bill 2114, sponsored by Rep. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, prohibits landlords from raising rent more …
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Moses Lake, Wahluke props failing, most others passing
MOSES LAKE — All but two school levies that were on the ballot for Tuesday’s special election are passing, according to the Grant and Adams county auditor’s offices. In unofficial results, Wahluke’s capital projects levy is being voted down 245-136, while Moses Lake’s is failing 3,420-3,142.
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Moses Lake finances better than projected
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake finished up 2023 in pretty good financial shape, according to a report submitted by City Manager Kevin Fuhr to the Moses Lake City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Lovely market: Valentine’s Market brings people out as winter fades
MOSES LAKE — Love was in the air, and so were the aroma of food and the sound of shopping, at the Moses Lake Farmers Market’s annual Valentine’s Market Saturday. The market, which was held in the Commercial and 4-H buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds, attracted a sizable crowd.
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Student advisor bill passes WA House
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at increasing the number of students earning postsecondary credentials passed the Washington State House this week, according to an announcement from the bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Julia Reed, D-Seattle.
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Antique appraisals, flea market coming to Moses Lake Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Local residents will have a chance to learn the truth about their family heirlooms and mantel dust-catchers, and maybe pick up a few treasures, Saturday at the Frosty Finds Flea Market and Appraisal Fair.
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Farming on display
SPOKANE — The agricultural community pulled out all the stops last week at the Spokane Ag Show, held at the Spokane Convention Center Tuesday through Thursday.
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Flying in
Kamryn Schroeder, 4, from Wilbur, Washington attempts to land a crop duster in a video game style simulator at the Spokane AgShow Wednesday. Full coverage of the agriculture conference will be out in an upcoming edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.
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Fighting sadness
COLUMBIA BASIN — A new program to identify and cope with depression in seniors is expanding to the Columbia Basin. It’s called “Do More Feel Better,” and it will be offered free in both English and Spanish.
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'Such a fabulous night'
MOSES LAKE — Saturday night’s Country Sweethearts banquet and auction was the biggest it’s ever been, seating 540 people and raising just over $318,000 for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, according to CBCF Director Angel Ledesma. “It was such a fabulous night,” Ledesma said.
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30 buzzing years
MOSES LAKE — The Hive was … well, buzzing Friday afternoon as Moses Lake’s first tattoo parlor turned 30.
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Gesa extends scholarship deadline
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union has extended its deadline for scholarship applications, according to an announcement from Gesa.
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The Hive to mark 30 years of ink Friday
MOSES LAKE — The Hive will celebrate its 30th birthday from noon to 7 p.m. Friday with a throwback to its origins.
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MLPD responding proactively to violent crime, chief says
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has its share of issues with violent crime, but it’s dealing with those issues surprisingly well, Moses Lake Police Chief Dave Sands told the Moses Lake City Council last week in a special study session before the council’s regular meeting.
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Agriculture bills filed for WA legislative session
OLYMPIA — Another new year, another legislative session in Olympia. The session began Jan. 8, and state lawmakers are hard at work. Some bills pass through fairly smoothly, said Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and some take years of a modification here and a concession there before they become law …
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Local Cougs recognized for academic achievement
PULLMAN — Washington State University has named 101 Basin students to the President’s List for fall quarter 2023, according to an announcement from the university.
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GCFD 7 sees improvements in equipment, volunteerism
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 responded to more incidents in less time in 2023 compared to the year before, according to the district’s annual report. GCFD 7 also made strides in equipment and volunteer staffing, according to the district’s annual report, released this month. GCFD 7 covers …
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Stars on stage
MOSES LAKE — The light fantastic was well and truly tripped Friday night at the Wallenstien Theater, as local residents showed their best dance moves at Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars.
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Open for therapy
MOSES LAKE - Physical Therapist Steve Roylance cuts the ribbon at Columbia Physical Therapy’s new location, surrounded by staff and Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members. Staff, from left: Lead Aide Emily Pruneda, Office Assistant Yaslyn Gonzales (partially obscured behind Pruneda), Office Manager Lindsey Anderson, Physical Therapist Assistant Christena Reed, …
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Sanctus Real to perform at Moses Lake church
MOSES LAKE — The Christian rock band Sanctus Real will perform at Moses Lake Presbyterian Basin Community Church Feb. 8. Sanctus Real was a staple of the Christian music scene in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Moses Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Pastor Jon White said.
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Overcoming barriers
MOSES LAKE — Overregulation is standing in the way of building more housing nationwide, a speaker told local housing professionals last week, but it’s not necessarily coming from state governments.
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News bites for Jan. 19
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a burglary suspect, according to a statement from the ACSO.
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‘A joyful noise’
MOSES LAKE — When the psalmist wrote “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord,” he may not have been referring to a school band. But he would probably approve of the sounds coming from the Moses Lake Christian Academy band. Beginning, but joyful. “We've had choir before, but this is …
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State paying out $40M-plus to families after price-fixing lawsuit
OLYMPIA — Thousands of Washington households will receive a little extra money, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced in a Dec. 6 press conference. The payouts are the result of price-fixing lawsuits by the state against major producers of chicken and tuna. “My legal team took on two large corporate …
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Trump ballot challenge goes to WA court
OLYMPIA — A Washington court will hear arguments today regarding whether former President Donald Trump will be on the primary ballot, according to an announcement from the Washington Secretary of State.
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Ferguson sues to block grocery merger
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of the two largest supermarket corporations in the state, according to an announcement from Ferguson’s office.
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Moses Lake considers large development near Lowe’s after swearing-in ceremony
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council swore in one new member and two returning ones at its meeting Tuesday and passed the mayoral baton. Once that formality was taken care of, they addressed multiple issues regarding development.
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Leading ladies: Moses Lake Museum exhibit celebrates the Washington women who led the way
MOSES LAKE — Washington, and the women who blazed its trails, will go on display Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.
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Royal City considering police dog
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Police Department could increase its officer ranks by one, and the number of feet on the ground by four.
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Sweetheart deal
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation’s Country Sweethearts dinner and auction has leveled up this year. In years past the benefit was held in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds, but this year it will occupy both that building and the 4-H Building next door, said …
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State sues company for deceptive poster sales
SEATTLE — A Michigan business has been sued for hundreds of thousands of Consumer Protection Act violations, according to a statement from Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
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Sila breaks ground on Washington facility
MOSES LAKE — Sila Nanotechnologies officially opened its Moses Lake plant Nov. 29. “This moment has been 12 years in the making,” said Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder and CEO of Sila. “And the journey to this point can be summed up, really, in two words: passion and persistence. Many startups have …
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Ephrata swears in council members, looks at wastewater costs
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council swore in three members, two of them new, at its regular meeting Wednesday.
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Royal City City Council swears in members, discusses water line replacement
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council swore in three council members at its meeting Tuesday evening, all returning after the November elections. Hector Rodriguez, who holds Position 3, Perla Garcia, who was reelected to Position 2, and Ryan Piercy, who retained the Position 4 seat in the November …
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Higher interest rates free up housing, make financing difficult
MOSES LAKE — The good news is, the housing shortage that made finding a home so difficult a couple of years ago appears to have passed. The bad news is, it’s getting harder to buy the homes that are on the market.
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RIS bazaar showcases crafts from students and others
ROYAL CITY — Earrings, slime, T-shirts and tamales were just a few of the things on offer at the holiday bazaar at Royal Intermediate School Wednesday.
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Royal music students strike holiday note
ROYAL CITY — Holiday music both traditional and contemporary was in the air as the Royal Middle School and Royal High School bands and choir performed Wednesday evening in the Royal High School gym.
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WA home prices up over all, lower in Adams, steady in Grant
MOSES LAKE — Home prices are up slightly and inventory is down across the state compared to a year ago, but numbers in the Basin tell a slightly different story, according to data released Wednesday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Washington had 10,177 active listings in November 2023 compared …
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State paying out $40 million plus to families after price-fixing lawsuit
OLYMPIA — Thousands of Washington households will receive a little extra money this month, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday morning. The payouts are the result of price-fixing lawsuits by the state against major producers of chicken and tuna. “My legal team took on two large corporate price-fixing conspiracies …
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Open for wellness
MOSES LAKE - From left: Shyanna Stanford, Toni Stanford, Kris Kehler and Taylor Willard, surrounded by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members, prepare to cut the ribbon at The Well, located at 414 S Beech St. in Moses Lake, on Tuesday. The Well offers various kinds of preventive, supportive and …
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Firefighters for Kids gets boost from Boeing
MOSES LAKE — Some families in the Columbia Basin will have a merrier Christmas, courtesy of The Association of Washington Business, Boeing and local firefighters. Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce directors dropped by Moses Lake Fire Station 1 on Thursday to present Moses Lake Firefighter Mike Miner, president and founder …
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Ag appreciation: Annual parade lights up snow-covered Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – There was snow on the ground, but spirits were high at the annual Ag Appreciation Parade and Street Party in downtown Moses Lake Friday. The party started at 5 p.m., with the parade at 7 p.m. The weather was chilly, at about 24 degrees, but downright balmy …
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Moses Lake chamber talks water, education with governor
MOSES LAKE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee had an opportunity to hear about the challenges facing Moses Lake at a round table discussion at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. Besides Chamber President Debbie Doran-Martinez and Marketing Director Lori Robins, the governor met with Moses Lake Mayor Don Myers, …
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'12 years in the making' — Sila officially constructing Moses Lake battery plant
MOSES LAKE — Sila Nanotechnologies officially opened its Moses Lake plant Wednesday with a crowd that included employees, community members, state Reps. Tom Dent and Alex Ybarra and Gov. Jay Inslee. An aide to Sen. Patty Murray read a message from the senator, and Sen. Maria Cantwell congratulated Sila by …
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Governor seeks input from local Habitat for Humanity chapter
MOSES LAKE — Construction costs and energy efficiency were among the topics of a round table discussion between Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and representatives of Habitat for Humanity in Moses Lake Wednesday.
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Sonny’s is back: Landmark Washtucna tavern back in action
WASHTUCNA — Sonny’s Tavern and Grill is back. The long-established gathering place in Washtucna, which has struggled to keep going in recent years, reopened Oct. 26. “It's been closed more than it's been open in the last about six years,” said Bridget Coon, who owns and operates Sonny’s with her …
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Royal levy to appear on February ballot
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board voted to put a $1.825 million Educational Programs & Operations levy on the ballot in February 2024 at its meeting Monday.
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Farming technology: Vegetable Association trade show has high-tech feel
KENNEWICK — Veggies have gotten very high-tech, if the exhibitors at the 2023 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association conference and trade show are anything to judge by. The conference, held Nov. 15-16 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, offered seminars on techniques and developments in farming by experts drawn …
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Grant County Fairgrounds sees increasing equestrian events
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot going on at the Grant County Fairgrounds. There’s the annual fair, of course, and assorted festivals, trade shows, fundraisers and private parties, just like any fairgrounds hosts. But in recent years the fairgrounds in Moses Lake have stood out front and center as the …
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Gesa Credit Union collects gift donations
MOSES LAKE — Gesa Credit Union will partner with local organizations to collect and distribute Christmas gifts through its annual Stock-the-Sock Holiday Drive, according to an announcement from Gesa.
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Small Business Saturday keeps shopping local
MOSES LAKE — With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, Christmas shopping is looming large. Everybody knows about Black Friday, when big retailers are deluged with early shoppers looking for deals. But the day after is Small Business Saturday, and that’s a time for supporting local entrepreneurs.
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Ephrata to light Christmas tree Friday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce will kindle a new tradition Friday, with the first official Downtown Tree Lighting. “We decided we wanted to get the town lit up ahead of time and Thanksgiving weekend is an awesome weekend to do it,” said Chamber Executive Director Rita Witte.
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Holiday cheer around the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down just about every main drag in the Columbia Basin. Many local communities will hold holiday celebrations over the next couple of weekends. Here are some places to load up on Christmas joy:
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Proposed bill would expand gun ban in domestic abuse cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced in Congress is intended to protect domestic abuse victims from gun violence, according to an announcement by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington.
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Veggie tech: Kennewick conference highlights advances in agriculture
KENNEWICK — Veggies have gotten very high-tech, based on presentations by the exhibitors at the 2023 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association conference and trade show.
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Crime, drugs take center stage at Moses Lake council meeting
MOSES LAKE — Crime and drugs were a hot topic at Tuesday evening’s Moses Lake City Council meeting, as two citizens made emotional appeals to the council to take action. However, city officials said the issue is as much with Olympia as Moses Lake. “We are not sitting here on …
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State grant to fund Stratford overpass safety study
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted Tuesday to accept a Washington State Department of Transportation grant to study ways to make the overpass at Stratford Road and SR 17 safer to cros on foot.. The grant, a little over $685,000, will go to design a solution to …
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Fuhr, Sands sworn in at Moses Lake council meeting
MOSES LAKE — A couple of torches were passed Tuesday, as Moses Lake swore in a new city manager and police chief. Former Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr took the oath of office as the new city manager and former Moses Lake Police Department Capt. Dave Sands was sworn …
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Cold incoming: Prepping homes for the Columbia Basin’s cold winters
MOSES LAKE — In case anyone hasn’t noticed, it’s getting chilly out there. Even though the National Weather Service is predicting a fairly mild winter for the Columbia Basin, it’s still a good time to get homes ready for the colder weather. The first place to look is the pipes. …
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Ephrata turns out to honor veterans
EPHRATA — There was a pretty good turnout Saturday for the annual Veterans Day Parade in Ephrata, organizers said. “We probably had about 100 people in the parade,” said Mike Montaney, who added he’s been the parade chairman for 25 years. “We only had about half a dozen veterans actually …
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'Holy grail': Enhancement process could make EVs more efficient, practical
MOSES LAKE — Americans like to drive. What Americans don’t like is the cost of filling their gas tank. In recent years, electric vehicles, powered with a rechargeable battery, have been presented as a possible solution. It would seem a match made in heaven for the Inland Northwest; Washington has …
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Tree lighting kicks off holiday season in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The holiday season began Friday in Moses Lake, with the annual Downtown Moses Lake Tree Lighting ceremony at Sinkiuse Square.
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Students go for Baroque at music festival
MOSES LAKE — Forty-two local piano students from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Soap Lake and Lind performed in the eighth annual Moses Lake-Central Basin Chapter of Washington State Music Teachers Association Music Festival, according to an announcement from Chapter President Marina Munter.
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Keeping it small
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, when you need a plumber, you really need a plumber. When that happens, you want one who’s reliable and who won’t break the bank. Steve West considers himself one of those. “I do what I say,” West said. “I'm super honest. So if I tell you …
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Getting Elite in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Realtors Jeff Smart, left, and Dave Shinabarger cut the ribbon on the new Home Smart Elite Brokers Moses Lake office, located at 1845 W. Broadway Ave., on Wednesday. For more stories on the real estate business, home decorating and more, see our Homes section in today’s paper …
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Realtors cut ribbon on new Moses Lake office
Realtors Jeff Smart, left, and Dave Shinabarger cut the ribbon on the new Home Smart Elite Brokers Moses Lake office, located at 1845 W. Broadway Ave., on Wednesday.
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Fresher fruit: Moses Lake plant turning out browning-resistant apples
MOSES LAKE — Apple production techniques turned a corner recently when Okanagan Specialty Fruits opened its new facility in Moses Lake. The new Okanagan Specialty Fruits facility had its official ribbon-cutting Sept. 27. “Today is a special day for our entire group, the entire management team and Okanagan Specialty Fruits, …
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Drive-by victim dies; homicide charges planned
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man wounded in a drive-by shooting Sunday has died, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The GCSO announced the death of Dominick D. Hernandez, 18, Tuesday in a 6:30 a.m. statement. Hernandez was driving north on SR 17 Sunday afternoon with his passenger …
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Moses Lake fire claims one
MOSES LAKE – One person died in a fire in Moses Lake Sunday, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Fire Department.
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Drive-by leaves two in hospital, one in jail
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in Grant County Jail and two others are in the hospital following a shooting and high-speed chase Sunday afternoon.
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Samaritan culture, staffing, public perception discussed at candidate forum
MOSES LAKE — Four candidates for Grant County Hospital District 1, which oversees Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, addressed voters at a candidate forum Oct. 24.
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Vanguard gets creative for kids’ Halloween event
MOSES LAKE — Spiders, cows, ghosts and the occasional giant chicken took over Vanguard Academy Tuesday for the school’s Halloween trick-or-treat event...
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Moses Lake Presbyterian marks 115 years Sunday
MOSES LAKE — The roots of Moses Lake Presbyterian Church run deep, a fact that the church will celebrate Sunday with a special service on its 115th birthday.
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Feds announce changes to reverse mortgage program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration released new proposed policy updates to its Home Equity Conversion Program, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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‘Praise and cheers’
EPHRATA — St. Rose of Lima Catholic School will celebrate “Praise and Cheers to 40 years” at its annual fundraiser auction and dinner Nov. 11.
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Water, housing big topics for Moses Lake City Council candidates
MOSES LAKE — Four candidates for the Moses Lake City Council had an opportunity to make their positions clear at a candidate forum Oct. 24.
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MLSD candidates swap perspectives at forum
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake voters had the opportunity to hear from 14 candidates for local offices Oct. 24. The forum, hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, The Columbia Basin Herald and KWIQ, allowed hopefuls for the Moses Lake City Council, the Moses Lake School Board and Grant …
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Immanuel Lutheran Church bell to be rededicated
MOSES LAKE — Immanuel Lutheran Church’s bell will ring out again Sunday. The bell has been out of commission for several years, said Pastor Walter Klockers. After extensive repairs, it’s ready to peal again. Immanuel Lutheran is unusual in having an actual physical bell, Klockers said; most churches these days …
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Top Plumbers
MOSES LAKE – Steve West, left, and Leessa West, owners of Top Plumbing, surrounded by Moses Lake Chambber of Commerce ambassadors, prepare to cut the ribbon outside the chamber office Tuesday afternoon. The Wests moved their business to Moses Lake four months ago from Whidbey Island, Steve said, drawn by …
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Royal schools celebrate end of construction
ROYAL CITY — A small but enthusiastic crowd came to the Royal School District’s newly remodeled transportation center to celebrate the completion of construction at the district’s four schools. Seventeen people attended the event, which included a slide presentation by Superintendent Roger Trail, as well as homemade cookies. The traditional …
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Recognizing service
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce honored two of its members at its 82nd annual meeting and banquet Oct. 17. Terri Riley Brown of Assured Home and Hospice was named the Ambassador of the Year, and Kevin Burgess of Windermere Real Estate received the Chairman’s Award...
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‘Compassion leads the way’
MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Resource Center’s work is all about compassion, attendees at the center’s fundraising banquet heard Saturday night.
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Moses Lake Chamber to hold candidate forum Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Candidates for Moses Lake elected offices will have a chance to be heard Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, KWIQ and the Columbia Basin Herald. The forum will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 …
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Gourd standard
MOSES LAKE — They’re everywhere this time of year, those round orange gourds. As soon as October rolls around, commercial pumpkin patches start doing a business as brisk as the weather. But home gardeners can grow the decorative – and often tasty – gourds as well...
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Pumpkin patch kids
MOSES LAKE - Alice Westergard, 1 ½, left, and 6-month-old Heath Westergard explore pumpkin leaves at Rue & Sage in Moses Lake Wednesday morning. See Friday’s Homes section for pumpkin growing tips.
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Gård Public House keeps it local, serves regionally
ROYAL CITY — Everybody loves a “best-kept secret,” a place they can introduce their friends to that hasn’t been discovered yet by the public at large. And Royal City boasts just such a gem: Gård Public House. “We had people say ‘We love Gård; we don't want to tell anybody …
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Crossroads fundraiser banquet coming Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Pregnancy Center will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday, according to an announcement from the center. The event will be held in the Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, according to the announcement. Fellowship and seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 …
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Multiple fires over the weekend in Grant County
EPHRATA — Firefighters from Grant County Fire District 13 responded to several wildfires over the last week, according to a statement from the fire district...
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The sky’s the limit: Cle Elum drone pilot says improved battery tech key to opening up drones for ag use
YAKIMA — Bill Kuper didn’t originally set out to spray crops. “I flew my first drone over 10 years ago now for video and photo, because my background is actually technical, but in video and media,” he said. “And that’s when I first started flying.” It was a hot August …
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One D charging up in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Dirt flies at the groundbreaking Monday for One D Battery Sciences’ silane offloading station, part of the company’s new Moses Lake facility...
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Wizards, witches and house elves
MOSES LAKE — The ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College was awash with magic Saturday, as witches, wizards and the occasional house elf turned out for “A Night at Hogwarts,” to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. “It was great, wasn't it?” said …
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Caffeinated music: George CoffeeHouse concert series begins Oct. 21
GEORGE — The George CoffeeHouse Concert Series begins this month at the George Community Hall, according to an announcement from the series’ organizers...
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Royal City to see new housing development
ROYAL CITY — Royal City will have some new housing opportunities soon. “There's going to be single- to two-family, four-family and multifamily components of this project, and then (also) some public dedication for continuing an existing pathway,” said Sara Prather, the land development manager for CAD Homes, which is developing …
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Christensen appointed Royal City mayor
ROYAL CITY — The torch was passed at the Royal city City Council meeting Tuesday, as Council Member Michael Christensen was sworn in as the city’s new mayor. Christensen replaced Mayor P. Kent Anderson, who announced his resignation last month...
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Wildfire season winds down
MOSES LAKE — Most of the wildfires that flared up in Washington this summer are out, according to information from the National Interagency Fire Center...
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The other tree fruit: Pear harvest looking good this year
CASHMERE — The pear harvest is looking good this year in Washington, according to Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. “(Pears are like) the younger sibling.” DeVaney said. “They get a little overshadowed in the Northwest by apples. But pears have a really important place in …
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Bee colonies down from last year in US
MOSES LAKE — Honey bee populations are down nationwide, but that’s not necessarily a reason to worry, agriculture statisticians say. “Honey bees and other pollinators are critically important to securing the nation’s food supply and providing ecosystem services that insure plant diversity, soil stability, and species richness,” the U.S. Department …
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The ride stuff
MOSES LAKE — It was wheels, wheels everywhere at the Larson Recreation Center Saturday as kids turned out in droves for the annual bike rodeo, officially called the Bicycle Activities, Repairs, Giveaway and Skills event. The rec center, which opened in December, gave organizers some elbow room to add some …
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Darling dahlias
MOSES LAKE — Everything you always wanted to know about growing dahlias will be on display Monday. Valerie Parrott, owner of Pieces by Parrott in Moses Lake, held a dahlia tour on Sept. 25, and has another coming up on Monday. Parrott’s nursery supplies several local florists as well as …
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Okanagan Specialty Fruits opens Moses Lake packing facility
MOSES LAKE — The new Okanagan Specialty Fruits facility had its official ribbon-cutting Wednesday before a crowd of OSF team members, Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce members and local dignitaries. Along with the ceremony, the company offered a catered lunch along with tours of the plant and of an apple …
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Groundbreaking held for new Royal City Library
ROYAL CITY — The golden shovels did their job Wednesday in Royal City as the Royal City Friends of the Library broke ground for the new library building downtown, tangible evidence of a dream a long time in the making...
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UMANI Festival returns Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The second annual UMANI festival takes place Saturday in Moses Lake, and it looks to be even bigger than the first.
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FIRE REPORT: Rain stops Cowlitz Complex fire growth
MOSES LAKE — About an inch of rain fell on the Cowlitz Complex fires in the Cascades Tuesday, with more expected Wednesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The 30-fire complex, which has been burning since Aug. 25 in the Cascades between Mount Rainier and the Columbia River, has been …
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Throwing starfish
MOSES LAKE — The annual Columbia Basin Buddy Walk drew a bigger crowd than expected Saturday. “We don’t have a number yet, but more than last year,” said Denise Ketola, one of the event’s organizers. One estimate had between 350 and 400 people, she added...
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FIRE REPORT: Fire danger remains high, air quality good in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Due to rainy weather, the Blue Lake fire that has burned in the Cascades since July 29 was showing minimal fire activity Tuesday, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, located about 53 miles west of Omak, is 80% contained at 1,074 acres, …
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Subaru, potato truck collision leads to injuries
MOSES LAKE – Three people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after their car caught fire in a collision Monday afternoon. Simon Simons, 48, of Wilbur and his passenger Erika Simons, also 48, of Wilbur were driving south in a 2021 Subaru Outback on Road W Northeast just …
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News Bites for Sept. 26, 2023
News updates from first responder agencies from around the Columbia Basin.
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FIRE REPORT: Annual burn ban ends Sept. 30 as fires continue across state
MOSES LAKE — The burn ban in Grant and Adams counties ends Saturday, according to Grant County Fire District 3’s website. Once the ban is lifted, the normal regulations will apply to residential and agricultural burning, the website said...
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FIRE REPORT: Fire season not over yet
OLYMPIA — The weather is cooling, but fire danger is still high, according to a statement from Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. Citing elevated temperatures and dry fuel conditions, Franz highlighted the need to protect both residents and firefighters from avoidable wildfire danger...
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Past perfect
MOSES LAKE — You could say A.L. Sowards is living in the past.
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FIRE REPORT: Olympic blazes still growing, Dorian fire 30% contained
KENNEWICK — The Dorian fire outside of Wallula between Kennewick and Walla Walla, was 30% contained at 200 acres Wednesday according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. It was human-caused, according to the DNR, but the specific cause was under investigation.
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Walking buddies
MOSES LAKE — People with Down Syndrome, along with their friends and families, will gather Saturday at McCosh Park for the 11th annual Buddy Walk, hosted by the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County. The walk will be the same as in past years, but the festivities beforehand will have …
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Playing through
MOSES LAKE — The new Ten Pin miniature golf course is a family dream come true. “(It’s) something we've always kind of talked about doing,” said Cale Russell, the CEO of Ten Pin Territory, which includes Lake Bowl, Ten Pin Brewing, Papa’s Casino and Ten Pin Inn & Suites, all …
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FIRE REPORT: Firefighters knock down blaze in Soap Lake, fires season continues statewide
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7, with a little help from its friends, extinguished a 2-acre wildfire Monday night in Soap Lake, according to a statement from the fire district. At about 10:45, GCFD 7 responded to a report of a structure fire at Division Street and SR …
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FIRE REPORT: Blazes grow in WA over the weekend as red flag warnings go out
MOSES LAKE — The wildfires in Olympic National Park grew over the weekend, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, while red flag warnings due to low humidity and relatively high winds held over much of the state...
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Othello parade brings out folks of all ages
OTHELLO — People young and old, local and visiting, lined Othello’s Main Street Saturday morning for the Othello Parade. The weather was beautifully cooperative, warm but not scorching, and not a cloud to be seen...
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FIRE REPORT: Fire Science program starts, fire season continues across the state
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department had a chance to welcome students from the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center’s new Fire Science program recently, according to an announcement from the MLFD. Students in the program spend three class periods a day preparing for the career options of firefighting, …
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Righting a wrong
MOSES LAKE — It’s well known that racial disparities have historically existed in housing. Official racial discrimination – rules about which races can live where – hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for more than half a century, but its effects are still seen today...
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FIRE REPORT: Weather shift could make fire season worse
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite the recent cooler and rainy conditions that moderated fire activity in the Northwest, fire season continues with a change in the weather pattern underway, according to the U.S. Fire Service. Light east winds are forecast for later this week with significant warming and drying expected to …
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FIRE REPORT: Small fire near Vantage extinguished, Yakima River Canyon blazes grow quickly
YAKIMA — Two wildfires are burning in the Yakima River canyon between Yakima and Ellensburg, according to the Bureau of Land Management...
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Pending home sales up for second month in a row
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pending home sales increased 0.9% in July, rising for the second consecutive month, according to an announcement from to the National Association of Realtors. The Northeast and Midwest posted monthly losses, while sales in the South and West grew. All four U.S. regions saw year-over-year declines in …
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Royal City mayor moving on
ROYAL CITY — Royal City Mayor Kent Andersen is stepping down after about a decade of service to the city...
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George Bluegrass Festival turns 16
GEORGE — The annual George Bluegrass Festival is now in its 16th year, according to organizer Debby Kooy. It started Monday, with people coming in from all over to camp and set up, and continues through Sunday morning...
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FIRE REPORT: Fire closes one side of I-82, Cowlitz Complex expected to slow down
MOSES LAKE — The 182-acre Tendollar fire that sprang up Sunday on I-82 between Yakima and Ellensburg was 40% contained Monday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Costs were estimated at $150,000. The fire briefly closed the eastbound lanes of the freeway, according to the Washington Department of Transportation...
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Local firefighters mobilized for large wildfires
MOSES LAKE — It’s been a long, hot, smoky summer throughout the state. It seemed like every other day there was a new wildfire starting somewhere and air quality got pretty nasty sometimes. But for some local firefighters, it’s been even hotter and smokier...
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FIRE REPORT: Acreage estimates down on Cowlitz Complex fires
MOSES LAKE — Of the 30 fires that make up the Cowlitz Complex in Gifford Pinchot National Forest between Mount Rainier and the Columbia River, half are now out, according to the U.S. Forest Service, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The complex showed 12% containment Saturday and improved …
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Sourdough fire slowing down, Cowlitz Complex costs rise
MOSES LAKE — With cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and light rains over several days, the Sourdough Fire has had minimal growth and low areas of heat, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire was at 6,234 acres with 30% containment Thursday. The Cowlitz Complex of fires …
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ICAP Launch program builds rural business through collaboration
SEATTLE — Everything works better when people work together. That’s the premise behind the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program, the Washington State Department of Commerce program aimed at boosting Washington businesses through collaboration. “The Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program is helping our key industry sectors in Washington state grow through collaboration,” said …
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One for the books
ROYAL CITY — Progress toward a new Royal City library took a big step forward Tuesday at the Royal City City Council meeting. The council chamber was filled to standing room only as proponents of the library turned out in support of the lease agreement between the city and the …
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Burn bans lifted on some public lands
MOSES LAKE — Public use fire and shooting restrictions on some public lands were lifted today, according to an announcement from the Bureau of Land Management. The relaxation of the rules applies to lands administered by BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, …
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FIRE REPORT: Oregon Road fire under control, Cowlitz Complex holding steady
ELK, Wash. — The Oregon Road fire about 31 miles north of Spokane was 90% contained at 10,817 acres Tuesday, according to a statement from the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire, which started Aug. 18, has destroyed 126 residences and 258 outbuildings and occupies 18 fire engines, …
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Quincy building burns, various fires trouble Washington
QUINCY — An empty building burned in the wee hours of Sunday morning in Quincy, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 3. At a little after midnight, GCFD 3 and Protection One EMS received multiple reports of flames visible at the rear of the former Westside Pizza …
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Brand-new Almira School rises from the ashes
ALMIRA — It was an emotional moment Thursday as the new Almira School was unveiled to the community. The school gym was packed, with a crowd of about 350 people almost shoulder to shoulder. Almira School District Superintendent Dan Read led the crowd in the first flag salute in the …
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Brand-new Almira School rises from the ashes
ALMIRA — It was an emotional moment Thursday as the new Almira School was unveiled to the community. The school gym was packed, with a crowd of about 350 people almost shoulder to shoulder. Almira School District Superintendent Dan Read led the crowd in the first flag salute in the …
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Cowlitz Complex grows to more than 40 fires
MOSES LAKE — The Cowlitz Complex that cropped up last weekend in Gifford Pinchot National Forest between Mount Rainier and the Columbia River has now grown to more than 40 small fires totaling about 400 acres, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. The fires were ignited Aug. …
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Well stocked
MOSES LAKE — Some students in the Basin will be a little better equipped this year thanks to local real estate professionals. “I got a wild idea in May to do a Grant County-wide school supply drive,” Anna Lucero, an agent with CENTURY 21 Alsted Real Estate in Moses Lake. …
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‘Bushels of Fun’
RITZVILLE — In late summer and early fall, when county fairs are at their peak, the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair can easily slip under the radar. There’s no carnival, no big-name musical acts on the stage or clowns wandering the grounds. This year’s theme is “Bushels of Fun,” and that’s …
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'Starting fresh'
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy and Covenant Christian School are breaking new ground on the football field.
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FIRE REPORT: Small fires hit locally, regional fires burn on
EPHRATA — A small grass fire near Road J and Road 16 Northwest flared up Tuesday, which was quickly put out by Grant County Fire District 13. Lightning struck a fence post, according to a statement from GCFD 13, then appeared to arc multiple times down the fence starting small …
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On the front line
MOSES LAKE — Wildfire season is frustrating. There’s smoke in the air, closed-off roads and evacuation alerts galore, but other than being careful with barbecues and praying for the firefighters’ safety, most area residents don’t see the fire line except in the newspaper or on TV. At the Columbia Basin …
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FIRE REPORT: MLFD helping with Oregon Road fire; new blaze appears in Seep Lakes
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department is taking part in firefighting efforts for the Oregon Road fire, about 31 miles north of Spokane, according to a statement from the MLFD. Firefighter Paramedic Rick Kelly and Probationary Firefighter Paramedic Gary Lebacken have been assisting the Mid-Columbia Strike Team with …
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‘Hometown rodeo’
RITZVILLE — It’s not a very big rodeo, but it’s an enthusiastic one. “We have all events,” said Ritzville Rodeo board member Julie Hartz. “Bareback, saddle bronc, ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, calf roping, team roping head and heel and some junior events like goat tying.” …
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GCFD 7 gets firefighting grant; small fires dot SW WA Cascades
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7, based in Soap Lake, announced Friday it had been awarded a $590,400 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant, which will be paid out over a four-year period, is designed to help fire departments recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, according …
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Gray and Oregon Road fires exceed 10K acres, continue burning
SPOKANE — The Gray fire, which started Aug. 18 about 17 miles west of Spokane, was 58% contained at 10,016 acres Thursday, according to a statement from the state Department of Natural Resources. The blaze prompted the evacuation of the entire city of Medical Lake, as well as the communities …
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Water masters
MOSES LAKE — It’s a little ironic that the World-Famous Siphon-Setting Contest may be the best-kept secret at the Grant County Fair.
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GoFundMe hub set up for fire victims
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — A centralized hub has been established at GoFundMe for anyone who would like to help people affected by wildfires in eastern Washington, according to an announcement from the fundraising site. The hub will direct people to organizations that GoFundMe has verified as legitimate, to keep scam …
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His father’s son
MOSES LAKE — Some children of legendary performers struggle to get out from under their famous parent’s shadow when they make a name for themselves. Ned LeDoux is not one of those. “He's Dad to me,” LeDoux said of his father, singer-songwriter Chris LeDoux, who passed away from cancer in …
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Going to market
MOSES LAKE — It’s kind of a high point, the moment when hard work is rewarded in hard cash. Livestock sales are an integral part of a county fair, when a 4-H or Future Farmers of America student sees the benefit from all the effort they put in through the …
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Spokane-area fires claim two lives, trigger evacuations
SPOKANE — Fires in the Spokane area, including two over 10,000 acres, claimed at least two lives as well as causing evacuations and traffic hassles over the weekend. A body was found in the area burned by the Oregon Road fire north of Spokane on Sunday afternoon, according to an …
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Three local fires spring up, and one killed in fire near Medical Lake
MOSES LAKE — If going out the front door Saturday morning felt – and smelled – like walking into a giant ashtray, there’s a reason for that. The Air Quality Index in most of central Washington, including the Columbia Basin, was rated unhealthy by the Environmental Protection Agency, using data …
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‘Professional Zaniac’
MOSES LAKE — If ever there was a man who perhaps should consider switching to decaf, it’s Alex Zerbe. “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,” Zerbe boomed over the speaker from backstage as he began his set Thursday afternoon at the Grant County Fair. “It is my pleasure to introduce a …
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Smokey skies prompt health warning
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for all areas of the county. Wildfires in Washington and British Columbia are affecting air conditions in Grant County, according to the advisory, and air quality is expected to be in the moderate to unhealthy …
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FIRE REPORT: High temps increase fire risks
PORTLAND, Ore.— Almost 85% of all fires in the Northwest this year have been caused by human action, according to data from the Northwest Interagency Fire Center, which tracks wildfires in Washington and Oregon...
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One killed in Moses Lake shooting
MOSES LAKE — A shooting claimed one life and injured two other people in the Knolls Vista neighborhood of Moses Lake early Sunday morning...
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Couple convicted in carjacking on reservation
YAKIMA — A White Swan couple was convicted Friday of serious felonies on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern Washington...
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Fire update for Aug. 14, 2023
LAHAINA, Hawaii — The wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii had claimed at least 80 lives as of Saturday, according to the Associated Press. The city of just under 13,000 on the island of Maui was left in ashes by a fire that began Tuesday, according to the AP. A combination of …
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Fair week
MOSES LAKE — Everything slows down a little bit in Grant County during the third week of August. It could be because it’s the hottest part of the summer, or it could be that a lot of people are out of town on vacation. But it could also be because …
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80th ride: Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo has full slate for its oak anniversary
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo turns 80 this year, and it’s doing it in a big way. “It's going to be huge,” said Tyler Brown, treasurer of the rodeo committee. “We've got 430 entries for all the events, which is a pretty big number. Probably up 10-15% …
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Crusading against domestic violence
MOSES LAKE — If you see folks wearing purple at the Moses Lake Roundup this year, it’s not just a fashion statement. They’re manning up. For the last several years, the Moses Lake Roundup has partnered with New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Moses Lake in the …
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Regional fire report for Aug. 10
WHATCOM COUNTY — The Sourdough fire, in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area about 60 miles east of Bellingham, was up to 1,710 acres Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire, which was discovered July 29, is still 0% contained and has cost about $16 million so …
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Moses Lake Alumni select scholarship winners
MOSES LAKE — Fourteen Moses Lake High School seniors will have a little help with college thanks to a scholarship from the Moses Lake Alumni Association. This is the 17th year the association has offered the scholarships, according to association Secretary (and historian) Susan Blackwell...
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3-vehicle collision claims 1 on I-90
MOSES LAKE — A three-vehicle accident on I-90 claimed at least one life and injured nine people Wednesday afternoon...
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Annexation more complicated than it seems, Royal council told
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council learned some things about the process of annexation at its Aug. 1 meeting. The discussion was occasioned by an application by Gerald Brown, owner of Golden West Farms, LLC, for the city to annex two parcels of Golden West land, one 70 …
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Fire continues to burn near Grand Coulee Dam, blazes continue statewide
GRAND COULEE — Of the five fires that broke out Sunday in the Grand Coulee Dam area, only one, the Pendall Road fire, is listed as burning by the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire was previously reported at 500 acres, but that figure has been reduced to 170 acres, …
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Bingo-ing out cancer
MOSES LAKE — The cage spun, the little balls went clack-clack-clack, and a hand reached in to pull one out. “B-9,” Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete shouted over the sea of voices, and a room full of people looked up from their beverages and marked their cards...
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Vehicles destroyed in Soap Lake area fire, other fires continue statewide
SOAP LAKE — A fire east of Soap Lake burned about 9.5 acres, according to statements from Grant County fire districts 7 and 13. The fire, in the 3800 block of SR 28, destroyed about 20 vehicles, five recreational vehicles and nearly 100 appliances. Volunteers fought the fire until about …
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Water supply tightening in Washington despite wet winter
OLYMPIA — Water, water everywhere… or maybe not. The irrigation situation in Eastern Washington has made a rather sudden turnaround. “We are not in a drought, officially,” said Emily Tasaka, communications manager with the Washington State Department of Ecology. “We’ve issued a statewide drought advisory. That’s not the same thing …
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MLFD responds to multiple fires, statewide fire season continues
MOSES LAKE — One building was seriously damaged when a series of four fires sprang up along I-90 Wednesday evening, according to Moses Lake Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Hollie. The fires were reported a little before 7 p.m., according to the wildfire alert website Watch Duty. All of the …
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Sewage spill at Sun Lakes stop short of water
COULEE CITY — A power failure at a lift station caused a small sewage spill at Sun Lakes State Park Tuesday, according to Dennis Felton, area manager for Coulee Area State Parks, but the lake water wasn’t affected...
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‘The future is happening in our town’
MOSES LAKE — A group of about 60 people – including a number of state legislators and Lt. Gov. Denny Heck – got a first-hand look at the future Wednesday, on a tour that included stops at Big Bend Community College, Boeing and other businesses at the Port of Moses …
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West Hallett fire gets costlier, other fires burning across Washington
SPOKANE — The acreage of the West Hallett fire, located along Spokane-Cheney Road just southwest of Spokane, had been re-estimated at 155 acres Wednesday after remapping showed it to be smaller than the 200 acres previously reported. The estimated cost, however, had grown to $300,000 so far, according to the …
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Soap Lake pet rescue gets big help with vet bills
SOAP LAKE — The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry in Soap Lake got a sizable boost recently from the Moses Lake-Grant County Humane Society. It wasn’t the first time the MLGCHS had helped out the fledgling animal rescue, said Shawna Kluge, who started and runs Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry, …
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Spokane, Okanogan fires continue to threaten homes
SPOKANE — The West Hallett fire, located along Spokane-Cheney Road just southwest of Spokane, remained at 200 acres Tuesday. The fire, which sprang up suddenly Monday afternoon, was 0% contained and costs were estimated at $150,000 so far, according to the National Interagency Fire Center...
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Moses Lake man killed in Monday accident
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was killed Monday in a collision, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department...
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Moses Lake temple tour
MOSES LAKE — “Holiness to the Lord,” reads the sign over the door. “The House of the Lord.” Those words are engraved above the front entrance of every temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the world, said Elder Shayne Bowen...
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Multiple E. Washington towns threatened by fires
SPOKANE — The Red Cross has set up a shelter for those evacuated from the West Hallett fire, according to an announcement from the organization. The fire, located on a hill above Spokane-Cheney Road a few iles southwest of Spokane, was discovered about 2 p.m. Monday and by 4:30 was …
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Hot, dry spring dries up Eastern Washington
OLYMPIA — Water, water everywhere… or maybe not. The irrigation situation in Eastern Washington has made a turnaround compared to recent years. “We are not in a drought, officially,” said Emily Tasaka, communications manager with the Washington State Department of Ecology. “We've issued a statewide drought advisory. That's not the …
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Growing out
MOSES LAKE — The development at Maple Grove, just north of SR 17 at Grape Drive, is almost complete, and the subsequent development is underway. Homes at Maple Landing went on sale July 21. The development itself is still in the excavation stage, but two homes are already available for …
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OIC moves into new home
MOSES LAKE — The giant scissors snipped, the ribbon fell and everyone present applauded as OIC of Washington officially moved into its new digs at the WorkSource Center at 309 E. Fifth Ave. in Moses Lake Thursday. The new location was inaugurated with a meet-and-greet with the Moses Lake Chamber …
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Ephrata-area home burns, wildfires continue statewide
EPHRATA — A fire destroyed a home in the 12000 block of Road A.5 east of Ephrata Wednesday evening...
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Regional fire report for July 27
PULLMAN — The Wawawai fire, about five miles west of Pullman, had burned 526 acres Wednesday, according to a statement from the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire, which was discovered Monday evening, is located about two miles from Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River and about …
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News Bites for July 26, 2023
A selection of news bits from first responder agencies around the Basin.
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Washington fire update for July 26
VANTAGE — I-90 was open both directions Tuesday morning following a fire that closed the freeway between the Ryegrass summit and the Vantage Bridge Monday. A semi had caught fire and ignited the dry brush alongside the road, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber. The fire had grown …
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Royal schools passes ‘23-24 budget
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board approved the district’s 2023-24 budget at its monthly meeting Monday. “We typically start a budget process in February, when we start talking about enrollment,” said RSD Business Manager Greg Pike. “And then here we are in late July, where we're adopting a budget, …
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I-90 closes for vehicle fire
VANTAGE — A vehicle fire closed down I-90 just west of Vantage Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol. A semi traveling westbound near the Ryegrass summit caught fire a little after 1 p.m., according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The cause of the fire may have been electrical, …
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Science and myth
MOSES LAKE — They’re all real. That’s the premise of a series of novels by Moses Lake writer Tony Dean Yetter, whose works serve a dual purpose: to tell a good story and to promote discussion of Sasquatch. “I listened to 400 hours of testimonies from police officers to game …
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Fire updates for July 21, 2023
MARYSVILLE — The Mountain Loop fire in Snohomish County was up to 14 acres Thursday, but it’s completely lined and fire crews are taking advantage of lower temperatures and higher humidity to keep the blaze from growing, according to a statement from Snohomish County Fire District 22. These wildfires were …
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Othello fire deemed arson, other fires continue statewide
OTHELLO — A fire in Othello was deliberately set Tuesday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office...
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Ephrata car show winners announced
EPHRATA — Dennis Crossley has been awarded Best in Show at the 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, according to an announcement from the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. Crossley won with his 2021 Corvette, sponsored by Pro Auto Repair. Crossley’s ’Vette also win the Kids Choice Award, sponsored …
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Fire update for July 19
FISHTRAP — The Snider Road fire, on Interstate 90 about 10 miles northeast of Sprague, was discovered about 2 p.m. Monday and had burned 520 acres by 4:30, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Level 3 evacuation notices were issued about 4 p.m., but had dropped to level 1 …
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Regional fire report for July 18
SHELTON — The McEwan fire northwest of Shelton, in Mason County, is in the mopping-up phase, according to a statement from Central Mason Fire and EMS. The fire, which has been burning since July 4, consumed 250 acres and has cost an estimated $1.8 million or more so far, according …
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Hayden Homes donating new park to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will gain another park this week. Maple Grove Park, in the new Maple Grove housing subdivision on Grape Drive north of SR 17, will be donated to the city of Moses Lake Thursday at 11:30 a.m., according to an announcement from Hayden Homes, the developer …
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Baird Springs fire costs $1.5m, new fires in Pierce, Klickitat counties
QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is estimated to have cost $1.5 million to extinguish, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The blaze, which sprang up quickly the afternoon of July 10, triggered evacuations in the Crescent Bar and Trinidad communities. There were no injuries and no reported structure …
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Ephrata company offers free roof for a veteran
EPHRATA — Heavenly Roofing in Ephrata is accepting nominations for a veteran who could use a new roof. It’s a way for the business to give back to the community, Marketing Specialist Oscar Romero said...
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Baird Springs fire in mop up, other fires continue to cause problems in WA
QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is nearly out, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office. Several additional fires were burning across Washington as of early Thursday afternoon.
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Health District outlines new plan for blue-green algae
MOSES LAKE — A new system for monitoring blue-green algae in Moses Lake will be rolled out this year, according to a press release from the Grant County Health District...
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'Fingers are flying'
MOSES LAKE — There’s a different sound coming out of the classrooms at Moses Lake Christian Academy this week, where the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association is holding its annual fiddle camp. “So we have (classes for) all the way from beginner, like you've never picked up a fiddle, a …
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Baird Springs fire calming, others burn statewide
CRESCENT BAR — Evacuation warnings were downgraded Wednesday morning to Level 1 for the Crescent Bar and Trinidad communities just north of Quincy, according to a statement from Southeast Washington Incident Management Team 1, which is in charge of firefighting efforts...
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Summerfest success
ROYAL CITY — Between 1,500 and 2,000 people braved the hot weather in Royal City Friday and Saturday for Summerfest 2023, according to Summerfest Committee Chairman Jonathan Cox. “There was a good amount of people there throughout the whole event,” Coix said. “I think there was a little bit for …
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FIRE UPDATE: Baird Springs fire near Crescent Bar prompts evacuation
QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire north of Crescent Bar continues to blaze away, but it’s not spreading, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman. He said a proactive evacuation was implemented in the area to protect residents. “We were erring on the side of safety,” he said. …
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Royal Council awards scholarship, approves parade
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City student received a boost to her education at the July 5 Royal City City Council meeting. Rayne Sheriff, a 2023 graduate of Royal High School, was the winner of a $1,000 scholarship from the engineering firm Anderson Perry. Anderson Perry, based in La Grande, …
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Fire report for July 11, 2023
MOSES LAKE — Basin fire crews were kept busy over the weekend, with a couple of sizable brush fires that fortunately involved no injuries or structure damage, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman.
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Key honor
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake music teacher Harriet West was caught by surprise when she was inducted into the Washington State Music Teachers Association Hall of Fame, she said. “All of this was done behind my back,” she said. “I had no clue that this was going on.” The …
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Brookdale Hearthstone builds 20-foot sundae
MOSES LAKE — The residents and staff at Brookdale Hearthstone got to take part in a sweet, if somewhat obscure, tradition Friday, celebrating National Strawberry Sundae Day on a big scale. “We decided what better way to celebrate than to have a 20-foot strawberry sundae,” said Kar Vanerstrom, sales manager …
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Fire report for July 10, 2023
MOSES LAKE — The Tunnel 5 fire burning in the Columbia Gorge about four miles west of White Salmon has grown to 556 acres and is 20% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning that the evacuation notice for the area …
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Settling out
COLUMBIA BASIN — The great furniture crunch is mostly over, according to experts. “It was pretty bogged down there,” said Matt Moore, owner of Moore Furniture in Ephrata. “It took a long time for the industry, in general, to get back up to normal production.” COVID-19 affected the production and …
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Celebrating Independence from Hunger
Moses Lake Grocery Outlet owners Kris Emerson, second from left, and Paul Emerson, second from right, and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and Care Moses Lake look on as Michaelle Boetger cuts the ribbon on the Independence from Hunger campaign. Independence from Hunger is a joint venture …
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Soap Lake fire causes evacuation notice
SOAP LAKE — A level 3 evacuation notice was issued for the 3000-4000 block of Road 20 Northeast near Soap Lake Wednesday evening, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 13. A level 3 evacuation means “Leave now,” the statement added...
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Royal party
ROYAL CITY — Royal City will turn out at Lions Park this weekend for the city’s annual Summerfest, with a few changes from past years. “There's going to be vendors in the park Friday night and Saturday,” said Jonathan Cox, chairman of the Summerfest committee. “In addition, Friday night we're …
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Washington fire update for July 6
OTHELLO — An Othello-area home was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to a statement from Adams County Fire District 5. Two vehicles were also destroyed, but all occupants got out of the house safely. The investigation determined that the cause of the fire …
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‘Red, white and sparkle’
GEORGE — Perhaps no town does up the Fourth of July with more vigor than George. “I love it when we all get dressed up in our country's colors,” said state Sen. Judy Warnick. “There's one little girl that had ‘Red, White and Sparkle’ on her shirt. And I think …
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Farm machines thrash it out at Lind Combine Derby
LIND — Lind held its annual Combine Derby June 10.The event has been a Lind tradition since 1988, and this year’s derby brought a crowd of about 4,500 people to a town of 531. Fifteen of the harvesting machines, sporting names like “Cornfed Cadillac” and “The Extinguisher,” lumbered onto the …
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Fire report for July 3, 2023
EPHRATA — A fire northwest of Ephrata required three fire departments to put out Thursday night, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 13...
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2023 cherry harvest looking optimistic
WENATCHEE — The cherry harvest is coming in full this year, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. The weather conditions that have played havoc with some other Washington crops, like hay, have been a real boon for cherry growers, according to Tim Kovis, WSTFA’s director of communications. “We …
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Lunch crowd
MOSES LAKE — The Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds has a maximum capacity of 770 people, and the crowd at the Senior Picnic Wednesday came mighty close to meeting that. “We had 612 meals served to seniors,” said Debbie Doran-Martinez, executive director of the Moses Lake Chamber of …
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Weather hurts hay quality, price
COLUMBIA BASIN — The first cutting is in for alfalfa hay in the Basin, and it’s not all it should be, according to Mark Anderson of Anderson Hay & Grain. “We were hoping to get a lot more high-test supreme and premium alfalfa for dairies,” Anderson said. “We struggled a …
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Cherry harvest looking good for 2023
WENATCHEE — The cherry harvest is coming in full this year, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. The weather conditions that have played havoc with some other Washington crops, like hay, have been a real boon for cherry growers, according to Tim Kovis, WSTFA's director of communications...
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Fire season outlook grim
OLYMPIA — This year’s fire season is upon us, according to Washington State Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz. “Fire activity has increased considerably from earlier spring months,” Franz said in a press conference Friday. “We've seen about 600 fires burn roughly 17,000 acres statewide so far. On lands under Department …
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Wildfire update for June 30, 2023
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties, according to an announcement from the NWS. The warning is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening...
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Dual purpose
OTHELLO — What do garage doors and blinds have in common? They both open, they both close, and Kip and Ilene Burns can sell you both. The Burnses and their partner John Overton own both B and B Doors and Blinds For Any Budget. The two businesses are mobile, operating …
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Water rules tightening in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake city Council voted to make some changes to the city’s water conservation ordinance at its Tuesday meeting...
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B and B door cuts the ribbon
MOSES LAKE – Kip and Ilene Burns, flanked by their partner John Overton, left, and their granddaughter Saylor Blodgett, cut the ribbon in front of the B and B Doors trailer and the Blinds for any Budget van at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce office Wednesday. The Burnses and …
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Fire report for June 28, 2023
WENATCHEE — State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Methow Fire just outside Wenatchee, according to a statement from the State Fire Marshal’s Office...
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Celebrating safely
COLUMBIA BASIN — Independence Day is next Tuesday and residents can expect a lot of booms, bangs and whistles, but in a dry climate like this, fireworks get out of hand easily and set off wildfires, said Grant County Fire District 7 Chief Chris Baker. “We have warmer, drier conditions …
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Lower Crab Creek fire out, others still burning
BEVERLY — A wildfire that blazed up east of Beverly over the weekend is out, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman. The fire consumed about 65 acres, according to Neil Vargas, assistant chief for Grant County Fire District 10, which responded to the blaze. There were no …
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News bites for June 27, 2023
EPHRATA — Nicole Shenefelt, 25, is being held at the Grant County Jail after reportedly setting a fire in Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. OTHELLO — An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting near Othello Sunday.
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Judge lets weapon ban stand
OLYMPIA — Washington state’s ban on certain types of gun will stay in place, a Thurston County Superior Court ruled Friday. “It’s another setback, but we’re gonna keep pushing forward,” said Guardian Arms owner Bruce Davis. “That’s all we can do.” ...
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George council OKs chickens, tables park district
GEORGE — Pavement, parks and poultry were among the topics of discussion at the George City Council meeting Tuesday. The first order of business was bids for street improvements to North Washington Way and East Montmorency Boulevard. The low bidder was Wheeler Excavation, which City Attorney Chuck Zimmerman pointed out …
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Spend a day at the museum
COLUMBIA BASIN — We often think of museums as something you find in big cities, but there are lots of them just a short drive away here in the Basin. Here are some places to enjoy art or learn about the area. Note: Many museums are staffed by volunteers and …
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Grace named George clerk-treasurer
GEORGE — There’s a new clerk-treasurer in George, and she has a new assistant. Former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Amy Grace, who has holding down the fort since the last clerk-treasurer left in March, was officially appointed to the position at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. SA temporary worker the city contracted …
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Weather impacts hay quality
COLUMBIA BASIN — The first cutting is in for alfalfa hay in the Basin, and it’s not all it should be, according to Mark Anderson of Anderson Hay & Grain. “We were hoping to get a lot more high-test supreme and premium alfalfa for dairies,” Anderson said. “We struggled a …
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Prowler caught following assault
MOSES LAKE — A suspected vehicle prowler who allegedly punched his victim and fled was caught in Moses Lake Wednesday...
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Forest Service waives fees for Juneteenth
PORTLAND, Ore. — The USDA Forest Service is waiving recreation fees for day-use sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, according to an announcement from the Forest Service...
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Little Big Show '23
WILSON CREEK — The little town of Wilson Creek more than doubled in numbers Saturday. The town, which had a population of 207 at the last census, welcomed more than 300 visitors to its annual Little Big Show, according to organizer Nicholas Odorizzi. “Good turnout this year,” Odorizzi said. “We …
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Barnyard brawl
LIND — In the heart of Adams County, wheat is king. And once a year, its knights meet in the Lind Lions Club Arena for a tournament to rival the most enthusiastic joust, armored in blue jeans and ball caps and mounted on steeds familiar to anyone who lives in …
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Royal parents learn to identify drug risk factors
ROYAL CITY — Between 20 and 30 people gathered at Royal Intermediate School June 8 for Healthy Youth, Healthy Families. The bilingual event, sponsored by Educational Service District 105, among other organizations, was designed to help families identify signs of substance abuse in youth. “My demographic right now is particularly …
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Exploring macro worlds
MOSES LAKE — It all started with some boozy bugs. “I went out in the front yard, and I went up to a tree in which there were always tens of butterflies, and I couldn't figure out why,” said Walter Klockers, whose macro photography is currently on exhibit at the …
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‘Exude compassion’
RITZVILLE — “Exude compassion.” That was the advice given to Lind-Ritzville High School seniors at their graduation ceremony Saturday by LRHS history teacher and guest speaker Bryce Court. “When I say to do that, I mean it should be the defining attribute of your character, the thing you are and …
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‘Do hard things’
ROYAL CITY — One hundred eleven Knights sallied forth from the Royal High School football field Friday, June 2, ready to take on any dragons that might come their way. “Many things make you an exceptional graduating class,” said RHS Principal Courtney McCoy in her welcoming remarks. “You are driven. …
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Royal City gains new council members, approves water main upgrade
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council swore in two new members during its meeting Monday evening. Rick Kannely and Ryan Piercy were selected to fill vacancies left when other members moved out of town. “I'm here as a volunteer to support the community, to serve the community that …
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Lending a paw
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach recently got some much-needed upgrades. Moses Lake developer CAD Homes teamed up with several other businesses this spring to build new kennels at the county animal shelter, along with some other much-needed improvements.
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CBAA sponsors music at farmers market, demo derby
MOSES LAKE — It’s not all that difficult, actually, to find local musicians who want to play live music, according to Shawn Cardwell, executive director of Columbia Basin Allied Arts. It’s why Allied Arts has been able to sponsor performers at the Moses Lake Farmers Market nearly every other weekend …
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Added options
GEORGE — The new housing in George is almost finished. “We had a 27-lot subdivision,” said Drew Scott, owner of CAD Homes LLC, which is building the houses. “We started last year and it's all sold out now. It went quick.” ...
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2023 Chief for a Day
EPHRATA — There were some very excited kids in uniform Thursday afternoon outside the Grant County Courthouse. “This is Chief Jesus Flores from the Royal City Police Department,” said Rey Rodriguez, who serves as Royal City’s police chief on all the other days. “He’s a second grader, attends Red Rock …
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Bill to protect gas stoves introduced in Congress
OLYMPIA — A bill introduced Monday would protect gas stoves from proposed federal limitations, according to an announcement from Rep. Dan Newhouse, R – Washington. In February, the U.S. Department of Energy proposed an “energy efficiency standard” for gas cooking products. This would be the first energy performance standard imposed …
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‘Desert Sun’
MOSES LAKE — Here in the Basin, we know we have a lot of sunshine, and we generally like it that way. But sometimes it takes a relative newcomer to give us a fresh appreciation. “I've lived here three years now, and I love all the sunny days,” said artist …
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Fish & Wildlife encourages hunter education before fall busy season
OLYMPIA — The fall hunting season may seem a long way off, but it’s still time to think about mandatory hunter education classes before it begins, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife...
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Encore!
MOSES LAKE — The tunes that made Broadway great will fill the air, as Basin Community Theatre presents “Encore! A Broadway Musical Review” this month. “We've taken favorite musicals from our cast and from our director, and put a show together,” said producer Marion Wyman. “So it's going to be …
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Sage ‘n Sun to light up Ephrata
EPHRATA — Ephrata will take to the streets this weekend with the 111th annual Sage ‘n Sun Festival. “Last year we we had started out brand new, kind of redeveloped it And we're in the process to continue to make it grow and to build it into something a little …
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Preventing invasion
OLYMPIA — State agencies are asking people to clean up their gear, pets and clothing to prevent invasive plants from establishing here, according to a statement from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. State law requires landowners to control noxious weeds when they are present on their properties, the …
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Fees waived for Get Outdoors Day
PORTLAND, Ore. — Day-use sites in Washington and Oregon will be free on June 10 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, the USDA Forest Service announced Monday, as a way of encouraging people to explore the outdoors...
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Salmonella outbreak hits Washington state
OLYMPIA — An outbreak of salmonella has sickened 13 people in Washington state, one of them in Grant County, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health. This is part of a nationwide outbreak that has sickened 104 people in 31 states, the statement said. In Washington, …
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Home greenery
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin has always been a place for people who love the great outdoors. Sometimes, though, that’s just not enough and you want to bring a little nature indoors. Houseplants add a touch of green to a room, and breathe life – literally – into a …
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‘The final reveille’
MOSES LAKE — The Memorial Day ceremony at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Moses Lake Monday wasn’t long, not more than about 20 minutes, but it was heartfelt. The ceremony was led by American Legion Service Officer Fil Rivera, a retired Green Beret master sergeant who served in Vietnam and the …
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Basin Business Journal looking for 40 standouts under 40
COLUMBIA BASIN — The squeaky wheel may get the grease, but sometimes the other wheels are working just as hard without making noise. That’s true in the business world, too: sometimes the people making the most difference are the quiet ones, flying under the radar. The Basin Business Journal would …
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Safe storage
MOSES LAKE — It seems like guns and gun owners are in the news a lot these days. Plenty of people in the Basin keep firearms, both for personal protection and for recreational shooting. But when you have guns in the home, where you can access them, there’s always the …
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‘Big Bend Changed that for me’
MOSES LAKE — The community once again showed its commitment to education Saturday with a full turnout at Big Bend Community College Foundation’s 22nd annual Cellarbration! For Education banquet and auction. The event, which brought in about 225 people, raised $167,000 to put toward scholarships for Big Bend Community College …
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Keeping the Basin eventful
So you have an event planned. Maybe it’s a business seminar, maybe it’s a crafting class, maybe it’s a black tie fundraiser. No matter what it is, it’s only going to be successful if people know it’s happening. You need to get the word out somehow...
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Built to spec
MOSES LAKE — One of the peculiarities of the Columbia Basin is that, even in a housing crunch, we’ve got tons of land waiting to be built on. There’s space for housing, just not the homes themselves. One solution to that is for would-be homeowners to look into a home …
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Spring Fest approaches
MOSES LAKE — It’s an annual tradition in Moses Lake, the town’s biggest festival of the year, and it’s coming up again. The Moses Lake Spring Festival happens every Memorial Day weekend, which this year is May 25-28. Last year’s festival, as life returned to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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Eclectic bargains abound at Rusty Mammoth Sale
MOSES LAKE — Jewelry, art, household items and old books and magazines – the pickings at the Moses Lake Museum’s Rusty Mammoth Sale Saturday were pretty diverse. “(We sold) some furniture items and a really lovely jewelry box,” said Museum Director Dollie Boyd. “There was a lady lined up at …
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Health Department: Flu deaths up tenfold last year
OLYMPIA — 2022-23 was the deadliest flu season in five years, the Washington State Department of Health said in a statement Friday...
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Building bust
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s no secret that housing is pretty tight right now. Our population is increasing, and new homes aren’t being built. The law of supply and demand is rearing its economic head. “if you look at a 30-year window, our population in Washington state has increased around 60%, …
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Royal City talks insurance at council meeting
ROYAL CITY — Insurance was a significant topic at the Royal City City Council meeting May 2. The first order of business involved the city’s co-sponsorship agreement with Summerfest. The draft agreement called for Summerfest to indemnify the city in case someone gets hurt at the town’s community celebration, which …
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Copenhaver prepares to take over at RMS
ROYAL CITY — Royal Middle School is getting a new principal. Jerrod Copenhaver, who has been teaching fifth grade at Royal Intermediate School since 2014, has been tapped to take over from the retiring David Jaderlund starting July 1. “I'm very excited,” Copenhaver said. “It's a great opportunity to keep …
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Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Brandon Penix, owner of Northwest Medical Services, with office manager Sidney Kriete to his left and surrounded by Moses Lake Chamber of commerce members, cuts the ribbon at his clinic at 821 E. Broadway. The clinic has been open since November, Kriete said. Northwest Medical Services specializes in occupational …
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A full deck
MOSES LAKE — It’s had a few names in its time, that old building at 302 W. Broadway Ave. It’s been Barney Google’s, Ginny’s, the Mighty Quinn, the LakeFront Bar & Grill and most recently, the Broadway Bar & Grill. Now it’s going to get a whole new lease on …
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Wrapped up to go
The staff at Chipotle in Moses Lake scrambles to keep up with the crowd of customers on Saturday, the restaurant’s first day open to the public. Chipotle, which specializes in burritos, quesadillas and tacos, is located at 2345 S. Maiers Road.
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Moses Lake piano student honored for original composition
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake High School senior was honored recently for an original piano composition. Dariya Karnafel, 17, took second place in the Washington State Music Teachers Association Young Composers Project with her original composition “Sea of Memories.” “We do it every year and this is my second …
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Invasive species cropping up again in Washington
SPOKANE — The boating season is officially underway in Washington state. To keep lakes, rivers, and other water bodies clean and beautiful, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to take a few simple steps when launching boats or other vessels this season, according to a …
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Local gun shop files suit over weapon ban
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake gun shop owner has filed a lawsuit in response to the assault weapon ban enacted last week. Guardian Arms LLC, located at 208 S. Division St., filed the suit in Grant County Superior Court April 25, the same day Gov. Jay Inslee signed the …
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‘New life’
MOSES LAKE — The Fab Four never sounded like this. The Seattle Rock Orchestra, consisting of 17 instrumentalists, three vocalists and one highly-animated conductor, took the stage at the Wallenstien Theater Friday night, playing selections from the Beatles’ last two albums, “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be.” It was the …
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‘Full of knowledge’
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center was a hive of activity Saturday, hosting the sixth annual Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium. “The list of the exhibitors didn't look that long,” said Dinah Rouleau, project manager with the Columbia Basin Conservation District. “But when you went there was filled …
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You’re all doers’
MOSES LAKE — It was a small ceremony as commencements go, but the emotions were huge at the Columbia Basin Job Corps Center graduation. “This is home,” said Susan Mann, the center’s liaison officer. “Most of the students are here for about a year, 24-seven. They become very, very well-bonded. …
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Home coverage
MOSES LAKE — For a lot of people, their home is the most valuable thing they’ll ever own. And when you have something valuable, naturally, you want to protect it. But how much homeowners insurance do you need? There’s a common misconception that homeowners insurance is based on the market …
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Royal City gets bookish
ROYAL CITY – Future library patrons cheer as the sign marking the location of the planned Royal City Library was unveiled April 11. The new library, when complete, will be more than three times as large as the existing facility, which stands across the street from the new site.
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George City Council considers security agreement
GEORGE — The George City Council discussed, but did not decide on, a novel offer from the Port of Quincy at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The proposal is an interlocal agreement between the city and the Port, said Mayor Gerene Nelson in a separate interview Thursday. Under the agreement, …
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Youth art sought for national competition
COLUMBIA BASIN — Young artists are invited to try for a chance to be shown at the Capitol, according to a statement from U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-WA...
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Dryland gardening
MOSES LAKE — A whole new dimension of gardening will be on display in Moses Lake next week. “We’re looking at the gardening effects of climate change, for the public to learn about how climate change is going to affect gardening,” said Mark Amara, with the Washington State University Extension …
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Regal save: New committee steps up to save Royal City Summerfest
ROYAL CITY — Yes, there will be a Summerfest. Back in December, the Royal City Summerfest committee put out a request on social media for new committee members because all of the existing members, who had shouldered the burden for years, were stepping down for a variety of reasons. By …
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Summerfest, library discussed at Royal meeting
ROYAL CITY — Summerfest, the library and a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan were among the topics of Tuesday’s Royal City City Council meeting. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter addressed the council regarding arrangements for the car show that’s a traditional part of Summerfest. In the past cars have parked …
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Hoppy hunting
GEORGE — The official count was 133 children at the George Easter egg hunt Saturday morning, but it looked like twice that many, possibly because they were so excited they couldn’t stay in one place. The weather had been nasty the day before, but Saturday the sun was shining and …
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Ephrata Chamber to host first business expo
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce will host its first annual Business Expo Wednesday. The new event has received unexpected, but welcome support, chamber officials said. “Our goal was 25 businesses,” said Chamber Director Rita Witte. “We actually got 47.” ...
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The hunt is on
COLUMBIA BASIN — Small plastic eggs will be stashed – and snatched up by little hands at an astounding rate – all over the Basin this weekend. Nearly every community in the area has its own Easter egg hunt either Friday or Saturday, as is traditional the weekend before Easter. …
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Checking it out
MOSES LAKE — Buying a home can be a risky proposition. There are many things that could go wrong with the home or the land, so many things that prospective buyers could miss that could cost them a lot of money down the road. That’s where a professional home inspector …
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Seeing the sights
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Historical Society is going on tour. “We’ve wanted to do this for a number of years,” said Harriet Weber, director of operations for the organization. “It stemmed from way back in the Quincy Centennial in 2007. I was on that committee and we did bus …
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Tax help available at senior centers
MOSES LAKE — Taxes can be confusing at the best of times. The Moses Lake and Ephrata senior centers are teaming up with AARP to take some of the confusion out of them at no charge. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is supplying volunteers to assist seniors with filling out …
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Royal schools adopt new math curriculum
ROYAL CITY — Royal schools will be seeing some changes in math after the Royal School Board voted unanimously at its meeting Monday to adopt new K-3 and 4-6 math curricula. The curriculum for elementary students is called Eureka Math2 and makes extensive use of hands-on and digital aids. Second-grade …
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A call answered
MOSES LAKE — There’s been a lot of change in American churches in the last 50 years. The Sexual Revolution, the Jesus Movement, megachurches, the end of the Cold War, the Internet, the pandemic – all these things have left their mark. And through it all, Pastor Floyd Wilks has …
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Royal City robotics team has chance to compete in California
ROYAL CITY — If they can raise the money, nine budding Royal City engineers will be headed to California next month. The Royal Middle School robotics team, dubbed the Power Rangers, excelled both at the regional competition in Richland and the state competition in Spokane, bringing home the Champion Finalist …
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Reading room
ROYAL CITY — Royal City’s library is about to have some breathing room. “We are hurting for space,” said librarian Jess Rosez. “Sometimes we have our programs indoors and they get a little bit tight. So we're really excited for the expansion.” The current library, located at 136 Camelia St., …
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Record hunt
MOSES LAKE — The room was brimming with both people and emotion at the Youth Outdoors Unlimited fundraiser banquet the evening of March 4. “We made a little over $129,000, which is an all-time record,” said YOU founder and director Cindy Carpenter. “We are so blessed to have such generous …
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Exploring the Seep Lakes can pay off for anglers
MARDON RESORT — Between Moses Lake and Othello, there’s a great big reservoir that boasts excellent bass, walleye and other fishing. Potholes Reservoir is kind of a well-known mecca for anglers. Head a little south and the landscape is dotted with myriad little spots of blue, somewhere around 70 of …
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Perfect fit
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, the profession and the person just match up neatly. LeRae Redal has a story like that. The owner of Moses Lake Real Estate Group, who received the Achievement Award at the Moses Lake-Othello Realtors Association in January, sort of fell into real estate 25 years ago …
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Early days
MOSES LAKE — Spring is finally here, or so we all hope, although last week’s weather may have shattered many people’s faith in the season. And spring means the garden is calling. But don’t be too eager to answer that call, experts say. “Things are still really dormant, you know, …
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Full house
MOSES LAKE — It was only about an hour into the first day of the Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show Friday morning, and already the place was packed. “I’m very happy with the way it’s started,” said Joe Eaton, behind tables laden with hot sauces and jerky. “You know, …
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Growing excitement
ROYAL CITY — It takes a little work to get to Seed Cupboard Nursery, a mile or so west of Royal City. Every year though, lots of people think it’s worth the drive. We draw from around the entire community,” said Seed Cupboard owner Lisa Villegas. “From down in Desert …
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Central Washington on display
MOSES LAKE — Central Washington, in all its beauty, is on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. The exhibition titled simply “Life in Central Washington” features the work of Yakima Valley Arts Association members. The show opened on Feb. 3 and runs until March 17. “All the …
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Versatile sound
GEORGE — Almost anything can be turned into bluegrass, as the Badger Mountain Dry Band demonstrated at the George Community Hall on Saturday. “We play lots of different kinds and styles of music,” said Jim Honeyman, lead vocalist and mandolin player for BMDB. “Basically whatever we want, adapted into bluegrass …
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Moses Lake woman jailed following damage to courthouse
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman is in jail after inflicting damage on the Grant County Courthouse in the wee hours of Friday morning.
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Thinking small
OLYMPIA — Everybody knows there’s a housing shortage, especially for very low-income people and solutions are hard to come by. State Sen. Jeff Wilson, D-Longview, thinks he may have the start of one, however. “A hundred years ago, people bought houses from the Sears catalog – they came in a …
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Basin athletes head west
Police and fire vehicles with lights and sirens escorted the Moses Lake High School wrestling and swim and dive teams on the beginning of their journey to state competition Thursday morning. Send-offs such as this happened around the Columbia Basin as teams from around the area got on busses destined …
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Arting early
MOSES LAKE — More than 250 budding artists got to see their work on display and show it off to the community Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “Oh, everyone has been so excited,” said Colleen Seto, the preschool instructor at the museum. “The preschool teachers showed …
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Field tech: New machinery makes farming more efficient and less labor-intensive
MOSES LAKE — The word to watch for in farm equipment these days is “efficiency.” “One of the biggest situations is labor,” said Tim Prickett, co-owner of Rashco Farm Supply in Moses Lake, Washington. “(The response to) the increases in cost of labor is to mechanize, improve their processes. So …
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Summerfest at risk
ROYAL CITY — Last July, the streets of Royal City were filled with fun as the town’s annual Summerfest brought out parades, concerts, games and food. This year, it may not happen. “Nobody wants to volunteer anymore,” said Carly Smith, the chair of the Summerfest committee. “It can’t be run …
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Royal City considers security cameras
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council considered the purchase of surveillance cameras at Tuesday’s meeting. Royal City Police Chief Rey Rodriguez presented council members with three options for PODS, or portable observation devices from Security Lines US, a California-based supplier of electronic surveillance equipment. “This first set I …
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Refuge at Mae Valley
MOSES LAKE — There was a time not so long ago when Mae Valley west of Moses Lake was fairly wide open, with not much more than a golf course and Blue Heron Park, then called the Moses Lake State Park and a few streets of small houses. The west …
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Thinking ahead
EPHRATA — Chess isn’t something most people think of as a spectator sport, but in Ephrata on Saturday, it was the center of attention as about 100 children, encouraged by parents and teachers, gathered at Parkway Elementary School to show their checkmate chops. “Chess is a real thinker's game,” said …
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Vanguard Now
MOSES LAKE - From left, Peter Martin, Gauge Brown and Warren Skaug present the story of their online school news program “Vanguard Now” at Vanguard Academy’s Passion Project presentation event. About 900 parents, friends and family members came to the school to see students show off projects including baked goods, …
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Drive to succeed
MOSES LAKE — The signs in Tara Zerbo’s office say it all: “I’m not bossy, I’m motivational” and “Wake up, kick (backside), repeat.” Zerbo, 37, was named Realtor of the Year by the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Jan. 21. She also stepped down at that time as the …
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Ruff times
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach has run out of room. “The facility was built in World War II,” said Kar Vanerstrom, GCAO’s vice president. “And there haven't been any updates on it, so it's kind of in dire straits.” ...
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Facing the past
MOSES LAKE — When you buy a home, there are often neighborhood covenants that come with the property. Sometimes you have to have your house set a certain distance back from the street, or you can’t put up a shed as a second residence, or you can’t run certain kinds …
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Home sales drop, but show signs of bouncing back
MOSES LAKE — Home sales dropped pretty hard last month. According to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, home sales in Washington dropped from 8,017 in December 2021 to 4,524 in December 2022, a 43.57% decrease. Grant County followed the trend with a drop of 44.57% from 2021. For …
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Farm efficiency
MOSES LAKE – As technology advances for fancy cars, trucks and devices in our pockets, so do advances in equipment used to grow our food. With employees stretched thin, advances in agricultural tech can help keep ag pros going. “One of the biggest situations is labor,” said Tim Prickett, co-owner …
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The dream lives on
MOSES LAKE — Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is still alive. That was the point that more than one speaker made at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration last Monday in Moses Lake. The event began with a march down Third Avenue to the Moses Lake Civic Center, and …
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Odd jobs
MOSES LAKE — James Anderson likes odd jobs. And sometimes they get pretty odd. Anderson is the owner of Home Electrical Services, based in Moses Lake. The name may sound pretty ordinary, but HES’ repertoire is anything but. Anderson prides himself on taking on jobs other places don’t want to …
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Back in the game
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Cooperative Preschool is back. The preschool, which had operated on the Big Bend Community College campus since the 1960s, was forced to shut down like so many other things in the summer of 2020. Now it’s found a new home at Immanuel Lutheran Church …
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Something off?
COLUMBIA BASIN — In a perfect world, every real estate transaction would be completely above board, and all parties would walk away happy. Unfortunately, it’s not a perfect world. Serious disputes between real estate professionals and clients aren’t common, but they do happen. So what is a person who feels …
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Local talent
MOSES LAKE — Oil portraits. Photos. Welded sculptures. Intricately painted feathers. Virtually anything a local artist can create is on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “I keep telling everyone, there's something for everyone in this show, literally,” said Museum Director Dollie Boyd. “Because there's so many …
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Soap Lake standoff ends without incident
SOAP LAKE — A felony suspect is in custody after a standoff with police in Soap Lake Friday afternoon. The suspect, who had a felony warrant, fled on foot from a Soap Lake Police officer and ran into a residence in the 300 block of Road 20 Northwest, said Kyle …
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Sitting pretty
COLUMBIA BASIN — Lots of homeowners are in good shape this year. A recent study by analysis firm ATTOM Data Solutions indicates that nearly half of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity-rich, meaning that the amount owed on them was no more than half the estimated value, …
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Royal City approves golf course funding
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course could be getting a boost this year. The Royal City City Council voted Tuesday to approve an amendment to the usual annual agreement between the city and the Royal Golf Association regarding funding for the Royal City Golf Course. The amendment would …
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Booking history
RITZVILLE - It’s a long way from Dunfermline, Scotland to Ritzville, Washington. Four thousand, three hundred eighty miles as the crow flies, in fact. (A very, very determined and untiring crow.) So why is the name of a child laborer from Dunfermline engraved proudly above a building in Ritzville? Because …
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Highway oasis
WASHTUCNA – For a lot of SR 26, there’s not a lot to see. One wheat field follows another as the interminable miles blur together. Then you dip into a small coulee and there before you, at the edge of Washtucna, is Java Bloom. “We wanted to do something at …
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‘This is such a wonderful season’
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater took on a Celtic glow Tuesday evening, as the Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, brought their Christmas concert to Moses Lake. “This is such a wonderful season. I always love December when it comes around,” said Solana, the youngest of the trio...
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Screen test
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School students can’t say they don’t know what’s going on in their school. “Hello, and welcome to this … edition of Royal High School News,” says a young anchorperson, holding a printed script and flanked by a classmate and a coffee mug that says “RHS …
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Home prices up, sales down for November
MOSES LAKE — Home sales were down across Washington compared to November 2021, according to a statement from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, with rural East Side counties showing some of the heaviest declines. At the same time, median prices rose slightly, also with the exception of some rural counties. …
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Area libraries to be redesigned
WENATCHEE — Libraries in the region will be getting a facelift, according to a statement from North Central Washington Libraries. The NCW Libraries Reimagining Spaces Project represents a $10 million, multi-year redesign of all the libraries in the NCWL system, NCWL spokesperson Amanda Brack told the Herald. Twenty-seven of those …
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Celebrating agriculture
MOSES LAKE — It was chillier than a penguin’s toes Friday evening, but that didn’t deter the crowds at the annual Ag Appreciation Parade in Moses Lake. “I have never been so cold,” said Denise Kinder, president of the Downtown Moses Lake Association, as she organized parade floats in the …
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‘Pretty drastic’
COLUMBIA BASIN — With the year winding down and the holidays looming, more and more people are counting on local food banks to make ends meet, especially in a struggling economy. “We had a 19% increase from Thanksgiving week last year,” said Peny Archer, executive director of Community Services of …
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Merry and bright
MOSES LAKE — Now that the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays are over, it’s time to prepare for the big one. For a lot of us, Christmas decorating means setting up the tree, dusting off the Nativity scene and maybe hanging some twinkling lights around the front window. But some folks …
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Keeping Warm
COLUMBIA BASIN — As perceptive observers may have noticed, the weather has recently changed. Here in the Basin, we’ve had our brief annual visit from fall and winter is now pounding at our door like a battering ram. Which means it’s time to seal up, wrap up and warm up …
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‘Enriching lives’
MOSES LAKE — Entrust Community Services’ slogan is “Enriching lives thorough opportunity,” and that’s what they’ve been doing, without a lot of fanfare or publicity. “We do four things,” said Entrust CEO Tom Gaulke. “We work with high school students with disabilities to try to help them get jobs before …
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Royal City considers 2023 budget
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council tentatively approved the city’s budget for 2023 at its meeting Tuesday evening. The first part of the meeting was the last public hearing on the budget, city Finance Director Shilo Christensen said, although no members of the public turned up to comment …
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‘It was the kiddos’
Julie Carvo said she didn’t plan from the outset to become a teacher. It just sort of crept up on her. Carvo, who’s been teaching fourth grade at Moses Lake Christian Academy for 10 years, started out home-schooling her own kids. While she was doing that, her husband suggested she …
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‘This is what I love to do’
Middle school is a tough time for most kids. Some thrive in those years, some just survive, but they all change one way or another. Jesus Santiago came out of it knowing what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. “When I was in junior high, I …
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OSPI looks at additional educational supports
OLYMPIA — Washington’s youngest learners need an extra boost, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said Thursday in a press conference. “Roughly 20 to 25% of Washington students enter kindergarten needing additional supports in literacy. That's a big number. We obviously get 70%, 80% of those students to important …
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Royal City soldier takes recruiting to the screen
ROYAL CITY — Royal City native Pedro Popoca is helping to recruit the next generation of soldiers. Popoca, a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard now living in Seattle, appeared recently in videos for the Army’s “Decide to Lead” promotion campaign to increase officer training participation. “It was actually …
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Acing it
When it comes to business, small towns often face kind of a vicious cycle. Many chains won’t locate in a community below a certain population, which means people have to drive to a larger city to shop. And the more shopping they do out of town, the fewer things they …
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Native voices
WENATCHEE — The North Central Washington Libraries will mark Native American Heritage Month with a virtual reading challenge focusing on books at all age levels by Native American authors. “As part of our online reading app Beanstack, we do different reading challenges each month,” said Teen Services Director Jessica Lynch. …
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New Americans
WENATCHEE — It was an emotional, ebullient moment when 25 immigrants to the United States took their oaths of citizenship Tuesday in Wenatchee. “Citizenship is a unique bond that unites people around the civic ideals and a belief in the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution,” said Patrick …
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MLCA auction supports Christian education
MOSES LAKE — The event center at Moses Lake Christian Academy was packed to the gills with 200 attendees plus volunteers Saturday night, as the school held its annual fundraiser banquet and auction. “We actually sold exactly 200 seats, said Janeil Koethke, the auction committee chairman. “That's as many as …
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‘It’s a people business’
MOSES LAKE — For Ben Sellen, it’s not primarily about the houses or the land. “It's a people business,” he said. “It's not about selling somebody a house, it's helping your client with the problem that they have. They need to sell it? Okay, what are we looking at? What …
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Royal City drug takeback removes unneeded drugs from circulation
ROYAL CITY — The prescription drug take-back program in Royal City brought in 46 pounds of unused prescription medicines this month, even if the take-back events themselves aren’t overwhelming, the Royal City City Council heard at its meeting Tuesday. “At our first event, we collected about 20 pounds (of prescription …
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Ancient ways
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Inside the Wanapum Heritage Center at Priest Rapids Dam, there’s a sign that says, “We are Wanapum, we are here, we never signed a treaty, we never gave away our land, we never left, we are going to be here tomorrow.” That timelessness was out for …
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Top brass
MOSES LAKE — When the words “brass music” are mentioned, most people picture a marching band, rows on rows of uniformed players belting out marches and school fight songs. Not five women on a stage pushing the boundaries of classical music. Yet that’s just what was happening at the Wallenstein …
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Royal dog park fundraising complete
ROYAL CITY - Kristi Jenks, 10, of Royal City, accepts a check for $3,000 toward the Royal City dog park project from Northwest Farm Credit Services at a special assembly at Royal Intermediate School on Sept. 26. The donation brought the total Kristi had raised to $7,900, Heather said. On …
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State of the spuds: Potato harvest looking up
COLUMBIA BASIN — The state of the taters is, well, pretty darn good this year. “The potato harvest is definitely a lighter crop than what we’re historically used to,” said Dale Lathim, executive director of Potato Growers of Washington. “It’s actually a little bit better than last year in terms …
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Scaling down
MOSES LAKE — It’s a time families dread. Mom, or Dad, or Grandma, is slowing down a little, becoming forgetful, maybe having some health problems, and it’s getting to be more than they and their family can keep up with alone. As hard as it is to think about, it’s …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Meet the Herald Part 2:
Back in September, we began introducing the members of our team to our readers, starting with the administrative team. Today, we continue with the editorial department. Lots of people read the news every day. But who are the people who write it? Here’s a look at the names and faces …
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Potato harvest looking up
COLUMBIA BASIN — The state of the taters is, well, pretty darn good this year. “The potato harvest is definitely a lighter crop than what we’re historically used to,” said Dale Lathim, executive director of Potato Growers of Washington. “It’s actually a little bit better than last year in terms …
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Market change
MOSES LAKE — Things are beginning to shift in the world of real estate, but it’s hard to know how much of that shift will come to the Basin. Home prices have dropped 0.8% in Washington since June, according to a study by QuoteWizard, a Seattle-based online insurance comparison platform. …
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‘Wicked Spokane’
EASTERN WASHINGTON — Around the turn of the 20th century, most of the Columbia Basin was little more than miles and miles of sagebrush, coulees and coyotes. There were a few little hamlets dotting the landscape, but nothing you could really call a city. Spokane, on the other hand, was …
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Lumber prices dropping, but still higher than normal
GRANT COUNTY — It’s the stuff that homes are made of. But lumber, like so many other things, has gotten harder to lay hands on the last few years, and costlier when you can. Unlike other commodities, however, the price of lumber has actually dipped a little in recent months. …
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Slices Brick Oven House owners cut ribbon
Ashton, left, and Alivia Boyer cut the ribbon on Slices Brick Oven House, 2707 W. Broadway Ave. in Moses Lake, accompanied by family and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. Their parents, John and Becky Boyer, assumed ownership of the restaurant in April, Becky Boyer said. Ashton and …
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Rockin’ the yard
MOSES LAKE — There’s more than one way to cover a yard. “I'm not a grass person,” said Teresa Fields of Moses Lake. “I mean, I love grass for the dogs, but, yeah, low maintenance and water conservation is my number one thing. So neighbors have rocks, I take them …
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A decade of heroes
MOSES LAKE — The Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park was brimming with joy Saturday as the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County held its 10th annual Buddy Walk. “Watching the kids, it’s just so exciting and fun to see them out here enjoying themselves,” said Denise Ketola, one of the …
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Boys & Girls Club auction to sport a Hollywood theme Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The red carpet will be unrolled, the lights will be bright and the stars will be out in all their glittery glory Saturday night. The local stars, that is. The 27th annual Boys and Girls Club dinner and auction will start at 5:30 at the Big Bend …
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Two hurt in Dodson Road crash
ROYAL CITY — Two people suffered serious injuries in a collision near Royal City early Monday afternoon. According to Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, a tire service truck was westbound on Road 12 SW when its driver failed to stop at the intersection with …
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Grant Co. candidates face off in Mattawa
MATTAWA — The democratic process was on display Thursday evening, as candidates for countywide office faced off at Wahluke High School Thursday evening. The candidates forum, sponsored by the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce, Wahluke School District and the Wahluke Community Coalition and moderated by Columbia Basin Herald Managing …
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Material change
GRANT COUNTY — It’s the stuff that homes are made of. But lumber, like so many other things, has gotten harder to lay hands on the last few years, and costlier when you can. Unlike other commodities, however, the price of lumber has actually dipped a little in recent months. …
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Cleaning up history
HARTLINE — On a lonely gravel road somewhere between Hartline and Almira, there’s a small graveyard that is the only tangible evidence of a once-thriving community. “The whole Welsh settlement was about a 15-mile strip north of Hartline, Wilbur, Govan and Almira, just kind of a strip right through there,” …
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High note
GEORGE — The air around George will be filled with a different sound this week, emanating from fiddles, banjos, mandolins and dobros. It will be high, it will be lonesome, and it will be played from the heart. “It's simple in a lot of respects, and in some respects bluegrass …
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Staying put
MOSES LAKE — It’s the nagging fear every homeowner has when economic times become hard: What if I can’t keep my home? That’s something quite a lot of people are worried about, said Nik VinZant, an analyst with QuoteWizard in Seattle. According to a survey done by QuoteWizard, 17% of …
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RCPD gains officer, opts to buy patrol car
ROYAL CITY — Royal City got a new police officer Tuesday evening and will be getting another patrol vehicle as well. Officer Hanna Soelter was sworn in at the Royal City City Council meeting Tuesday by Mayor Kent Anderson. Soelter spent three weeks starting in late July in training with …
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‘Two Goofy Dogs’
EPHRATA — Denver Morford is just wild about Harry. And Charlie. Morford, the former owner of Barry Chevrolet in Ephrata, recently published “Two Goofy Dogs,” a children’s book about his experiences with two pooches named Charlie and Harry. Morford had always liked golden retrievers and found them to be well-behaved …
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Bulking offense
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School girls soccer team isn’t a bunch of beginners. “We actually have a decent group of seniors,” said Head Coach Jens Jensen. “There's eight, I believe, we may have added a ninth, but we’ve got a decent group of seniors.” Most of his girls …
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GCSO candidates speak at Realtors association
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff candidates Joey Kriete and Joe Harris addressed a meeting of the Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors on Thursday, covering a range of topics including drugs and theft, as well as administrative and structural ideas for improving the function of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. …
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Going fast in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot happening in a little area by Highway 17 and Grape Drive, just a little north of the new roundabout. Houses are going up fast, and being snapped up even faster.
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‘Where I live’
MOSES LAKE — Jan Cook Mack covers a lot of ground with her art. “She has such a wide range of talent,” said Angela Hunt, a staffer at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “She can paint people, landscapes, through rocks, anything and make it look good.” Mack’s current …
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CBHA Run for a Cause promotes child health awareness
OTHELLO — The streets of Othello – and some of their occupants – were dappled with color on Saturday morning for the fifth annual Run for a Cause. “It’s a great thing,” said volunteer Jeraldine Estrada, who was helping out for the first time. “It gets the whole community together.” …
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Cactuses thrive in the Basin’s dry summers
MOSES LAKE — At first glance, a cactus doesn’t seem like the sort of plant most people want to grow. It’s spiky and bare-looking and it stabs you if you touch it. On the other (un-perforated) hand, cactuses are durable as all-get-out and they’re lovely when they flower.
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Dogged pursuit
ROYAL CITY — Never try to tell Kristi Jenks that something can’t be done. Jenks, 10, began the effort to create a dog park in Royal City last year, and she’s still pushing steadily. “I was watching TV, maybe two years ago,” she said. “And it was where these people …
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Royal City looks at street improvements
ROYAL CITY — Some streets in Royal City could be getting a makeover, according to information presented at the Royal City Council meeting Tuesday. City Finance Director Shilo Christensen told council members the city is applying to the state Transportation Improvement Board for funds under the Small City Preservation Program …
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Soap Lake gets reader sign, supports students and swears in new council member
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department will communicate a little better with drivers, Chief Ryan Cox said at Wednesday’s city council meeting. SLPD has acquired a reader sign that officers can log into remotely, Cox said, to warn drivers of problems on the road. “Say a collision up …
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Cop shop, funnel cakes, barges and baseball in Studio Basin podcast
In our most recent episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Columbia Basin Herald Managing Editor Rob Miller chatted with reporters Charles Featherstone and Ian Bivona about possible Moses Lake Police expansion, the Grant County Fair and Charles’s adventures rollin’ on the river. The MLPD has outgrown its current building, Featherstone …
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Bronco Inn named Travelers’ Choice hotel
RITZVILLE — The Bronco Inn, a Best Western hotel in Ritzville, was recently selected for a Travelers’ Choice Award by the online travel company Tripadvisor. The Travelers’ Choice Certificate of Excellence is given annually to hotels, restaurants and other travel-related businesses that rank in the top 10% in consistently good …
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Small town feel: Warden sees an influx of new homes
WARDEN — Development is coming to Warden that may put the small town of just under 2,500 on homebuyers’ radar in the days to come.
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Making ends meet
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Food Bank operates like a well-oiled machine.
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A splash of color
MOSES LAKE — Tamara Wallace likes bold colors, and she surrounds her home with them. “I don't fit in with the rest of the neighborhood,” she said, gesturing at the more conservatively-landscaped lawns around her. “We're just kind of this little gem at the end of the road. Everything's bright …
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Royal City OKs funds for police car, park survey
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council Tuesday evening considered buying a patrol car from the Soap Lake Police Department to fill a need identified by Royal City Police Chief Rey Rodriguez but decided against it, instead budgeting available money for a vehicle already on order. Another vehicle is …
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Hot sun, hot wheels
OTHELLO — Hot rods, tricked-out pickups, rare classics – if it had wheels, it was at the All City Classics car show in Othello this weekend.
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There is a balm in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — It’s never been a secret that there’s something, well, healing about the water in Soap Lake.
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Q&A with Grant County Superior Court judge candidates
GRANT COUNTY - Melissa Chlarson and Anna Gigliotti are in the running for the position of Grant County Superior Court judge. Each candidate was presented with a set of questions to highlight their experience and goals for the position. The candidates’ responses are provided below and have been lightly edited …
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Q&A with State Sen. Warnick
Incumbent State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection. The Columbia Basin Herald posed three questions to her related to her goals for her next term and what challenges she feels the state is facing. Her answers are presented below and have been lightly edited for grammar …
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A natural alternative
MOSES LAKE — Settlers Natural Market may be the Basin’s best-kept secret.
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Royal raises the roof
ROYAL CITY — Once again, Summerfest brought out huge crowds in Royal City Friday and Saturday.
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Tiffany Workinger: Royal City resident finds fulfillment in volunteering
In a small town, one of the most vital resources is volunteers, dedicated people who make good things happen for the whole community. Tiffany Workinger is one of those people.
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Protecting yourself
MOSES LAKE — Someday you’d like to own a house, but for the time being, you’re renting a place. It’s not permanent, but it’s home.
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Seniors without a center
ROYAL CITY — The senior scene in Royal City isn’t what it used to be.
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The little things
MOSES LAKE — It’s not a very big job you’ve got in front of you. A fence with a few holes, a door to replace, something like that.
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Story Corps comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Basin residents have a chance this month to tell their stories for posterity.
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Then and now
MOSES LAKE — Alan Heroux has seen Moses Lake’s real estate changes at first hand.
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Little Big Show fills Wilson Creek with classics
WILSON CREEK — The streets of Wilson Creek were full on Saturday as locals and visitors alike turned out for the 10th annual Little Big Show.
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Books by the box
WARDEN — The Warden Friends of the Library held its first book sale since the pandemic Thursday and raised about $300 in the process. “We were able to move a lot of books so we're thankful,” said Warden Friends of the Library President Toshi Nitta. She wasn’t sure how many …
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First kindergarten class graduates at Groff Elementary
MOSES LAKE — The Vicki Groff Elementary School gym was brimming with adorability as 65 kindergartners held a graduation program Friday, joined by an audience of about 150 family members. “We are so proud of all the work our students did this year,” said Counselor Jannette Serrano-Vasquez in her introductory …
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‘Awesome journey’
MATTAWA — It was a rainy, drippy day outside, but that failed to dampen the spirits of 152 Wahluke High School seniors as they prepared to face the adult world Friday evening. “I know we can all say that these past four years definitely passed by in the blink of …
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‘Small town feel’
WARDEN — Development is coming to Warden that may put the small town of just under 2,500 on homebuyers’ radar in the days to come.
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Last song of the year
The Chief Moses Middle School eighth-grade choir performs under the direction of choir teacher Nelson Green Wednesday in the school gym. The concert was the last of the school year and included awards for three outstanding students in each grade.
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45 years and counting
MOSES LAKE — In Moses Lake on June 1, 1977, Columbia Basin Machine defeated Zip Trucking in Little League, Japan Airlines held a model airplane contest for kids and new potatoes were 10 cents a pound at Thriftway. While “Star Wars” was breaking box office records across the country, Lake …
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‘Into the arena’
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Class of 2022 was sent forth into the world Saturday afternoon, with a lot of prayer and thanks to God. “If MLCA has taught us anything, it is that God is constantly there with us as you prepare for a new chapter …
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Months of inventory
MOSES LAKE — There’s been a lot of talk about the housing market lately: pricing and scarcity, outgrowths of the reliable old Law of Supply and Demand. With real estate, that figure can be measured in months of inventory. “Months of inventory is an indicator of housing supply,” said Cara …
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‘Pure imagination’
MOSES LAKE — Dancers will tap, swoop and spin their way across the Moses Lake High School stage as the Moses Lake Ballet Academy presents its “Willy Wonka” Thursday. The performance will draw on both the 1970 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” with Gene Wilder in the title …
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Packed park: Moses Lake Spring Festival draws record crowds
MOSES LAKE — There were spots of rain, but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm – or the crowds.
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Moses Lake locals honor Memorial Day
Raymond Roeder, right, and Kim Roeder neaten up the graves of Raymond’s parents Byron and Florence Roeder at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Moses Lake. Byron Roeder, who passed away in 2000 at the age of 75, served as a mechanic in Germany in World War II. He moved to Moses …
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A place to call home
OTHELLO — It’s no secret that homes are in high demand right now. The median home price in Othello has risen almost 14% in the last year, according to real estate website Zillow.com. People are trying to move in, and they need some place to move in to.
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Ready to walk
WILSON CREEK — Even in the smallest of schools, graduation is a big deal. In fact, it may be that the smaller the school, the more important the graduation ceremony is.
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‘Busy, busy, busy’
MOSES LAKE — Springfest is back.
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Cellarbration!
MOSES LAKE — It was an especially celebratory evening Saturday at Big Bend Community College, as Cellarbration! For Education returned in person after two years as a virtual event. This is the 21st year for the annual fundraiser banquet and auction, which raises money for scholarships given by the Big …
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Sage words
SOAP LAKE — Lyn D. Nielsen loves the Grand Coulee, and that love shines through in her work. Nielsen, who grew up on Vashon Island, is the author of three novels set in the Coulee City area, the “Place of Sage” trilogy...
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‘The Sound of Music’ takes the stage in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The hills – and the Moses Lake High School theater – are alive with “The Sound of Music.” “It's not the movie version, it is the actual play,” said Marion Wyman, the show’s producer. “So it varies a little bit. There's a couple of musical numbers people …
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Homes on wheels
MOSES LAKE — Some people travel in them. Some people keep them parked. Either way, a home on wheels is still a home, and needs to be kept up.
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MLPD officers prevent carjacking, rescue children
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police officers foiled an attempted carjacking Tuesday, saving two children who were in the vehicle according to an MLPD statement. Around noon, an off-duty police officer spotted Salvador Harguideguy, whom he knew to have felony warrants, near Ivy Avenue in Moses Lake. The officer contacted …
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‘A Matter of Perspective’
MOSES LAKE — The focus will be on female artists at the new exhibit coming to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center next week. “A Matter of Perspective” will feature 12 members of the Eastern Washington division of Women Painters of Washington, according to museum director Dollie Boyd. The …
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Getting involved pays off
MOSES LAKE — No matter how you look at it, real estate is serious business. When you’re dealing with land, one of the most basic things a person can own, and the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs, you have to place a lot of trust in the person …
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Mattress Matters
COLUMBIA BASIN — The trick to buying a mattress is simple, according to local furniture dealers: Know what you want. “Everybody's body's different,” said Wendy Cox, general manager at Home Center in Moses Lake. “Everybody's sleep habits are different … So we have to try and figure out what works …
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Easter egg hunt at McCosh Park
Hundreds of kids gathered at McCosh Park in Moses Lake Saturday for the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Lions Club.
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Starting a garden from scratch
MOSES LAKE — So you have some lawn just sitting there in the sun. Maybe the kids are too old to play in the backyard, or maybe you knocked down a shed or sold the car that had been sitting there forever. Whatever the reason, you’d like to put it …
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Bell Event Studio
MOSES LAKE — Some people really love to plan parties. And some people, well, really don’t. The ladies at Bell Event Studio aim to take the stress off the latter group. “We want to be a one-stop-shop,” said Christine Villareal-Ontiveros, co-owner of the business, located at 108 W. Third Ave. …
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Time to start planting early veggies
QUINCY — Spring has finally arrived in earnest, and that means it’s time to start getting some vegetables in the ground, but choosing the right ones and planting them according to their respective needs is important.
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Coulee City hosts April Fools Art Walk
COULEE CITY — About 400 people visited Coulee City on April 1 to wander through downtown businesses and look over art. That’s pretty impressive for a town of fewer than 600.
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Two decades of deals
MOSES LAKE — There’s no shortage of grocery shopping options in Moses Lake. Several large, well-known chains have big stores in town. And then, tucked away near the Stratford Road exit from SR-17, is the much smaller Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, which opened in 1994 and this month marked two …
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An updated option: Manufactured homes may be an option in tight market
MOSES LAKE — “It’s not Grandma’s trailer house anymore.”
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Columbia Basin housing market still tight
COLUMBIA BASIN — Real estate professionals seem to be pretty well agreed on what home buyers are looking for in today’s market.
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Fishing potential promising for local anglers in 2022
COLUMBIA BASIN — The fishing this spring at Potholes is, in a word, excellent.
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Police in standoff outside home near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Police are negotiating with a man who has barricaded himself in his rural Moses Lake home and is refusing to come out.
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Housing market remains tight in Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Real estate professionals seem to be pretty well agreed on what home buyers are looking for in today’s market. “Really, they’re looking for a lot of everything, honestly,” said Tara Zerbo, an agent with Gary Mann Realty in Moses Lake. “There’s kind of a desperation,” said Brian …
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Visions in white: Enchanting Bridal Show prepares for post-COVID wedding season
MOSES LAKE — The snow wasn’t quite melted outside, but in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday, it was a bright spring day, perfect for a wedding.
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Chiefs return to mat with one loss, three victories
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Chiefs boys wrestling team returned to the mat last week for the first time in nearly a month, a hiatus head coach Jaime Garza attributed to COVID-19-related cancellations and delays.
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Prep roundup: ACH holds early lead over Odessa
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School Warriors took an early lead over the Odessa High School Tigers Friday, finishing the first quarter 15-2, and stayed ahead the rest of the game.
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Prep roundup: Tigers defeat Knights in OT
The Ephrata High School Tigers narrowly beat the Royal High School Knights in overtime Wednesday.
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Prep sports roundup: Chiefs wrestling defeats Wenatchee, 39-25
The Moses Lake Chiefs defeated Wenatchee High School Tuesday on the mat.
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Weekend prep roundup: Quincy sinks Chelan, 80-68
QUINCY — The Quincy High School Jacks defeated Chelan High School Friday. TreyVaughn Bierlink led with 40 points, while Jalen Spence made 16 and Aidan Heikes made 10.
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Weekend prep roundup: Ephrata tramples North Central
EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School Tigers dominated the gridiron in their final game, bringing down Spokane’s North Central High School.
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Weekend prep roundup: Royal shuts out Connell, 56-0
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights won their last district game handily Friday, trouncing Connell High School 54-0.
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Weekend prep roundup: ACH shuts out Columbia
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors gave Columbia High School a thorough spanking Friday.
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Prep roundup: Knights shut out Leopards, 42-0
ZILLAH — The Royal High School Knights needed only half a game to defeat the Zillah Leopards Friday.
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Prep roundup: MLHS softball splits with Chiawana
The Moses Lake High School Lady Chiefs split a doubleheader Tuesday against Chiawana High School.
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‘Worth fighting for’: Crossroads banquet raises funds and emphasizes life
MOSES LAKE — About 300 people gathered Saturday at the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds to support an institution dear to their hearts: Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center.
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Weekend prep roundup: Ephrata downs Cashmere 28-12
The Ephrata High School Tigers took and held onto an early lead Friday, with Beau Dechenne scoring two touchdowns off passes from Cole Hertz in the first quarter.
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Prep roundup: Ephrata edges out East Valley, 7-6
The Ephrata Tigers may have played a full game against East Valley Friday, but the third quarter was what really counted.
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Heroes and buddies: Down syndrome walk lights up downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Centennial Amphitheater at McCosh Park was wall-to-wall smiles Saturday afternoon as the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County gathered for its annual Buddy Walk in downtown Moses Lake.
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Museum sale raises funds
Crystal Norman, front, and Pat Fitzgerald, both of Moses Lake, browse through the offerings at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s Rusty Mammoth sale Saturday.
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Weekend prep roundup: Royal shuts out La Salle, 73-0
Royal High School continued its undefeated streak with a whopping victory over La Salle.
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Coats for Kids offers protection against the Basin's winter
Winters in the Basin are no laughing matter. The wind, the freezing temperatures and the occasional snow make a good coat invaluable for keeping out the chill. Good coats are not always in every child’s closet, and some kids every year are left facing the elements unprotected.
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Parts of Stratford Road to close Monday
Parts of Stratford Road in Moses Lake will be closed for repaving for the next couple of days.
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Rusty Mammoth sale a success — outdoors
It was a windy day, but that didn’t deter the folks who came out to the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center’s Rusty Mammoth sale on Saturday.
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'Massive' smoke cloud headed for Washington
OLYMPIA - A "massive" cloud of smoke generated by wildfires in Oregon and California is headed toward Washington and due to arrive on Friday, according to information from the Washington Military Department's Emergency Management Division.
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Swapping cars for tables brings people downtown
MOSES LAKE — The temperature reached triple digits at times, but that didn’t stop folks from coming to downtown Moses Lake on Friday and Saturday to take advantage of the opening of a block of Third Avenue to people, tables and seating instead of traffic.
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Pageant moves forward despite COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — The coronavirus pandemic can be blamed for disrupting a lot of things: businesses, schools, sports, churches, festivals and personal lives. Now we can add one more thing to the list: pageants.
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Pared down but enthusiastic: George’s Fourth of July still draws hundreds
GEORGE — The patriotic observance in George on the Fourth of July drew a crowd of about 300 people. Not bad for a town with a population around 500, but still not the level of turnout that George is used to on Independence Day.
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Moses Lake store holds food drive
MOSES LAKE — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Moses Lake last week launched its 10th annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, according to a press release from the store’s owners.
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Local fathers ponder what makes a good dad
MOSES LAKE — It’s been said that 90 percent of success is just showing up. That may well be true of fatherhood. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one child in four in America lives in a home with no father. Statistics aren’t everything, of course, and not …
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Odessa senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar
ODESSA — There are 3.6 million high school seniors expected to graduate this year in the United States, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Education. Of those, more than 5,300 met the qualifications to be U.S. Presidential Scholars, based on college board exams and nominations by …
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American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony
EPHRATA — American Legion Post 28 in Ephrata will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, according to the post.
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Pet pantry helps critters during crisis
SOAP LAKE — Times have been hard lately for a lot of people, what with the state closing businesses due to the coronavirus and some consumer goods unavailable. Food banks and farmers have stepped up to fill some gaps. But there’s another population that’s struggling too, and it doesn’t walk …
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Impromptu concert rocks Sinkiuse Square
MOSES LAKE — A sunny day, a holiday weekend and a group of musicians heartily tired of being cooped up combined Saturday evening to create an impromptu concert in Sinkiuse Square.
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Pioneer Memorial Gardens carries on ceremony on Memorial Day
MOSES LAKE — The Memorial Day ceremony at Pioneer Memorial Gardens cemetery brought out a scattered crowd of people Monday morning to visit graves and pay their respects to fallen heroes.
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Enthusiastic opening for Moses Lake Farmers Market
MOSES LAKE — The sun was out, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the crowd at the Moses Lake Farmers Market had the faint air of people emerging from a dungeon into the sunlight. After weeks of limited activity in accordance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay healthy” measures, …
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Flowers cover cross to add color for Easter
MOSES LAKE — It was eerily quiet in Moses Lake on Sunday morning. On the most important festival day of the western Christian calendar, churches across the Basin were closed, following Gov. Jay Inslee’s order to avoid gatherings because of the COVID-19 outbreak. But at Immanuel Lutheran Church, a few …
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Queen Mykiah takes her place
OTHELLO — When rodeo queens congregate, what should they be called? That question came up at the Othello Eagles Lodge on Saturday night.
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Brews and Tunes takes over downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Twelve businesses. Nine bands. And a community tired of staying indoors through the winter. It all added up to a great time Saturday afternoon as downtown Moses Lake came alive for the annual Brews and Tunes festival.
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Dances with Daddy: Fathers and daughters have a special night in Ephrata
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Recreation Center was awash with cuteness as princesses and their escorts took to the dance floor Saturday night for the town’s annual Daddy-Daughter Dance.
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Getting in the holiday shopping spirit
‘Martin... Joel Martin...”
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Christmas on 3rd Avenue
MOSES LAKE — Friday was a chilly evening for the Moses Lake Ag Appreciation Parade and Street Party, but the atmosphere was warm and bright.
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Festival of Trees lights up the holiday season
MOSES LAKE — The overhead lights were dimmed, but the 4-H Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds was alive with twinkling, inviting lights for the 24th annual Festival of Trees, the fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake.
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Costumes, goodies and prizes at 'Trunk or Treat'
MOSES LAKE — A crowd of 300 to 400 kids in costume turned out Saturday afternoon for Sportsman’s Warehouse’s first annual Trunk or Treat event, according to Sportsman’s Warehouse office manager Kimberly Bonick.
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Peninsula's first pet adoption event a success
MOSES LAKE — Children and critters got acquainted at Peninsula Elementary Saturday afternoon, as Grant County Animal Outreach teamed up with Peninsula’s student council to hold a combination supply drive and adoption event.
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Quincy celebrates a tapestry of cultures
QUINCY — The weather may have been windier than a truckload of campaign promises, but the first annual Celebration of Cultures in Quincy still drew a good-sized crowd to Heritage Park Saturday. Around 500 people came out for food, art, music and dancing from around the world, organizer Harriet Weber …
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'God provided the way' Crossroads banquet raises money for pregnancy assistance
MOSES LAKE — The ATEC building at Big Bend Community College was well filled for Crossroads Pregnancy Center’s annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night. Roughly 320 people attended, according to Crossroads executive director Marilyn Hallberg.
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Former Herald publisher remembered
MOSES LAKE — Oreos, milk, and Christmas.
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State of Cornfusion: Popcorn seller fills farmers market with flavor
MOSES LAKE — This is not, as the saying goes, your father’s popcorn. Unless your father was into flavors like Dill Pickle, Sweet Lime Habanero and Strawberry Lemonade.
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Ephrata Eagles Car Show small but star-studded
EPHRATA — It wasn’t the biggest car show of the season, not by a long shot. But there was no shortage of enthusiasm at the 13th annual Ephrata Eagles car show Saturday.
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Freedom rings at ML Freedom Fest
MOSES LAKE — It’s almost a capsule description of America: a whole bunch of very different people, all doing their own thing, coming together to make something great. On a much smaller scale, that’s exactly what happened over the weekend in Moses Lake as a collection of clubs and organizations …
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Annual rubber duck derby feathers Boys and Girls Club's nests
MOSES LAKE — Rubber ducky was certainly the one on Saturday, as the annual Duck Derby filled Cascade Park with kids, noise and fun.
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Hot rods and stolen hearts
MOSES LAKE — You could easily fall in love a dozen times walking up Third Avenue in Moses Lake Saturday.
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'The little Relay that could' Moses Lake Relay for Life marks 30 years with small but enthusiastic turnout
MOSES LAKE — The rumors of the Moses Lake Relay for Life’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
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Quincy Valley Historical Society raises a ruckus – and a barn
QUINCY — Webster defines “ruckus” as a row or disturbance, which doesn’t capture the level of fun generated at the Quincy Valley Historical Society’s “Raise a Ruckus” fundraiser Saturday night. The event raised about $3,700 toward the society’s Heritage Barn, which broke ground last August and is now nearing completion.
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Play ball! Parade and ceremonies kick off youth sports
MOSES LAKE — The wind was blowing fast and furious, but the sun was bright and so were the spirits of the players, coaches and families who took part in the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Parade and Opening Day Ceremonies Saturday morning. The event is a 15-year-old tradition, said Moses …
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Soap Lake Chamber dinner sells out Saturday
SOAP LAKE — A little town got to show off big time, as local folks turned out for the annual Soap Lake Chamber Dinner and Auction Saturday night.
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'Pete the Cat' rocks the Wallenstien
MOSES LAKE — The Wallenstien Theater at Big Bend Community College erupted Saturday night into high-octane silliness with the presentation of “Pete the Cat,” a musical adaptation of the popular children’s books by Kimberly and James Dean. The show is produced by New York-based TheaterWorks and sponsored by Columbia Basin …
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Brews & Tunes draws crowds
Old Man Winter may have held Moses Lake in his icy grip recently, but he unclenched long enough Saturday for folks to enjoy music, beer and sunshine at the Brews & Tunes event downtown.
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Daddies, daughters and a dance floor
MOSES LAKE — The fathers were handsome, the princesses were resplendent and the superheroes were, well, heroic Saturday night at Moses Lake High School’s annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. The event raises funds for the choir students to take a trip to Hawaii next year, said Choir Boosters treasurer Travis Steffler.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Country Sweethearts Banquet raises funds for cancer patients
MOSES LAKE — The 4-H Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds was alive with activity Saturday night as 350 people came to enjoy the annual Country Sweethearts banquet and auction. The event raised over $124,000 for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, according to the foundation’s executive director, Angel Kneedler.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Scouts match cars at Pinewood Derby
MOSES LAKE — The roar of the engines may have been replaced by the rattle of plastic wheels and the whoosh of carved wood propelled by gravity, but the racers at Cub Scout Pack 67’s Pinewood Derby in Moses Lake Saturday had enough enthusiasm for any NASCAR crowd. Each boy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Christmas miracle
EPHRATA — “But thou, Bethlehem Ephrata, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel...” (Micah 5:2)
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Auction raises money for Christian Academy
MOSES LAKE — Nearly 300 people turned out for Moses Lake Christian Academy’s annual fundraiser banquet and auction recently. Not only did the event sell out, but enough additional people showed up that an extra table had to be set up to accommodate them, according to auction coordinator Jeni Chandler.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Lindpocalypse
LIND — The turnout wasn't huge for the Lind Zombie Walk Saturday and Sunday, but the folks who were there had a wild and gory time taking over Lind Town Park and shambling through the streets in search of edible gray matter. The Zombie Walk began with a parade Saturday …
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Shootout at the museum
EPHRATA — It was a fairly peaceful Saturday afternoon in the old West town. The dusty gravel street had a few people meandering about between the print shop, the general store and the doctor’s office. Others stood idly on the wooden sidewalks. Suddenly off near the saloon, a couple of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Art & Wine Walk coming Oct. 7
MOSES LAKE — Once again, local artists, vintners, brewers and more will converge in Moses Lake Oct. 7 for the annual Art & Wine Walk. The event sprawls across downtown and runs from 1 to 5 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Spud Run showcases classic vehicles
Othello’s Kiwanis Park became hot rod heaven over the weekend, as the Spud Run car show put wheeled beauty on display. The sun did its part by reflecting dazzlingly off the various paint schemes on the vehicles, but the downside was that every available spot of shade was occupied. Some …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Special Star Pageant a place to shine
MOSES LAKE - Beauty pageants are known for being glittery, glamorous extravaganzas. But if there’s ever been one more out-and-out joyful than the Special Star Pageant, it’s hard to imagine what it would be.
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Mail carriers team up to stamp out hunger
MOSES LAKE — Mail carriers deliver packages, letters and (alas) bills to residents all over town. But this week they’ve been carrying something extra the other direction: food.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
It's all geek at Wenatchee pop culture convention
WENATCHEE — Costumes. Gaming tournaments. Time machines. It’s all coming to the Wenatchee next Saturday at the first annual WEN-CON, held at the Town Toyota Center.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Y.O.U. brings the outdoors to kids
The Best Western in Moses Lake was a chaotic and enthusiastic scene Saturday evening, as the 7th annual Youth Outdoors Unlimited banquet and auction brought some outdoor dreams within reach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Here come the brides: Women's Expo features all things wedding
MOSES LAKE — The atmosphere was fun, friendly and feminine on Saturday as the Washington Women’s Expo filled the ATEC Center at Big Bend Community College. Although a wide range of services and products geared toward women was featured, the expo’s origins as a bridal show still shone through. About …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Ephrata veterans mark the day the guns fell silent
EPHRATA — A crowd of about 500 people lined the streets of Ephrata Friday for the 20th annual Veterans Day Parade put on by the American Legion. Veterans of a wide range of ages and all branches of the service marched down First Street and back up Basin to honor …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Ephrata turns out big for Sage-n-Sun
There are some things Ephrata is sort of short on: high crime, traffic, crowds. But two things the Grant County seat has in abundance are sunshine and sagebrush. So it’s only fitting that the biggest community celebration of the year is named for those elements.
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Vacation Bible School presents timeless truths in a fresh way
MOSES LAKE — It’s not your father’s Vacation Bible School.
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Distinguished Young Women show their stuff
MOSES LAKE — The fire department places a maximum on the number of people who can fit into the Moses Lake High School auditorium, a maximum that was nearly met Saturday night. Fortunately, there is no cap on the amount of beauty, talent and achievement that can be packed into …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Othello chamber honors local luminaries
Othello — About 270 members of the Othello community turned out for the Othello Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet recently. Besides dinner, the evening featured a silent auction and awards for Othello’s teachers, business, civil servant(s) and citizen of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The Pack is back
MOSES LAKE — They were four guys: two Italian, one Jewish, one black. They sang, danced, acted and kept America entertained on stage, screen and the front pages of newspapers. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Sammy Davis Jr. called themselves “The Clan” or “The Summit,” but the rest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Missoula Children's Theater brings classic to impromptu stage
MOSES LAKE — A crowd of about 60 kids danced and sang their way through two performances of “Sleeping Beauty” on Saturday. The shows were the culmination of a week of rehearsals with two actor/directors from Missoula Children’s Theater.
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Curt Carpenter resigns from MLIRD
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District general manager Curt Carpenter resigned this week from his position.
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