Othello board begins discussing next EP&O levy, a year early
OTHELLO — It’s a year away, but Othello School District officials are discussing the district’s next educational programs and operations levy.
‘To Washington, I bid you fair winds and following seas’
Inslee delivers his final State of the State Address before leaving office
OLYMPIA — In his final State of the State address delivered before a joint session of the Washington Legislature on Jan. 12, Governor Jay Inslee reflected on his 12 years in office and emphasized the achievements and challenges that lie ahead for Washington state.
Showing the moves
Local hoofers show their moves at Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars
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 you get the right entertainment in Moses Lake, it draws people.”
BASIN HOOPS ROUNDUP: Knights remain unbeaten
MOSES LAKE – With most local teams having their slate of non-conference games now in the rearview mirror, boys and girls basketball teams head into the new year aiming to pick up wins against league opponents.
Basin sports schedule Jan. 15-21
MOSES LAKE – Check out this week’s sports schedule for high school athletics across the Columbia Basin, including bowling, competitive cheerleading, basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.
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 Doran-Martinez, a member of the new Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge that formed in November in Moses Lake.
Cougars open season with 7-0 victory
PULLMAN – Washington State University tennis opened its 2025 dual match season with a 7-0 victory over UC Davis Saturday at the Simmelink Tennis Courts at Hollingbery Fieldhouse. The win marked the fourth-straight season WSU opened with a victory.
Two men die at Sprague Lake
RITZVILLE — Two men who had gone duck hunting on Sprague Lake were found dead late Saturday night, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Adams County EMT’s license suspended
OLYMPIA — An Adams County emergency medical technician has had her license suspended for unprofessional conduct following her failure to enroll in a monitoring program.
NEWS BITES: Jan. 15, 2025
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department warned the public Monday regarding fake Facebook posts. EPD said to be wary of profiles with profile pictures that are unrealistic, low friend counts, exaggerated claims, poor grammar and spelling, copied-and-pasted content and the ability to comment is turned off on all posts. The department asks that people not reshare posts that look suspicious and report it to Facebook.
Legals for January, 15 2025
‘Hello, Dolly!’
Matchmaking, mayhem and a little and manipulation light up QVAA musical
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.
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational results
WARDEN – A busy weekend for the Warden boys wrestling team concluded with Saturday’s Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational, which followed duals against Okanogan and Tonasket on Thursday and Friday.
Moses Lake council continues city manager search
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will meet in executive session Wednesday to discuss the qualifications of a possible candidate for city employment, according to an agenda posted on the city’s website Monday. A vote on a city manager contract is also on the agenda.
Looking for a fairy good home
Snow Pixie, a border collie puppy is looking for an enchanting home to learn, play and grow. She is a friendly pup that gets along with other animals and people very well. She is a very curious and energetic girl, so active households are preferred. She is vaccinated, spayed and costs $375. For those interested in adopting Snow Pixie, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com or call 509-488-5514. If you’re not looking to adopt, the shelter accepts donations through the “donate” link at the top of its website.
Rent control takes center stage on first day of 2025 WA legislative session
(The Center Square) – Monday marked the beginning of the 105-day legislative session in Washington state. During this session, lawmakers will address a variety of challenges and issues, including a projected operating budget gap, public safety, housing, and homelessness. More than 30 newly seated members were sworn in. Some are brand new to the Washington State Legislature, while others moved from positions in the House to the Senate.
Public being surveyed on Hanford cleanup
HANFORD – The Washington Department of Ecology, U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a public involvement survey to collect the community's feedback on the Hanford Site cleanup.
Samaritan Healthcare projected to finish 2025 with carryover
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is expected to spend a lot of money on its new hospital in 2025, enough that its operating income will show a loss for the year, according to the budget approved by Samaritan commissioners late last year. However, there’s projected to be enough non-operating income to cover the loss and leave Samaritan in the black by the end of 2025. The hospital’s 2025 budget projects an operating income loss of about $15.1 million, but a non-operating income gain of about $23.2 million. As a result, Samaritan should end 2025 with a net income gain of about $8.1 million. Spending for the new hospital was projected at about $86.15 million in 2025.
Legals for January, 14 2025
Two GCSO deputies on admin leave following death of inmate
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete issued a statement Monday regarding the status of the investigation into the death of Grant County Jail inmate Richard Lambert while he was in custody on Dec. 31, 2024.
