Ellington

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

City of Othello/Adams County

Mar Don fire contained at 2,815 acres

Suspects being sought

Juanita Antonette Foosnes

Juanita Antonette Foosnes, 23 passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2008, at her home in Ephrata. Juanita was born Aug. 29, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Antonio Piloto and Gail Johnson. Juanita moved to Anchorage, Alaska with her family when she was 4 years old and there, she graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Ephrata, where she had lived since, with her husband Harry Foosnes III and their children Harry Antonio Foosnes IV, Lydia Denise Foosnes and Bianca Marie Foosnes. Juanita’s children were her life and she very much enjoyed making scrapbooks, treasuring every remembered moment. Juanita is also survived by her mother, Gail Johnson, of Moses Lake, brothers Dan Jackson, Doug Pain and Lacey Johnson, her aunt, Sandra Johnson and cousins, Trayvone, Morrisette and James Johnson. Preceding Juanita in death are her grandmother, Johnetta Marie Johnson, and her uncle and aunt, Lacey and Lydia Denise Brown. A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, 104 W 5th Avenue, Moses Lake with Oscar Ochoa officiating.

Soccer deadline approaches

Ephrata program growing

Pirates' woes continue

Elks 17

Samaritan Healthcare improves patient care

Pneumonia vaccinations increase

Nellie Nadine (Olsen) Ostler

Nellie Nadine (Olsen) Ostler passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2008. She was born on Jan. 5, 1934, in Firth, Idaho, the oldest of five children of Daniel Foss and Libbie Elsie Olsen.

No charges expected for Adams County deputy

Officer struck man laying in roadway

Quincy business burglarized

Suspect remains at large

Daniel E. Fisher

Daniel E. Fisher, 54, longtime Portland resident, passed away in Portland, Ore., on July 24, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at www.

Othello well change order approved

Well shaft replaced for $84,304

Othello allows employee incentive program

Up to $75 per month per certification

Sun Devils head to Spokane

Moses Lake defeated Yakima to earn birth in state tournament

Father and son lose business to fire

Cause is under investigation

Wesley Greenwalt

Wesley Greenwalt, age 46, passed away on July 25, 2008, in Spokane. He was born on July 31, 1961, in Odessa to David and Leota (Sackmann) Greenwalt. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1980. He was a member of the Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church and was an avid WSU Cougar fan. Wesley lived in the Odessa area until serious health problems forced him to move to Cooper George Assisted Living in Spokane about seven years ago. Wesley is survived by his parents, David and Leota Greenwalt, grandmother Emma Deife, two brothers, Bradley A. Greenwalt and Jeffrey Greenwalt, all of Odessa, as well as several cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jacob and Lydia Greenwalt and August Sackmann, his nephew August (Gus) Greenwalt and his uncle Melvin Greenwalt. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Barry Warpness officiating. Concluding services and vault interment will follow at Odessa Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church or to the Ronald McDonald House. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, Wash., is caring for the family.

Clarance Martin Koepke

Clarance Martin Koepke passed away on July 21, 2008, after an accident. He died at Harbor View Medical Center of a heart condition. He was bom in Omak, Wash., on Aug. 16, 1944. His family moved to Riverside Wash.., where he spent most of his life. Then he moved to Okanogan, Wash., where he has spent the last few years. He enjoyed his family as well as fishing, hunting and camping. He was a well-known man throughout his lifetime. He spent a lot of time with family and friends carnping and going on fishing trips. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ruth Koepke. Survivors include his children, Colleen Koepke, Ann Koepke, and Denise Wood, sister Alice Koepke and grandchildren. Clarance will be remembered by family and friends. Memorial will be held at a further date.

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER

Othello approves 2008 roadway repair

Overlay for 11 blocks

Man attempts to elude trooper and crashes

- Staff report

Nola J. Nance

Nola J. Nance, 92, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories with Rev. Floyd Wilkes officiating. Graveside committal services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at the GAR Cemetery in Snohomish, Wash. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Jordan Ray-Allen White

Jordan Ray-Allen White, 8-day-old infant son of Harold Allen White and Dawn Louise Schimke, died in Spokane, Friday, July 25, 2008.

Football camp in Ephrata

EPHRATA - The 2008 Ephrata Grid Kids preseason football camp is right around the corner. The August 14-16 camp is $25.00 and takes place at Ephrata Middle School between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Parks and Rec hold camps

Department offers summer camps to Columbia Basin youth

Lucio sentenced to 22 months

Mattawa man shot by police while fleeing

Sun Devils knock of Scarlets

Moses Lake 21 Yakima 14

Police credit boy with saving mother's life

Mother allegedly attempted suicide in Quincy

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Closed Record Appeal

Crossroads on way to medical clinic status

Ultrasound, extended hours in center's future

Summer brings out amazing talents

Herald staff writer

Soap Lake police warrants draw concern

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake Police Chief Jim Dorris and Grant County Undersheriff John Turley met last week to discuss concerns about how two search warrants were handled in June.

Gang-related shooting in Royal City

Herald staff writer

Local Stars shine at nationals

Moses Lake girls start for select team

Mar Don fire burning about 3,150 acres

Blaze should be contained by tonight

Moses Lake enjoys 'pigging out'

MOSES LAKE - The third annual Pigout in McCosh Park drew residents hungry for good food, good weather and fun for the whole family over the weekend.

Falcons sweep Pirates at home

Moses Lake drops three in a row at home

Martin Pfeiffer

Martin Pfeiffer, 86, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.

Philip Jacob 'Jack' Steffler

Philip Jacob “Jack” Steffler, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, was taken all too soon from this world on July 25, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. He was surrounded by loved ones and his loving wife, Ora was at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Rose Street Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1036 W. Rose Street with Bishop Don Tucker conducting. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Fire burning near Mar Don

Crews trying to gain control Sunday night

Helen Esther Ogle

Helen Esther Ogle, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Play time

Cheri Barbre spends free time acting, directing

Summer brings out amazing talents

ATHLETIC TOWN, USA - Summer brings an undeniable urge to do something out of the ordinary and just short of amazing.

Districts start tonight

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Junior Legion 16U A team's district series at Lauzier field in Moses Lake was canceled this weekend.

Donald A. Zeiler

Donald A. Zeiler was born June 8, 1930, in Odessa to Jacob and Katherine (Shaub) Zeiler Sr. He grew up in the Odessa area and attended school in Odessa. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He married Ione Zimbelman on Nov. 21, 1953, in Odessa and this is where they made their home for over 55 years.

Body found floating in lake near Quincy

- Staff report

Kennewick man files claim against agencies for family's murders

EPHRATA - A $20 million claim was filed against the City of Kennewick, Benton County and Grant County by a man whose wife and daughter were murdered in their Kennewick home in 2005.

Man dies boating

- Staff report

Fairhurst discusses candidacy in Moses Lake

Up for re-election to state Supreme Court

Carniceria owner working for kids' education

Alanis hopes to expand, add space

Retired trooper captures burglars at gunpoint

Suspects tried to steal from Othello home

IOC says no to Iraqi team

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at Beijing because of Iraqi government interference.

VENDOR ROSTER

The GCPHA is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies and equipment to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information.

Grant PUD approves security contract

- Staff report

Kisler leaves Warden council

WARDEN - Todd Kisler resigned his position as a Warden city councilmember Tuesday night.

Engram shows at Seahawks camp

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Bobby Engram isn't happy, but he's in. Top rookie picks Lawrence Jackson and John Carlson are happy, but they are still out.

Warden business burglarized

Liquor stolen

Mariners announcer ready for Hall

SEATTLE (AP) - Before Junior, A-Rod, The Big Unit and Ichiro, the Seattle Mariners' lone icon was Dave Niehaus and his golden Midwestern voice.

Manta Rays head to Spokane

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team is heading to Spokane this weekend for the Inland Empire swimming championships.

Fire burns 1,738 acres across two counties

COLUMBIA BASIN - Multiple fire agencies responded to a wildland fire on Stuhlmiller Road, west of Quincy near the county line between Douglas and Grant counties Tuesday night.

Huerta represents Pirates

Third baseman is one of three Pirate all stars

Students enjoying life in Gunpo

Grant County youth to return July 31

Jr. rodeo hits Moses Lake

Local club hosts annual event

Local auctioneer, 14, wins international title

Barth continues in family business

Market grows for Moses Lake Pigout

Food, music festival runs Friday, Saturday

Ephrata worker injured in machinery accident

Worker transported by MedStar

Yelovich a WCCBL all star

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Pirates outfielder Dane Yelovich didn't expect to play for the Moses Lake Pirates last year while at Kansas State University. In fact, Yelovich didn't know where Moses Lake was.

Ephrata hospital administrator retiring

Employees concerned

Mattawa man shot by police pleads guilty

Sentencing set for Tuesday

Ja Oscar Shines Sr.

Hearts were overjoyed with the birth of Ja Oscar Shines Sr. Oct. 29, 1932, in Fort Towson, Okla., to Granson and Martha Shines. Hearts were saddened with his passing on July 17, 2008, in Spokane. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Catherine Deloris Shines; his daughters Janice Thompson, Donna Bennett, Patricia Bradford; his son Joseph Shines; 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Johnson talks candidacy in Moses Lake

Justice running for re-election

Grant PUD commissioner alleges private meetings

Accused commissioners deny accusations

Morris starts for East

Moses Lake starter is 1-1 for the Pirates

All star game ends in tie

East 2

Sun Devils host series

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Junior Legion 16U A team, the Moses Lake Sun Devils, host the district championship series this Friday at Lauzier Field.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 08-7-00149-5

By two votes, heron wins People's Choice award

MOSES LAKE - Jud Turner wasn't aware of the local significance of the great blue heron when he submitted a heron sculpture to a Moses Lake program.

Pirates head into all star break

Defending

Hollis D. Cox

Jan. 29, 1919 - July 18, 2008

Drive-by shooting in Moses Lake

No injuries

Pirates take two of three from Bells

Moses Lake takes winning streak into all star break

Moses Lake Industries addresses need for rail

Stakeholders seeking catalyst for increased efforts

REC secures $1 billion in contracts

Company CEO: 'It's all good'

Quincy fire starts due to metal cutting

Burns nearly five acres

River Dogs strike out at state

Columbia Basin team fails to advance to Regional tournament

Commissioner resigns from Othello port

OTHELLO - Citing a move out of his district, Port of Othello Commissioner Sam Garza is resigning from the district at the end of July.

Crescent Bar residents may be asked to leave

Lease expires in 2012; no decisions made

Robert Lee Jamison

Robert Lee Jamison passed away peacefully from brain cancer at LakeRidge Special Care Center on the morning of July 17, 2008, with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 26, 1947, to Robert Lee and Mabel Jamison in Tacoma, Wash. He received his bachelor's degree from Washington State University, where he learned to shoe horses and teach. Bob went on to get his master's degree in education from Central Washington University, and spent 36 years as a teacher, Vocational Administrator, and Director of Alternative School Education for both Moses Lake and Ephrata School Districts.

Things I've come to love about the Columbia Basin

I've accepted a new position that takes me home to Spokane. It offers new opportunity and the chance to be closer to my family. At this point in my life, it feels like the right move to make.

Frank M. Griffith

Frank M. Griffith, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

Criminal reports increase in Columbia Basin

State compiles crime statistics

Dino Rossi meets supporters in Othello

OTHELLO - Washington state Republican governor candidate Dino Rossi met with supporters in Othello Saturday.

Grant PUD budget analyst appointed to Ephrata City Council

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD budget analyst Heidi Schultheis was appointed this week to fill an empty Ephrata City Council position.

Moses Lake hosts all star game

Pirates have three players selected for all star team

Free music pulls thousands to Ephrata

People, music from Basin Summer Sounds fills town

Help needed to support ill puppy mill animals

Nearly 100 dogs rescued

Fred William Froese

Fred William Froese, 93, lived in Moses Lake since 1960 and went to be with his Savior on July 17, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2008, at Lake City Foursquare Church with Dan Liening officiating. Interment will follow in Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, July 24 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Norman Fleck

Norman Fleck, 73, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, at LakeRige Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Hazel M. Randall

Hazel M. Randall, 82, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

Man arrested for gang graffiti Man arrested for gang graffiti

16 Moses Lake

Grant PUD needs funds to meet security standards

Deadline to complete work is July 1, 2009

Stephens stellar in River Dog victory

River Dogs 5 Pilots 1

Facilitator needed for pre-employment training

GRANT COUNTY - In considering where the Central Washington JOBS Project is going, its co-chairs shared where all it has been.

VENDOR ROSTER

The GCPHA is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies and equipment to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information.

'Dessert theater'

Melodramatic 'Great Ice Cream Scheme' runs Friday, Saturday

Pirates drop two of three

Moses Lake loses home series

Deputy shooting suspect still free

Prosecutor's office alleges suspect used or possessed drugs

Desert Dogs fall

Wilders 8

River Dogs dominate South Kitsap

River Dogs 16

Fought takes ERP midseason title

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Raceway held its Mid Season Championships Saturday night under the park lights.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

DNR discusses boatlift fee with Moses Lake

Confusion continues over fee

Othello to supply water to county development

Up to 70 units to be built

Ex-employee candidate criticizes Grant PUD

Retiring employee sent accusations in e-mail

Wildland fire burns near Mattawa

Cause under investigation

Moses Lake schools accept construction bid

Athletic facilities to be improved

Moses Lake addresses business sidewalk use

City sends notices to property owners

Othello approves funding for housing study

Will determine need

Desert Dogs begin tournament tonight

Team plays Port Angeles tonight

Unorthodox way to learn

Students enjoy summer school

State first stop for River Dogs Team opens state tournament tonight in Ephrata

EPHRATA - After traveling to Newark, Ohio, for the 2007 Babe Ruth World Series, the Columbia Basin River Dogs hope to qualify for the 2008 world series.

Race Wars helps give back to community

ROYAL CITY - Under the hot desert sun, the Double the Performance racing club held its fifth annual Race Wars in conjunction with SummerFest in Royal City last weekend.

Pullers compete at SummerFest

ROYAL CITY - The Columbia Basin Sled Pullers made an appearance at Royal City's SummerFest this past weekend.

Funding for area water projects in Senate bill

League project director pleased with status

111 dogs removed from Lind residence

71-year-old-woman arrested

Soap Lake fire destroys roughly 5,000 acres

Cause of blaze unknown

River Dogs take fifth

Team takes fifth after winning four straight

Marilyn Jean Bunten

Marilyn Jean Bunten, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Plate takes port oath

New Port of Moses Lake commissioner started Monday

Sun Devils split doubleheader

Moses Lake wins second game after falling to Walla Walla

Columbia Basin fire

Chaz Holmes/Columbia Basin Herald

New challenges

MOSES LAKE - Gail Hamburg finds her new job exciting and challenging.

Theodora Byrdeen Worley

Theodora Byrdeen Worley, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on July 8, 2008, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Wash. following heart surgery on June 25. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18, at the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory. Please sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Pirates drop game to AppleSox, sweep Athletics at home

Pirates win two of three to begin home stand

Harold A. Haynes

Harold A. Haynes, 95, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Anacortes, Wash. resident, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Future bright for Manta Rays

New swim coach optimistic after successful invitational

Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.

Titan Building voices concern over dark fiber

Sales halt stopped businesses from coming to Grant County, company tells Grant PUD

Pirates woes continue

Royal City Summerfest starts Friday

ROYAL CITY - Royal City Summerfest brings together sports, food, games and entertainment Friday through Sunday.

Moses Lake chamber

seeks

Grant PUD rate hikes on hold

Talks planned

Coulter named scholar athlete

SPOKANE - The Community Colleges of Spokane named sophomore Heather Coulter the school's female scholar athlete for the month of May.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE

In the Matter of the Estate of: NO. 08400888-8

Windstorm knocks out power

Cars passing on Stratford Street were being sprayed with water (above) as wires and branches fell on McConnell Street (right) during high winds.

Murder suspect sought

Could be in Moses Lake

Elda Haslam Wright

Elda Haslam Wright, 89, passed away in East Wenatchee on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, from causes incidental to old age. She was born April 22, 1919, in Leavitt, Alberta, the daughter of Samuel Redford Haslam and Eliza Charlotte Broadbent. She married Chester Dean Wright on July 31, 1940, in the Alberta Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He passed away Sept. 18, 1984. Their oldest daughter, Judy, passed away June 4, 1980.

Moses Lake residents fund radar sign

MOSES LAKE - Residents concerned with speeding vehicles donated funds to Moses Lake to install a permanent radar reader board on Sage Road.

'There's no age limit to being a musician'

Columbia Basin performers band together

Genie makes cuts across company

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's largest employer is reducing its size across the globe in efforts to meet current customer demand.

Gang-related acts banned in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake code enforcement will begin issuing notices to property owners and tenants to cease gang activity where it's a reported problem.

JOBS Project speaker to address industry training

Grant EDC sponsors Wallace visit to area

Cycling in the Columbia Basin

EPHRATA - Under the setting summer sun, cyclists from the Columbia Basin head to Ephrata to participate in the Summer Criterium Series. The six-part series provides cyclists of all ages with the opportunity to hit the open road.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Bridge #118, F-NE Road, CRP 06-06", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW-Room 207, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 15, 2008 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Royal City fire surrounds flammable tanks

ROYAL CITY - About six people were evacuated from their Royal City homes after several thousand wood pallets surrounding anhydrous ammonia tanks caught on fire at a decommissioned missile site.

Moses Lake prepares for tourney

MOSES LAKE - After completing a successful district tournament with a third place finish, the 14U Moses Lake Babe Ruth team is advancing to the state tournament in Mount Vernon.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN

PROBATE

Doolittle park needs money

Pickets continue being sold

No new measles cases

Health district remains on alert

Riverdogs ready for Walla Walla Invitational

Invite is final tune-up for state

Othello fire chief retires

Presented plaque from city

Pirates host camp

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Pirates are taking sign-ups for this summer's Pirates youth baseball camp.

Sonja Ione Sackmann nee Johnson

Following a heroic three and a half year battle with ovarian cancer, Sonja Ione Sackmann nee Johnson, 64, of Othello, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday July 7, 2008. Sonja was born on Nov. 17, 1943, in Oakes, N.D., and moved to Washington with her parents and younger sisters in 1957.

Royal City SummerFest

Event includes auto racing and Royal Fun Run

Blood center exceeds goal

1,354 people donated

Ruth Anderton English

Ruth (Anderton) English, age 90, Coulee City resident since 1986, passed away Friday, July 4, 2008, at Lake View Home Care in Moses Lake. She was born Sinda Ruth, one of six children, on Dec. 16, 1917, in Roosevelt, Utah to Albert Roy and Louella Chloe (Fullmer) Anderton. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. She married Delmer M. English on June 28, 1939, in Humboldt County, California. They lived in California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho and settled in Fall City, Wash., where Delmer worked at Todd Ship Yards. He passed away in 1971. Ruth then relocated and worked in Utah and was later transferred to Bellevue, Wash., where she retired in 1986 and moved to Coulee City to be close to family.

Yolanda Mary Hernandez-Guarni

Yoland Mary Hernandez-Guarni went to be with the Lord in her sleep on June 23, 2008, her home in Woodbury, N.J. Yolanda was born June 8, 1970, in Othello. Adopted by Jovencio and Rosa Hernandez in February 1976, she was a longtime resident of Moses Lake.

Knights sweep Pirates

CORVALLIS - Moses Lake continued its seven-game road trip by falling prey to the Corvallis Knights over the Fourth of July weekend. The Pirates dropped all three games at Corvallis's at Goss Stadium. The Knights dominated the Pirates with defensive play, as the Pirate's continually stranded runners on base throughout the road series.

Allied Arts announces 31st season

MOSES LAKE - Randy Johnstad is calling this season of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Season Thirty-One.

Duplex Fire

Grant County Fire District No. 5 responded to a duplex fire at 11:47 a.m. Monday on Westover Boulevard near Moses Lake. It appears a ceiling fan in the bathroom started the fire and the tenant living there called 9-1-1 right away, said Battalion Chief Leonard Johnson. The fire was contained to the bathroom and there was minimal smoke damage, he said.

Yuri P. Tormozov

Yuri P. Tormozov, 71, longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Columbia Basin Hospital. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday evening, July 8 at 6 p.m. at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9 at the church In Moses Lake, 6378 Arnold Drive, with Pastor Peter Fendich officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. Please sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Grant PUD increases fiber rates

Increases begin in October

George M. Smart

George M. (Butch) Smart, 60, passed away July 4, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake.

Hastings adds funds for Columbia Basin waterMoney to help solutions 'move forward'

COLUMBIA BASIN - Congressman Doc Hastings recently boosted federal funding for next year's Columbia Basin water supply.

Babe Ruth team headed to state

MOSES LAKE - With the district tournament behind them, the 13U Moses Lake Babe Ruth all star team will advance to the state tournament in Ephrata Wednesday.

Helen K. Kast

Helen K. Kast, 86, of Moses Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Lakeridge Special Care Center.

Two vehicles collide on SR 17

MOSES LAKE - Two people were treated for possible injuries following a two-vehicle collision on state Route 17, 9 miles north of Moses Lake Friday night.

Myron A. Chambers

Myron A. Chambers, longtime Othello resident, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Moses Lake. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, July 10 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 611 S. 7th Ave., Othello. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial with full military honors will be in South Ogden, Utah. Myron's family has asked Carver Family Funeral Home, Moses Lake to care for arrangements.

Demolition derby smashes Othello

OTHELLO - Demolition fans in Othello were treated to massive crashes, clouds of smoke and mudslinging tires as drivers around the Columbia Basis began what is expected to be a wild demolition derby season.

Bond theme choice could provide a measure of comfort

As sure as the weather improves every summer, the multiplexes fill up with audiences eager to watch superheroes square off against evil.

Carol Ellen Sterner

March 9 , 1941 - July 5, 2008

One firework-related fire in Moses Lake

More than 40 incidents reported

Yolanda Mary Hernandez-Guarni

Yoland Mary Hernandez-Guarni went to be with the Lord in her sleep on June 23, 2008, at her home in Woodbury, N.J. Yolanda was born June 8, 1970, in Othello. Adopted by Jovencio and Rosa Hernandez in February 1976, she was a longtime resident of Moses Lake.

Hinkle, Warnick oppose boatlift fees

COLUMBIA BASIN - After confusion and several complaints, the state Department of Natural Resources temporarily stopped collecting fees for boatlifts.

Outstanding supporting actor in a stage drama

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Bob Jasman you meet offstage doesn't sound anything like the Bob Jasman you see onstage.

Lucas Myles Winders

Lucas Myles Winders, 28, Moses Lake resident, formerly of Vancouver, Wash. passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at his home. A memorial service was held Sunday, July 6 at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Othello's Sun Faire celebrates the Fourth

OTHELLO - As parade entrants traveled down Main Street throwing out candy, several small children dashed around picking up as much as they could hold.

Swim lessons offered

MOSES LAKE - With summer temperatures rising to more than 95 degrees around the Columbia Basin, heading for the pool for swim lessons is a way to beat the heat.

Coulston catches East victory

SPOKANE - The best high school football stars in Washington took to Central Valley High School's football field Thursday night for the East-West All State football game, and none shone brighter than Moses Lake's Ryan Coulston.

Pirates sting BlueJackets

Free summer lunches offered in WardenFederal program is for children

WARDEN - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seamless Summer Feeding Program begins serving Warden children free meals today.

Local teams fall at state tourney

Sinda Ruth 'Anderton' English

Sinda Ruth “Anderton” English, 90, Coulee City resident, passed away Friday, July 4, 2008, at Lake View Home Care in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory. Please sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

George celebrates Fourth

GEORGE - George's Fourth of July celebration started on a dampened note with rain, but it soon gave way to sunshine.

George Myron Smart

George Myron Smart, 60, Moses Lake resident, passed away, July 4, 2008, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory. Please leave a note for the family or sign the guest book at

Bond theme choice could provide a measure of comfort

As sure as the weather improves every summer, the multiplexes fill up with audiences eager to watch superheroes square off against evil.

Quincy outlasts Othello, Moses Lake tops Bothell

Quincy 12, Othello 5

Misleading petition calls for port manager's firing

and editor

Othello Sun Faire is Friday

Free entertainment and firework show

Ernestine Rhode

Ernestine Rhode, 70, Rural Othello resident, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Walker represents East in all state game

Walker to play in all-state game tonight

Soap Lake celebrates Smokiam Days

Community offers fireworks at dusk July 5

George celebrates town, 'love of country' July 4

Former governor returns to festivities 51 years after first

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Bridge #118, F-NE Road, CRP 06-06", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW-Room 207, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 15, 2008 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Attorney wears Purple Heart during trial

Attorneys argue issue in court

700 acres burn near Othello

Cause of Radar Hill fire is undetermined

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Moses Lake community services officer died Saturday

Family, friends remember Cal Baker

Moses Lake prepares for tournament

MOSES LAKE - With the Fourth of July right around the corner, ten year olds from North Central Washington will take to the Larson Playfield Thursday for the Cal Ripken State Tournament.

Warden wildland fire contained

Winds spread fire Sunday night

Coulston ready for East-West game

Moses Lake graduate to play for East

Calvin 'Cal' Baker

Calvin "Cal" Baker, 55, longtime Moses Lake resident and community service officer for the Moses Lake Police Department, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Where are fireworks allowed?

Cities follow different guidelines for fireworks

Fireworks require caution to avoid injuries

Fireworks cause injuries, start fires

Wild close camp

MOSES LAKE - The Wenatchee Wild hockey club completed its first tryout camp Sunday in Blaine, Minn. for the 2008 inaugural season.

Sharon L. Brown

Sharon L. Brown, 63, Moses Lake resident, went to be with the Lord and savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Columbia Basin Herald welcomes sports writer

Job 'logical choice' for Pacheco

Economist: Grant County 'strong, slowing' in May

GRANT COUNTY - A Wenatchee-based regional labor economist found Grant County's non-farm employment report showed a "strong but slowing" economy in May 2008.

Wildland fire burns 1,750 acres near Warden

Evacuation order lifted

ASPI constructing Moses Lake building

Commerce Park One to house Genie supplier

Lawmakers report successful tele-forum

More than 200 people participated

Drivers defy broiling temps

MOSES LAKE - Temperatures rose to more than 160 degrees on the asphalt at the Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday. The Scorching June sun helped overheat race car engines and cause vehicles to mishandle on the track.

Camp introduces students to gridiron

Season starts July 8

Therapeutic poetry

Moses Lake man publishes book of poems