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Health and Wellness Expo Cleaning air and healing injured teddy bears

MOSES LAKE — The 2018 Central Washington Health and Wellness Expo arrived on Saturday, bringing together doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, medical device makers and other health professionals.

Toxic algae found in Potholes Reservoir

MOSES LAKE — Toxic blue-green algae continues to ooze and bloom across Moses Lake and has found its way into Potholes Reservoir, according to a news release from the Grant County Health District.

Grant County burn ban ends today

EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will not be extending the previously established burn ban, meaning the ban is lifted as of today.

Buddies walk through Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — It was a good afternoon for a buddy walk.

Top-ranked Royal handles Warden with 35-point second quarter

ROYAL CITY — It was lights out for the halftime fireworks show.

West Side activist takes aim at Manweller

OLYMPIA — Jessica Gavre, who accused Tacoma Democrat Rep. David Sawyer of sexual harassment and then raised money to unseat him in the primaries this August, has turned her attention to another embattled Washington politician: Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum.

Mattawa teenager arrested for Homecoming threat

MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says a Mattawa teenager has been arrested after making “an online threat” to this year’s homecoming celebrations at Wahluke High School.

Moses Lake museum seeking submissions for exhibit

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Museum & Art Center officials have extended the deadline for submissions to the upcoming update of one of the museum's most popular exhibits. The new deadline for “Reheated: Baked, Mashed or Fried” is Oct. 6. The museum is located at 401 S. Balsam St.

New traffic cameras go live in Moses Lake Sept. 30

MOSES LAKE — The new additions to Moses Lake’s traffic camera system will be up and running in the city this weekend.

What would Jesus do: use his neocortex

As human beings, we may consider ourselves to be a “higher life form” than any other living creature on the planet.

Samaritan turns profit in August

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare beat its budget projections for August, which pushed it further into the black for the year to date. Commissioners reviewed the financial report at their regular meeting Tuesday.

Health officials advise residents to get flu shots

OLYMPIA — School has started, fall has arrived and flu season has returned.

Grant PUD commissioners discuss fiber buildout funding

WANAPUM DAM — The continuing buildout of the Grant County PUD fiber system, and the money budgeted to pay for it, was discussed at the regular commission meeting Tuesday.

Job Corps students save the day

Last Saturday was Pioneer Day at the Grant County Historical Society and Museum. The museum has a campus of 38 buildings. When we say 38 buildings, we are talking about 38 separate spaces.

Shooter in gas station assault strikes plea deal

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man who fired shots at a man after he was hit in the head with a miniature baseball bat was sentenced for reckless endangerment after he was initially charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Presidential visit subject of museum lecture

MOSES LAKE — What happens when the president and first lady drop by the house – or at least what happened in Neppel in 1934 – is the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Fly-in paints the field red

MOSES LAKE — Aerial pesticide applicators from across the state flocked to a landing strip at Northwest Ag Services in Moses Lake Thursday for an annual “fly-in” inspection of applicator efficiency and efficacy led by the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators (AWEA).

It's time to plant your garden – for fall, that is

Believe it or not, it really is time to plant a fall vegetable garden. I know, I know, it seems hot right now. However, those cold-hardy plants need to germinate in the warm soil now. By the time cooler weather arrives, the plants will be growing.

Legals September 28, 2018

Invitation to Bid East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for "PIPE 2018-04". Sealed bids must be received at the main office no later than 3:00 p.m., PST on October 1, 2018. For more information contact the East District's main office located at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, WA 99344 or by phone at (509) 488-9671. #09031/227785 Pub: September 21, 28, 2018

Moses Lake settles things early in slowpitch doubleheader with Davis

MOSES LAKE — Michelle Turner tripled to get the party started and the defending District 6 champion Moses Lake Chiefs scored five runs on seven consecutive hits to open the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with Davis.

Krogh scores twice, Moses Lake gets by Davis

MOSES LAKE — Madi Krogh scored once in each half and Moses Lake withstood a physical Davis team to win 3-0.

Wendy's taking shape

CBHA checks car seats for safety then dances with kids at Saturday's event

The Columbia Basin Health Association and Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force held a free car seat check-up event Saturday, inspecting car seats for safety and giving away new car seats in exchange for unfit ones.

Prep roundup: Royal boys, girls XC dominate first league meet

GRANGER — Royal boys and girls cross country used a pack mentality to win the first South Central Athletic Conference meet.

Royal girls soccer team holds its ground in 2-0 loss to Warden

ROYAL CITY — The Royal girls were coming off a double-overtime loss to Connell six days previous that ended in a shootout loss to the Eagles. On Sept. 18, head coach Jens Jensen's young club stood its ground against one of the best teams in the South Central Athletic Association East, falling 2-0 to Warden at David Nielsen Stadium.

CBH Live: Moses Lake School Board meeting for Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

Charles Featherstone brings you the MLSB meting live.

Royal football is golden

There's always pressure when you're the defending champions, the team with a streak, the team circled on everybody's schedule.

Local elections matter

The current election to select PUD commissioners is vital to the future of Grant County.

GOP board urges Republicans to vote Manweller

MOSES LAKE — The executive board for the Grant County Republican Party (GCRP) is standing behind embattled lawmaker Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, and is urging GOP voters in Grant County to cast their vote for Manweller to ensure the appointment of a conservative to the seat if he wins and resigns, which he has stated he will do.

Know your PUD

There are a lot of great things about living in Grant County, and one of them is our Grant PUD. Yet we frequently don’t think about it except to grumble at having to pay one more bill every month. Sure, the Grant PUD keeps the lights and the heat on, but it also maintains recreational areas, supports fish and wildlife conservation and connects Grant County to the rest of the world through its high-speed fiber network. The abundance of inexpensive electricity attracts industries that would otherwise locate elsewhere, while at the same time making possible the large-scale irrigation of our farms. In short, the Grant PUD keeps this county humming along.

Toxic algae

After decades of being called “Moses Hole,” Moses Lake saw a dramatic turnaround in 2007. The MLIRD implemented an Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan, with interlocal agency agreements, that was considered a model for the state of Washington.

Hammond calls on Manweller to resign now

Sylvia Hammond, Democratic challenger to embattled Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, has called on him to resign immediately in the wake of another accusation of sexual impropriety from a former high school student of the lawmaker’s, this time involving claims of statutory rape.

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Moses Lake Police Department

What is an assault weapon?

What is an assault weapon? Obviously something that does damage, regardless of whether it is a firearm, knife, rock or something else. Today, we should recognize that a person who lacks morality can be considered an assault weapon.

Grant PUD 'intergenerational fairness' discussed

WANAPUM DAM — Language, comprehension and “intergenerational fairness” were subjects of discussion at the Grant County PUD commission meeting Tuesday.

Alcohol responsible for many evils in society

I have been a medical doctor for the past 37 years in the state of Washington, who has been in practice in Ephrata and at one time had satellite clinics in different cities including Moses Lake, Sunnyside and Yakima. As a Muslim who never drinks or smokes I am very disturbed at the speed with which they are getting rid of fruit orchards such as apples to make room for vineyards. Alcohol, according to the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), “is the mother of all evils.” Many of the accidents on the highway and medical problems related to the liver, brain, et cetera are related to the abuse of alcohol. In my judgment there is no social drinking. It has became purely business which might be subsidized by the government. I am against that.

Warden looking at major sewer renovation, expansion

WARDEN — The city of Warden is looking at a $3 million major sewer renovation and addition that will increase the capacity primarily for industrial users in the north part of town.

Honoring Kenna

Glitter and unicorns and school supplies

MOSES LAKE — It’s the rare 8-year-old girl who doesn’t like glitter and unicorns.

Jeff Foster for County Commissioner

This letter is in support of Jeff Foster who is running for Grant County District No. 3 Commissioner. I have known Mr. Foster from 1990 and support him as a candidate for the position of Grant County Commissioner, District No. 3. He has been the head of the commission to protect and manage the lake for several years, and has brought in good employees who have increased the quality of the operations. Karen and I have attended all of the meetings since 1981 and are very impressed with the present operation under Mr. Foster’s leadership. We are sure that he will be just as effective for Grant County.

Newhouse bill to save GCIA control tower

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a measure that would prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration from closing any air traffic control facilities at civilian airports where military traffic is a sizable portion of flights in and out.

Legals September 27, 2018

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application, Public Hearing and Optional DNS Gary Martin, on behalf of Reuben Rodriguez, submitted an application on August 24, 2018 to construct a single-family residential unit attached to a proposed furnace store and office. The complex is about 5,600 square feet with the residential unit at 1,680 square feet. The business is an allowed use but a residential attached use is allowed through the conditional use process. The property is in the Moses Lake Industrial Park Zoning District (MLIP) and located at 3185 Citation Road NE. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on August 29. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 14: Environmental Regulations, Title 16: Building & Construction, Title 18: Zoning. Environmental review is required for this project. The City of Moses Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. No adverse environmental impacts have been identified, so no mitigating conditions have been identified as necessary through SEPA. The project review process may include additional mitigation measures under applicable codes. Written comments on this project proposal from public agencies with jurisdiction will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2018. Comments on other aspects of this proposal from the general public will be accepted up to the date of the public hearing which will be before the Planning Commission on Thursday October 11, 2018 during their regular meeting starting at 7:00pm. Persons who want to be informed of future actions, or the final decision, on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in MLMC 20.11, Appeals. For more information call Kris Robbins at 764-3751. Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at Civic Center Annex, 321 S. Balsam, Moses Lake. Date of Notice: August 30, 2018 09036/230431 Pub: September 27, 2018

Big Bend goes down in three to North Idaho

MOSES LAKE — The fact that Big Bend went five sets with North Idaho College at the Crossover Tournament earlier in the year indicates the Vikings program has come a long way in a short time.

Ulyanchuk, Nielsen get a second chance to live the dream at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Dennis Ulyanchuk walked into the DeVries Activity Center looking for a place to shoot some hoops during an open gym and ending up jumping in with the Big Bend team. Couple buckets here, couple of buckets there and he started drawing some attention.

Royal football extends national streak to 45 games in a row

OKANOGAN — When you been through the rinse cycle as many times as the Royal Knights have, you tend not to panic when it’s game on. But there’s nothing like a good slap upside the helmet to get the competitive juices flowing.

Manweller won't resign unless re-elected

Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, said Monday that he will continue to serve the remainder of his term but will resign if re-elected this November. Manweller is still urging voters to elect him, as state law would allow the seat to be filled by another Republican.

Checking more backpack pockets

This is the second of a multi-part series about checking a hunter’s backpack with several pockets.

CBH live: Big Bend vs. North Idaho volleyball

Royal, ACH unanimously voted No. 1 in latest AP poll

Local teams Royal (1A) and Almira/Coulee-Hartline (1B) were unanimously voted No. 1 in the latest Associated Press Washington High School Football Poll.

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Samaritan Hospital

Down syndrome Buddy Walk coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Down Syndrome Society of Grant County will be holding its sixth annual “Buddy Walk” this Saturday, Sept. 29, at McCosh Park.

Convicted felon arrested for assaulting MLPD officer

MOSES LAKE — A man was arrested in Moses Lake over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted a cop, after which police found methamphetamine and a pipe in his belongings.

Moses Lake School District not mulling pool closure

MOSES LAKE — Rumors that the school district is considering closing the pool at Moses Lake High School are not true, according to Superintendent Josh Meek.

Fan-demonium

Sand Hills development needs sewer line extension

OTHELLO — The future of Sand Hills subdivision is dependent on the ability of the city to extend a major sewer line north of Olympia Avenue.

Ephrata man gets 15 months for rape

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man will be spending over a year behind prison bars for raping a woman in Ephrata in May.

Grant PUD rate increases expected to slow down after 2019

WANAPUM DAM — The 2019 Grant County PUD budget includes a two percent overall rate increase, but the increase is projected to drop to one percent overall in 2020. Utility district commissioners reviewed the preliminary 2019 budget proposal at the regular meeting Tuesday.

Veteran job fair coming Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Military veterans and their families can get help looking for jobs, finding services, and clothing – especially winter clothing – at the annual Veteran Resource and Job Fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Legals September 26, 2018

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a General Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters, for their approval or rejection of State Advisories, Local Candidates, and Special Propositions. Grant County is an ALL mail county. No Polling places will be available. You may return your ballot by mail or in person. Returning your ballot by mail requires no postage, it will be prepaid for this election. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than the day of the election. We suggest you vote and mail your ballot as soon after you receive it as possible to ensure a valid postmark. The Grant County Auditor's office, 35 C St. NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse in Ephrata, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit, at the following times: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM - October 22, 2018 - November 6, 2018 On Election Day only, November 6, 2018 7:00AM - 8:00PM The following Drive-up Ballot drop locations are available from October 19, 2018 through Election Day and will be promptly locked on November 6, 2018 at 8:00PM: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking Lot #A, Ephrata, Grant County PUD, 555 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake, Fire District #10 Fire Hall, 588 Camelia St., Royal City, and Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave S., Quincy. The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 8, 2018. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor's office up to and including October 29, 2018. You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor's office, on line at www.myvote.wa.gov, and the Department of Licensing. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509)754-2011, Ext. 2777, 2743 or 2793. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the Grant County Auditor's office. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov, search for Auditor then Elections STATE MEASURES Initiatives to the People Initiative Measure No. 1631 Initiative measure No. 1631 concerns pollution. This measure would charge pollution fees on sources of greenhouse gas pollutants and use the revenue to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and address climate impacts, under oversight of a public board. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiative Measure No. 1634 Initiative Measure No. 1634 concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption. This measure would prohibit new or increased local taxes, fees, or assessments on raw or processed foods or beverages (with exceptions), or ingredients thereof, unless effective by January 15, 2018 or generally applicable. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiative Measure No. 1639 Initiative Measure No. 1639 concerns firearms. This measure would require increased background checks, training, age limitations, and waiting periods for sales or delivery of semiautomatic assault rifles; criminalize noncompliant storage upon unauthorized use, allow fees; and enact other provisions. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiatives to the Legislature Initiative Measure No. 940 Initiative Measure No. 940 concerns law enforcement. This measure would require law enforcement to receive violence de-escalation, mental-health, and first-aid training, and provide first-aid; and change standards for use of deadly force, adding a "good faith" standard and independent investigation. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 19 The legislature expanded, without a vote of the people, the oil spill response and administration taxes to crude oil or petroleum products received by pipeline, costing $13,000,000 over ten years for government spending. This tax increase should be: [ ] Repealed [ ] Maintained _______________________________________________________________________ LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS WILL APPEAR ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT ONLY IN THE AREA ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM READ: Each candidate for partisan office may state a political party that he or she prefers. A candidate's preference does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party, or that the party approves of or associates with that candidate. _______________________________________________________________________ Federal: Partisan Office U.S. Senator - 6 Year Term [ ] Maria Cantwell (Prefers Democratic Party) [ ] Susan Hutchison (Prefers Republican Party) U.S. Representative - 2 Year Term [ ] Dan Newhouse (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Christine Brown (Prefers Democratic Party) Legislative: Partisan Offices State Representative, District #12, Position #1- 2 Year Term [ ] Keith Goehner (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Ann Diamond (States No Party Preference) State Representative, District #12, Position #2 - 2 year Term [ ] Mike Steele (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Valerie Sarratt (Prefers Democratic Party) State Senator, District #13 - 4 Year Term [ ] Judy Warnick (Prefers Republican Party)

Legals September 26, 2018

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION and REGISTRATION DEADLINES - ADAMS COUNTY, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held on November 6, 2018 in Adams County, State of Washington, to submit to the qualified electors thereof, for their approval and adoption or rejection, State and Local Propositions, and to elect Federal, State and Local Officials. The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, October 8th. Persons may register to vote and/or update their address and other information online at www.vote.wa.gov First time voters can register in person until 4:30 pm Monday, October 29th at the Adams County Auditor's Office, 210 W Broadway Ave., Ritzville. The Canvassing Board of Adams County will meet at the following times in the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W. Broadway Ave Ste 200, Ritzville: Wednesday, October 10th at 9:00 am - logic and accuracy test Tuesday November 6th at 8:00 pm Monday, November 12th at 2:00 pm Monday, November 19th 2:00 am Monday, November 26th 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 27th at 2:00 pm- the official certification will be signed at this meeting These meetings are open to the public. The November 6, 2018 ballot will include: Initiatives to the People: Initiative Measure No. 1631 - Concerns pollution Initiative Measure No. 1634 - Concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption Initiative Measure No. 1639 - Concerns firearms Initiative to the Legislature: Initiative Measure No. 940 - Concerns law enforcement Advisory Votes: Advisory Vote No. 19 - Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269 Adams County Proposition: Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Adams County Adams County Resolution No. R-30-2018 proposing a sales and use tax in the amount of three-tenths of one percent to be dedicated to costs to enhance and improve criminal justice and law enforcement functions within Adams County. Federal Offices: U.S. Senator - Partisan Office - 6 Year Term US Representative Congressional District 4 - Partisan Office - 2 Year Term State Offices: Legislative District 9 State Representative Pos. 1 - Partisan Office - 2 Year Term State Representative Pos. 2 - Partisan Office - 2 Year Term County Offices: Assessor - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Auditor - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Clerk - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term County Commissioner, District 3 - Partisan Office- 4 Year Short/Full Term Prosecutor - Partisan Office- 4 Year Term Sheriff - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Treasurer - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Judicial: Supreme Court Justice Pos. 2 - Nonpartisan Office - 6 Year Term Supreme Court Justice Pos. 8 - Nonpartisan Office - 6 Year Term Supreme Court Justice Pos. 9 - Nonpartisan Office - 6 Year Term Adams County District Court Judge, Pos. 1 - Nonpartisan Office - 4 Year Term Adams County District Court Judge, Pos. 2 - Nonpartisan Office - 4 Year Short/Full Term Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Adams County Fire District No. 4 - Lamont Maintenance and Operation Levy $11,000, maintenance and operation for the year 2019 Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Adams County Cemetery District No. 1 - Washtucna Maintenance and Operation Levy $10,500, for maintenance and operation for the year 2019 Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Adams County Park and Recreation District No. 2 - Washtucna Maintenance and Operation Levy $25,000, for maintenance and operation for the year 2019 Voters may drop off ballots, get replacement ballots, use an accessible voting unit, or receive other assistance as needed beginning Friday, October 19, 2018 during regular business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Adams County Auditor's Office located at 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. On Election Day the Auditor's Office will be open from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm. For questions please call 509-659-3249, email elections@co.adams.wa.us or visit our website at www.co.adams.wa.us\elections. Voters can also obtain a replacement ballot and access information about candidates and ballot measures at www.myvote.wa.gov A voter service center will be open on Election Day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the County Services Building at 425 E Main Street in Othello, WA. Voters may visit the service center to drop off their ballot; get a replacement ballot; or receive other assistance as needed. Ballot Drop Box Locations: Town of Lind, 116 1/2 W. 2nd St. Adams Co. Public Services Bldg., 425 E. Main St. Othello City of Ritzville, 216 E. Main St. Town of Washtucna, 165 S. Main St. Dated at Ritzville, Washington, this 21st day of September, 2018. Heidi K. Hunt, County Auditor of Adams County and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections. 09005/228183 September 26, 2018

Mariners will give Marco Gonzales one more start, still deciding on James Paxton

Marco Gonzales prodded enough to get the Seattle Mariners to commit to starting him one more time before the season ends on Sunday.

Moses Lake completes comeback against Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — Gabi Rios sprinted toward the visiting bleachers, her back to the net, and flung both her arms over her head for a desperation return that landed just inbounds.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch improves to 4-0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake is hardly a slowpitch veteran in its second year, however, the Chiefs have taken advantage of first-year Mid Columbia Conference programs.

Othello shuts out Quincy in CWAC North opener

OTHELLO — As long as Roger Hoell walks this earth, the Othello Huskies (2-2, 1-0 CWAC North) will pound the rock with a power running game, and Friday night’s 43-0 win over Quincy in the Central Washington Athletic Conference North opener at Husky Field was no different.

Ephrata goes straight down the middle to beat Othello 3-0

EPHRATA — The Tigers’ student section was in rare form and the Ephrata volleyball team kicked up its heels with a 3-0 victory over Othello Tuesday night in The Jungle.

CBH Live Othello vs. Ephrata volleyball

Fall semester begins at Big Bend Community College

MOSES LAKE — The fall semester was about two hours old, and students were already at the tables and computers in the Big Bend Community College library.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office

Candidate forums coming to Quincy, Ephrata

QUINCY — Election season is here and if you want to get a better grasp on the candidates and what they stand for then you are in luck because candidate forums are scheduled to be held in Quincy and Ephrata in October.

Scalloped, mashed or fried, spuds make an easy meal

Potatoes are an easy meal to make up. Good quality ones can be found cheaply at every megamart. I prefer the yellow ones, but russets are good for most any home preparation. The easiest is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Wash up the desired number of potatoes for baking. I figure a single medium one per person if part of a larger meal, or a single large one if it is going to be the whole meal. Place in the hot oven. Bake about 60 minutes, or until a fork stuck into it meets no resistance in the middle. The time needed until they are done will depend on how large the potato it. When done, carefully remove from oven and serve. Suggestions include topping with butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, chili, gravy, cheese sauce, et cetera.

Grand opening

PUD and Port of Moses Lake discuss joint approach to development

MOSES LAKE — Commissioners from the Port of Moses Lake met with three of the five Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioners on Monday to improve communication between the two agencies and come to an agreement about the future of economic growth in Grant County.

Moses Lake museum seeking submissions for exhibit

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Museum & Art Center officials have extended the deadline for submissions to the upcoming update of one of the museum's most popular exhibits. The new deadline for “Reheated: Baked, Mashed or Fried” is Oct. 6. The museum is located at 401 S. Balsam St.

Legals September 25, 2018

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE The City of Royal City has issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Catholic Charities Housing II - Applicant is proposing a 3 lot plat consisting of one 3.77 acre parcel, one 1 acre parcel, and one 1.9 acre parcel. The applicant is proposing a development consisting of a 51 unit, 6 building multifamily housing facility on the 3.77 acre site, a separate application is proposing an early learning center on the one acre parcel and the remainder of the site to be used for future development that at this date is unknown. After review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the City, the City has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant impact on the environment. Copies of the MDNS and the Environmental Checklist are available at no charge from the City of Royal City, 445 Camelia Street, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357 #09029/226808 Pub: September 18, 25, 2018

CWAC football: Time for losing is over

With the Central Washington Athletic Crossovers and Championship Game just a month off, the time for losing is over.

Seahawks Earl Thomas says Cowboys coaches asked him 'Are you ready for the trade tomorrow?'

Earl Thomas says the Cowboys think he’s about to be traded to Dallas.

Several Manta Rays fare well at home swim meet

MOSES LAKE — Manta Ray Aquatics hosted the Sprint Shootout swim meet recently.

A's clinch playoff berth, then beat Mariners 7-3

Associated Press

Manweller won't resign unless re-elected

Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, said Monday that he will continue to serve the remainder of his term but will resign if re-elected this November. Manweller is still urging voters to elect him, as state law would allow the seat to be filled by another Republican.

She worked to defeat a Tacoma Democrat accused of sexual misconduct. Now, she's after Manweller.

Jessica Gavre, who accused Tacoma Democrat Rep. David Sawyer of sexual harassment and then raised money to unseat him in the primaries this August, has turned her attention to another embattled Washington politician: Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum.

Walmart chips in for schools

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Moses Lake Police Department

Legals September 24, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: From the Administrative Services Coordinator for the Grants Administration Fund (190.001) for the Washington State Department of Commerce CDBG Public Services Grant No. 18-62210-005 in the amount of $121,097.00 for pass through funding for the OIC of Washington. From the Administrative Services Coordinator to the Economic Enhancement Strategic Infrastructure Ending Fund Balance (113.155) in the total amount of $261,660.00 for the following: o SIP Project #2018-09: City of George - Frontage Road Infrastructure Extensions-$47,000 (Grant) o SIP Project #2018-10: Port of Quincy - Industrial Park No. 4 Tract 6 Sewer Main Extension- $87,500 (Grant) o SIP Project #2018-10: Port of Quincy - Industrial Park No. 4 Tract 6 Sewer Main Extension $87,500 (Loan) o SIP Project #2018-11: Port of Mattawa - Sentinel Gap Industrial & Commercial Water Study $39,000 (Grant) o Additional request - $660.00 From the Auditor's Office in the amount of $362,175.00 to the Economic Enhancement Fund (133.184) to pay for the 2018 bond principals and interest. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #09027/226513 Pub: September 17, 24, 2018

Beltre cheered in possible Texas finale, 6-1 win vs Mariners

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre was given a standing ovation when he was removed from what could be his last home game for Texas, just before the Rangers rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Sunday.

No. 10 Washington holds off rally, beats Arizona State 27-20

SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Browning spent the first three weeks earning his share of criticism for the kind of miscues not expected of a fourth-year starting quarterback.

Moses Lake opens CBBN play with rout of Davis

MOSES LAKE — First, Lerenz Thomas took a pitch 26 yards for a first-quarter rushing touchdown. Next, on defense, Thomas ripped the ball away from Davis running back Dimitri Rodriguez and went 34 yards in the opposite direction for another touchdown. Finally, Thomas returned a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter to enact a running clock.

Prep roundup: ACH volleyball sweeps Northport

NORTHPORT — Christa Christopherson totaled 12 assists and Almira/Coulee-Hartline defeated Northport 25-16, 25-9, 25-6.

Wilson 2 TDs, Thomas 2 picks, Seahawks beat Cowboys 24-13

SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns in the first half, Chris Carson added a 5-yard TD run in early in the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks avoided a 0-3 start with a 24-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Eastern Washington runs rough shod over Cal Poly, 70-17

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USC beats Wash St 39-36 on Daniels' 3 TDs, Tufele's block

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California trailed by 13 points in the second half, and the smallish Coliseum crowd grumbled at the prospect of an already shaky season slipping away entirely from this powerhouse program.

'Sip & Stroll' brings locals downtown

MOSES LAKE — It was a fairly simple premise. Mix one part strolling through downtown Moses Lake with one part sipping on some of the finest wines and beers around on Saturday to create another successful event that was designed to bring locals to downtown Moses Lake.

State legislators urge Trump to save REC Silicon

MOSES LAKE — Members of the state’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to resolve the ongoing trade dispute with China and save embattled polysilicon producer REC.

Othello shuts out Quincy in CWAC North opener

OTHELLO — As long as Roger Hoell walks this earth, the Othello Huskies (2-2, 1-0 CWAC North) will pound the rock with a power running game, and Friday night’s 43-0 win over Quincy in the Central Washington Athletic Conference North opener at Husky Field was no different.

Knight life

EPHRATA — Food banks in Ephrata, Quincy, Soap Lake and Moses Lake received donations of fresh vegetables and fruit, due to the efforts of a service organization that’s working to re-energize its chapters in the Columbia Basin.

3 facing charges in connection with Ephrata injury shooting

EPHRATA — Two men and a woman are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Ephrata earlier this month that left a man injured.

House Republican Leadership calls for Manweller's resignation

In light of recent allegations of statutory rape levied earlier today against Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Cle Elum, and detailed in an extensive report by the Northwest News Network, state House Republican Leadership has called on Manweller to resign from his position in the legislature.

Ephrata reminds residents to keep sidewalks, streets clear

EPHRATA — With the end goal in mind of making the city safer and more aesthetically pleasing, Ephrata is asking its residents to do their part by keeping sidewalks and streets clean and clear of possible obstructions.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Charles W. Kliphardt

February 25, 1937 – September 17, 2018

Inocencio Ortiz Jr.

April 19, 1928 – September 17, 2018

Gasoline prices down slightly in Washington

MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Washington have fallen nearly 2 cents per gallon over the last week to roughly $3.34 per gallon, according to a regular survey by gasoline price tracking firm Gasbuddy.

Ramping it up

Farmers attract feathered audience

Hospital Week observed

E-mail from Cheryl

Finding the sweet spot for happiness

It’s that time of year again, mid-September, when temperatures both inside and outside of our homes fluctuate between warm and cool.

Delicious gold tomatoes

I purchased two Aztec gold tomato plants at the annual Master Gardeners plant sale on May 5, 2018. The identifying tag indicated they were slightly larger than cherry tomatoes and smaller than the Roma tomato. Never having tasted gold tomatoes before, I thought, “Why not? I will give it a go.”

Taking a break

WSP cracking down on distracted drivers

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol will be conducting a statewide emphasis and cracking down on distracted drivers starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday.

Legals September 21, 2018

Invitation to Bid East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for "PIPE 2018-04". Sealed bids must be received at the main office no later than 3:00 p.m., PST on October 1, 2018. For more information contact the East District's main office located at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, WA 99344 or by phone at (509) 488-9671. #09031/227785 Pub: September 21, 28, 2018

Basin roundup: Big Bend volleyball falls in four to Treasure Valley

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend was unable to start a win streak and lost to Treasure Valley in four sets 25-18, 25-21, 24-26, 25-17.

Moses Lake freshman Natalie Bunch scores game-winner against Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — It was double overtime against the reigning district champions.

Escamilla has first-half hat trick, Warden blasts Kiona-Benton 10-1 

WARDEN — Warden midfielder Ashlyn Yamane followed the through ball into the no man's land between the offensive front line just outside the goalkeeper box 10 minutes into the second half of Thursday night's SCAC East match with Kiona-Benton.

CBH Live at Warden soccer vs. Ki-Bi

Health district finds toxic algae across Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is warning everyone to avoid contact with the waters of Moses Lake after district officials found potentially dangerous blue-tree algae in samples from across Moses Lake.

Warden man accused of voyeurism arrested on federal child porn charges

WARDEN — A former Warden substitute teacher and city council member who was arrested on voyeurism charges back in March was taken into custody on federal child pornography charges on Wednesday.

Electronic building permits a good move

The Grant County Planning Department is working to pick up the pace by processing some building permits electronically.

Inocencio Ortiz Jr.

January 2, 1955 – September 17, 2018

PUD residential rates subsidized? Yeah, right

Terry Brewer and Patti Paris think residential and irrigators’ power rates are subsidized. By whom, the data centers? The residents and farmers of this county built Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams 60 years ago at the cost of $100 million each and put in all the infrastructure to run power to everybody in the county. Who is subsidizing whom?

Carol Ann Davis

November 22, 1948 – September 5, 2018

Gary R. Clay

November 13, 1941 – September 12, 2018

Fighting back the branches

Arizona man sentenced for unlawful gun possession

MOSES LAKE — An Arizona man who made comments about killing his ailing father and then himself was sentenced to a total of two days in jail for unlawful gun possession.

Democrat supports Dent and Warnick, but not Manweller

I’m a Democrat but don’t assume you’ve got my vote. Yes, I’m a Democrat but I’m not a stupid Democrat. This year I’m voting for Tom Dent. I believe Tom Dent has done a great job and yes I know he’s running against a Democrat but that candidate has not shown me anything that makes me feel that Tom doesn’t deserve another two years. Judy Warnick is running unopposed but she has my vote. Both she and Tom are tirelessly working for our 13th District and they both deserve our votes regardless of party affiliation. That brings us to Manweller. I will not vote for Manweller. His reputation at CWU, in Olympia and his alleged barroom behaviors are an embarrassment. He would not get my vote even if he was a Democrat. The Republicans need to cut him loose and come up with a better candidate next time around. Send a message, vote him out and cast your ballot for Sylvia Hammond. Sylvia is a great candidate, moderate, and local and she doesn’t hang out in fancy restaurants or lounges trying to sweet talk young men. Remember Republican friends, it’s a two-year term; if you don’t like Sylvia come up with a real challenger in 2020, but in the meantime get the Manweller phony out. Don’t play politics just because Manweller sings to his choir. By the way, I voted for Hinkle too.

Moses Lake woman injured in crash with semi near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — A Moses Lake woman was injured on Tuesday when she reportedly crossed the centerline on Interstate 90 and struck a semi-truck near Ritzville.

Grant County government accomplishing good things

I have been a lifelong resident of Royal City living on our family farm with my husband Rick of 32 years. I have enjoyed the country life and raising our three children on the farm.

Keep Manweller to protect our 2nd Amendment rights

I’m writing to encourage voters to vote Matt Manweller again for District 13 Representative. Dr. Manweller has faithfully, earnestly, and with humble diligence represented Eastern Washington’s core values for six years, and will continue to do so as our best candidate in this 2018 race.

Manweller allegations disturbing but not plausible

I have read the disturbing allegations against Matt Manweller, and I too have been disturbed by them. I met Matt when I exited the Army at 33 and went back to school at CWU; he was the advisor of the College Republicans and I was a member.

Candidates forum set for Oct. 8 in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — With election season in full swing and the November general election right around the corner the public is invited to attend a candidates forum for local contested races in early October.

Legals September 20, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE The September meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman Summer Sahli, Director Chuck Sandmann, Director Wes Sieg, Director #09010/223800 Pub: September 20, 24, 2018

Big Bend Athletic Hall of Fame set to usher in Class of 2018

MOSES LAKE — The day is set to honor the deeds and the people and teams that took Big Bend Community College to a new level of athletic excellence and the college will usher in its Hall of Fame Class of 2018 on Saturday at the ATEC Building, beginning at 5 p.m. with the social hour.

Seahawks struggling to protect quarterback Russell Wilson

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll has a firm belief that the protection the Seattle Seahawks offensive line is providing Russell Wilson has improved from where it was in recent years.

Mariners rout Astros 9-0

HOUSTON (AP) — Robinson Cano drove in three runs, three players homered and seven pitchers combined for a five-hitter in Seattle’s 9-0 rout of the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

Check your hunting backpack

A prudent hunter will check the backpack used in the field every year, before the beginning of the hunting season. The item-by-item review will assure the hunter everything needed while hunting is close at hand.

Big Bend rallies to beat Yakima Valley in four sets

YAKIMA — Big Bend didn’t let an extra-point loss in the first set derail its hopes of a win and rallied to defeat Yakima Valley in four 27-29, 25-14, 25-11, 25-17.

Marylou Cassiano Allen Newcomb

January 19, 1934 – September 17, 2018

Ritzville man sentenced to 20 days for drug possession

MOSES LAKE — A Ritzville man who claimed drug paraphernalia that was spotted in the vehicle he was driving wasn’t his was sentenced to a 20-day jail stint this week.

School districts working to comply on vaccinations

MOSES LAKE — School districts across the county are working to meet the Grant County Health District’s request that all students either be vaccinated or have waivers on file with their schools by Nov. 1.

Committee seeks building options

OTHELLO — A committee tasked with finding options to meet facility needs in the Othello School District will hold its second meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 1. The committee’s first meeting was Monday.

Sheriff holding town hall meetings

DESERT AIRE — In a continued effort to connect with residents Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones will be holding town hall meetings in Desert Aire and the Sunland Estates community near Quincy next month.

Donuts With a Cop set for tomorrow

QUINCY — If you have a few minutes to spare and happen to be in Quincy tomorrow morning you might want to check out the Quincy Police Department’s “Donuts With a Cop” event and see what the department is doing over a warm donut and cup of joe.

Legals September 19, 2018

CITY OF OTHELLO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVENUE SOURCES FOR 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Othello City Council has scheduled a public hearing on the revenue sources for the 2019 budget. This public hearing will be held during the regular City Council workshop meeting scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018, shortly after 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the Council Chambers, located at 500 E. Main Street, in Othello. The public hearing and all Council meetings are open to the public and our citizens are encouraged to attend. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #09004/226464 Pub: September 19, 2018

Turf or no turf, Warden stays course in 2-nil victory

ROYAL CITY — It really didn’t take the Warden girls long to make the adjustment from playing on the natural grass they’re used to at home to the turf at David Nielsen Stadium.

Carroll: Wilson trying too hard during Seahawks' 0-2 start

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll believes Russell Wilson is trying too hard to create opportunities during Seattle’s winless start and in the process is making the kinds of fourth-quarter mistakes that have largely been absent during his career.

United Way of Grant County announces top contributors

MOSES LAKE — United Way of Grant County has announced its top 10 corporate contributors and employee giving groups for 2017. The United Way’s Award of Excellence, for the highest employee giving per capita, went to Central Bonded Collectors. Confluence Health received two President’s awards, one for largest employee giving group and for the largest corporate donation. The top employee giving groups were Confluence Health, REC Silicon, the UPS office, National Frozen Foods, Grant County PUD, Central Bonded Collectors, Washington state employees, Hoffman Construction and Federal Express. The top corporate contributions came from Confluence Health, Hoffman Construction, UPS, National Frozen Foods, Federal Express, Central Bonded Collectors, Key Bank, Umpqua Bank, Microsoft and Washington Trust Bank. Each United Way chapter is autonomous, said executive director Tina Wentworth, and is operated by local volunteers. “If we don’t raise funds here, there are no funds to allocate to local nonprofit agencies. The only money we have to give away is the money we raise, which is why it’s so important to get behind this drive,” Wentworth said.

Gonzalez's homer helps Astros down Mariners 7-0

HOUSTON (AP) — If rookie Josh James keeps throwing this way, he might just pitch himself onto Houston’s postseason roster.

Prep roundup: Ephrata girls barrage Othello with goals

OTHELLO — Ephrata scored four goals in each half to beat Othello 8-1.

Drinking beer to fight cancer

MOSES LAKE — You wouldn’t necessarily think fighting cancer and sampling some of the finest craft brews around would go together, but at Craft Out Cancer in Moses Lake on Saturday there was no better combination to be found.

Results from Apple Ridge Run

Here are the results from Saturday’s Apple Ridge Run that was held in Yakima.

Plants and ESA discussed at Grant PUD meeting

EPHRATA — The potential for a plant species to be listed as an endangered species was a subject of discussion at a recent commission meeting of the Grant County PUD.

Emily Louise Olson 'Grandma'

February 5, 1925 – August 17, 2018

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Moses Lake Police Department

Man gets 2 months for trying to elude state trooper

MOSES LAKE — A man who crashed into a guardrail and tried to elude a state trooper at speeds in excess of 115 mph last month will be spending two months in jail.

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Samaritan Hospital

New hotel

2nd Harvest Mobile Market coming to Quincy, Grand Coulee

QUINCY — The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market will be making a stop in Quincy tomorrow and Grand Coulee later in the month to distribute food to local families in need.

In for re-pears: more ideas for this versatile fruit

I thought I would try to find even more ways to enjoy the fresh pears we've had this season. While there is a certain amount of joy of biting into a fully ripe and juicy pear, sometimes you want to try something a little different.

Legals September 18, 2018

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE The City of Royal City has issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Catholic Charities Housing II - Applicant is proposing a 3 lot plat consisting of one 3.77 acre parcel, one 1 acre parcel, and one 1.9 acre parcel. The applicant is proposing a development consisting of a 51 unit, 6 building multifamily housing facility on the 3.77 acre site, a separate application is proposing an early learning center on the one acre parcel and the remainder of the site to be used for future development that at this date is unknown. After review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the City, the City has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant impact on the environment. Copies of the MDNS and the Environmental Checklist are available at no charge from the City of Royal City, 445 Camelia Street, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357 #09029/226808 Pub: September 18, 25, 2018

No. 10 Washington's defense dominating in early going

SEATTLE (AP) — The offense for No. 10 Washington may still have some things to figure out.

Vogelbach's slam in 8th powers Seattle over Houston 4-1

HOUSTON (AP) — When Houston’s Jake Marisnick made a highlight-reel catch on a ball hit by Robinson Cano for the second out of the eighth inning Monday night, Seattle manager Scott Servais started to think it just might not be his team’s night.

Lampson beating odds for family-owned businesses

When one approaches the Tri-Cities, it is impossible to ignore Lampson International’s monstrous cranes in its Pasco assembly yard. Those gantries stand out like the Space Needle in Seattle and reach over 560 feet into the sky.

Mack, Amukamara lead Bears over Seahawks 24-17

CHICAGO (AP) — Khalil Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson, Prince Amukamara returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-17 Monday night to give coach Matt Nagy his first career victory.

Measure would raise sales tax in Adams County to support law enforcement

A measure on the November ballot will ask Adam County residents to approve a .03 percent increase in sales taxes to help support law enforcement and the county’s criminal justice system.

Moses Lake cross country team holds its own in Hawaii

Maybe it’s the fact that the Moses Lake cross country team was racing on Kualoa Ranch, a 4000-acre private nature reserve on the windward coast of O’ahu, about 24 miles from Honolulu.

Evaluating innovation at Augie's Ag Sales

EPHRATA — When Augie Kooistra of Augie Ag Sales sells his customers corn seed, he wants to know that the product he’s selling is reliable. After all, corn that does well in the Midwest doesn’t always do well in the West, despite the best marketing from dozens of different companies saying their seed will bring farmers good fortune.

Legals September 17, 2018

The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on March 27, 2018. The full text of the ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or dburke@cityofml.com. ORDINANCE NO. 2910 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.32.110 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED "NAMES DESIGNATED" FOR STREETS The ordinance renames Leland Drive to Polo Ridge Drive to allow the roadway to have a consistent name along its entire length. #09028/226476 Pub: September 17, 2018

Prosser blows past Ephrata 62-14

EPHRATA — It hadn’t been a particularly good night. The Ephrata Tigers were on the wrong end of a beat down, they’d been playing under the running clock rule since midway through the third quarter.

Calhoun, Upton homers lead Angels past Mariners 4-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kole Calhoun hit a tiebreaking home run and Justin Upton homered in his third straight game as the Los Angeles Angels avoided a four-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Basin roundup: Royal football romps past Wahluke

ROYAL CITY — Undefeated Royal football was met with little resistance in its South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) East opener with Wahluke.

Moses Lake school enrollment under projection

MOSES LAKE — Efforts to cut 5 percent from this year’s Moses Lake School District budget may be hampered by lower-than-projected student enrollment.

Walk to End Alzheimer's

MOSES LAKE — Even if there wasn’t nearly $40,000 raised for the 2018 Moses Lake Walk to End Alzheimer’s the unified front that was presented by community members during the walk on Saturday could have led a person to believe the event was a success. The good news is there was money raised, upwards of $37,000, to go along with the unified front and sea of purple shirts during the event.

Moses Lake finds offensive rhythm, holds off Post Falls

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake entered Friday’s game against Post Falls in search of an offensive rhythm.

Justice for Audrey

Man involved in death of corrections deputy's daughter gets 27.5 years in prison

EPHRATA — Audrey Grubb's smile pointed toward a pure soul. The little girl could have been any number of things, but family members say she had her sights set on becoming a pediatrician so she could help other children.

Coulee byway to get information kiosks

OTHELLO — The Coulee Scenic Byway is going to get some kiosks to inform drivers along the way, thanks to some state and federal grants as well as private donations.

Othello volleyball off to 4-1 start

Huskies win 3 of 4 in Bethel, Alaska Tournament

Othello facility committee first meeting Sept. 17

Staff Writer

Cases of chickenpox confirmed in Grant County

Vaccination urged if necessary

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials are urging residents to take precautions after “a cluster of confirmed and probable chickenpox cases” in three Moses Lake schools and a Moses Lake church.

Man struck by semi in Quincy dies

QUINCY - The person who was fatally struck by a semi-truck just outside of Quincy on Thursday has been identified as an 18-year-old Quincy resident.

New winery opens

Betty Jean Nygaard

January 28, 1928 – September 7, 2018

Health board seeks consensus on closing events over air quality

EPHRATA — Officials with the Grant County Health District are seeking a county-wide consensus when dealing with hazardous air quality during large public events, such as the Grant County Fair or events at Live Nation.

Volunteers refurbish Doolittle Park

MOSES LAKE — Doolittle Park on Patton Boulevard has always been a community project.

'Mac' (Milton Gaines) McLanahan

August 10, 1924 – September 9, 2018

We are beggars, that is true

Church reformer Martin Luther died in the year 1546 at age 62. Beside his deathbed was a desk that had a piece of paper with writing on it. There were just over 100 words written, the last being, “We are beggars, that is true.” What does this mean?

Phragmites invade Grant County water

This is the last article from the Grant County Weed Board for this year. The information provided has helped Grant County residents with weed control, as represented by feedback reaching this desk. Thanks so much for supplying information-rich articles for the readers.

Ephrata police continue shooting investigation

EPHRATA — Ephrata Police continue to investigate a shooting last week on Basin Week that left a man injured.

Payback extension considered for Crescent Bar water

EPHRATA — A proposal to increase the payback period for Crescent Bar homeowner associations for new water and wastewater treatment facilities will be considered at the Sept. 25 meeting of the Grant County PUD commission. The payback period would be increased from 10 years to 25 years, in light of much higher costs for the project than anticipated.

Legals September 14, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to declare surplus certain county owned computer equipment from Grant County Technology Services and have it disposed of via TruRecycle Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners Pub: 09013/224510 Pub: Setember 7, 14, 2018

Royal's Rudy Flores places 23 at invitational meet

MOSES LAKE — Rudy Flores took a deep breath, then looked down at his shoes for a moment. When he looked back up again the Royal senior just nodded. “We’re going to dedicate this season to Silver. I talked with Connell and they went in on it,” said Flores of his running mate Royal Hall of Fame runner Silver Beltran, who passed away last spring. “It’s kind of cool that Connell is dedicating their season too. I mean, we want to beat them in everything and they want to beat us, but Silver earned his respect and we’re going to go out and compete as hard as we can in his memory.” A year ago, Flores and Beltran proved that distance running isn’t about where you come from or how big your school is, it’s about training hard and racing well and they finished 10th and 11th, respectively, in the predominantly 4A field.

Fond memories of Silver Beltran and Royal Knights runnin' tough

As I stood in the midst of organized chaos that is cross country, with its team camps spread out everywhere, groups of runners jogging over the terrain, moving as one like a school of fish, announcers on the bullhorn, I felt alone. Or maybe just the need to be alone.

First hunting trip results

My first day in the field was last Thursday. Bill Green and I were hunting in the Davenport area.

Wilson Creek holds off late Moses Lake Christian charge

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes a strong service can set up a momentum establishing run and that’s exactly what Wilson Creek sophomore Gracie Bise, opening Thursday night’s Central Washington 1B match with Moses Lake Christian.

Prep roundup: Late goal the difference in Chiefs' loss to Rams

MOSES LAKE — Kendall Sharp scored twice, the second a go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute, and West Valley edged Moses Lake 3-2.

Semi strikes pedestrian south of Quincy

A semi-truck struck a pedestrian on Highway 281 southbound just outside of Quincy Thursday afternoon, temporarily closing the highway in both directions.

Potentially toxic algae found in water of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District is warning residents to avoid contact with the water in portions of Moses Lake after the discovery of potentially toxic blue-green algae.

Bicyclist injured in collision with semi

MOSES LAKE — A bicyclist was injured on Wednesday in Moses Lake after he reportedly crashed into the back of a semi-truck.

Hazardous waste collection event coming to ML

MOSES LAKE — If you have household hazardous waste around you home that you want to get rid of then you might want to check out the free collection event that is coming to Moses Lake Sept. 22.

Hammond listens to the people of the 13th District

In this great democracy, voting is a privilege, hard won by our foremothers and fathers. I do my best to be informed on issues and focus on the best person to represent me, not on the party. In the upcoming midterm election, we have important choices to make in Legislative District 13. In comparing the candidates for Position No. 2, here is what I have found:

Warden mulls changes to animal ordinance

WARDEN — The Warden City Council on Tuesday reviewed proposed changes to the city code dealing with animals — including dog licensing and the definition of a “dangerous animal.”

Soap Lake advises residents of sewer system rehab project

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake is undergoing a major project to rehab the city’s sewer system and city officials want residents to know about some adverse side effects they may experience in their homes as a result of the work being done.

School sports good for players and spectators

It’s fall, even if it’s just beginning to feel like it outside, and that means kids are back in school. And the beginning of school means the beginning of school sports. Fields, gyms and pools all over the Basin are filled with students honing their skills and getting back into shape. Right now they may be fine-tuned machines or they may be all thumbs and left feet, but by the end of the season those kids will be changed, probably for the better.

Othello facility committee to hold first meeting Sept. 17

OTHELLO — A committee established to study facility needs in the Othello School District will hold its first meeting at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 17 in the boardroom at the Othello School District office. Committee members were announced at the Othello School Board meeting Monday.

Evaluating innovation at Augie's Ag Sales

EPHRATA — When Augie Kooistra of Augie Ag Sales sells his customers corn seed, he wants to know that the product he’s selling is reliable. After all, corn that does well in the Midwest doesn’t always do well in the West, despite the best marketing from dozens of different companies saying their seed will bring farmers good fortune.

Car show Saturday at Sun Lakes Resort

COULEE CITY — They’ll be showing and they’ll be shining Saturday and Sunday at the fifth annual Decades of Distinction car show at Sun Lakes Resort. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The resort is located at 34228 Northeast Park Lake Rd.

Misconceptions about Grant PUD

As a slight introduction, I have been your Grant PUD Commissioner for the past twelve years and have chosen not to seek re-election. As I ride off into the sunset I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about your PUD. There is a giant misconception regarding our current rate setting that I feel needs clarification as we enter into this election. When I began as a commissioner, rates were set rather haphazardly with no consideration given to the cost involved in serving the various rate categories. The commission decided to hire an outside consultant to look at our rates and do a “cost-of-service analysis” (COSA). It showed that several adjustments were needed to better allocate rate increases. We received that report but did not take action based on its findings. A couple years later we commissioned another analysis by a nationally recognized energy services group. This time the commission was much more involved in the process to help us better understand it and its conclusions. This report came to the same conclusions as the first.

Tariffs shake up apple market

QUINCY — Farming is always a gamble – it might get cold at the wrong time, it might rain at the wrong time, it might hail at the wrong time. And that’s just the production side. And the market side – well, in 2018 the market side is pretty shaken up.

Cindy Carter is an excellent county commissioner

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our current elected Grant County commissioners, but most especially Cindy Carter. I recently sent a letter regarding juvenile diversion, rehab and restorative programs and potential savings via video hearings. Within a few business days, I received a phone call from Commissioner Cindy Carter, alleviating my concerns, taking the time to educate me and get me up to par regarding issues addressed and ensuring me they are making it a priority to look into my proposal. She left me with the utmost assurance of her genuine care and concern for our children in this area, but she actually just has a really big heart and genuine care for everybody in this area. She is always so nice, she always tries to keep everyone’s spirit lifted, and will move mountains to help a person in need. Because she is up for re-election, I recently took the time to read her campaign biography. Cindy is like a superwoman, I just wonder if she gets to sleep. When she is not serving as a commissioner, she is working on the farm, taking care of family, very involved in her church and helping implement programs for the best interest of the people of Grant County. I know that she has worked very hard to further help implement suicide assistance care in this area, and is pushing to offer and implement a text hotline, because that is how much she cares to save a life. That is how much she cares to make it easier for family, teachers, friends and peers of someone who is hurting to be able to get appropriate outreach care. Thank you, Commissioner Carter for your elected services. I pray that God continues to bless and favor you in everything you do.

Legals September 13, 2018

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #785 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN INTERIM OFFICIAL CONTROL RELATING TO CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF WARDEN, TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, AMENDING WMC SECTION 17.06.010 AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 17.75, TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR ONE YEAR, SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTERIM OFFICIAL CONTROL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY NECESSITATING IMMEDIATE ADOPTION Passed by the City Council of the City of Warden, Washington, this 28th day of August, 2018. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. #09023/225885 Pub: September 13, 2018

High wire act

Wahluke Slope Fire in mop-up stages as officials weight restoration options

A brush fire that started Friday night burned at least 13,000 acres along the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, torching both slopes of the National Wildlife Refuge’s mountain range.

Royal rolls Othello in nonleague clash

OTHELLO — Last week in the season opener, the Royal Knights scored on the first offensive play from scrimmage. It took the three-time defending 1A state champions a little longer on Saturday night in Huskies Stadium in Othello.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Big Bend no match for undefeated Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend head coach Michael De Hoog sat down after a match last season and illustrated the path to success.

Storm sweep Mystics to capture WNBA championship

FAIRFAX, Va. — The wait is over.

Hedges, Renfroe homer, Padres top free-falling Mariners 5-4

SEATTLE (AP) — The Padres opened their bullpen gate and slammed the door on the Mariners’ chances of a comeback.

Turkey and grizzly bears

This is the last of a two-part series about endangered species and other Washington wildlife.

Truck driver cited for DUI in I-90 collision near Moses Lake

Collision closed westbound I-90 for 5 hours

MOSES LAKE - A semi-truck driver from Kent was reportedly intoxicated on Tuesday when he crashed his semi on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake.

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Samaritan Hospital

Remembering 9/11

EPHRATA — They gathered solemnly in front of the Grant County Courthouse on Tuesday to mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Northern Virginia.

Royal City man gets 90 days for voyeurism

ROYAL CITY — A man who videotaped a young girl as she was showering was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for voyeurism.

Vivian Davis Moore

In the evening of August 17th 2018 Vivian passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes at Fairwood Retirement Village in Spokane, Wash. Vivian was 78 years old.

Irrigation districts, Grant PUD discuss 2-year contract

EPHRATA — Electrical transmission line charges that eventually are paid by irrigators will remain unchanged through 2020. Grant County PUD commissioners were updated on the contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Columbia Basin irrigation districts at the commission meeting Tuesday.

Business After Hours

Emil Sackmann

April 18, 1922 – September 1, 2018

Semi truck rollover closes Interstate 90 west of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A semi that spilled onto its side around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday blocked both lanes of traffic on westbound I-90 near milepost 164.

Legals September 12, 2018

ORDINANCE 18-04 The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 18-04 Business Licenses Generally. This ordinance was passed on the 4rd day of September 2018, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, P.O. Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA. #09022/225669 Pub: September 12, 2018

Padres get better of Edwin Diaz in 9th, beat Mariners 2-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Wil Myers lined an RBI double off major league saves leader Edwin Diaz with one out in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres over the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Othello group quilts for the greater good

OTHELLO — Every Wednesday morning, a dozen or so ladies circle a table in the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Othello and create quilts, assembly-line style, with a mission of providing “warmth locally and around the world.”

Wahluke ushers in Ryan Antos Era with a win

WAPATO — The Wahluke Warriors kicked off the Ryan Antos Era with a bang Friday night, shutting down and nearly shutting out Wapato in a 23-7 victory on the road in a nonleague game to open the 2018 season. The first-year head coach was happy with what he saw from a team working a brand new offense for the first time under game conditions. “We still intend to pass quite a bit this season, but offensive line was just so dominant at the line of scrimmage, we ended up running for 349 yards,” Antos said. “Both Jose Celaya and Dominic Gray ran the ball hard all night.” Celaya, a 5-foot-6, 160-pound junior quarterback rushed for 141 yards on 20 carries and Gray carried the ball times for 94 yards. Where the Warriors’ offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage, the Wahluke defense just dominated. Linebacker Gerardo Ledezma, a 5-11, 230-pound senior, scored on a defensive touchdown. Danny Ayala led the team in tackles with nine and nose guard Pedro Castaneda was a huge run stopper in the middle. “Defensive coordinator Joe Wirtzberger had the defense fired up,” Antos sad. “We didn’t allow a defensive point. They finally scored on a pick-six, but our defense pitched a shutout.” The road doesn’t get any easier for the Warriors. They host Granger on Friday for their 2018 home opener, they travel to Royal City to face the three-time defending 1A state champion Royal nights (Sept. 14). They host perennial state tournament contender Connell (Sept. 21) and wrap up Sept. 28 at Benton City against Kiona-Benton.

Soap Lake volleyball presses Okanogan in 3-0 nonleague loss

SOAP LAKE — Once they figure out who they are a little bit, they’ll have a better idea where they’re going. But until then, the Soap Lake volleyball team will just have to chase down every ball, return everything they can and see how it all comes out in the wash.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls soccer rallies to win at Mt. Spokane

MEAD — Moses Lake overcame a 2-1 halftime deficit to beat Mt. Spokane 4-3.

Man shot in Moses Lake during apparent robbery attempt

Detectives seeking info from public

Pearing up: Timing is everything with this fruit

Grant County Gourmet

The fresh pear season is in full swing here. Now is the time to buy local product at inexpensive pricing.

Gary Raymond Grove Jr.

November 3, 1983 – August 13, 2018

Moses Lake eluder gets 6 1/2 months in jail

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who barricaded himself inside of a home in the Larson community last month after leading police on a high-speed chase will be spending over six months in jail.

Masquers opens 2018-19 season Oct. 19

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater company will kick off its 2018-19 season with a bit of a twist, with its annual musical as the first production of the year. “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” premieres Oct. 19. The company held its annual “Membership Gala” in late August.

2 sentenced in gas station assault

SOAP LAKE — Two men were sentenced in connection with a July assault that ended with shots being fired by the assault victim.

Wahluke goes back-to-school

MATTAWA — Students in Mattawa’s Wahluke School District had their first day of classes last Tuesday, and with another school year comes another round of changes at schools across the state. What’s new at Wahluke?

Report: Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin has Grade 2 partial MCL tear, will miss some time

The Seahawks could be without their leading receiver of the last four seasons, Doug Baldwin, for up to a month following a report that he suffered a Grade 2 partial tear of the MCL (medial collateral ligament) in his right knee in Sunday’s loss at Denver. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the diagnosis Monday and wrote that the Seahawks are “still trying to figure out how much time he will miss.”

Fond memories of Silver Beltran and Royal Knights runnin' tough

As I stood in the midst of organized chaos that is cross country, with its team camps spread out everywhere, groups of runners jogging over the terrain, moving as one like a school of fish, announcers on the bullhorn, I felt alone. Or maybe just the need to be alone.

Pruneda's last-minute touchdown leads Othello past Connell

CONNELL — The Othello defense intercepted Connell quarterback Austin Smith three times and held the Eagles to just 23 yards rushing. Huskies quarterback Julian Pruneda scored on a 1-yard plunge in the fourth quarter to lead the Othello comeback with 9-7 victory over 1A powerhouse Connell on Friday in a nonleague game.

Big Bend standout, Warden grad Tyson Yamane will pitch at Whitworth University

SPOKANE — The good thing about NCAA Division III is that there is no national letter of intent. With no signature of commitment on the dotted line, a guy is free to change his mind.

Almira teacher up for state honor

ALMIRA — Susan Douglas gets way too excited about rocks.

Wendy's coming right along

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Moses Lake Police Department

Getting untangled

Basin Street work nearing completion

EPHRATA — Most of the work on the $3 million Basin Street water main replacement project is done, according to Ephrata City Administrator Wes Crago.

Legals September 10, 2018

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 0.99 miles of HMA grind/inlay on Randolph Rd from MP 0.00 to MP 0.99. Work includes planing bituminous pavement, HMA, temporary traffic control, curb & gutter, sidewalk ramps, plastic & painted centerline and edge line and other work. Work is scheduled to begin on 09/10/2018 and end approximately 10/26/18. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09014/224498 Pub: September 6, 7, 10, 2018

Columbia Basin Allied Arts starts 2018-19 season Oct. 5

MOSES LAKE — Dance, classic country, Celtic holiday music and a Columbia Basin talent show will be among the performances presented by Columbia Basin Allied Arts for the 2018-19 season. Columbia Basin Allied Arts turned 40 in June, and will be presenting its 41st season of performance. The organization sponsors two different programs; the Premiere series for adults, and the Green Turtle shows for children. All Premiere performances are at 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater on the Big Bend Community College campus. Country singer Carlene Carter opens the Premiere season Oct. 5. Carter is part of legendary country music families with roots deep in the genre. Her grandmother Maybelle was a pioneer of country music, part of the groundbreaking trio the Carter Family; Carlene Carter's mom and dad, June Carter Cash and Carl Smith, were stars in the 1950s, and her stepfather Johnny Cash was a country music legend. Carter has performed both solo and with family members. The first “Columbia Basin Talent Invitational” is scheduled for Oct. 20. The evening will feature live theater, performance art, dance and video from Grant County performers, including aspiring and experienced artists from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Soap Lake among others. The talent show is an addition to the traditional four-performance CBAA season. Violinist Geoffrey Castle will perform in concert Dec. 8. Castle is a regional performer and is accompanied by a five-piece band, dancers and singers. The “Celtic Christmas Celebration” will feature the traditional sounds of Ireland. The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert Feb. 1. The theme for the symphony's 2018-19 season is “National Heroes,” and will feature selections from Antonin Dvorak, Jean Sibelius and Camille Saint-Saens. Cellist John Michael, Ellensburg, will be the guest soloist. The Rainbow Dance Theater will bring its innovative production to Moses Lake March 1. The company performs modern dance, West African and Haitian dance and hip hop, and mixes them with motion tracking technology, interactive sets and 3D backdrops, among other elements. The company also will be visiting schools in the area.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake struggles against No. 7 Mt. Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake proved to be over-matched in a 41-16 loss to No. 7 Mt. Spokane.

Othello kids have a summer to remember

OTHELLO — Man, I’m still grasping at straws, trying to hang on to one last summer day. It seems like every year we get cheated out of August with all the wildfire smoke pushing the air quality fun meter over the 280, making the sun look like a second moon in “Star Wars.” But I would like to catch up on some of the cool stuff coming out of Othello during the Dawg Days or in this case the Huskie Daze of Summer. Isaiah Cano Garaza put his topwater bait to good use this summer. Actually, I don’t know what Isaiah was working. I’m just fascinated with bass. I swear you could drag a dead skunk across the water and they’d come up to hit it if it got too close to the lily pads. But anyway, back to Garza, the Othello Husky was named the Angler of the Year for the Washington state B.A.S.S. Bassmaster High School schedule. Garza was the top fisherman in two events and the runner-up in two others to bring in the big haul. Garza and his partner qualified for the national championships in Tennessee where they placed 33rd in the 337-boat field. Keep on turning young man, but remember when all else fails, chum and dynamite works every time. Then there’s Othello striker Juan Tapia, who had a chance to play soccer in the big city and bright lights of Las Vegas back in February. The Huskies 2018 team offensive most valuable player plays with a select team called Washington East out of Spokane and had the chance to play in Indiana this summer when the guys let the country know East Side got game. Tapia was leading scorer for the Huskies last season with 15 netted balls, which earned him an all-CWAC selection and an honorable mention in the 2A all-state voting. Maybe his most donning accomplishment was his participation on the Othello Unified Soccer state championship team, which earned a gold medal in the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle. Having covered Juan for the past couple of seasons, I fully expect him to carry the torch on the Reese Jones front flip after every goal scored this season. Got one last Othello kid who needs a little love. Patrick Azevedo had a junior golf summer to remember. Azevedo, who won the Washington Junior Golf Association District 4 championship at Moses Lake Golf Club earlier in the summer, qualified for the Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour Cup in Las Vegas in November. Azevedo, who won three events and finished runner-up in another, also qualified for the North American Junior Am in Arizona in December. Arizona in December? I’m thinking the lad needs a caddie, but I’m not all that interested in carrying the bag or walking the course. The Rocky Mountain Junior Player of the Year certainly doesn’t need my input on which stick to swing. Pat’s also a leadership/ASB student at Othello High School. OK, now that we have that covered it’s time to move into the fall season. Let the games begin.

Haniger's legs, glove send Mariners over Yankees 3-2

Associated Press

Stewart, Storm beat Mystics 75-73 for 2-0 series lead

SEATTLE (AP) — A lot of Breanna Stewart in the closing minutes and one big defensive stop in the final seconds has the Seattle Storm on the cusp of a third WNBA title.

Minshew leads Washington State over San Jose State 31-0

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State beat San Jose State 31-0 on Saturday night, but that doesn’t mean Cougars’ coach Mike Leach was happy with his team.

Gubrud, E Washington top N Arizona 31-26 in FCS showdown

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Royal rolls Othello in nonleague clash

OTHELLO — Last week in the season opener, the Royal Knights scored on the first offensive play from scrimmage. It took the three-time defending 1A state champions a little longer on Saturday night in Huskies Stadium in Othello.

No. 9 Washington wakes up late in 45-3 win over North Dakota

SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Browning was salty, filled with irritation about his performance.

Miller leads Broncos past Seahawks 27-24

DENVER (AP) — Case Keenum won his Denver debut despite throwing three interceptions to go with his three touchdowns.

Wahluke Slope Fire in mop-up stages

A brush fire that started Friday night burned at least 13,000 acres along the Saddle Mountain area north of Wahluke. As of noon on Sunday, the fire was 75 percent contained and mostly tamped out, except for small smoldering hot spots. There has been no additional fire perimeter growth since late last night, and the fire is currently in the mop up stages, according to officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages Saddle Mountain area.

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day draws hundreds

With harvest season well under way and farmers hard at work preparing all of the produce that makes its way onto dinner plates across America, Quincy held its annual Farmer Consumer Awareness Day festivities.

Becoming American Citizenship Day in Moses Lake draws large crowd

Non-citizen residents of Washington state came to Big Bend Community College Saturday to receive free assistance with immigration paperwork at Citizenship Day, sponsored by immigration advocacy group OneAmerica.

Soap Lake to outsource finance/treasury duties

SOAP LAKE — Following the sudden resignation of the city’s finance director Soap Lake has decided to move in the direction of outsourcing its finance/treasury duties.

Moses Lake girls near the top at home invite

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake cross country coach Larry Dagnon isn’t one for bold predictions, but he went on record in the preseason saying he thought his girls team is going to shock the world.

Latest on the Wahluke Slope Fire: over 12,000 acres burnt, 75 percent contained

A brush fire that started Friday night burned at least 12,000 acres along the Saddle Mountain area north of Wahluke. As of noon on Sunday, the fire was 75 percent contained and mostly tamped out, except for small smoldering hot spots.

3 injured in accident near Mattawa

MATTAWA — Three people were injured when a semi-truck lost its flatbed trailer and load, which hit a passing car about a mile north of the Vernita Bridge Monday night. The driver and passenger in the car, Michael Stewart, 68, and LaDonna Stewart, 61, both of Mattawa, were transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland; so was the driver of the semi, Harvir Atwal, 45, Surrey, B.C. The accident occurred about 8:15 p.m., according to a report from the Washington State Patrol. Atwal was driving south on Highway 243 when he ran off the road and overcorrected, the WSP report said. The flatbed trailer he was pulling lost its load and rolled across both lanes of traffic, hitting the Stewarts’ car. The car, a 2011 Toyota Camry, ended up on the shoulder, while Atwal’s truck, a 2010 Peterbilt, came to rest in the road. Atwal was cited for driving with wheels off the road.

Smooth opening to school year in Othello

OTHELLO — There’s a meteorological date for the end of summer - which in 2018 is Sept. 20 - and the date summer really ends, which is the opening of school. And after a week or so, school seems to be going OK in the Othello School District. District superintendent Chris Hurst said enrollment is 4,354 students, not counting the district preschool. The preschool will have 162 kids; that’s up from 79 two years ago, Hurst said. The projected enrollment for 2018-19 is 4,434 students. District officials have changed the configuration of the district’s four elementary schools, expanding them from kindergarten through fifth grade to kindergarten through sixth grade. Three of the schools had enough room to accommodate the sixth graders, but portable classrooms had to be added at Wahitis Elementary. Installation of the portables should be completed by mid-September, Hurst said. Until they’re ready Wahitis sixth-graders will attend class at McFarland Middle School. For 2018-19 seventh and eighth graders will attend McFarland, and the preschool classes will be housed there also. “All in all it’s been a really good opening,” Hurst said. Sixth-graders are in an environment they’re used to, so incidents of harassment seem to have declined, he said. Moving sixth grade to the elementary schools was the first step in a three-year project to reconfigure the district’s elementary schools into the kindergarten through eighth grade format. District officials decided to suspend further planning for the time being, until a committee appointed by the Othello School Board makes recommendations for any changes to the district’s facilities. District officials commissioned a study of the cost of reconfiguring schools, and making some additional changes. The study estimated the cost would be about $32.6 million, without any accommodation for growth. In light of that, Hurst said planning for the 2019-20 school year will begin after the committee delivers its report.

Warden teacher contract details released

WARDEN — Warden School District teachers will make a minimum of $45,166 for the 2018-19 school year, under the terms of a three-year contract approved by Warden Education Association members and the district. The two sides reached tentative agreement June 28, and the contract was ratified by the Warden School Board at its Aug. 9 meeting. The WEA ratified the contract earlier, but the details were not released until last week. The school board vote was 3-0, with board member Bryce Cox abstaining. Cox’s wife works as a substitute teacher, he said, and has worked at Warden often enough to be represented by the WEA. The 2018-21 contract was the first negotiated by the district following sweeping changes in teacher compensation by the Washington Legislature. Previously all teachers statewide were paid according to the same salary schedule. Changes enacted by the legislature left each district to negotiate its own deal with teachers. The legislature did establish a minimum and maximum salary, and provided substantially more money for all employees. Warden school board members, administrators and teachers opted to keep a salary schedule, which provides more money for teachers as they gain experience and take continuing education classes. A first-year teacher with a bachelor’s degree will start at the minimum salary. For the 2019-20 school year, that increases to $46,521 and to $47,917 in the 2020-21 school year. Salary for a teacher with five years experience and 45 continuing education credits will be $42,397 in the first year. For the 2019-20 school year, that teacher will make $53,968, and in 2020-21 that teacher will make $55,588. A teacher with 10 years experience, a master’s degree and 45 continuing education credits will make $68,984 in the contract’s first year, $71,053 in 2019-20 and $73,185 in 2020-21. Teachers can reach a maximum salary, which depends on experience and continuing education. As an example, a teacher in Warden with a bachelor’s degree and no continuing education hits the max salary in 10 years. Warden’s salary schedule hits maximum at 16 years, with a PhD, or with a master’s degree and 90 continuing education credits. The max is $89,130 in the first year, $91,804 for the 2109-20 school year and $94,558 in the 2020-21 school year. That’s the base salary. Teachers also are eligible for supplemental contracts for extra work related to education outside the school day. Those too are based on years of experience and continuing education. The contract also includes extensive rules for teacher evaluation - two different methods, depending on when the teacher started teaching - along with teacher training, insurance and paid leave, among others. The entire contract is available on the district’s website, under the school board tab.

Othello volleyball squad sets sights on district berth

OTHELLO — Although the Huskies lost five players, including four outside hitters to graduation, head coach Steve Parris expects the team to compete for a district playoff berth.

Ephrata officials: Little info to be released about Thursday shooting until investigation complete

EPHRATA - Hoping to protect the integrity of their investigation, officials will be releasing few details about Thursday night’s shooting in Ephrata until after the investigation is complete.

Hearing the benefits of a silent night

A few weeks ago, our family took a vacation in the country.

Annexation shelved

E-mail from Cheryl

Samaritan Hospital hires new staff

MOSES LAKE — Addressing staff shortages was a topic of conversation at the regular meeting of Samaritan Healthcare commissioners.

Gary Raymond Grove Jr.

November 3, 1983 – August 13, 2018

American Legion to host Patriot Day ceremony

The American Legion Family of Art Semro Post and Auxiliary Unit 28 will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at noon in front of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.

2018 Alzheimer's Walk coming Sept. 15

MOSES LAKE — It’s an event that in all reality most people wish didn’t have to be held every year. Raising money for Alzheimer’s research is swell and all, but the majority of people would rather Alzheimer’s Disease not be a thing and not be something that has to be fought against on all fronts. Alzheimer’s isn’t going away right now however, which is why events like the 2018 Moses Lake Walk to End Alzheimer’s are of vital importance to raise money to combat the deadly disease.

Growing conditions in the Columbia Basin

The Columbia Basin of Washington State is a place of lush gardens, native and drought-tolerant vegetation and a variety of crops grown to feed our country and sent to other countries as well.

Legals September 7, 2018

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 0.99 miles of HMA grind/inlay on Randolph Rd from MP 0.00 to MP 0.99. Work includes planing bituminous pavement, HMA, temporary traffic control, curb & gutter, sidewalk ramps, plastic & painted centerline and edge line and other work. Work is scheduled to begin on 09/10/2018 and end approximately 10/26/18. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09014/224498 Pub: September 6, 7, 10, 2018

First hunting trip results next week

Firsthand report next week

Hawaii calls and the Moses Lake cross country team is ready to hang loose 

OAHU, Hawaii — They go in search of sea turtles and a spiritual experience of sorts, taking on the elevation changes, the backwoods, the humidity, sea level and whatever else the rugged, but beautiful terrain of Oahu at the Kualoa Ranch will throw at them.

Much needed dose of Yogi Berra's wit and wisdom

With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things into perspective. Let’s start with “You can observe a lot by just watching” because seeing what is happening now is very disconcerting.

Young Moses Lake girls swim team will learn on the fly

MOSES LAKE — Tony St. Onge has had some who’s who of swimming teams at Moses Lake High School over the years. But this season, his girls team is more “who,” with 30 of his 43 participants being first-time swimmers.

Warden opens league play with rout of Connell

CONNELL — Warden scored seven unanswered goals to upend South Central Athletic Conference East foe Connell 7-1.

A new year at Royal School District

ROYAL CITY — As summer starts its slow spill into fall, another school year has begun at the Royal School District and students are heading to their classrooms.

1 injured in Ephrata shooting Thursday evening

EPHRATA — A shooting occurred Thursday evening in Ephrata that left one person hospitalized, according to the Ephrata Police Department.

6 arrested near Othello during serving of search warrant

By RICHARD BYRD

6 arrested near Othello during serving of search warrant

By RICHARD BYRD

No injuries in small apartment fire

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters were able to quickly respond and knock down a small fire at an apartment Thursday morning.

9-year-old girl raises more than $20,000 for K9

MOSES LAKE — Kenna Morrison was raising money to help the Moses Lake Police Department establish a second K9 team, and MLPD Chief Kevin Fuhr said he thought Kenna could’ve raised as much as $12,000. Wrong. Kenna and her mom Jesyka made one of those big checks, and when Kenna presented it to the chief the amount was $20,275. Nobody in the crowd assembled for Kenna’s presentation expected that. “Kenna just bought us a dog and (officer) training,” Fuhr said. “I am just amazed.” Kenna did have some help. She asked businesses all around town for donations, “literally door to door,” her mom said. Kenna said she collected donations from 63 businesses. Kenna, who’s 9 years of age, is a budding small business owner - she’s been making slime all summer and selling it at the Moses Lake Farmers Market each Saturday. (See the story in the Aug. 28 Columbia Basin Herald.) She was making money, and decided she wanted to give the proceeds from one weekend’s sales to a charitable project, her mom said. “I just wanted to help people,” Kenna said. Jesyka Morrison is a veterinarian, and Kenna and her brother Kellan show dogs, Kenna’s dad Brad said. In fact, she qualified for state competition next weekend. So a project involving dogs appealed to her. “The county (Grant County Sheriff’s Office) has five dogs, and the city only has one dog,” Kenna explained. The dog itself will cost about $10,000, and the officer training is about $10,000, Fuhr said.

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Samaritan Hospital

Citizenship Day Saturday at BBCC

MOSES LAKE — Legal residents of the U.S. can receive help in applying for citizenship at the annual Citizenship Day clinic at Big Bend Community College. The clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the college’s ATEC building, or until 60 people have received assistance.

Ephrata cowboy poet set to perform at Quincy FCAD

EPHRATA — He writes and recites poetry, and sings songs, “for cowboys and people who have never seen a cow.”

Manweller needs to resign from legislature

The independent investigation presented a long pattern of predatory behavior by Matt Manweller. 15 different women and more than 20 corroborating witnesses provided extremely troubling accounts of the behavior they were subjected to.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Woman charged in hot oil assault

QUINCY — A Quincy woman is facing an assault charge for allegedly throwing a half a pot of hot oil onto a woman, causing burns to 20-30 percent of the victim’s body, over the weekend.

Travel trailer charred, shop damaged in blaze

EPHRATA — A travel trailer was destroyed and a nearby shop was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon near Ephrata.

Faith: Truth or philosophy?

I have heard it said that faith is a philosophy. The dictionary defines philosophy as a set of beliefs. Is there a difference between the two? Over the past several years churches’ highly esteemed leadership has defined faith as believing and trusting. Has the church allowed faith to become a set of beliefs? Nearly all of our esteemed leaders preach a beautiful message of the Gospel and then tell us to ask Jesus to come into our life and believe he is there. The scriptures teach us we are to come by faith that does not come from ourselves but is a gift from God. Faith is a gift; believing is a choice, an act of obedience to a command he has given individually and personally. Our community has been called to revive this faith and develop a right relationship with him. He is our righteousness and through this we can find unity. He is our only source of faith.

Felon gets 6 months for gun possession

MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who attempted to dispose of a gun as he was running from police will be spending six months in jail.

Thank God for President Trump

I just wanted to thank our president for believing in free enterprise. And acknowledging only God can make this country prosper. Keep up the good work, President Trump.

Shaking the hand that feeds us

Why bother farming when we can all just get our food at the supermarket?

Money flooding into Grant PUD race

Money is flooding into the 2018 races for Grant County Public Utility District Commissioner positions, and with more than two months left before the election, this year’s campaign contributions are on track to outstrip every race for the utility district in over a decade.

GOP women meeting to feature PUD candidates

The September meeting of the Republican Women of Grant County is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at Papa’s Sports Lounge and Casino.

Samaritan Healthcare turns profit through July

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare made a profit in July, which improved the hospital’s bottom line for the year. The hospital made $361,025 in net income in July, and has $2,863,171 in net income for the first seven months of 2018.

Legals September 6, 2018

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 0.99 miles of HMA grind/inlay on Randolph Rd from MP 0.00 to MP 0.99. Work includes planing bituminous pavement, HMA, temporary traffic control, curb & gutter, sidewalk ramps, plastic & painted centerline and edge line and other work. Work is scheduled to begin on 09/10/2018 and end approximately 10/26/18. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09014/224498 Pub: September 6, 7, 10, 2018

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas ends lengthy holdout

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seahawks safety Earl Thomas ended his lengthy holdout in time for the start of the regular season, even without the long-term contract he was seeking.

Port of Royal Slope moving forward with new power substation

Work on the Red Rock substation is moving forward, 14 years after the Port of Royal Slope first sold more than an acre of land to the Grant County PUD with the understanding that a new substation would eventually be built to support the local electrical grid.

Othello readies for fair

OTHELLO — There won't be an Adams County Fair this year.

Paula (Heston) Craghead

Paula (Heston) Craghead, 55, of Moses Lake, Wash. passed away from natural causes at her home on Aug. 12, 2018 with her loving husband at her side. Paula is survived by her husband Tom of Moses Lake, step-daughter Brandy Zurita (Rodrigo) and step-granddaughters Alexa and Naomie of Silverdale, Wash., step-son Don Craghead of Moses Lake, Wash., parents Bill and Stella Heston of Pullman, Wash., brothers Mike (Deb) Heston of Pullman, Wash., Randy (Tiffany) Heston of Henderson, Nevada, Andy Heston (Brandy McDarment) of Moses Lake, Wash., brother-in-laws Bob (Pat) Craghead of Newman Lake, Wash., Lon (Delores) Craghead and Jim (Jan) Craghead of Moses Lake, Wash. and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Paula was preceded in death by her grandparents Ray and Mildred Heston and Menzo and Evelyn Morse, uncles Jack Heston, Lyle Utsinger and Menzo Morse Jr.

C. Lennis Hope

August 23, 1925 – August 30, 2018

County moves toward electronic building permits

EPHRATA — The Grant County Planning Department is beginning the long work of being able to accept building permits in electronic format.

Keeping it flowing

Steven Leon Voth

October 25, 1950 – September 2, 2018

Faye Kathleen McKinney

1935 – 2018

Man shot by police in Lakeview enters not guilty pleas

LAKEVIEW — The man who was shot during a volley of gunfire with police in the Lakeview community last month entered not guilty pleas to four charges on Tuesday.

Donald F. Burghard

February 26, 1931 – August 31, 2018

Legals September 5, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing & Notice of Application with Optional DNS City of Othello Hearings Examiner - E. Lee Road Parcel Rezone Avista submitted an application Aug. 27 to rezone 30 acres from Open Space Reserve to I-1 Industrial, south of Lee Road and west of 7th Ave. The application was determined complete and notice of application was issued Aug. 28. A rezone application is the only permit required. The City of Othello has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). All impacts are expected to be mitigated by existing regulations. The options DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The application may be reviewed and written comments accepted until 5:00 PM on Sept. 14 at City Hall, 500 E. Main Street, Othello. Public Hearing: The City of Othello Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on the zone change request Thurs. Oct. 4 at 11:00 AM at Othello City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 500 E. Main Street, Othello, WA. The Council Meeting Room is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including accessibility or an interpreter, will be made with 24-hour advance notice. For additional information contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686 #09001/223745 Pub: September 5, 2018

Warden state champ latest to commit to Big Bend CC

I ran into former Warden standout Martin Dominguez at, of all places, the Royal-Ellensburg football game last week.

Young Chiefs volleyball stand up in 3-1 loss to Ferris

MOSES LAKE — The thing is Moses Lake is not exactly a hotbed for summer club volleyball, so when the Chiefs go up against teams from Spokane, Tri-Cities or Yakima, they’re facing players that have been going year-round.

Warden beats Quincy in season opener

WARDEN — Playoffs are far in the distance.

Sue Bird's big 4th quarter leads Storm past Mercury 94-84

SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird scored 14 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Storm advanced to the WNBA Finals for the third time in franchise history rallying for a 94-84 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

MLHS grad Boyd played 'for love of the game' in 2018

WENATCHEE — College-baseball careers do not typically come to an end in the summer.

Man found in irrigation canal near Othello identified

OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person who was found dead in an irrigation canal near Othello last month.

1 arrested in connection with Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — One person has been arrested in connection with an August shooting that left a Ritzville man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Moses Lake man arrested for DUI in Pasco injury collision

PASCO — A Moses Lake man was arrested for DUI following a collision that left three people, including one child, injured near Pasco over the weekend.

County treasurer offers perspective on MLIRD assessment billing

Misleading information has created a false narrative regarding the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) 2018 assessment billing. In prior years, the MLIRD sent the assessor a rate. The assessor applied that rate to land and improvement values and created the assessment. This process can only be done by the assessor. The treasurer’s function is to bill the taxpayer. For the last few years, the MLIRD produced an actual assessment roll for treasurer as required by state law. This required formality did not change the process of creating the assessment. The assessor continued to use the district provided rate applied to land and improvement values to create yearly assessments.

Othello considering air quality policy

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council is considering putting into place a policy that would allow the city to close the pool when air quality gets as bad as it has in the last few weeks.

Patrick Banks

Patrick L. Banks passed away Aug. 7 in Spokane, Wash. Pat was born in Everett, Wash. in 1944. He lived in Moses Lake, Wash. where he met his wife of 52 years, Diane. Pat and Diane had one child and spent their early life in Moses Lake, Wash. and Moscow, Idaho where Pat was general manager for Tri-State Stores.

Legals September 4, 2018

ORDINANCE The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on August 28. The full text of this ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or dburke@cityofml.com. ORDINANCE NO. 2907 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE A. The ordinance increases solid waste fees to keep pace with the annual increase from the service provider. #0906/223707 Pub: September 4, 2018

No. 6 Washington regrouping after opening loss to Auburn

SEATTLE (AP) — Now that all the hype around Washington’s season-opening top-10 showdown against Auburn has passed, the Huskies can move on with the rest of their season.

Hatchet assault suspect sentenced to over 4 years in prison

SOAP LAKE — A man who assaulted a person with a hatchet in the Lakeview community in early August will be spending over four years in prison.

Washington State gains opening-season 41-19 win at Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Washington State’s starting quarterback wasn’t publicly known until the offense took the field Saturday against Wyoming.

Look for area placekickers to make a difference this football season

I love the sound of the popping pads, the sweat, the exertion, the smell of wildfire smoke lingering in the air. Well maybe not the wildfire smoke, but the rest makes for good Friday Night Lights, which starts on Friday around the Columbia Basin. But once you get away from the sweat, the exertion and banging of helmets - there’s a group of young guys I think will bring a serious impact to the game during the 2018 season. The era of placekickers is among us. Yep, little guys that go out and make a half a dozen plays a game when it matters most. Hey, the Denver Broncos won a Super Bowl with five field goals and a defensive touchdown most games. I’m telling ya, Columbia Basin placekickers are going to rock.

Othello volleyball squad sets sights on district berth

OTHELLO — Although the Huskies lost five players, including four outside hitters to graduation, head coach Steve Parris expects the team to compete for a district playoff berth.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake football stumbles in season opener

SPOKANE — It will take some time for Moses Lake to find its identity after graduating over 20 seniors from last year’s state tournament qualifier.

Gubrud, Eastern Washington rout Central Washington 58-13

Associated Press

Royal extends winning streak to 42 straight with rout of 2A Ellensburg

ROYAL CITY — The three-time defending 1A state champion Royal Knights scored on the first offensive play of the game when Sawyer Jenks slung it wide to receiver Angel Farias, who put it on Gage Christensen for a 56-yard touchdown.

Peanut butter is good for more than sandwiches

Centuries ago, certain peoples of South America ground peanuts into a crude paste. Later, the Aztecs were said to do something very similar. You can imagine these ancient peoples weren't making up the stuff in order to make a sandwich.

Warden park full for Community Days

WARDEN — A good chunk of Warden was in the park early Monday afternoon because the park is the place to be during the town celebration. Community Days featured a parade down Main Street and games, food and fun in the park.

Body of missing man found in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — The body of a man who had been missing for about two weeks was recovered Friday evening in Soap Lake.

Pirates turn out at Camas Cove

MOSES LAKE — Crews of scurvy pirate scalawags took to the waters of Camas Cove in a race – more or less – to the finish line in the third annual Pirate Regatta Sunday, sponsored by Camas Cove Cellars.

Soap Lake motorcycle driver injured in crash

SOAP LAKE — A motorcycle driver from Soap Lake was seriously injured when he went off the road and was thrown from his bike recently.

Bench squad

Trade wars hit state's cherry growers hard

Last April, Washington wheat, apple and cherry growers hoped U.S. and China trade negotiators would resolve differences and prevent imposition of damaging tariffs on our state’s leading crops. Unfortunately, that did not happened and the costs are adding up.

Job Corps graduate ready for the business world

MOSES LAKE — It was a Thursday like so many others.

Body of missing man found in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — The body of a man who had been missing for about two weeks was recovered Friday evening in Soap Lake. Michael E. Clark, 60, was reported missing Aug. 15; he was last seen in the Soap Lake area Aug. 4 or 5. Kaykers found Clark’s body and notified authorities, according to a press release issued Sunday morning by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies recovered the body and an autopsy was conducted by the Grant County Coroner’s Office. “An autopsy conducted Saturday was inconclusive due to the condition of the remains, but no obvious signs of trauma were found,” the press release said. Clark was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes; his body was released to his family.

Royal City man gets 15 months for assaulting young girl

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man will be spending over a year in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl.

Applications sought for Othello school facility committee

OTHELLO — Applications are still open for an Othello School District committee that will research the district’s facility needs. The Facilities Advisory Committee will be asked for at least two recommendations to fix the issues they find.

Wahluke football ushers in Ryan Antos Era

MATTAWA — The destination is always the same, the Tacoma Dome on the last Saturday night of the season. But the Wahluke Warriors will take a different road to get there this season under the direction of first-year head coach Ryan Antos. Antos was an assistant in St. Regis, Mont., before that he spent three seasons at Kiona-Benton, but this is his first time in the head coaching role and he’s ready to put his stamp on Waluke football. “I like to run a two-back set and throw it around a little bit, so the guys are learning a whole new offense this year,” said Antos. “They’re used to running a double-winged T and running the ball. But I think we have a number of different weapons we can use this year.” Jose Celaya will be on point at quarterback. The 5-foot-6, 160-pound junior has the skill set, both throwing and running the football when the time is right. He’ll be joined in the backfield by running backs Eli Barajas (5-7, 198, sr.) and Luis Gonzalez (5-10, 190). The wide receivers can expect to see quite a bit more action this season under the new-style offense. “I plan to keep it simple for the guys. Eli should have a pretty good year running. He’s quick with pretty good speed and power,” Antos said. “But we’re going to throw it a little more this year, depending on down and distance.” Logan Marlow (6-0, 195), Jesus Cisneros (6-1, 160, sr.), Isaac Sanchez (5-7, 150, jr.) give Celaya a wide variety of targets at wide receiver. “Isaac’s pretty quick, but I would call all of them speed guys when they get in the open field,” Antos said. “The idea is getting first downs, but we’ll take our shots downfield when we get them. Most of it will be high-percentage stuff, get the ball into our playmaker’s hands. It’s high school football, there’s a lot of missed tackles turned into big plays.” On the defensive side, Antos said he likes an aggressive 3-4 scheme with linebackers flying to the ball. Barajas will be in the middle, directing the action. Returning all-SCAC East selections outside linebacker Gerardo Ledezma (5-11, 230, sr.) and defensive end Daniel Ayala (5-11, 175, sr.) are expected to lead a salty bunch of defenders. The Warriors are coming off a loss to Naches Valley in the district tournament a year ago. The plan is to advance to the state tournament. When you play in the SCAC East or 1A for that matter, all roads go through three-time state champion Royal. “I knew about Royal and Connell from my time at Ki-Be, so it’s not like I’m some new guy from Montana coming in,” Antos said. “The top four from our conference advance to the district tournament, so even if we don’t make that big jump right away, we can still make it to the district tournament and advance from there. It’s still going to be a dogfight in the middle of the pack.” Wahluke opens the 2018 season on the road at Wapato on Friday, then hosts Granger (Sept. 7) in the home opener. From there, it’s straight into the SCAC East firefight at Royal (Sept. 14) and home against Connell (Sept. 14).

Ephrata armed robbery suspect captured

EPHRATA — An armed robbery suspect who was on run from police was captured at a home in Ephrata on Thursday.

2 dead in Desert Aire collision

DESERT AIRE — Two Mattawa residents died early Saturday morning in a collision near Desert Aire when their vehicle struck a semi-truck head-on.

Huskies looking to go deep into the 2A state playoffs

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies knocked on the door at the Washington 2A state football tournament last season, losing to Steilacoom in a heartbreaker in the Round of 16. The eye on the prize is always to win the last game in the Tacoma Dome and the Central Washington Athletic Conference North champions are preparing to go deep into the playoffs again in 2018. “The goal is always to bring home a district title. Last year, we played our butts off and came up a couple of points short. This year, our kids are really hungry to move on to the quarterfinals and go deep into the playoffs,” long-time assistant Kevin Hensley said. “We have a special blend of kids. We have team chemistry and we’re ready to make that run.” They return CWAC defensive player of the year Isaiah Perez (6-3, 240 jr.) at defensive end and cornerbacks Efrain Palomares (5-8, 160, jr.) and Liddell Giles (5-8, 165, jr.) on the back end to lead an experienced defensive squad. Throw in free safety Alex Gonzalez, linebacker Eric Gomez (5-8, 160, jr.) and defensive end Elijah Roylance (6-1, 240, jr.) and Hensley likes what he sees with his defensive unit. “With Perez, we can rush him from the edge. We can rush him with his hand on the ground. He can rush from linebacker. We’d like to rush Isaiah in every way humanly possible,” the defensive coordinator said. “We’re looking at ways we can be less predictable on defense. Isaiah has increased muscle mass, he’s been working real hard in the weight room and he’s one a bunch of guys we’re super excited about.” They did lose all-CWAC linebackers Sam Azevedo and Trevor Hilmes to graduation. Junior cornerback Patrick Azevedo, another all-CWAC first-team selection, decided to focus on his golf career, but the Huskies also return second team all-CWAC linebacker Anthony Veliz (5-8, 165, sr.) in the linebacking corps. On the offensive side of the ball, they moved Perez around a little bit last year, moving him from tight end to running back. They were most effective dialing up the running game with Perez as the featured back, then springing Hilmes and quarterback Kyler Villarreal off the edge with that quick burst. Both Hilmes and Villarreal are gone, but they still have that quickness in Isaac Barragan (5-9, 160, jr.) and Estevan Ochoa (5-7, 165, jr.). Othello has had the luxury of DJ Guzman as a three-year starter at quarterback over the past several years. Last year the switched to Villerreal three games into the season when Guzman went down. But now they move into uncharted waters a little bit this year with both Guzman and Villerreal having moved on. Senior Gage Pruneda and sophomore Logan Hollenbeck are working under center. “As long as Roger Hoell is the head coach, Othello will always be physical and running the football,” Hensley said. “But both our quarterbacks have a variety of athletic talent. Logan brings a lot of leadership. He’s pretty unshakable. He has character and the kids respond well to him. “Gage is pretty quick, a good athlete. He’s played a lot of football for us in different positions. So we have a number of different ways we can go.” Othello opens the season on the road Friday with a non-league game against 1A Connell. They host three-time 1A state champion Royal in what’s turned into a pretty good Columbia Basin rivalry over the years in the home opener Sept. 7.