ECBID’s Bischoff promoted to deputy assistant manager of operations and maintenance

OTHELLO — The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has announced the promotion of Bobby Bischoff to Deputy Assistant Manager of Operations and Maintenance. A veteran of the ECBID with 15 years of service, Bischoff previously held the role of Special Projects Administrator.

Legals for March, 28 2025

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LETTER: Look at House Bill 2049

Dear Editor: Washington taxpayers, if you are not following what the Washington State Democrats are planning, be prepared to pay even more in property taxes as well as other taxes on businesses and personal income. See House Bill 2049.

Columbia Basin Events for April 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — Spring has sprung in the Basin and it’s time to check out the flowers in Othello and Quincy, art in Coulee City, businesses in Ephrata and jobs in Moses Lake, among a host of other things. Here’s what’s happening in April:

Your new best friend awaits

MOSES LAKE — Juno, a perfect contender for the role of your new best friend, is patiently waiting for you to go to GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. He is a 2-year-old neutered American Staffordshire pit bull mix. He loves people and gets along well with other pups. He would be the perfect companion for a loving family. He said he is the bestest boy and he deserves the bestest of homes. If this sounds like a perfect fit, visit the website and fill out his application today. If you don’t have room for the sweet boy but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Lloyd Eugene Carroll

The Celebration of Life for Lloyd Eugene Carroll, or just simply Gene, will be held on April 5, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion in Ephrata, Washington.

Tigers Boys best Grandview 4-1

Ephrata's two first-year varsity coaches look to build on strong start

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers tennis team faced Grandview Tuesday afternoon with the boys winning 4-1. “It’s hard to complain when you have a 4-1 victory over a good school like Grandview,” said the Tigers’ boys Coach Greg Becker.

Quincy wins Battle of the Basin against Ephrata

Jacks gain momentum in the second half, securing 2-1 victory

QUINCY – The Quincy Jacks win the Battle of the Basin against the Ephrata Tigers in a hard fought 2-1 victory. “Our key to winning was in our second half mainly,” said Jacks player Jesus Carrillo. “We picked up our intensity and we connected more as a team”

Basin events for March 28-April 5

COLUMBIA BASIN — This week’s goings-on in the Basin include a car wash, an off-season farmers market, fundraiser auctions, movies and more. Here are some suggestions:

Second of three suspects arrested in Moses Lake drive-by case

BEAVERTON, Ore. - The Moses Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Mathew Valdez, 18, or Moses Lake in Beaverton, Oregon with the assistance of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Law enforcement logs for March 28, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Boys & Girls Club earns awards for nutrition education

MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin have been recognized yet again. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction recently honored the club with not one, but three awards for excellence in nutrition education, according to an announcement from the club.

Othello goes 1-1 against Kennewick

First game loss in doubleheader spurs Huskies to push for second-game win

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies played in a doubleheader Friday night against the Kennewick Lions losing their first game 0-14 and winning their second 7-6. “We did really good hitting today,” said Huskies Head Coach Ceci Rodriguez. “We’ve been working on it and this last game it really showed.

Gas prices rise in Washington

MOSES LAKE — The average price of gasoline in Washington has reached a year-high of $4.38 per gallon, marking a significant increase from recent weeks. As of March 31, the price represents a 34-cent jump from the previous week and reflects a broader trend observed nationwide.

CCA Ag exemption bill moves through Senate

OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives has approved a bill aiming to help farmers receive cap-and-trade tax exemptions promised under the Climate Commitment Act. The legislation passed the floor with a 94-4 vote and was heard in the Senate Wednesday, March 26, for further consideration. “There was a promise made, and we're going to try to keep that promise,” main sponsor, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, said in a public hearing.

Tigers fall to Selah 1-6 in first league game of ‘25

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers fell to Selah Tuesday night 1-6 in their first league game of the year. “(Selah is) perennially one of the top teams in our league,” said Tigers head baseball coach David Tempel. “Had a couple of innings where we gave them some freebies in terms of walks ... and those tend to come around to hurt you.”