Legals for March, 28 2025

Legals for April, 1 2025

Legals for April, 2 2025

‘Wherever there’s need’

Moses Lake Christian Academy students get an education outside the classroom

MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake Christian Academy students are getting a little different education this week. “We’re on our Extended Learning Week, where we send out groups of students to get experiences outside the classroom,” said MLCA teacher Tyler Tadema.

Legals for April, 3 2025

Cougs recover from deficit in close win over ‘Zags

SPOKANE – On Tuesday, April 1, Washington State University (10-18) baseball made a comeback late in the game after being down 5-0 against Gonzaga (12-14) to win 7-6. The comeback was topped off with a two-run single executed by Ricco Longo in the tenth inning according to a statement from WSU Athletics.

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:

Legals for April, 4 2025

Strong hitting, pitching help Othello baseball defeat Chiawana 12-2

OTHELLO — The Othello High School baseball team used a strong pitching performance and some good hitting – including a three-run home run from shortstop Jordan Montemayor – to defeat Chiawana 12-2 in five innings March 29.

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:

Basin teams shine at 49th Ray Cross Invitational

EPHRATA — On a sunny Saturday, local high school track and field teams showcased their talent at the 49th annual Ray Cross Invitational, with performances and personal bests across the board. Ephrata, Quincy, Othello, Moses Lake Christian Academy and Royal all sent strong contingents to compete, but it was the Ephrata athletes who dominated many events.

GCHD presents challenging but important work, officials say

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District has a lot of jobs and, said GCHD Administrator Theresa Adkinson, some of them are pretty difficult. “We have a hard job – I tell staff that all the time,” Adkinson said. “We do really hard things. We are part of really hard conversations. But we are also community members, and we too are invested in (the decisions). Everything that we put forward as a public health agency is impacting our own families and lives. We’re also living it.”

Mavs take 2-0 victory over West Valley

Moses Lake looks to maintain momentum heading into remainder of season

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks soccer team gained a 2-0 victory in a Tuesday night game against West Valley High School. “I felt pretty confident in the first half and then I kind of honestly slowed down in the second half,” said Mavs player Felimon Sanchez. “But overall, it seemed to be pretty good.”

Basin sports schedule for April 2-9

MOSES LAKE – Spring Break is here, but student athletes continue to face off on the courts, courses, fields, and diamonds. See where and what times local teams will be playing.

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.

Othello tennis bests Quincy

Huskies girls remain undefeated on the season

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies tennis squad was able to win overall against the Quincy Jacks Saturday morning with the girls going 3-2 and the boys 4-1. “My girls right now, they’re all really strong so they all play well,” said Huskies girls’ coach Priscilla Tovar. “Tennis is such a head game, so (they’re) keeping a positive attitude and just going out there and finishing.”

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.