Bipartisan WA effort to combat fentanyl continues

MOSES LAKE – Washington’s Congressional delegation is working to combat the fentanyl crisis in the state and nation on a variety of fronts in our nation's capital. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Sens. Patty Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell, both Washington Democrats, all have efforts in place to mitigate the deadly drug’s impacts.

WA General Election certified results

OLYMPIA – Results of the elections were certified by the Washington Secretary of State’s Office Thursday with the exception of the race for the Commissioner of Public Lands which has statewide results close enough between the second and third-place candidates is close enough to require a recount of ballots under state law. The top two candidates that will appear on ballots in November are shown below.

NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024

NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024

Legals for August, 26 2024

More than $20K in drugs confiscated at Bass Canyon concert

GEORGE – Over the weekend, a concert event held at the Gorge Amphitheater saw an extensive narcotics investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

MLSD facility fees could shut down, cripple after-school programs

MOSES LAKE -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin may not be able to offer services at multiple Moses Lake School District campuses if proposed facility usage fees are implemented, the organization’s executive director, Kim Pope said in a Thursday interview.

Golf tournament benefitting Run the Dam comes to Electric City

ELECTRIC CITY – Those looking for a charity golf tournament next month can make the trip up to Electric City for the Swing for the Good charity golf scramble, hosted by Jess Ford and benefitting Run the Dam.

GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup 2024

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup has come and gone, but the rodeo left plenty of memorable performances for spectators to remember.

Cox appointed interim Soap Lake City Administrator

SOAP LAKE – Peter Sharp ran his first regular Soap Lake City Council meeting as the Mayor Pro Tempore after former Mayor Allen DuPuy resigned earlier this month. There were 23 people in attendance outside of the council, police, fire department and public officials.

FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday

MOSES LAKE – Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state.

Legals for August, 23 2024

K-9 program presentation at Ephrata gathering

EPHRATA – An event requiring three K-9 handlers, and two K-9 officers took place at Sun Basin Plaza Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Fortunately, it was for a meet and greet with the public, hosted by the Ephrata Public Library.

FIRE REPORT: GCFD 3 receives $553,000 in grant funds

QUINCY – Grant County Fire District 3, which serves the Quincy area, has received $553,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to an announcement from the district. GCFD 3 wrote in the statement that it plans on using the funds to get a new water tender to replace their aging one.

Whooping cough infections rise in Grant Co.

GRANT COUNTY – The Grant County Health District is responding to a concerning spike in whooping cough, also known as pertussis, cases, with 28 infections confirmed since June, according to an Aug. 21 press release. This outbreak, largely linked to several Slavic churches in Moses Lake and Soap Lake, raises alarm as 22 of the identified cases were traced to these communities.

NEWS BITES: Aug. 22, 2024

NEWS BITES: Aug. 22, 2024

November ballot will include 'warning labels' for initiatives

(The Center Square) - The battle over what will be printed on ballots for four statewide initiatives has ended, at least for this election season. The final blow came late Thursday, when Tim Eyman was informed there would be no Friday morning hearing for his attempt to block what initiative supporters call "warning labels" on the ballot measures.

Nine minor party or independent candidates qualify for WA presidential ballot

OLYMPIA — Nine minor party and independent presidential nominations have qualified for inclusion on Washington’s General Election ballot scheduled for Nov. 5, according to a statement from the Office of the Secretary of State.

Legals for August, 22 2024

Alan Richard Hattrup

Feb. 1, 1932 – Aug. 18, 2024

Alan Richard Hattrup, 92, of Soap Lake, Washington, died in Walla Walla, Washington, on August 18, 2024.

Adams County Commissioner incumbents lead in final primary results

RITZVILLE — The Adams County Auditor certified the election results for the Aug. 6 primary election on Aug. 20. There are 8,117 registered voters in the county. There were 2,560 ballots counted which was 31.54% of voter turnout.