Historical science

BBCC Chem instructor draws inspiration for new course from European sabbatical

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College Chemistry Instructor Lindsay Groce recently returned from her sabbatical in Europe. Drawing on experiences from her travels, she plans to create a new course to be offered at Big Bend in the spring of 2024...

WorkSource to hold Oct. 6 hiring fair

MOSES LAKE — More than 30 businesses will have opportunities for people looking for that next job at the fall Hiring and Resource Fair sponsored by WorkSource. It’s scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at WorkSource Central Basin, 309 E. Fifth Ave., Moses Lake.

GCFD 7 holds open house, plans more for future

SOAP LAKE – Grant County Fire District 7 hosted an open house Saturday at their station in Soap Lake to allow members of the community a chance to meet the fire chief and volunteers and get to know how the department works...

CWU selects new executive director of Institutional Effectiveness

ELLENSBURG - Jason Jones will be joining the Wildcat family on October 16, coming to CWU from the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida, where he has served as the chief data officer since 2017...

Adams Co. working to address jail closure, maintenance needs

RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner met with the Adams County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss the requirements to re-open the Adams County Jail and make improvements beyond the basic facility needs. “You guys know the conditions. You know the things that are needed to be fixed. Part of the thing that I wanted to discuss today is where the board feels like we need to go next with the facility. I know the things are going to be worked on,” said Wagner. “I would like to see at least some ideas of the projects that the commissioners and the facilities managers want to do in the jail so we can at least get started on those things.” ...

Mistakes cost Wahluke in 48-7 loss to Zillah

MATTAWA — Zillah took advantage of some early Wahluke mistakes and defeated the Warriors 48-7 on Homecoming night Saturday. “Not something we expect, but that’s part of the game,” Wahluke head coach Anfernee Cortez said after the game.

Two Quincy streets slated for improvements

QUINCY — Sections of Third Avenue SW and Sixth Avenue NE in Quincy are scheduled for improvements. Quincy City Council members approved bids for two separate road projects Sept. 19, with bid opening Sept. 28...

Tigers take the W

Late score gives Ephrata the win over East Valley

EPHRATA – An exciting second half came down to the wire in Friday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference matchup between Ephrata and previously undefeated East Valley (Yakima), with the Tigers answering a late Red Devil touchdown to take a 21-17 win. “East Valley is a great team, and it was going to take everything that we had,” Ephrata head coach Patrick Mitchell said. “We’ve been through some adversity this year, and that’s only stuff that makes it stronger. There’s going to be an adverse atmosphere at some point and time, and we’re going to be ready for it.” ...

Cowlitz Complex fires inch closer to containment

GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST — The 30-fire Cowlitz Complex in the southwest Washington Cascades National Forest between Mount Rainier and the Columbia River is now 40% contained at 715 acres and 296 personnel, according to the U.S. Fire Service.

Adaptation and change

Imagine Realty and Palos Verdes to offer new custom floor plan

OTHELLO — Othello residents might soon be able to purchase houses with floor plans that include an attached second primary suite, one of a number of options an Othello realty company is using to adapt to the market.

Legals for September, 22 2023

Soap Lake changes city hall hours ordinance

The Soap Lake City Council voted Wednesday to approve a change in the city’s ordinances, switching City Hall’s public hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. indefinitely. The ordinance change came after council members passed a motion at the Sept. 6 council meeting to adopt the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. public hours. City employees will still work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

FIRE REPORT: Olympic blazes still growing, Dorian fire 30% contained

KENNEWICK — The Dorian fire outside of Wallula between Kennewick and Walla Walla, was 30% contained at 200 acres Wednesday according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. It was human-caused, according to the DNR, but the specific cause was under investigation.

Legals for September, 21 2023

Operating hours may be reduced temporarily at Quincy Animal Shelter

QUINCY — The Quincy Animal Shelter hours may change temporarily as city officials work to add new staff. Municipal Services Director Carl Worley told Quincy City Council members Tuesday that it’s difficult for the existing staff to manage both the animals and the current hours. “The animal shelter is currently shorthanded until temporary employees are hired,” he said. “I think we’re down to pretty much two people at this point. So it’s sometimes difficult for them to meet the public at the door. Sometimes they’re in the back and don’t hear it.”

Apprenticeship program gathering to be held Sept. 27

MOSES LAKE — Interested high school students and their families from throughout Grant County and North Central Washington are invited to learn about a new apprenticeship program at a Moses Lake business through a Youth Apprenticeship Information Night set for Sept. 27...

Playing through

Ten Pin mini-golf opens in Moses Lake to let locals putt their way to fun

MOSES LAKE — The new Ten Pin miniature golf course is a family dream come true. “(It’s) something we've always kind of talked about doing,” said Cale Russell, the CEO of Ten Pin Territory, which includes Lake Bowl, Ten Pin Brewing, Papa’s Casino and Ten Pin Inn & Suites, all located on the north side of SR 17 where it crosses Stratford Road. “There were plans kind of hanging in the office for years that we've toyed with.” ...

Walking buddies

Down Syndrome event to spotlight and honor parents, caregivers

MOSES LAKE — People with Down Syndrome, along with their friends and families, will gather Saturday at McCosh Park for the 11th annual Buddy Walk, hosted by the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County. The walk will be the same as in past years, but the festivities beforehand will have a little something extra. “We are honoring caregivers and parents for the first time,” said Denise Ketola, one of the organizers of the event and the mother of a 20-year-old with Down Syndrome. “That’s kind of our theme; it’s the first time we’ve done that.” ...

Elevate Othello

Community event looks at building opportunities and enjoying ice cream this Saturday

OTHELLO — Othello residents are invited for some ice cream and a wide-ranging discussion about increasing opportunities in town Saturday afternoon. Organizers of the “Elevate Othello” project will host an ice cream social from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main St., to talk about what they’ve learned so far, and where residents want to go from here.

Cougar women’s basketball announces nonconference slate

PULLMAN – Washington State Women's Basketball will host six contests and compete in the Cancun Challenge in Mexico as part of their 2023-24 nonconference schedule, Head Coach Kamie Ethridge announced Monday.