Four Seasons Farm Service

Serving the community year-round with practicality and a smile

EPHRATA — J.J. Heston, owner of Four Seasons Farm Service, was already familiar with the store long before he owned it. “All through high school and my young adult years, I’d say ‘Hey, Dad, what do I spray on this weed?’ ‘Go see (then-owner Bernie Martin),’” he said. “‘Hey Dad, where do you get fertilizer?’ ‘Go see Bernie.’ So I just kind of bypassed Dad and came to talk to Bernie.”

The Latest: Macron: Anti-Semitism 'rearing violent head'

JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest on the gathering in Jerusalem of dozens of world leaders for the World Holocaust Forum, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp (all times local):

The Latest: Charles: Holocaust lessons 'searingly' relevant

JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest on the gathering in Jerusalem of dozens of world leaders for the World Holocaust Forum, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp (all times local):

Ephrata School District super reflects on challenges of 2024

EPHRATA — As 2025 begins, the Ephrata School District is assessing the changes and challenges it faced last year. Superintendent Ken Murray discussed several crucial accomplishments and objectives for the future and the district's continued commitment to its students and community in an interview with the Columbia Basin Herald.

First RitzFest overcomes hitches to showcase local talent

RITZVILLE — The first annual RitzFest – a new festival showcasing local musical talent – went off well, all things considered.

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Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy

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Trump: No quarantine, but travel advisory for NY, CT and NJ

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British traveler with the new virus may have exposed dozens

The Latest: Bloomberg says he's prepared to take on Trump

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New Hampshire hopes to clarify unsettled Democratic contest

Mavs best Wenatchee in doubleheader

Mavericks continue to ‘cowboy up’ and persevere in strong competition

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks baseball team took two wins in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Friday evening. “It was very eventful, very action-packed, probably the best we’ve done hitting all season so far and we hope to keep it going,” said Maverick Wyatt Cole.

Tigers, Huskies headed to district finals

YAKIMA – The 2A District 5 tournament finished its second day of matches Friday where local teams have continued to move up in the tournament. The Ephrata Tigers have a boys and girls singles and doubles team each and the Huskies will send first girls doubles team Rylinn Jones and Launa Mollotte to play in the semifinals.

Othello wins in OT against Ephrata

Huskies look to grab first in league play

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies soccer team won in overtime 2-1 in Saturday’s game against the Ephrata Tigers. “We knew from the beginning it was a battle,” said Tigers head coach Ivan Garay. “We had already played them once and tied and we knew that it was going to be back and forth.”

Quincy's Kondo named Coach of the Year

Mentoring athletes toward a 'positive and wholesome experience' key for Jacks coach

QUINCY — Quincy High School girls head wrestling Coach Mark Kondo said that for him being a good coach started in the classroom. “The quality that makes a good teacher translates to making a good coach, as far as being organized, as far as being able to break learning down into meaningful segments and teach that, as far as building relationships,” Kondo said.

Local cross country teams compete at The Gorge

GEORGE – On Thursday, multiple Basin cross country teams competed in the fifth annual Live Nation Invitational at the Gorge Amphitheater. Mavericks Head Coach Larry Dagnon called the venue one of the more unique races they see all season.

Lions best Devils

Win sets MLCA/CCS at third in conference

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy/Christian Covenant School Lions (8-5) earned a significant 3-0 victory at home over the Wilson Creek Devils (5-10). This win now ties the Lions with Entiat for third in the Central Washington B conference as the team heads into the final three games of the season.

Moses Lake Library story time serves special needs adults

MOSES LAKE — It’s 10:30 on a Thursday morning, and Moses Lake Children’s Librarian Zach Walker is reading a picture book to brothers David and Ray Cavazos, two non-verbal men with special needs. “The boys love it,” said the brothers’ caregiver Mary Lybbert. “They ask every week when they can come to the library.”

Othello Mayoral Race: Shawn Logan

Incumbent says he wants to see Othello projects finished

OTHELLO — Shawn Logan said he’s running for a new term as Othello mayor because some projects still need to be finished and some questions still need to be answered. “There has been a lot of progress in the city of Othello over the last 12 years. I remember when I ran 12 years ago, one of the main questions I was asking at the time – and it seems like now it becomes even more important (is), ‘What kind of city do we want to be in five years, in 10 years?’” Logan said. “The reason I’m running again is because I think that question is still being answered. It hasn’t been completely answered yet.”

Jacks summer baseball returns

QUINCY – Earlier this month, the Quincy Jackrabbits completed their first season of summer baseball since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Cami Kukes, after the Jacks moved to the Central Washington Athletic Conference, she noticed a void for summer baseball opportunities in the area.