FRESH NEWS: Largemouth, smallmouth, trout fishing good, walleye fair

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1042.10 feet – dropping 1.20 feet this past week. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 65 degrees. The sand dunes are in the mid to upper 60s after a warmer past week.

Many WA voters still undecided on governor's race 6 weeks ahead of primary

(The Center Square) – With six weeks to go until the Aug. 6 primary in Washington state, a large percentage of registered voters say they haven’t made a decision on who will get their vote in the governor’s race.

Legals for June, 26 2024

Fuhr retires as city manager after resigning from MLSD Board

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake City Manager Kevin Fuhr has decided to retire as of June 30, citing health reasons, according to a press release from the city of Moses Lake. He also recently resigned from his post on the Moses Lake School District Board of Directors for the same reason.

GALLERY: Scenes of June

MOSES LAKE – June has been a busy month in and around the Columbia Basin. Community events, retirements and lots of sunshine have had the residents of Grant County out and about. The photos below are just some of the scenes that have made the area a wonderful place to live.

West defeats East in Earl Barden Classic

YAKIMA – Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima saw the West end the East’s four-game winning streak in the all-state football game, taking home a 34-7 win while stifling the East’s offense.

Adams Co. looks at jail improvements with available funding

RITZVILLE — Adams County officials have advertised for a consultant to conduct a study of the Adams County Jail, with the goal of suggesting options for refurbishing the facility with the available funds.

FIRE REPORT: MLFD sees busy weekend, Soap Lake-area fire shuts down Hwy. 28

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Fire Department staff said the weekend was busy on both the fire and medical side over the past few days. Grant County Fire District 7 also responded to a fire that forced Highway 28 to close for a time Sunday.

WA GOP has 'no method or mechanism' to rescind Semi Bird endorsement

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Democratic Convention was held in Bellevue over the weekend, with the party adopting resolutions and a progressive platform touted as “rooted in human rights and dignity.”

NEWS BITES: June 25, 2024

NEWS BITES: June 25, 2024

Legals for June, 25 2024

Sessler discusses priorities if elected to Congress

PROSSER – Jerrod Sessler, a Republican from Prosser, is running for the U.S. Congress against incumbent Dan Newhouse, R–Wash., and Tiffany Smiley, among others. Sessler said he feels he is a unique candidate.

Finances may impact use of MLSD facilities

MOSES LAKE — Looking for places to save money in light of a serious financial shortfall, Moses Lake School Board members will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss water use, part of a larger discussion on the use of district facilities outside school hours. Recommendations include restrictions on use in the summer and facility rental fees for non-district activities and events.

ACH Legion sweeps East Valley

COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team swept the East Valley Knights in Friday’s doubleheader in Coulee City, following up a 16-5 win with a come-from-behind 8-3 win over the visiting Knights. The Warriors improved to 4-0 in the summer season with the win, though head coach Mike Correia said the team is still coming together on the field.

Illegal northern border crossings continue to break records

(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

One arrested in sexual assault incident at Samaritan

MOSES LAKE – Mitchell Jones, 37, of Cashmere, Washington was arrested Thursday after witnesses said he had assaulted an unconscious 29-year-old female patient at Samaritan Hospital, according to a Moses Lake Police Department press release.

Legals for June, 24 2024

2 Central Washington day trips for photography, nature lovers

EPHRATA – Since moving back to the Pacific Northwest, my wife and I have rekindled our love of photography and have regularly made it a point to go on various adventures in and around the Columbia Basin to play with our cameras and explore.

Suds ‘N Sun to feature 3-on-3 basketball tournament

SOAP LAKE – Part of the Suds ‘N Sun festival in Soap Lake on July 6 will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition, aiming to bring awareness to the danger of vaping for youth through a day of basketball.

QPD’s Harder receives Carnegie Hero Fund Medal

QUINCY – U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., presented Quincy Police Department Sgt. Stephen Harder with the Carnegie Hero Fund Medal on Thursday afternoon at Quincy City Hall, recognizing Harder for an act of extreme heroism in 2023.