Quincy bust reveals drug lab, guns, explosives

QUINCY — A bust at a home near Quincy yielded guns, explosives and a multi-faceted drug manufacturing operation, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Robert Besel, 43, of Quincy was arrested on various drug charges as a result of the bust.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Educate, don’t regulate when it comes to guns

November of next year will see gun owners having to go through a few extra hoops to own firearms in Washington. As much as I’m for public safety and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and punishing those who are irresponsible with firearms, I find the new law to be an overreach.

World’s shortest comedian to perform in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Comedian Tanyalee Davis may stand only three feet three inches tall, but she packs a big attitude. “My entire life, I've been underestimated,” Davis said. “People have wanted to feel sorry for me, and I'm like, ‘No, I've done incredible things with my life because I believed I could.’”

LETTER: A homegrown approach to drugs, crime and homelessness in Moses Lake

You deserve a clean, safe city where you and your loved ones feel at ease wherever you may go around town. We know there are plenty of good things happening in Moses Lake, and we're grateful for the wonderful people, local businesses, and natural beauty that make our town so special. We all want Moses Lake to continue to be a city where you are proud to have your friends and family come visit and spend some time.

Legals for May, 1 2025

‘The hospital that you built’

Quincy Valley medical Center hosts preview of its new facility

QUINCY — The community got a sneak peek Friday at the new Quincy Valley Medical Center. “We've planned, we've thought about it, we've dreamed, and it's only because of the support of this community that tonight is a reality,” said QVMC Administrator Glenda Bishop at First Look, a gathering of community members to see what their new hospital will look like.

Group14 to slow Moses Lake project

MOSES LAKE — Group14, a battery manufacturing company, will slow down but not stop construction of its Moses Lake facility. The company announced Thursday that the opening of its Moses Lake production plant will be pushed back to the second half of 2025.

Money allocated for irrigation project north of I-90

MOSES LAKE — About $44 million in state funding will be allocated to a section of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project as part of the Washington Senate’s capital budget. The budget was approved Sunday.

Mavs' shine at Inland Empire tourney

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks’ Abbie O’Neil and Claire Thompson won first place in the consolation bracket over the weekend at the annual Inland Empire tournament in Spokane. “It was definitely like a roller coaster of locked in slash locked out, happy slash angry,” said O’Neil.

Basin events calendar for May 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — May is here, and the Basin is making the transition from spring to summer. Here are a few of the things that are happening this month.

Huskies fall to Northwestern in final game of weekend series

EVANSTON, Ill. – University of Washington Baseball (24-21) fell in the third and final game against Northwestern (19-22) Sunday, 10-4, according to a statement made by UW Athletic Communications.

WA Legislature passes Rainier School closure bill that includes new transition plans

(The Center Square) – Outside of budget negotiations, one of the bills that dominated Washington state lawmakers' attention during the 2025 legislative session was a proposal to close a state-operated school for people with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Aircraft firefighting spring session starts May 1

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will be hosting firefighters from throughout the Pacific Northwest at the spring session of the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Program beginning May 1. College officials said that means people will be seeing smoke – sometimes a big black plume of it - from the area west of the Grant County International Airport.

BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 30 - May 7

MOSES LAKE – The Spring sports regular season is coming to a close. Be sure to attend some games this week to cheer on local athletes as they enter the postseason.

MLSD hosting community forum to introduce finalists for leadership role

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is inviting families, staff and community members to actively participate in a forum to introduce finalists for the executive director of safety and wellbeing tonight, as the district seeks to enhance its educational and safety framework

Eastern track’s strong performance builds momentum

PULLMAN – The Eastern Washington University Eagles wrapped up a successful weekend at the Cougar Classic, with standout performances in the field events setting the tone, according to a statement by Eastern Washington Athletics.

Cougs conclude weekend series against Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. — Washington State wrapped up its series at first-place Fresno State dropping an 11-1 contest Sunday afternoon, according to a statement by Washington State Athletics.

Legals for April, 30 2025

Bryan H. Huff

1962 – 2025

Bryan H. Huff, formerly of Moses Lake, Washington, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Cody Joe Spicer

1985 – 2025

Cody Joe Spicer was born on August 19, 1985, to Lisa McCurty and Bill Spicer in Moses Lake, Washington. He had one sibling, his little sister, Katrina Ball.