Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy

QUINCY – The sounds of dribbling basketballs echoed through the streets of downtown Quincy on Saturday, as players of all ages gathered for the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Time for AC?

Columbia Basin to heat up later this week

MOSES LAKE — All of a sudden, serious summer is supposed to show up, just in time for the weekend. Jeremy Wolf, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Spokane, said temperatures in the Columbia Basin will warm up fast as the weekend approaches. Wednesday’s high is forecast to be 77 degrees.

Grant PUD meets most 2023 financial targets

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD expects to finish the buildout of its fiber network in 2024, along with a project to upgrade some of its transmission, distribution and substation components.That was among the information included in the PUD’s annual report, released Monday. The PUD met most of its financial targets in 2023, according to the report.

Murray visits Center for Native American Health

PULLMAN - U.S. Sen. Patty Murray toured WSU’s Center for Native American Health on the Spokane campus Thursday, speaking with students, faculty, and staff about the vital work underway to address healthcare disparities across the region.

Pharmacists prove effective, less costly care option for minor illnesses

SPOKANE. — Greater use of pharmacists to treat minor illnesses could potentially save millions of dollars in health care costs, according to new research led by Washington State University. The findings also indicate a way to improve healthcare access by expanding availability of pharmacists’ clinical services including prescribing medications, amid an ongoing shortage of primary care providers.

USDA wildfire plan issued

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued Monday a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Lawsuit challenging warning labels on WA initiatives in court this week

(The Center Square) - Backers of a lawsuit challenging Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s plan to put "warning labels" on initiatives to the ballot, will get a court hearing this week.

Legals for June, 4 2024

CWU to host Mass Casualty Incident training

ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington University campus will be the site of a full-scale Mass Casualty Incident training exercise on June 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sidney Paul Gregory

April 2, 1936 — May 26, 2024

Sidney Paul Gregory, 88, born on April 2, 1936, in Monroe, Washington, was a man of many chapters. As the youngest of six boys to George and Grace Gregory, he grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where he developed a strong sense of family and community.

DIAMOND RECAP 2024

A look at the Basin-area high school softball and baseball seasons

MOSES LAKE – Baseball and softball seasons have come and gone across the Columbia Basin, with state tournaments wrapping up last weekend. Read along for a look at where teams finished in their leagues, as well as districts and state tournaments.

WDFW continues pygmy rabbit management

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on an updated recovery plan for pygmy rabbit populations in Central Washington. The “draft status report” recommends keeping the rabbits on the state’s endangered species list. Comments will be accepted through Aug. 27.

Basin community calendar for June 2024

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s June, school is almost out, summer is dead ahead and there will be lots of things to do in the Columbia Basin.

CBIT investigation of Motel 6 incident moves forward

EPHRATA – The Central Basin Investigation Team is continuing the investigation into the May 4 officer-involved shooting at the Motel 6 in Moses Lake that resulted in injuries to the suspect, Zachary Allen Stockton, 37, and Moses Lake PD Sgt. Adam Munro, according to statement issued by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

NEWS BITES: June 3, 2024

NEWS BITES: June 3, 2024

Fire prompts evacuation on north end of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has put out an advisory of a Level 3 evacuation associated with a wildfire in the intersection of Road 6.6 NE and Road E.5 NE in the area near the shore of Moses Lake.

STUDIO BASIN: Moses Lake School District, graduations and state championships

MOSES LAKE — Some tough decisions for the Moses Lake School District, a timeline for a new Grant County morgue and seniors saying goodbye to high school are among the topics for the Studio Basin podcast this week.

Dorathy Wynn Smith

Nov. 8, 1950 – May 9, 2024

Dorathy Wynn Smith, 73, lifelong Washington State resident, passed away May 9, 2024, in Moses Lake, WA at the age of 73. She was born November 08, 1950, in Eatonville, Washington to Orval F. Smith and Williane H. Smith (Wehmhoefer), the second oldest of three children.

Othello-ACFD 5 negotiations continue

OTHELLO – The Othello City Council meeting Tuesday featured an update from the city regarding its contract negotiations with Adams County Fire District 5, with a mediation date set for July 25. The city recently provided ACFD 5 with a two-year notice of termination of its contract.

Basin golfers swing strong at state

COLUMBIA BASIN – Four golfers finished in the top 10 of their respective state golf tournaments last week, including a state champion and a runner-up from Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Ephrata.