Ten in a row

Knights trounce Connell 49-7, win 10th-straight league title

ROYAL CITY – The Knights were crowned league champions for the 10th-straight season with Thursday night’s 49-7 win over Connell, gaining nearly 400 yards of offense in the win. Thursday night was the seventh time the Knights have held an opponent to seven or fewer points this season...

Knights take the W against La Salle

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights defeated La Salle 5-1 in the first round of the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament on Thursday. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full story on the game, as well as results from Saturday’s second-round match against Naches Valley.

Patricia Joan (Jess) Goodwin

March 6, 1938 — Oct. 20, 2023

Patti was born March 6, 1938, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington. She was the first born to Melvie and Myrtle (Dugger) Jess. A year and one month later she was joined by her brother, Donald, in April of 1939. Five years later, in late 1943, her cousins John and Bobbee Jo Jess joined the family, after their mother passed away and they were adopted by Melvie and Myrt. Patti loved the growing-up years in the 1940s and ’50s. She always lived in the house one mile south of Hartline that she was brought home to. Later, she moved next door into her parents’ newer home following her mother’s death and her father’s move to the summer home. The exception was four and one-half years living in Naval housing at Tongue Point Oregon (Astoria), the Jesses’ summer home at Hansville, Washington and the Goodwins’ Hoaglen Valley Ranch in Trinity County, California and finally living about 18 months on the Kerr Ranch east of Arcata, Blue Lake and Korbel, California where husband Dave logged with his brother.

Legals for October, 27 2023

Coulee Dam fined for EPA violations

SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington will pay nearly $71,000 for violations of Section 402 of the Clean Water Act at the town’s wastewater treatment plant, according to a press release from the EPA.

Moses Lake gets new city manager, police chief

MOSES LAKE – Now-former Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr was appointed during this week’s city council meeting as permanent city manager. Subsequently, Captain David Sands has been tapped to take over as Moses Lake Police Department chief.

Robotic surgical system purchased for Samaritan Hospital

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital will be purchasing new surgical equipment that will allow the hospital to perform procedures that were previously unavailable in Moses Lake. Samaritan commissioners got a presentation on the new system Tuesday.

Othello approves increased water, solid waste rates

OTHELLO – The Othello City Council unanimously approved rate increases to both solid waste rates and water utility rates during Monday’s regular meeting.

Celebrating the season

Othello Chamber of Commerce hosts Family Fall Festival

OTHELLO — The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce’s Family Fall Festival Saturday drew hundreds of children and adults from the area to Othello City Hall for pumpkin painting, costumes, candy and more.

Legals for October, 26 2023

Warden approves 2024 property tax levy, appoints sergeant

WARDEN — Warden City Council unanimously approved the ordinance for the city’s 2024 property tax levy after holding a public hearing during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The council also approved the promotion of Warden Police Officer Greg Talbot to the rank of sergeant. “It's always good to have a sergeant,” said Police Chief Rick Martin. “I know we're a small department but when I'm not there, it's not only that Greg can say what we'll do, but Greg can say it with authority and that's the important piece, so he has lawful authority to do the job … and he has my full confidence that he can. So it's a good day, a good day for me, and I’m really proud of Greg. I’m proud of the job that he’s done and the job that he will do.”

Moses Lakes council votes to fund animal shelter

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake City Council approved up to $1 million in funding for a new facility for Grant County Animal Outreach. Council Member David Skaug was the only dissenting vote in the 6-1 approval.

Legals for October, 25 2023

Public weighs in on ACPR financing

OTHELLO — About a dozen members of the public provided citizen input on Adams County Pet Rescue’s financial predicament at Monday’s Othello City Council meeting. ACPR board member Tammy Foley said that it is ACPR’s goal to reach a place where it is financially stable and doesn’t have to ask for large amounts of money...

Royal schools celebrate end of construction

ROYAL CITY — A small but enthusiastic crowd came to the Royal School District’s newly remodeled transportation center to celebrate the completion of construction at the district’s four schools. Seventeen people attended the event, which included a slide presentation by Superintendent Roger Trail, as well as homemade cookies. The traditional gold shovel and oversized scissors were present, but not needed.

Career focused forum

Lind-Ritzville and Washtucna career showcase exceeds expectations

RITVILLE – Hundreds of high school students and dozens of vendors congregated Thursday in Ritzville High School’s gym for the 2023 Lind-Ritzville and Washtucna Career Showcase, hosted by the Adams County Development Council.

South Grant County forum set for Wednesday

MATTAWA – The South Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate and local agency forum Wednesday evening at Wahluke High School from 5-7 p.m.

Q&A: Moses Lake City Council Position 6

MOSES LAKE – Victor Lombardi and Jeremy Nolan are both running for Position 6 on the Moses Lake City Council.

Moses Lake Chamber to hold candidate forum Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — Candidates for Moses Lake elected offices will have a chance to be heard Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, KWIQ and the Columbia Basin Herald. The forum will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam.

Q&A: Moses Lake City Council Position 7

MOSES LAKE – Incumbent David Skaug is facing Elisia Dalluge for Moses Lake City Council Position 7...