‘Our shelves are really empty’

Ephrata Food Bank in need of donations

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Food Bank, a resource for families in the Ephrata community, is currently facing significant challenges due to dwindling supplies, but increased demand, Director Phyllis Fuglie said. Since moving to its current location in 2003, the food bank has served as a lifeline for many residents struggling with food insecurities. Prior to the current building the food bank operated out of the Ephrata Recreation Center. According to volunteers, the need for assistance has only intensified in recent months as food sources have diminished.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to hold annual banquet

MOSES LAKE — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold its annual banquet and auction Saturday in Moses Lake.

Early-season roadwork, work on North Cascades Highway, continuing

MOSES LAKE — It’s getting warmer, ever so slowly, and road construction will be ramping up soon, but few projects are underway yet. Washington Department of Transportation crews have finished the first phase of clearing the North Cascades highway, but it’s not officially open yet.

Eastern Washington women’s golf places top 10 ahead of post season

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – The Eastern Washington university women’s golf team concluded the regular season at the Bobcat Desert Classic, hosted by Montana State. The Eagles finished sixth after shooting 895, according to a release from Eastern Washington Athletics.

Vikings split in doubleheader against Wenatchee

Vikings look to come together and put together more consistent doubleheaders

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College Vikings split victories in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Valley winning their first game 6-5 and coming up short in the second game 1-4.

Basin events for April 11-19, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — With the weather we’ve seen in the Basin lately, it’s hard to know if it’s time to wear shorts or raincoats. Either way, there are a host of things to get out and do this week. Here are a few:

Huskies best Toppenish in double overtime

Huskies will focus one game at a time as they make push toward the top of the CWAC

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies soccer team earned a 2-1 victory in Tuesday night’s game against Toppenish with a penalty kick by Jose Cabrera in overtime.

New conservation district program offers sprinkler system analysis

MOSES LAKE — Residents of Grant and Adams counties who want to reduce their water use but who may not want to completely change their landscape – or do want to make changes - can get some help from the Columbia Basin Conservation District.

Legals for April, 11 2025

Randy Hull Jr.

Randy Hull Jr., 57, died April 6, 2025, in Warden, Washington. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Basin Community Theater stages ‘Mary Poppins’

MOSES LAKE — It won’t be the “Mary Poppins” everybody knows. But the Basin Community Theatre production opening Thursday promises to be at least supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. And if everything goes right; it might even be practically perfect.

Scoobie Doobie Doo wants to be adopted by you

SOAP LAKE – Scoobie, a cane corso mix is a sweet goofy pup with a playful spirit. He loves going on walks, ear scratches, chasing his tail and going on exotic adventures. It is not recommended to adopt him to investigate mysteries though, because he loves everyone and likely will be little help in any ghost hunts. Despite his lack of detective skills, he is a really good boy looking for a good home. If your home is the one for this boy, visit RockBottomRocker.com and fill out an application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click donate or contact the shelter via Facebook to coordinate donations.

Challenges of homelessness prompting debate in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The challenges around homelessness in Grant County and the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake, and how to address them, prompted the same reaction from Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz and Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Doran-Martinez. “It’s frustrating,” Doran-Martinez said.

State treasurer visits Ephrata, discusses WA financial health

EPHRATA – Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti visited the Ephrata Rotary Club Tuesday to discuss his role and the financial health of the state. He said he is trying to visit all of the local Rotary Clubs around the state to educate communities on state finance and answer questions from constituents.

George Library resource fair successful

GEORGE — The first Resource Fair held at the George Library was a success, said Librarian Jeana Rushton.

Mavs fall to Jackson at home

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks softball team came up short, 5-2, against the visiting Jackson Timberwolves. This comes after a dominant doubleheader win over the Eisenhower Cadets. “Jackson's a really good team with an established program, but we didn't play our sharpest and a lot of times in two good teams to get together, it's the team that makes one less mistake that comes out on top,” Mavs Head Coach Mike Hofheins said.

Traveling to Spokane — mind your speed on I-90

SPOKANE — Drivers who are speeding on Interstate 90 between the Liberty Lake and State Line interchanges between now and the end of June may receive a notice from the Washington Department of Transportation. WSDOT will be installing “speed cameras” to identify cars traveling in excess of the speed limit.

Soap Lake City Council still seeking to fill two seats

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council is actively seeking candidates to fill two open council positions. "Participating in city council is not just about being in the government; it's about community representation," Council Member Judith Gorman said, noting that she spoke on her own behalf and not the entire council. "The city council plays a crucial role in shaping policies that affect every resident in Soap Lake.”

CWU recognizes locals in winter quarter honor roll

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has released its Honor Roll for winter quarter 2025, with 104 students from Grant and Adams counties honored. To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 12 graded credits in the quarter earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Warden council undecided on port road project

WARDEN – Warden City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday to continue the discussion on the Port of Warden Industrial Road Project and pass several other resolutions including signing the Grant County Economic Development agreement, accepting a parade for graduating students and allowing for bids to take place on two other projects.