Move to CWAC good opportunity for Jacks soccer, coach says

QUINCY — Quincy boys soccer coach Hector Vaca said he expects the Central Washington Athletic Conference to be a tougher test for his team. And that’s good. “I’m excited for the boys. I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for them to show off their skill, show how good they are,” he said. “We have a lot of great, talented soccer players here in Quincy, and I think this is a great opportunity for them to showcase that.”

New year for Royal softball after state championship

ROYAL CITY — Coach Lisa Lawrence said the Royal Knights softball team will be one to watch in 2025, although they have some holes from the team that won the state championship in 2024.

MLHS softball coach excited for deep talent in 2025

MOSES LAKE — Mavericks Head Softball Coach Mike Hofheins has a problem other coaches would love to have. “We have a lot of girls that are super versatile and can play multiple positions,” Hofheins said Friday. “We're trying to figure out where the puzzle pieces fit to make our team the best, because so many girls can play two and three and four positions. (They’re) probably more versatile than I've ever had.”

Heavy duty fun

Touch a Truck returns to Moses Lake on April 26

MOSES LAKE — Last year’s Touch a Truck event was the biggest ever, according to Brittney Ketterer, one of the organizers of the event. “We had over 1,000 attendees,” Ketterer said. “It’s one of our favorite events.”

NEWS BITES: March 12, 2025

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has requested the community’s input in a community survey regarding the district’s planned bond package. The survey provides an opportunity for the community to give feedback on the needs of the district. Take the survey before it closes soon at Surveys.critical-data.com/ephrata.

State Senate Bill has proposed restrictions on weapons in public spaces

OLYMPIA — A bill to increase restrictions on firearms in public places has passed in the Washington State Senate.

Huskies looking to get to state amidst strong competition

OTHELLO – Othello boys soccer coach Bernie Garza said the Central Washington Athletic Conference was already pretty tough, and now it’s going to be tougher. That means the Huskies will have to pay attention to every game, he said. Quincy and Toppenish moved into the CWAC from Class 1A; not only do both have strong programs, but the expansion makes it tougher to get familiar with other league schools, Garza said.

New Ephrata golf coach excited to connect with players, teach skills

SOAP LAKE – Ephrata Tigers started making the short commute to the Lakeview Golf & Country Club last week to begin practicing their swings for the 2025 spring golf season. Head Coach Dan Molitor said the boys golf team is looking solid for his first year leading the program.

Attorney General files suit against Adams County SO; dispute over immigration

SPOKANE — The Washington Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County alleging the sheriff’s office is violating state law by working with the federal government on immigration enforcement.

Meeting with Blitz leads to new kicks for kids in Othello

OTHELLO — Shawn Christopherson, mascot coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, said he understood why Othello Police Officer Tyson Cox decided to investigate those guys parked along an Othello street one day last summer. “A bird on a scooter with four influencers following him draws some attention,” Christopherson said. “Officer Cox kind of pulled over just to check out what was going on.” Well, of course a bird wasn’t actually driving the scooter – it was Blitz, the Seahawks mascot.

Legals for March, 12 2025

Gabriel Noel Lazo

April 21, 1998 – February 27, 2025

Gabriel Noel Lazo, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 27, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Gabriel was born on April 21, 1998, in Moses Lake, Washington. Although he lived in various places throughout his youth, Moses Lake was always home to him. He attended Moses Lake High School and graduated in 2016. This is where he met and started dating his longtime girlfriend, Alicia Garza. Together they were blessed with their first child, Noel Cruz Lazo, 3, and are expecting the arrival of their baby girl later this spring. In 2019, Gabriel moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he began his career with Holder Construction. Over the course of six years, Gabriel made significant contributions to projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, where he was living at the time of his passing. His positive attitude, dedication and hard work left lasting impressions on everyone he worked with, from fellow associates to clients and trade contractors.

Bonnie Corinne Bennett

November 12, 1939 – March 3, 2025

Bonnie Corinne Bennett, 85, a longtime Ephrata resident, passed away at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care facility in Moses Lake, Washington on Monday March 3, 2025. She will be missed by all who loved her. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on Nov. 12, 1939, to Fred Auren Hatt and Berth Viola (Bailey) Hatt. Mrs. Bennett was a home maker, worked in the chore service with the elderly, providing care, meals, and getting them to and from appointments. Mrs. Bennett and her husband were married Aug. 25, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Ephrata, Washington in 1974 to be closer to family.

North Elementary re-opened after water incident last week

MOSES LAKE – North Elementary will be reopen for normal operations Today, Tuesday March 11 after it was closed last Wednesday due to an issue with water quality caused by nearby work being conducted by the city of Moses Lake.

Don’t be dipsy, adopt her instead!

MOSES LAKE – Dipsy, a silly two-year old pup, is looking for someone to make giggle and so carefully convince she deserves plenty of pets (and treats.) The sweet girl is a mixed breed who is spayed, vaccinated and waiting to be taken home this spring. I mean, how can you say no to those eyebrows... If Dipsy has fully schemed and tricked you into thinking she needs to come home with you RIGHT NOW, first she wants you to know that was her goal all along and you won’t regret it and second, she says to visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out her adoption form. If you can’t take this browed babe home, but still want to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

‘A Road Less Traveled’

Moses Lake artist translates emotions to oil in new exhibit

MOSES LAKE — Patricia Jensen has walked a long road, and it’s on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “Those are paintings from very different time eras, probably spanning the last 30 years,” Jensen said. “They are different areas of my life, because I share my feelings and what I'm going through, through my artwork.”

Open Doors Sleep Center’s future uncertain

Shelter looks for additional city partners to ensure unhoused people are served

MOSES LAKE – On Monday, city officials from Moses Lake, Soap Lake, Warden and Royal City alongside Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones met at the Open Doors Sleep Center for a tour of the facility and to discuss the future of the shelter.

Vehicle hits cyclist in Soap Lake

GCFD7 recommends cyclists wear gear to increase visibility

SOAP LAKE – Friday at around 8:15 p.m., Grant County Fire District 7 was dispatched to a vehicle vs. bicyclist collision on Highway 28 near Franklin Street in Soap Lake.

Stratford drive-by injures one

MOSES LAKE — One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Stratford Road.

Legals for March, 11 2025