Ephrata HS Honor Society hosting Oscars for character awards

EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School Honor Society will host its fourth annual Oscar Night today. The event starts at 7 p.m. in the Ephrata High School commons. “It was four years ago; our honor society president came up with the idea for it,” EHS National Honor Society advisor Sheila Massey said. “They were looking for a way to do a little bit more with something that tied in with the pillars of Honor Society, which are scholarship, leadership, service and character. They were hoping to kind of get away from only the focus on scholarship and grades, and so the president at that time kind of brainstormed some ideas and came up with the idea of Oscar night to celebrate character awards.”

Legals for February, 20 2025

Charles Determan

December 8, 1938 – January 31, 2025

With deep sorrow, the Determan family announces the passing of Charles J. Determan, 86, on Jan. 31, 2025, in Moses Lake, Washington. Charles was surrounded by his beloved wife, Gloria Determan, and their two children Charlene Fuchs of Moses Lake, Washington, and Jerome Determan of Camas, Washington. Regrettably, his second child, Gail Peters, passed away on January 29, 2002. Charles is survived by his six grandchildren Jonathan Peters, Brittani Basilio, Jessica Pena, Nicholas Harle, Tate Determan and Brooklyn Determan, as well as seven great-grandchildren.

E Hele Mai i Kaua‘i: Leave the Moses Lake Winter Behind and Find Aloha on the Garden Isle

Aloha mai kākou! If you’re waking up to frost-covered windshields and dreaming of warm sands between your toes, let me introduce you to the perfect winter escape—Kaua‘i.

Sen. Warnick’s bill strengthening penalties for theft from first responders passes Senate

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5323, which increases penalties for theft and possession of stolen property belonging to firefighters and emergency medical service providers. The legislation was introduced by Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) and approved with a bipartisan vote of 47-2.

Washington winter fun

Where to go in the Evergreen State to hit the slopes and enjoy the outdoors

MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin may be in the flatlands, sort of, but area residents who enjoy the slopes have a lot of options to choose from just a bit of a road trip away if they’re craving a ski weekend. With the recent snows, packing up skis and poles may be a good way to have an adventure as spring starts to peek around the corner.

Legals for February, 18 2025

Columbia Basin Events for Feb. 14-22

COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music, theater, art and family fun await those who are willing to venture out this week. Here are a few possibilities around the Basin:

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Worker retraining, sick leave focus of new Washington laws

OLYMPIA — Changes to Washington law will give more options to Washington employers looking to keep on workers who are recovering from temporary disabilities. Other changes will expand eligibility to use sick leave to take care of family members and increase the amount families can receive through a once-yearly financial emergency program.

Basin students make WSU President's List

PULLMAN — Washington State University has released its President’s List for fall quarter 2024, which includes 117 students from the Columbia Basin, according to the announcement. A student qualifies for the President’s list if they maintain a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in at least nine graded credits, or a GPA of 3.5 for at least 15 cumulative credits if the semester GPA is a 3.0 or better, according to the university.

Legals for February, 3 2025

Home and Garden Show a great place to gear up for spring projects

MOSES LAKE — It’s getting close to the time when people start to come out of their winter hibernation and get serious about the projects they’ve been waiting to tackle. The Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show, coming to Moses Lake Feb. 28 and March 1, could be an excellent place to start.

Legals for January, 31 2025

Garnet Belle Wilson

1938 – 2025

My mother, Garnet Belle (Ritchie) Wilson, born on Friday January 14, 1938, in Calloway, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home in Moses Lake, Washington, on Friday, January 10, 2025, just four days shy of her 87th birthday.

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LETTER: In support of telehealth

I am writing to express my support for the Social Work Licensure Compact, as I believe it is important for our area, and it allows licensed social workers to provide telehealth services across state lines. This initiative addresses the need for continuity of care, especially in underserved areas like Grant County, Washington. Since joining the Compact, Washington has seen benefits. Grant County lacks mental health providers, and the Compact enables residents to access specialized care previously unavailable. This comes as our area faces rising drug use, homelessness, and a growing mental health crisis. The Compact allows residents to engage with therapists specializing in substance abuse, trauma, and other issues while continuing care with trusted providers even if clients move.

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