WA clean energy project mired in ‘no man’s land’ amid planning setbacks

(The Center Square) – The Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center generating wind and solar energy south of the Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington was expected to begin construction in 2021. Three years later, the project is still in the planning phase, with Gov. Jay Inslee most recently sending the proposed site certification agreement back to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council for reconsideration.

‘Everybody that’s here loves cars’

Spring Festival car show fills Moses Lake’s Third Street with cool cars

MOSES LAKE — The bass contest proved that none of the trucks at the Moses Lake Spring Festival car show had sound systems so powerful they could break windows. But anybody standing next to the orange 2005 Chevrolet Silverado felt their lungs vibrate when owner Santana Palacios turned up the volume. A lot of people were impressed.

Title secured: Knights win 1A softball championship

RICHLAND — The Royal offense exploded to put up 16 runs on the board in Saturday’s 1A state championship game against No. 6 seed Seton Catholic, as the No. 8 Knights defeated the Cougars 16-4 in six innings to take home their first state championship in fastpitch softball.

Othello council considers pushcart rules

OTHELLO — In the age of mobile businesses and part-time side gigs, Othello city officials are working to ensure proper city regulation while promoting entrepreneurship. Othello City Council members passed an ordinance in April to regulate food truck operation and considered pushcart regulations at the regular council meeting Tuesday.

Hispanic-owned businesses show power of hard work

MOSES LAKE — Brothers Vincent and Ben Hernandez and friends Ulises Sanchez and Hector Guerrero all had pretty good jobs. They had different goals though, goals that required a willingness to take a risk and do some hard work.

Cougars take second in 2B softball tournament

YAKIMA — Reaching their first state championship game in program history, the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars fell 13-5 to No. 1 Adna, placing second in the 2B State Softball Tournament.

Open house set for Reclamation fire station

GRAND COULEE – Construction work at the Bureau of Reclamation fire station is near completion near the west gate to the Grand Coulee Power Office near the intersection of Highway 155 and B Street.

Wet week helps crops

OLYMPIA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service’s weekly report for Washington indicates that the week ending May 26 was wetter than average which is anticipated to be good for crops across the state.

Marion Martin Moore

Oct. 11, 1931 — May 26, 2023

It has been one year since my grandfather Martin passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 91; he is dearly missed and honored every day. Martin passed away peacefully with his beloved cat Fancy by his side.

Carol Hofstetter

Dec. 19, 1946 – May 25, 2024

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 25, 2024, Carol Hofstetter, 77, passed peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bremerton, Washington on December 19, 1946, Carol Ann Kent-Hofstetter grew up on the west side of the state.

Cougars defeat Broncos in 2B softball first round

Friday matches push Warden to 2B state championship game

YAKIMA – The first round of the 2B State Softball Tournament saw a matchup of teams from the Columbia Basin, with the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars mounting a comeback to defeat the No. 11 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos 6-4 on Friday. LRS led the game 2-0 through the fourth inning.

Royal bests Cedar Park Christian in 1A semifinals

Knights make second straight state championship game

RICHLAND – The No. 8 seed Royal Knights got back to the 1A State Softball Tournament’s championship game after defeating No. 4 Cedar Park Christian 6-4 in the semifinal on Saturday morning, capitalizing on a four-run bottom of the first to take an early lead. Royal bested No. 1 seed Montesano, who the Knights played in last season’s state title game, 6-4 in the state quarterfinals on Friday.

Moses Lake Distillery settles into new location

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Distillery has been bottling spirits for sale in the region since 2021, operating out of a shop off of State Route 17, as well as running a small tasting room now located in Downtown Moses Lake. Owner Zachary Hughes said the distillery began as a side project.

Weather for the week of May 28, 2024

Weather for the week of May 28, 2024

Class of 2024 to say goodbye to high school

MOSES LAKE — The class of 2024 throughout the Columbia Basin closes out an eventful high school career with graduation ceremonies over the next two weeks at area high schools.

Legals for May, 28 2024

Knights fall to Overlake in 1A title match

RENTON – A late goal allowed No. 4 seed Overlake to defeat No. 3 Royal in Saturday’s 1A boys soccer state title game in Renton, with the Owls saving a Royal penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to seal the 1-0 victory.

MLSD budget woes continue

District may borrow from capital fund to make payroll

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has found another issue as it works to untangle accounting and budget errors that have put the district in a financial chokehold. Board members, administrators and staff from Education Services District 171 are prioritizing getting a clear picture of the district’s finances and dealing with 2023-34 school year challenges before tackling the 2024-25 budget.

Opponents of WA capital gains repeal hit campaign trail

(The Center Square) - Backers of the No on Initiative 2109 campaign are off and running. I-2109, set for the ballot in November, asks voters to repeal the capital gains tax. State lawmakers passed a capital gains tax in 2021. It taxes 7% on the sale of stocks and bonds and other assets above $250,000, with some exemptions.

Olympic National Park ranks fourth in KURU Footwear top ten hiking list

MOSES LAKE – According to a May 22 statement from KURU Footwear, the organization conducted an analysis of all 63 U.S. National Parks to identify the top ten for hiking based on factors such as number of trails, trail length, average trail rating and park crowd levels.