NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024

NEWS BITES: Aug. 26, 2024

Legals for August, 26 2024

STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata library, MLSD budget and the Moses Lake Roundup

MOSES LAKE -- On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Regan Shannon, a sophomore at Ephrata High School and freelance writer who wrote a story on summer programs at the Ephrata Public Library. Miller also recaps the Moses Lake School Board passing its budget for the upcoming school year.

MLSD passes budget, appoints new board member

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District passed its budget Thursday night meeting in which all four school board members voted yes on the budget proposal. A double maintenance and operations levy failure and accounting discrepancies caused significant difficulty in establishing a budget for the 2024-25 school year.

Hayden Homes shows off model home at Polo Ridge

MOSES LAKE — The homes at Polo Ridge are going up and selling fast.

More than $20K in drugs confiscated at Bass Canyon concert

GEORGE – Over the weekend, a concert event held at the Gorge Amphitheater saw an extensive narcotics investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

MLSD facility fees could shut down, cripple after-school programs

MOSES LAKE -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin may not be able to offer services at multiple Moses Lake School District campuses if proposed facility usage fees are implemented, the organization’s executive director, Kim Pope said in a Thursday interview.

Musician’s granddaughter honors his memory with display

MOSES LAKE — That old mandolin has been a lot of places, from Depression-racked Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. And now it has a home. “My grandfather inherited this when he was 4 years old, (in) 1928,” said Nickey Groff of Moses Lake, as she hung the mandolin up on the wall of Moore Brewing Company Tuesday.

Wheat Land Communities’ Fair set to start September with fun

RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair begins next week, running from Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. This year’s theme is “Moooving Forward Together,” in keeping with the fair’s agricultural focus and small hometown scale.

Golf tournament benefitting Run the Dam comes to Electric City

ELECTRIC CITY – Those looking for a charity golf tournament next month can make the trip up to Electric City for the Swing for the Good charity golf scramble, hosted by Jess Ford and benefitting Run the Dam.

GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup 2024

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup has come and gone, but the rodeo left plenty of memorable performances for spectators to remember.

Masquers plan pirate-themed Saturday membership gala

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual membership gala Saturday.

Cox appointed interim Soap Lake City Administrator

SOAP LAKE – Peter Sharp ran his first regular Soap Lake City Council meeting as the Mayor Pro Tempore after former Mayor Allen DuPuy resigned earlier this month. There were 23 people in attendance outside of the council, police, fire department and public officials.

Moses Lake seed breeder honored

SEATTLE — Jerry Benson of Moses Lake was recently honored by the Washington Native Plant Society, according to an announcement from the society.

FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday

MOSES LAKE – Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state.

Building permits for Aug. 23, 2024

Building permits for Aug. 23, 2024

Law enforcement logs for Aug. 23, 2024

Law enforcement logs for Aug. 23, 2024

Basin events calendar for Aug. 23, 2024

COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music is in abundance in the Basin this week, with winery performances, Gorge shows, a free concert and a full-blown music festival. Here’s what you can expect to see happening.

Legals for August, 23 2024

K-9 program presentation at Ephrata gathering

EPHRATA – An event requiring three K-9 handlers, and two K-9 officers took place at Sun Basin Plaza Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Fortunately, it was for a meet and greet with the public, hosted by the Ephrata Public Library.