A little kindness

Red Rock parapro doesn’t let childhood cancer get in his way

ROYAL CITY — One of the scariest words in the English language is cancer. Brain cancer is doubly frightening and having it settle in during childhood is a triple whammy. That’s what Jackson Noftle, a paraprofessional at Red Rock Elementary School, has been dealing with for 24 years.

Law enforcement logs for March 22, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ephrata PD March 13 Report of a vehicle stolen in the 400 block of Basin Street Northwest. Report of a vehicle damaged overnight in the 200 block of E Street Southwest. Report of a residential burglary in the 1200 block of D Street Southwest. A welder was stolen from inside the garage. Report of a two-vehicle collision on SR 282. Vehicle 1 passed vehicle 2 westbound but did not allow enough time to get back into the westbound lane and struck vehicle 2, smashing the driver’s side window and damaging the mirror. Vehicle 1 continued and was contacted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Vehicle 2’s driver and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Vikings stretch win streak to five games

After splitting their last two series, the Vikings hoped to continue to take steps in the right direction as they hosted Grays Harbor Community College for a four-game series.

Moses Lake man arrested after fleeing on motorcycle

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Thursday following a short pursuit near Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Sila’s Moses Lake plant opening on track

MOSES LAKE – According to Sila Nanotechnologies Vice President Chris Dougher, the opening of Sila’s Moses Lake manufacturing plant, which will eventually mass produce the company’s Titan Silicon anode, has been going well and is on track

STUDIO BASIN: Roads, ACPR and boys soccer

MOSES LAKE — The Studio Basin podcast is on the road, in a manner of speaking, looking at the plethora of road construction projects in Grant County in spring and summer 2024.

Judge redraws WA’s legislative map after lawsuit over Latino voters

YAKIMA —Washington's political map is set to change in response to allegations of discrimination against Latino voters, and a result could be Democrats winning more seats in the Legislature. U.S. District Court Judge Robert Lasnik approved new boundaries for several state legislative districts in a written order Friday, after ruling last year that the current map impaired the ability of Latino voters in the Yakima Valley and Pasco areas to elect their preferred candidates.

Roundabout planned near Royal City

ROYAL CITY — A new roundabout at Road 12 Southwest and South Dodson Road could be installed in 2024 - and will be, if Grant County officials can swing it. “We’re hoping to get that done in 2024,” said Grant County Engineer Dave Bren. “But we’re still working on some right of way.”

Law enforcement logs for March 15, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Firefighter memorial, public land housing bills signed into law Wednesday

OLYMPIA — Two bills requested by the Department of Natural Resources, House Bill 2003 and House Bill 2091, were signed into law Wednesday, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

Overcoming challenges

Ephrata's Ben Belino overcomes physical challenges to compete after accident leads to amputation.

EPHRATA – Back in December, Ephrata High School senior Ben Belino received the EHS Challenge Coin, a memento for Tiger students and staff who accomplish extraordinary things.

Grant County bridge work under way

MOSES LAKE — Two Grant County bridges will be closed for a while, maybe a long while, while one is repaired and the other designed and rebuilt. Bridge 247, southeast of Warden on Road W Southeast, has been removed completely. Bridge 202, east of Moses Lake on Road N Northeast, is still there but one end is resting on temporary supports. Grant County Engineer David Bren said the trouble at Bridge 202 was discovered by an anonymous truck driver.

Rodney Steele

1954 - 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rodney W. Steele, 69. Born in Tonasket on Sept. 10, 1954, to Bill and Colleen Steele.

Same-day report required for stolen guns

OLYMPIA – When a student at Seattle’s Ingraham High School was shot and killed two years ago, an investigation revealed the gun used in the crime was stolen. Now, advocates from that community are speaking out and asking that more be done to curb the use of stolen firearms.

Russell Henry Porterfield Jr.

July 20, 1961 — March 6, 2024

Russ was born July 20, 1961, at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. After a long battle, he has succumbed to the crippling effects of Frontal Temporal Dementia and has now gone to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the date of March 6th, 2024. He was 62 years old.

Law enforcement reports for March 8, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ephrata PD Feb. 28 Report of damage to a fence in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue Southeast. March 1 Report of a speaker stolen from a business in the 1300 block of Nat Washington Way.

Grant County and Moses Lake building permits through Feb. 29, 2024

Grant County and Moses Lake building permits through Feb. 29, 2024

Grant Co. unpaved road grading to start as weather permits

EPHRATA — Grant County residents can expect grading to start on unpaved county roads as snow melts, rainy weather and roads dry out. Supervisors of all three county road districts gave an update to the Grant County Commissioners Monday.

Museum to show free movies for Women’s History Month

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will offer a series of free movie screenings this month, in honor of Women’s History Month, according to an announcement from Museum Communications Coordinator Tamara Valdez.

Law enforcement logs for March 1, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.