Law enforcement logs for Feb. 9, 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.

Small bookstore owners reflect on doing business in a small town

Moses Lake’s Sandbox Bookstore owner Mai Houvener and Wenatchee’s Ye Olde Bookshoppe owner AnaMaree Ordway discussed what it’s like to operate a bookstore in a smaller town while competing with larger retailers ...

McMorris Rodgers will not run for reelection

WASHINGTON D.C. – Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, announced Wednesday that she will not be running for reelection when her current term ends in early 2025. She said she feels grateful to serve the people of Eastern Washington during her time in office in a formal statement to the press.

Busy summer of roadwork coming to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — It’s going to be a bumpy ride in and through Soap Lake this summer, literally and figuratively. City streets are scheduled for extensive repairs and new crosswalk lights, and a major project is scheduled for state Route 17, just north of the city limits.

Moses Lake library offering free citizenship classes

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Public Library and Hand in Hand Immigration Services will begin their second round of free citizenship classes Feb. 27, after an informational session Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Classes are offered in English and Spanish.

BASIN HOOPS REPORT: District playoffs in full swing

COLUMBIA BASIN – District playoffs have begun around the state, with Basin squads looking to qualify for their respective district tournaments.

Coyotes take fifth at Winter Classic

MOSES LAKE — After beginning pool play with an 0-1-1 record, the 18U Moses Lake Coyotes closed out last weekend’s Winter Classic tournament with back-to-back wins to place fifth in their home tournament. “It’s always our favorite,” Coyotes Coach Paul Davies said of the Winter Classic. “We love being able to play new teams and especially play on our home ice. We’re really proud of it.” The Winter Classic, which the Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association has hosted since 2012, brought in numerous teams from Washington’s west side and down from Canada.

Ephrata School District examining new math curricula

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District is considering two possibilities when it comes to math curriculum for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The new education materials will replace EngageNY branded materials. Educators

Growing season inbound

Basin farmers discuss spring planting, evolving techniques

MOSES LAKE – Mark Kallstrom and Travis Meacham, of Kallstrom Sweet Corn and Friehe Farms respectively, have decades of combined commercial farming experience and discussed some of the ways they prepare for the spring planting season and how their practices have evolved over the years.

Networking power: Wahluke students compete in annual Amazing Shake

MATTAWA – Wahluke Junior High held its annual Amazing Shake event Thursday morning, where students competed to demonstrate their “soft skills” at 21 different stations and scenarios designed to help them improve communication and interpersonal skills.

Legals for February, 8 2024

WSU regents set 2024–25 tuition rates

PULLMAN – Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents met in Seattle Friday, taking action on several items as well as hearing reports from constituencies across the system.

CWU selects new dean of Education and Professional Studies

ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University’s College of Education and Professional Studies has chosen Selena Castro to fill its vacant Associate Dean position starting February 16 according to a statement from CWU.

Legislature looks at lowering blood alcohol content statute

OLYMPIA – To curb traffic fatalities, lawmakers are proposing reducing the legal limit for driving while intoxicated.

Quincy City Council scrutinizes fire agreement

QUINCY — Determining how much to pay for fire protection services was the subject of a lengthy discussion at the regular Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday.

BBCC’s upcoming wrestling finale sets stage for national tourney

MOSES LAKE – After a rough weekend versus the Pacific Northwest powerhouse in Clackamas Community College the Vikings hit the road to Pullman, Washington to duke it out versus various conference and non-conference opponents.

ACH Warriors use defense to defeat Northport in Northeast 1B tourney

COULEE CITY – A strong defensive effort carried the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors to their Northeast 1B District Tournament win over Northport Tuesday night, holding the Mustangs to under 30 points in a 54-24 win.

Basin sports schedule Feb. 7-13

COLUMBIA BASIN — Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball and wrestling events. With many district tournaments beginning this week, check columbiabasinherald.com for schedule updates as teams progress through their brackets.

Reichert’s Showhouse in Othello for sale after 32 years of business

OTHELLO — Bob and Donna Reichert have owned and operated Reichert’s Showhouse 3 in Othello with their son Robert Reichert for 32 years. Now, they are selling the building and retiring from the theater business.

'Such a fabulous night'

Country Sweethearts banquest breaks records for attendenace and fundraising in support of local cancer patients

MOSES LAKE — Saturday night’s Country Sweethearts banquet and auction was the biggest it’s ever been, seating 540 people and raising just over $318,000 for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, according to CBCF Director Angel Ledesma. “It was such a fabulous night,” Ledesma said.