Warden sweeps Soap Lake, earns first league win

SOAP LAKE - Warden knocked off Soap Lake in its Central Washington 2B South opener in three games 25-17, 25-20, 25-23.

Othello takes two from Ephrata, remains undefeated

OTHELLO - So far, Othello softball has been a buzzsaw this season.

Ephrata girls tennis beats Ellensburg, Boys lose

EPHRATA - It was a cold windy day for the start of the 2012 tennis season. But the Lady Tigers didn't let the conditions throw them off their game as they defeated Ellensburg 3-2 at home Saturday.

Moses Lake hangs on against Eastmont

ML boys' basketball

MOSES LAKE — In a game where Moses Lake struggled from the free throw line, it was fitting that the outcome was decided at the charity stripe.

Royal tracksters fare well

Royal Track

ROYAL CITY — Joe Lang placed first twice, and Maggie Delay placed first once to lead the Royal High track teams at the Quincy Invitational on Saturday.

Three from Royal, one from Wahluke make state track

TOPPENISH - The South Central A Conference district track meet at Toppenish last Friday turned out to be a tough proposition for Royal Register area prep athletes.

Devils look to improve on 2022-23 finish

WILSON CREEK – The Wilson Creek Devils will be looking to improve off of last season’s 5-11 record when they tip off their 2023-24 season this winter, which opens with a home game against Bridgeport on Dec. 7

Boys & Girls Club begins serving summer meals

MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin will begin offering breakfast and lunch to local children today through the Summer Meal Program.

Twin artists on exhibit at Old Hotel

OTHELLO — The July Artist of the Month at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello is actually two artists: twin brothers Aldemar and Valdemar Saavedra-Guerrero.

Hankins resigns

Moses Lake mayor vacates seat on city council

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Mayor Dean Hankins has announced his resignation as mayor and as a member of the Moses Lake City Council. “This morning we received a letter of resignation effective today (Tuesday),” wrote Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams in response to an email from the Herald. “Don Myers will step in as mayor, per our council procedures.” Williams did not say if Hankins had cited a reason for his resignation.

Soap Lake sees two fires Thursday evening

Both may be associated with prior arson investigation

SOAP LAKE - Two fires broke out Thursday evening in Soap Lake. “Both are definitely suspicious,” Grant County Fire District 7 Chief Kirk Sheppard said. The first fire broke out at about 8:40 p.m. in the 21000 block of Road A-Northeast. According to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the fire burned about 10 acres and was responded to by Grant County Fire Districts 7 and 13 and City of Ephrata Fire. There were no evacuations issued and the fire was contained by 9:30 p.m. The second fire broke out at 9:15 p.m. in the field in between State Route 28 and Sixth Ave. SE; the same area as two previous fires from Monday and Friday...

ACH takes Lummi Nation at state tourney

SPOKANE - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys basketball team took on their first opponent in the state tournament Thursday at the Spokane Arena. ACH was ranked No. 1 going into the tournament, and won their regional game against DeSales, automatically sending them to the second day of the tournament. Day two, March 3, they took on No. 7 Lummi Nation. Lummi Nation got the possession from the tip-off and first...

Letter: Recognize military children in April

The American Legion Auxiliary, in fact, the whole American Legion Family, celebrates April as Children and Youth Month

Grant Co. Commissioners Court approves sale of bonds for jail project

EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing the issue of up to $90 million in limited tax general obligation bonds to pay for law and justice projects, including a new Grant County Jail. The vote was unanimous...

BBCC names new wrestling coach

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College has hired a new wrestling coach, as Mark Geary prepares to take over the men’s and women’s wrestling programs. “I am incredibly excited, honored, and humbled to become part of the Big Bend Academic and Athletic Community,” Geary said. “Coaching wrestling is something I have always loved doing, and to get to do that as my full-time job is a dream come true. I look forward to making the most of the opportunity.” ...

Samaritan, Sportsman’s Warehouse team up to give away gun lockboxes

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital, along with a number of sponsors including Sportsman’s Warehouse, are teaming up to give away 300 lockboxes on Saturday to help people keep their handguns safely stored, according to a Samaritan statement. The giveaway will be held at Sportsman’s Warehouse at 1020 N. Stratford Rd. in Moses Lake on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, according to Carrie Nordberg, Samaritan Hospital’s physician recruiter and community outreach specialist, and is the first fully live version of the lockbox giveaway since 2019, prior to the outbreak of COVID-19...

Quincy set to break ground on new park in 2024

QUINCY — Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2024 on a new park along Quincy’s Sixth Avenue NE. Quincy City Council members approved a contract with Michael Terrell Landscape Architects, Deer Park, for a design during their regular meeting May 16. “The park property is located near the Quincy Animal Shelter,” wrote Public Works Director Carl Worley in response to an email from the Herald. “It was property dedicated by the developers of the nearby apartments as the requirement for open space.” ...

Nearly $170M funded for District 13 projects in WA budget

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature approved the 2023-25 capital construction budget on Saturday, the day before session came to a close. The budget includes nearly $170 million for projects in the three counties that make up District 13. “This spending plan will make a lasting impact on our communities in the 13th District and across the state. It was great to see such a strong bipartisan effort at an important time for our local economies and communities,” said Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, in a joint release by Dist. 13 legislators. “This well-balanced plan addresses needed community projects and infrastructure improvements related to schools, mental health, water and forest health in our region.” ...

Kraken vs. Avalanche

NHL playoffs see Seattle facing off against defending champion Colorado

SEATTLE — After qualifying for the postseason in only the franchise’s second year, the Seattle Kraken will match up against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs...

Mavs take 4th at state swim meet

FEDERAL WAY - The second and final day of the WIAA 4A State swim competition wrapped up with Moses Lake High School taking home a fourth-place trophy as a team and several individual top-eight finishes. “I feel like, especially with Tony (St. Onge) being inaugurated to the (Washington Interscholastic Aquatics Coaches Association) Hall of Fame today, (taking fourth place) was really important and a good reflection of what he had taught the team and how far he had brought us,” said senior Aniston Dana...