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Wahluke’s Gonzalez heads to state tournament
MATTAWA – Wahluke senior Mariangela Gonzalez is heading to the 2024 Mat Classic after placing third in the 145-pound class of Saturday’s 2A/1A/B Region 4 tournament in Quincy.
Moses Lake, Wahluke props failing, most others passing
MOSES LAKE — All but two school levies that were on the ballot for Tuesday’s special election are passing, according to the Grant and Adams county auditor’s offices. In unofficial results, Wahluke’s capital projects levy is being voted down 245-136, while Moses Lake’s is failing 3,420-3,142.
WSD awarded $47K for digital equity initiatives
WARDEN — The Warden School District was recently awarded two grants totaling about $47,000 through the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, both as part of OSPI’s digital equity and inclusion initiatives.
Soap Lake reviewing shoreline development regulations
SOAP LAKE — More research is underway, but when it’s done Soap Lake residents will get a chance to register their opinions on updated development regulations along the lake shoreline.
Moses Lake finances better than projected
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake finished up 2023 in pretty good financial shape, according to a report submitted by City Manager Kevin Fuhr to the Moses Lake City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.
LETTER: Seniors and caretakers deserve fully funded Medicaid
I am the assisted living facility administrator of a small, non-profit facility called The Cambridge, which is the only long-term care center serving Columbia Basin seniors in the Quincy area. I take great pride in helping meet the needs of seniors in the end-of-life transition with dignity, honor and service. But the state’s underfunding of Medicaid puts that quality of care at risk as it’s nearly impossible to offer competitive wages to workers. While deeply rewarding, caring for our seniors is often difficult and draining work deserving of more than minimum wage. The state currently only pays 79% of the Medicaid hourly wages needed to care for a beneficiary in assisted living, threatening the financial stability of our facility. As state lawmakers draft and consider their budgets this month, I urge them to fully fund Medicaid at 100% for the sake of our community’s seniors and their care providers.
Sage-N-Sun 2024 registration now open
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates for this year’s Sage-N-Sun festival in downtown Ephrata. The annual event which includes a parade, a children’s parade, vendor booths, live music and other attractions will be held June 7 and June 8. Registration for food and market vendors is now open. To register to sell food, crafts or other items, visit ephratachamber.org/sage-n-sun-registration.
Dorothy Louise Magoteaux Klingeman
Beloved mother and long-time Othello resident, Dorothy Louise (Magoteaux) Klingeman peacefully passed away Feb. 8, 2024, at Coventry House Assisted Living at the age of 88.
Readers celebrate Valentine's Day
COLUMBIA BASIN – Valentine’s Day swings by once a year, but the people by us each day is what the holiday is about. The Columbia Basin Herald congratulates all the lovebirds out there on the joy they celebrate with their special someone. Each year, we’ll allow readers to send a message in for their special person with a photo. This year may be only four photos, but we’ll build upon it in the years to come. Have a wonderful holiday.
Lovely market: Valentine’s Market brings people out as winter fades
MOSES LAKE — Love was in the air, and so were the aroma of food and the sound of shopping, at the Moses Lake Farmers Market’s annual Valentine’s Market Saturday. The market, which was held in the Commercial and 4-H buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds, attracted a sizable crowd.
New Mattawa port director discusses challenges, port’s future
MATTAWA — Gil Alvarado, recently hired as the Port of Mattawa’s executive director, has been working with commissioners to overcome challenges facing the port, make changes, and implement new goals and focuses for the trade center’s future.
CWU hires new provost and executive VP for academic affairs
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has hired a new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Student advisor bill passes WA House
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at increasing the number of students earning postsecondary credentials passed the Washington State House this week, according to an announcement from the bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Julia Reed, D-Seattle.
Dent, Ybarra, Warnick to hold virtual town hall
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from the 13th District, which includes the southern half of Grant County, will hold a virtual town hall starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 21, according to a joint announcement from the legislators’ offices.
Suicide victim found on I-90 bridge in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The body of a 36-year-old man was found at the I-90 bridge in Moses Lake Monday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Ephrata 2nd, Royal 3rd, Quincy 4th in Region 4 girls wrestling
QUINCY — The Ephrata, Royal and Quincy girls wrestling teams finished second, third and fourth in the Region 4 2A/1A/2B/1B tournament Saturday at Quincy High School. The Wahluke girls took home a 12th-place finish.
Speed camera bill passes state House
OLYMPIA — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to decrease traffic fatalities, according to an announcement from the bill’s primary sponsor Rep. Brandy Donaghy, D-Mill Creek.
Wahluke shows appreciation for bus wreck response
MATTAWA — First responders, Wahluke School District personnel and children involved in a bus collision Jan. 22 were recognized for their response to the incident during halftime of the Wahluke-La Salle boys basketball game Feb. 8.
Three Quincy wrestlers advance to state
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits boys wrestling team qualified three wrestlers for Mat Classic XXXV at the Region 4 1A tournament at QHS last Saturday.
Basin sports schedule Feb. 14-20
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.