Rice Brothers to perform in concert Nov. 14

MOSES LAKE — The cello-piano duo the Rice Brothers will bring a mix of classical, classic pop and jazz sounds to the stage at the Wallenstein Theater at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. It’s the second concert of the season for the Central Basin Community Concert Association.

Downtown Moses Lake celebrates Harvest Festival

MOSES LAKE — The 2023 Moses Lake Harvest Festival took place on Saturday afternoon around Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake.

Fire focus: GCFD 8 Commissioner speaks at candidate forum.

MATTAWA – Last week’s South Grant County candidate forum featured unopposed candidate for Grant County Fire District 8 Commissioner Debra Crain, who spoke during the forum about GCFD 8 and gave advice to the public.

Basin sports schedule Nov. 1-7

COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local cross country, football, girls soccer and volleyball teams.

BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District tournaments and playoff runs

COLUMBIA BASIN – With the first state tournament of the year now in the rearview mirror, many teams across the Basin have been competing in their respective district tournaments and attempting to earn bids to state. Check out this week’s Basin sports recap for a look at where teams stand.

Mattawa candidates speak about the city’s issues

MATTAWA — Unopposed and opposed candidates for Mattawa City Council and Mattawa mayor attended the South Grant County candidate forum Oct. 25 at Wahluke High School, put on by the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent mayoral candidate Maria Celaya and incumbent council candidate Brian Berghout were not in attendance. Candidates answered the same questions and spoke about various topics and issues in Mattawa.

Q&A: Moses Lake School Board Position 5

MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Alana DeGooyer and Kirryn Jensen are running for one of three open seats on the Moses Lake School Board.

STCU opens Othello drive-through branch

OTHELLO – Credit union STCU opened its new location in Othello Tuesday, a drive-through-only branch located at 1335 E. Main St., according to an announcement from the credit union.

BBCC Volleyball Enters Final Week

MOSES LAKE – As the 2023 season winds down the Lady Vikes hope to finish on a high note. Currently riding a lengthy losing streak the Lady Vikes hosted one of the top teams in the Eastern Region as they hosted the Treasure Valley Chukars on October 28th at the DAC.

Data by design

Data center planning determined by climatic conditions and customer needs, Vantag VP says

QUINCY — Vantage Data Centers cut the ribbon on the final phase of its existing facility in Quincy Oct. 18. Simon Casey, the company’s vice president of construction for the Western United States, said the construction expanded the data center to 777,000 square feet. All of that is occupied by one customer, Casey said.

WSU veterinary students earn national bovine health scholarships

PULLMAN - Washington State University veterinary students seeking careers in bovine medicine were awarded three of 18 national scholarships from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

BBCC virtually hosts paralympian guest speaker

MOSES LAKE – To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, Big Bend Community College’s Associated Student Body and Accommodation and Accessibility Services welcomed Paralympic gold medalist Deja Young-Craddock as a virtual guest speaker Wednesday.

CWU receives $2 million to support students

ELLENSBURG – Central Washington University Trustee Ray Conner and the Conner Family Foundation made a pledge of $1 million primarily to The Wildcat Promise, providing students with funds that bridge the gap between the aid they receive and their total cost of attendance, and also in support of teacher education.

Commerce designates 3 Pacific Northwest tech hubs

MOSES LAKE – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced Oct. 23 the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across the country, including two in Washington, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Tech Hub in the Spokane Valley and the Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub.

Huskies take down Tigers in penalty shootout

EPHRATA – It took penalty kicks to decide the winner of Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament game between Othello and Ephrata, with the Huskies outscoring the Tigers 2-1 in the penalty shootout.

Knights open districts with win over La Salle

ROYAL CITY – The Knights opened the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament with a win over La Salle on Thursday, defeating the Lightning 5-1 on their home turf.

Champion Tigers

Ephrata wins CWAC league title with 13-0 win over Ellensburg

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers football team earned the Central Washington Athletic Conference title with a 13-0 win over the Ellensburg Bulldogs Friday at Kiwanis Field.

Gettin' crazy

Making a gift leads Tracy Crostley to a new business, Cra-Z Cowgirl Creations

MOSES LAKE — Tracy Crostley’s business started with an attempt to find a gift for a friend. The gift had to be custom, a remembrance of a well-loved family dog, but the person Crostley contacted was slow in responding.

Weather for Monday, Oct. 30

Weather for Monday, Oct. 30

Grant PUD to decide on 2024 budget, rate increase Nov. 14

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will consider the passage of a 2024 budget, which includes a 2.5% to 3% overall rate increase, at their Nov. 14 meeting.