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October 18, 2023 6:54 p.m.

South Grant Co. candidate forum coming Wednesday

MATTAWA – The community is invited to the South Grant County Candidate Forum Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Wahluke High School, according to an announcement from the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce.

October 18, 2023 6:52 p.m.

Public invited to comment on EPA herbicide policy

MOSES LAKE – The Agricultural Retailer’s Association announced Wednesday it is encouraging public comment on a proposed Endangered Species Act herbicide strategy draft from the Environmental Protection Agency to bring the EPA's pesticide program into compliance with the ESA. Comments are due no later than Oct. 22.

Three inducted into Ag Hall of Fame
October 18, 2023 6:49 p.m.

Three inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

MOSES LAKE — The 82nd annual Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting showcased the 2023 Ag Hall of Fame inductions on Tuesday at the Grant County Fairgrounds 4H Building.

Local economic innovation key to success says Dept. of Commerce director
October 18, 2023 6:28 p.m.

Local economic innovation key to success says Dept. of Commerce director

MOSES LAKE — Mike Fong, director of the Washington Department of Commerce, said economic innovation starts locally. “We want to strengthen communities and help communities build their own capacity and potential,” Fong said while he was in Moses Lake Monday. “And we don’t want to dictate that. We really want to help that vision become reality. And that’s a local vision.”

October 18, 2023 6:21 p.m.

Soap Lake residents invited to take Creative District survey

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents are invited to take a survey detailing their priorities for the proposed Soap Lake Creative District, according to an announcement by the city. The results will be reviewed at meetings of the creative district planning committee.

Tigers homecoming nobility 2023
October 18, 2023 6:19 p.m.

Tigers homecoming nobility 2023

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers celebrated Homecoming during halftime at last week’s gridiron match against the Grandview Greyhouds. See full coverage of the game in today’s sports section.

Homecoming victory: Tigers improve to 5-2 with win over Greyhounds
October 18, 2023 5:06 p.m.

Homecoming victory: Tigers improve to 5-2 with win over Greyhounds

EPHRATA – The Tigers lit up the scoreboard in Friday night’s 48-14 win over the Grandview Greyhounds, amassing nearly 400 yards of offense while finding success in both the pass and run game during the Homecoming match.

Mavs fall in close match to West Valley
October 18, 2023 4:57 p.m.

Mavs fall in close match to West Valley

MOSES LAKE – While the final score didn’t fall in the Mavericks’ favor, Tuesday night’s 3-1 loss to West Valley (Yakima) was just about as close as a loss could be.

Basin sports schedule for Oct. 18-24
October 18, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Basin sports schedule for Oct. 18-24

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

Gård Public House keeps it local, serves regionally
October 18, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Gård Public House keeps it local, serves regionally

ROYAL CITY — Everybody loves a “best-kept secret,” a place they can introduce their friends to that hasn’t been discovered yet by the public at large. And Royal City boasts just such a gem: Gård Public House. “We had people say ‘We love Gård; we don't want to tell anybody about it because we love keeping it to ourselves,” said Josh Lawrence, who owns Gård with his wife, Lisa...

Eagles post strong results at ITA Northwest Regionals
October 18, 2023 1:05 a.m.

Eagles post strong results at ITA Northwest Regionals

STANFORD, Calif. — The weekend road trip to California yielded good results for Eastern Washington women's tennis at the ITA Northwest Regionals. The Eagles competed four days (Oct. 12-15) in their second tournament of the fall season.

October 17, 2023 6:37 p.m.

Eviation announces aircraft sale

ARLINGTON — Eviation Aircraft has announced the sale of 25 of its all-electric commuter aircraft to a German-based regional airline, FlyVBird. FlyVBird also took an option to buy 25 additional aircraft, according to a company press release.

October 17, 2023 6:31 p.m.

Othello Fall Clean Up coming Nov. 4

OTHELLO — Residents of Othello can dispose of their yard waste Nov. 4 at the city’s annual Fall Clean Up, according to an announcement from the city.

Othello candidates gather for meet-and-greet
October 17, 2023 6:28 p.m.

Othello candidates gather for meet-and-greet

OTHELLO – Political candidates in Othello gathered at Lighthouse Café for a meet-and-greet event Monday evening to allow members of the public a chance to meet the candidates in person...

Crossroads fundraiser banquet coming Saturday
October 17, 2023 6:18 p.m.

Crossroads fundraiser banquet coming Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Pregnancy Center will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday, according to an announcement from the center. The event will be held in the Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, according to the announcement. Fellowship and seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Shelter in the Storm,” according to the announcement. The guest speaker is Kirk Walden, author of “Saving Samaria.” All funds benefit Crossroads Pregnancy Center, which has facilities in Ephrata and Moses Lake and provides support for pregnant women and children with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting classes, breastfeeding support and diapers and clothing, according to its website. More information can be found at pregnancywa.org.

Soap Lake mayor under investigation for inappropriate conduct
October 17, 2023 5:46 p.m.

Soap Lake mayor under investigation for inappropriate conduct

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Michelle Agliano has taken a leave of absence from city administration after city staff made claims against her indicating that she had acted inappropriately and possibly illegally. “These things are all being investigated, I am on leave until after the election at which time I will comply with whatever the City Attorney (Julie Norton) has recommended to the (Soap Lake City) Council,” Agliano said in a written statement to the Columbia Basin Herald...

Grant PUD rate talk chopped from Tuesday meeting
October 17, 2023 3:50 p.m.

Grant PUD rate talk chopped from Tuesday meeting

EPHRATA — A planned discussion about possible Grant County PUD rates was abruptly canceled and a PUD commission workshop closed for a few minutes after a statement from commission chair Nelson Cox...

Broncos, battling injuries, fall 25-0 to Reardan
October 17, 2023 2:35 p.m.

Broncos, battling injuries, fall 25-0 to Reardan

RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are battling the injury bug this season, as many players have started in new positions over the past weeks, including in Friday’s 25-0 loss to Reardan. “We just have to play better, it doesn’t matter who’s in there,” LRS coach Brendan Bermea said. “You have to maximize your opportunity and give it everything you can. We’ve got to do a better job as coaches to get them prepared.” ...

Soap Lake man sentenced to more than 22 years for production of child pornography
October 16, 2023 5:53 p.m.

Soap Lake man sentenced to more than 22 years for production of child pornography

SPOKANE – On Oct. 11, U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Soap Lake resident Michael Gene Rice, 49, to 264 months and 27 days in federal prison for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

Graffiti causes challenges for Othello landowners
October 16, 2023 5:44 p.m.

Graffiti causes challenges for Othello landowners

OTHELLO — Othello Police Chief Dave Rehaume said the gang-related graffiti on an outbuilding facing an alley is an illustration of the problems it causes for property owners...