Basin Business Journal looking for 40 standouts under 40

COLUMBIA BASIN — The squeaky wheel may get the grease, but sometimes the other wheels are working just as hard without making noise. That’s true in the business world, too: sometimes the people making the most difference are the quiet ones, flying under the radar. The Basin Business Journal would like to know about those people...

Ephrata names Towry new city administrator

EPHRATA — Ray Towry is looking forward to coming back to Ephrata, this time as the city’s new administrator. “It’s home,” said Towry by phone from his current home in Sweet Home, Oregon. “It’s where I grew up, where my kids spent most of their time growing up.” ...

Patricia Ann Trujillo

Patricia Ann Trujillo, 71, of Moses Lake passed away unexpectedly Sept. 9, 2022, at the hospital in Wenatchee, halfway through her first round of chemo and radiation. Patti grew up in Minnesota then moved to Moses Lake in 2000. Patti worked at Columbia Basin Herald for the last 21 years. When she wasn’t working she was spending time with family or friends, playing cribbage, having a barbecue or getting a Dairy Queen Blizzard. Patti had some health issues but in July 2022 she found out she had lung cancer. She was terrified because she had seen her own daughter fight and lose a battle to cancer in 2005, but she was determined and ready to fight. Sadly, her heart just wasn’t strong enough.

Couple convicted in carjacking on reservation

YAKIMA — A White Swan couple was convicted Friday of serious felonies on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern Washington...

Washington State fires athletic director Anne McCoy

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State athletic director Anne McCoy has been fired. Jon Haarlow, the chief operating officer of the school's athletic department, will serve as interim athletic director. The Cougars will conduct a national search for McCoy's replacement, the university said Wednesday in a statement announcing the move.

Seattle signs forward Natalie Snodgrass for its inaugural PWHL season

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle signed forward Natalie Snodgrass to a one-year contract, the PWHL expansion team said Wednesday.

Columbia Basin sports generate eternal memories

Pizza be with you:

I've been thinking about pizza lately. I've got a favorite pizza place in the Basin, and I'm sure many others do too. But what do you do if you can't get there, or would rather make your own?

Margeson, Fought, White win at Ephrata Raceway Park

EPHRATA - WMRA point leader Evan Margeson won the 35-lap feature at Ephrata Raceway Park during the Sage 'N Sun Festival annual race. Also picking up wins were Dallas White in the Kim Janke State Farm Agent Youth Hornet divsion and Mike Fought in the 360 Sprint Cars.

Chiefs drop non-league contests

Mount Si 7Moses Lake 4

EAST WENATCHEE — Travelling to Eastmont High School on Saturday the Moses Lake Chiefs hoped to come out of its non-league matchups with Kentridge and Mt. Si hoping to gain some valuable experience into Big 9 play.

Chiefs seniority prevails in win

Moses Lake 72Davis 45

Moses Lake 72, Davis 45; Royal 56, Warden 30; Ephrata 62, Othello 59; Pateros 60, Wilson Creek 37

Ethel Beck Hill remembers games, dances and oyster suppers

Ball teams; baseball and basketball teams were a part of the entertainment in the early 1900s. So were dances and oyster suppers. I suppose the oysters were brought in by the barrel-full by trail, but this is just my guess. Does anyone have knowledge about bringing the food from the coast to Columbia Basin towns and cities? Read on.

Huskies win over East Valley

Othello baseball headed to CWAC title game after successful Saturday outing

OTHELLO – A three-run bottom of the second inning helped push Othello over East Valley (Yakima) in Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district semifinal, with the Huskies defeating the Red Devils 4-2. “We were excited and confident,” Othello junior Sonny Salazar said. “We worked all year for this – all summer, the winter – we were ready and prepared.”

Mavericks open series with a win over West Valley

MOSES LAKE – A three-run bottom of the third inning was enough to send Moses Lake over West Valley (Yakima) in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 matchup, with the Mavericks later winning the ballgame 4-1.

Ephrata school administrators discuss bullying

EPHRATA – If you ask them, Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne and Assistant Superintendent Ken Murray will tell you that schools in Ephrata aren’t immune to bullying. However, they’ll also tell you they do their best to manage it.

JR Simplot donates $50K to CAA

Students, parents and coaches turn out to show appreciation.

MOSES LAKE — The word went out from coaches and advisors - the JR Simplot company was stepping up to help out the Moses Lake School District extracurricular program with a $50,000 donation. The coaches and advisors suggested the students should turn out to show their appreciation.

Warriors punch ticket to state

Wins over Curlew, Odessa start ACH off well in district play

COULEE CITY – No matter the outcome of Saturday’s district championship game against Northport, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are on to state after defeating Curlew and Odessa in the first two rounds of the Northeast 1B district tournament on Thursday.

Lions defeat Waterville-Mansfield in close game

MLCA/CCS’s record improves to 3-1 after Friday night match

MOSES LAKE – Despite a cold night of shooting on the floor, the MLCA/CCS Lions were able to defeat Waterville-Mansfield 40-39 to improve to 3-1 on the year. Key defensive plays down the stretch allowed the Lions to walk away with a win Friday night.

Late free throws seal 49-47 win for Royal over Quincy

ROYAL CITY — After being fouled while attempting a three-pointer with just seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Royal senior Caden Allred stepped up to the free throw line with the Knights tied at 47 to Quincy.

Huskies defeat Tigers for CWAC title

SELAH – A five-run bottom of the fifth inning helped surge No. 1 seed Othello past No. 3 Ephrata in Tuesday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district championship game, as the Huskies moved on to the 2A State Softball Tournament with a 12-5 win over the Tigers.