Wahluke elementary students release salmon into the wild

MATTAWA — One after another the children picked up a cup, each with its own salmon fry swimming around, and one after another they poured the contents into the Columbia River.

2 Vikings baseball players named All Americans

VANCOUVER - Two Big Bend Community College baseball players were named to All-American status by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings, with Austin Bunn and Brandham Ponce both earning All-American status in back-to-back years.

Othello, MLHS fastpitch players named to all-conference lists

COLUMBIA BASIN - Eight players on Othello’s state runner-up team and seven Moses Lake players were awarded all-conference awards in May, according to press releases from the Central Washington Athletic Conference and the Columbia Basin Big 9 Athletic Conference.

Legals for June, 6 2022

Ephrata hosts summer league basketball tournament

EPHRATA – Ephrata High School hosted its Buckets In the Basin Summer Tip Off tournament this past weekend, featuring boys varsity and JV squads from around the Basin. The summer league tournament gives coaches and players the opportunity to bond with each other before the regular season begins this winter. The bracket featured teams from 4A, 2A, 2B and 1B schools. “It’s early,” Ephrata basketball head coach Rick Walter said. “It’s just fun to be in the gym and excited to get started.” ...

Excited for the future

Royal High School recognizes 2022 grads

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School graduating class of 2022 took their final steps as seniors Friday night at the Royal High School football field. Assistant principal Randy Miller started the program by recognizing parents in the audience who had graduated from Royal High School, then recognizing students who were the first in their family to graduate and those first in their family to go on to post-secondary education. He also recognized two graduating seniors entering military service. “We pray for each individual in the Royal High School Class of 2022,that they may accomplish all they're capable of. Give us the courage to face oncoming challenges of life with grace and compassion. May you guide us as it unfolds the next chapter of our lives and may we look back on the last 13 years with an appreciation for the time spent together.” senior Kate Allred said in her opening prayer.

Mind and heart on Othello

OHS graduates 241 seniors

OTHELLO — As he left Huskie Stadium, brand-new Othello High School graduate Miguel Diaz said he thought the class of 2022 could look back on a job well done. “I feel like, after all the hard times and the hard work, we all accomplished the one thing our parents wanted us to accomplish,” Miguel said. “We all did it. We did it as a class.” ...

The last of the Chiefs

MLHS class of 2022 celebrates long tradition of honoring mascot's heritage

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School class of 2022 was the first to gather for a graduation ceremony on Lions Fields since 2019, before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted social distancing, lockdowns and drive-by graduation ceremonies. It was also the last with the district’s current mascot. “This is the 98th and last class of graduating Chiefs,” said Laurel Knox in a short speech as the Class of 2022’s honor speaker at the commencement ceremony Friday. “We should hold pride in that.” ...

CB Tech students place in state competitions

MOSES LAKE — Clair Reed said competition baking requires precision. Noah Bingham and Eli Legault had to go forward on a completely unfamiliar project after a project partner moved away. The three Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center students finished in the top 10 at recent state competitions. Reed was third in the state SkillsUSA baking competition. Legualt and Bingham finished seventh in the state Future Business Leaders of America competition to build a video game, their first year in FBLA. “I’m mildly disappointed I didn’t get first,” Reed said. “Just me being competitive.” ...

David Martinez

David Martinez, musician and cowboy, died peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at approximately 8:05 a.m. in his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Keith Easterly

Keith Ross Easterly, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022, one day shy of his 59th wedding anniversary.

Months of inventory

Housing market epitome of supply and demand

MOSES LAKE — There’s been a lot of talk about the housing market lately: pricing and scarcity, outgrowths of the reliable old Law of Supply and Demand. With real estate, that figure can be measured in months of inventory. “Months of inventory is an indicator of housing supply,” said Cara McNeil of Washington Realtors. “For example, when someone lists a home, it becomes counted as inventory. There is a formula for calculating months of inventory, but simply put, it refers to how many months it would take for the inventory on the market to sell in the current market. The less inventory we have on the market, the more we see housing prices increase.”...

Soap Lake students show off their artistic talents

SOAP LAKE - This past week, Soap Lake students showcased their many talents with a public art show. The Soap Lake Middle/High School Art Show was held at Notaras Hall on May 25 and 26. The event had dozens of handmade art from a variety of mediums. Some students even had prices noted on the pieces that they would be willing to part for.

Legals for June, 3 2022

Three EWU track & field coaches retire

CHENEY – Both track and field head coaches at Eastern Washington University have retired, with men’s head coach Stan Kerr and women’s head coach Marcia Mecklenburg calling it a career after 27 years each with the Eagles. Jumps and multi-events coach Dave Nielsen will also retire.

Cougs to open season against Texas State

The Washington State Cougars will open its 2022-2023 basketball season against Texas State on November 7 in Pullman, according to CBS Sport’ college basketball insider Jon Rothstein...

Inmate allegedly steals car after being given wrong car key

EPHRATA — A George man was rearrested and put back in the Grant County Jail after he was given the wrong car key while being released from jail, then allegedly stole the car.

Police reports for June 3, 2022

EPD, MLPD, jail

WA increases heat, wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers

TUMWATER — Workers in Washington will be entitled to greater protection from heat and smoke this summer, under new rules filed by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries Wednesday. The new rules will be in effect June 15-Sept. 30, according to a press release from L&I. They require employers to monitor temperature and air quality, take steps to protect workers from heat and smoke hazards, and provide training and information, among other things...

Suspects in custody after high-speed pursuit near Royal City

ROYAL CITY — Three suspects are in custody following a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon near Royal City...