Soup on Saturdays

Moses Lake woman finds calling in volunteer project

MOSES LAKE — Trinette Mullineaux said she’s seen some hard times herself, so she wanted to do something to help the people that use the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake. That’s why she started her volunteer project Soup on Saturdays. “It’s near and dear to my heart to help the homeless,” she said...

First responder news bites

The news bites below are based upon statement from area first response organizations.

Water question

Moses Lake council seeks more water data before making decision

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council wants more information before voting on proposed watering restrictions for the summer. “I’m not prepared to make any decisions at all until we get the rest of the plan figured out,” said Council Member Dustin Swartz during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday...

Spokane Community College announces Basin honors students

SPOKANE — Sixteen students from the Columbia Basin were named to the honor roll at Spokane Community College for winter quarter 2023, which ended in March, according to a statement from the college. The honor roll lists those students who achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or above.Those listed below were recognized for meeting that academic standard.

SGL earnings rise despite carbon fiber sale drop

WIESBADEN, Germany — SGL Carbon, which makes carbon fiber used in automotive and aerospace components in Moses Lake, said earnings for the first three months of 2023 rose 9% when compared with 2022, according to a company press release, despite a major decline in carbon fiber sales...

WA expands free school lunch program

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee this week signed into a law a measure that will expand free school lunches to all students in kindergarten through fourth grade in districts where at least 30% of all students are eligible for free school meals under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s school nutrition program...

Central Theatre Ensemble to present 'Into the Woods' beginning Friday

ELLENSBURG — The Central Theatre Ensemble will be presenting its spring 2023 musical “Into the Woods”, beginning Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in McConnell Auditorium on the CWU campus...

Capturing savings

Grant Co. Jail plans to be reviewed for possible cost savings

EPHRATA — Grant County officials and contractors working on the construction of a new Grant County Jail will meet next week for what Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines called a value engineering exercise with the goal of cutting costs. “We are already starting to look at value engineering (in the design plans),” Gaines said...

GALLERY: Basin soccer, softball and baseball

COLUMBIA BASIN - Not every photo makes it in the paper with initial coverage of an event, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth printing. Here are a few of our favorite sports photos from the last week. If you have a photo you'd like to submit for publication - sports related or not - email them to us at [email protected]...

Basin soccer teams progress through district tournaments

COLUMBIA BASIN — Six of the seven local boys soccer teams entered this week still alive in their respective district tournaments. See below for an update on the results of tournaments, including Quincy and Wahluke already heading on to the 1A state tournament. All scores and records are according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association...

Hike 22 set for May 20

MOSES LAKE — The public is invited to join in the annual Hike 22 event on May 20, according to a press release from Renew...

Law enforcement records for May 11, 2023

COLUMBIA BASIN – The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...

Letter carriers to collect food donations on Saturday

MOSES LAKE — This Saturday, May 13, letter carrier and U.S. Postal Service employees will be collecting cans and boxes of food as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive...

Quincy HS soloists to 'Sing' for the community

QUINCY — Students in the Quincy High School choral department will show their skills in a pair of outdoor concerts at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday at the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, 415 F St. SW...

Spokane Falls Community College announces Basin scholars

SPOKANE — Seven Basin students have been named to the winter quarter 2023 honor roll at Spokane Falls Community College, according to a statement from the school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll...

Fire damages RV near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A recreational vehicle behind a residence suffered damage but was not destroyed in a Monday evening fire on Dodson Road near Ephrata...

Parking problems

Council members, residents call for ordinance enforcement in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake does not need to have a permanent parking place for RVs and other vehicles used as residences in order to enforce city parking ordinances, Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams told members of the City Council on Tuesday. However, the lack of such a place puts the city at risk of being sued when it forces residents who are otherwise without living accommodations to move on or impounds their vehicles, Williams said...

Seattle Thunderbirds on to WHL finals

KENT – The Seattle Thunderbirds are on to the Western Hockey League finals after defeating the Kamloops Blazers 4-2 in the WHL’s Western Conference finals, facing off against the Winnipeg ICE in the WHL Championship Series...

On to state

Warriors headed to SCAC final

MATTAWA – Wahluke clinched its spot in the 1A State Boys Soccer Tournament with a 5-0 win over Wapato on Tuesday, highlighted by a three-goal first half and two second-half goals by senior Juan Bravo. The two teams that make it to the South Central Athletic Conference final automatically qualify for state. The Warriors will face off against Highland in the SCAC final on Saturday. “We wanted to come prepared, ready to give it all,” junior Brian Herrera said. “We wanted to be able to accomplish this and get ready for Saturday.” ...

OPD Chief Phil Schenck retires

OTHELLO — It was through a partnership with the Othello School District that Othello Police Chief Phil Schenck found what he wants to do next.