Jacks win CTL title

Quincy team dominates the pitch with 1-0 win over Cascade

QUINCY – The Jacks’ 1-0 win over Cascade (Leavenworth) on Tuesday wasn’t just the 11th-straight victory for Quincy – it also locked up the regular season Caribou Trail League title for the Jacks. “It was something that we set for ourselves early in the season,” Quincy Head Coach Francisco Tafoya said. “Even though we won at Cascade to put us tied on the records, it was because we took it to PK’s that we got second place because of the point system – so they won the league title. It was something that the boys were shooting for, a small fraction of what we’re shooting for. Getting the league title first, then hopefully getting a district title and making an appearance at the state final.” ...

Kast sisters sign with BBCC

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School seniors Kali and Makiya Kast have signed to play basketball at Big Bend Community College...

Van Lith moving from Louisville to reigning NCAA champ LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith is heading to reigning national champion LSU. The sought-after guard posted an image of herself wearing an LSU uniform in front of an image of the Tiger mascot on social media Thursday.

Distinguished 'crown'

Addy Carlile named Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman for 2024

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School junior Addy Carlile was named the Young Woman of Distinction for 2024 at the Young Women of Distinction’s annual competition on Saturday night. Along with First Runner-Up Sydney Garza and Second Runner-Up Tori Moser, the three young women will represent Moses Lake. “It’s a really great experience,” Carlile said afterward. “I feel like I’ve met so many great people, and I’m so excited to spend the rest of the year with these people.” ...

Law enforcement records for April 27, 2023

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...

Mountain View Elementary to get cooling upgrade

QUINCY — The cooling system at Mountain View Elementary will get an upgrade during the summer. Quincy School Board members voted Tuesday to award a $383,838 contract to a Kennewick company for new system components...

Moses Lake council, business owners discuss homelessness concerns

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is going to look at places to park RVs used as residences — including next to the current city dog park on N. Paxson Drive — in early May following a lengthy discussion of the homelessness situation in Moses Lake at its regular Tuesday meeting. “There are not a lot of good solutions,” said City Manager Allison Williams. “That would be a temporary location to deal with RVs until they move along.” ...

'Blake fix' flops

Drug decriminalization looms over legislators and law enforcement

OLYMPIA – On Sunday, the final day of Washington’s 2023 legislative session, lawmakers failed to pass Senate Bill 5536. The bill was intended to create a solution to a Washington Supreme Court decision decriminalizing controlled substances in Washington. “The failure of the legislature to vote on a fix to the Blake decision is a huge shock being as it was supposed to be one of the priorities of this legislative session,” said Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr...

Wilcox steps down from WA House Republican Leader role

OLYMPIA – After five years serving as Washington state’s House Republican Leader, Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, announced his decision to step down from his leadership role. Being the House Republican Leader is a partisan job, and in the past, Wilcox said if his leadership did not result in a more balanced Legislature, it was time for a change. The House of Representatives currently has 58 Democrats and 40 Republicans...

Local events for the last weekend in April

COLUMBIA BASIN – The last weekend of the month is this weekend and there’s still a little time to have some fun out and about in the Basin. Temperatures are expected to pop up into the 80s, perfect for a bit of fun in the car, a cactus tour, or for those who prefer the arts, a concert or a play.

Voters approving Samaritan Hospital construction bond

MOSES LAKE — A $130 million construction bond request to pay part of the cost of a new Samaritan Hospital is being approved by hospital district voters. “On behalf of our board, the staff and all of us at Samaritan Healthcare, we are grateful for the incredible support from our community,” said Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sullivan in a statement Wednesday morning. “Thank you.” ...

Tigers down Jacks on senior night

EPHRATA – The Tigers earned back-to-back wins over Quincy on Tuesday night, sweeping the Jacks with 16-1 and 12-2 wins on senior night. “I’ve been playing this sport for about 13 years, and I’ve really loved having my last year be with these girls,” Ephrata senior Alexis Park said...

'Super crucial'

Local plant sales support Future Farmers of America, ag programs in local schools.

MOSES LAKE — Gardeners can get a head start on their flower arrangements and vegetable gardens, and help a good cause besides, this weekend. Future Farmers of America chapters in Moses Lake, Quincy, Othello and Ephrata are sponsoring their annual plant sales, with the money raised going to chapter activities and to restock the greenhouse next year. “It’s super-crucial,” said Moses Lake High School FFA member Samantha Underwood. “It funds almost everything. Every profit that comes out of this greenhouse goes back to FFA (or) back into our sale next year.” ...

Basin sports schedule April 26-May 2

COLUMBIA BASIN – Many regular season are coming to a close across the Basin this week, leading up to action-packed district tournaments for soccer, baseball, tennis and more. Check out this week’s Basin sports schedule for a full slate of sporting events...

Mattawa awards well rehabilitation contract

MATTAWA — A Mattawa city well that had stopped working will be put back in service. Mattawa City Council members voted unanimously Thursday to award a contract of about $185,000 to Empire Well Drilling, Wenatchee, to start working on rehabilitation of the well located in Hund Memorial Park. “The bad news is, you got one bid. The good news is, it was pretty close to what we thought the project was going to cost,” said Steven Wagner of Gray & Osborne, the consulting engineers for the project...

Huskies dance team brings home second straight state title

OTHELLO — A state-winning dance routine takes commitment and discipline, a team that’s ready for 6 a.m. practices - no, not 6 a.m. for the Othello High School dance team. “Five a.m.,” five members of the team said in unison...

Cougar baseball moves to 11-5 on the year

WARDEN – With an 11-5 record, the Warden Cougars are entering the final two weeks of the regular season with the goal of staying strong in their push for the postseason, according to Head Coach Travis Visker.

Youth & machines

Mothers of Preschoolers Touch a Truck event brings out the cool rigs.

MOSES LAKE — Mothers of Preschoolers held its second annual Touch a Truck fundraiser at the Moses Lake Presbyterian Church on Saturday. They couldn’t have picked a better day, according to Marianna Olson, one of the event’s organizers. “It was amazing weather, and there were people who had a picnic on the grass,” Olson said. “The weather was beautiful.” ...

Moses Lake continues to address RVs being used as residences

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake is preparing to post “No Trespassing” signs along Central Drive and the Moses Lake Police Department is preparing eviction notices for the owners of the nine RVs now parked along the street, according to an email exchange between City Manager Allison Williams and property owner Ted Yao. “Your rep has authorized our trespass and ‘No Trespass’ signage is being prepared,” Williams wrote in the email exchange with Yao on Friday. “Our police department is preparing notices to vacate your property that will be delivered to those who are there. The notice is required and will provide 30 days to vacate.” ...

Hazardous waste collection event set for Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Grant County has announced that there will be a household hazardous waste collection event near Moses Lake this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for households only...