Landowner asks for intervention in dealing with RVs used as homes

MOSES LAKE — The owner of the properties along North Central Drive where a number of homeless have parked their RVs has given permission to a group of volunteers to post “no trespassing” signs and has asked the Moses Lake Police Department to do something about the situation, according to an email provided to the Columbia Basin Herald...

Potential molestation victims asked to contact MLPD

MOSES LAKE – A Tacoma area motocross coach was arrested on charges relating to child pornography, and other potential victims may be located in Grant County...

Newhouse introduces measure supporting organic farming

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, is sponsoring legislation intended to support research into organic agriculture and improve data collection for the country’s organic farmers, according to a press release...

Reclamation releases climate plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees water projects across the country including the Grand Coulee Dam and the Columbia Basin Project in Eastern Washinton, announced on Thursday it released the agency’s strategy for dealing with climate change...

Bill to address health care staffing signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill to help address the healthcare staffing shortage by mitigating unmanageable patient loads and worker burnout was signed into law Thursday. “By creating an enforcement mechanism with real penalties, we can ensure safe-staffing standards are followed rather than ignored, allowing workers to do their jobs safely and provide our loved ones the quality care they deserve,” said Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, sponsor of the bill...

Youth and Families seeks nominees

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families is accepting nominations for the Engaging Father Award...

Repairs approved for Quincy Aquatic Center

QUINCY — The intricate process of building a new Quincy Aquatic Center is underway – in a way – and in the meantime, a section of the existing pool will be getting some repairs after Quincy City Council members approved purchasing a new water heating system for the water slide section of the pool. “As many of you remember, the 22-year-old boiler on the slide side quit running the last couple weeks of the summer last year,” explained Russ Harrington, the city’s recreation director...

George City Council considers security agreement

GEORGE — The George City Council discussed, but did not decide on, a novel offer from the Port of Quincy at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The proposal is an interlocal agreement between the city and the Port, said Mayor Gerene Nelson in a separate interview Thursday. Under the agreement, the Port would supply six hours a day of security service to the city, to stave off graffiti, petty theft and the like. The Port has started to offer security services to businesses within the port district, but this would be the first such agreement with a municipality. “Nobody else has done that,” Nelson said. “So we're the guinea pigs, and that's part of my hesitancy. I need to make sure everything is carefully done.” ...

Business shindig

Ephrata Chamber hosts its first business expo, hopes to make it a yearly tradition.

EPHRATA – Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Director Rita Witte said she was excited at the response as the chamber hosted its first annual business expo during its April 12 business after-hours. “I think my excitement was that everybody else was excited,” Witte said. “Everybody else was happy with how it went.” ...

Quincy man sought in connection with East Wenatchee murder

EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man is being sought by Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies in connection with an April 17 shooting that left an East Wenatchee man dead. Juan Carlos Vasquez-Hernandez, 35, is being sought on charges of complicity in second-degree murder.

Les Schwab cuts ribbon in Moses

MOSES LAKE – Luis Bahena, manager of the new Les Schwab Tires location at 1580 E. Yonezawa Blvd in Moses Lake, is joined by staff, Les Schwab executives and members of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce to cut the ribbon on Thursday and celebrate the formal grand opening of the second Les Schwab location in Moses Lake.

Purple Sage Meadows receives land use permit

Soap Lake council approves permit with 4-3 vote after voicing of infrastructure concerns.

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted Wednesday night to pass the land use permit for the Purple Sage Meadows planned development district. “This city council is now faced with a historic decision that will shape Soap Lake’s future,” said Raymond Gravelle, a local real estate agent and representative for the developer...

CWU to Host Wildcat Open this Saturday

ELLENSBURG – The CWU Wildcats will host their only at-home meet this season on Saturday and will incorporate honoring their 22 seniors at the event, according to a statement from the school.

Tigers on the pitch

EPHRATA - The Ephrata boys soccer team took down Central Washington Athletic Conference-leading East Valley (Yakima) at home on Tuesday in a 1-0 win over the 10-2-2 Red Devils.

Pro bull riders return to Kennewick in September

KENNEWICK – The Professional Bull Riders will come back to Kennewick this fall for the Challenger Series’ PBR Tri-Cities Classic on Sept. 8-9...

Herald to host 11th Annual NIE Golf Classic this summer

MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Herald’s Newspapers In Education Golf Classic is returning on June 21, with proceeds going to the Herald’s NIE program. As part of the NIE program, the Herald delivers copies of the paper daily to schools all around the Basin to be used in the classroom...

Zags add EWU transfer Venters

SPOKANE – Eastern Washington transfer Steele Venters is signing with Gonzaga, the Bulldogs announced in a release on Monday...

Wildcat Football to Host Annual Kid's Camp on April 29th

ELLENSBURG - The Central Washington football team will host its annual kid's camp as a part of their spring season on April 29th.

WSU veterinarians: Marijuana is not pet-friendly

PULLMAN — April 20th — a day associated with cannabis-oriented celebrations in the U.S. — and Washington State University veterinarians are providing some tips to pet owners to keep their animals safe. Keep pot, edibles, and everything else out of reach of your pets. Consider a secure container that can’t be opened if the box is dropped, chewed on, or played with...

Seahawks in rare draft position holding No. 5 overall pick

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — In their long tenure as the brain trust of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider and Pete Carroll have never experienced the exhilaration of owning a pick this high on the draft board. Thank you, Denver, for your terrible 2022 season after acquiring Russell Wilson and sending a bounty of picks back to the Seahawks.