Chiefs score 28 unanswered points in third quarter

MOSES LAKE - As the ball lofted toward the outstretched arms of Derek Crum all the senior defensive end could think was, "Don't drop it."

Columnist takes time to tie up some loose strings

Several items have been floating around in my world without closure. It is time to give you an update.

Basin business owners, community members discuss moving to Phase 2

Business owners and community members began adjusting Monday to opportunities available since Washington state transitioned into Phase 2.

Huskies aim for another high finish at Mat Classic

OTHELLO – After back-to-back seasons placing third in the 2A Boys Mat Classic, the Othello Huskies bring in a team of 75 wrestlers into the 2023-24 season, aiming for yet another high finish at the state tournament.

Law enforcement logs for March 15, 2024

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.

Jobs, programs at risk as voters to decide on MLSD levy

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will have the choice to accept or reject a two-year educational programs levy in a special election April 23. It’s the same proposal as the one rejected by voters in February.

Washington employer groups file lawsuit against EPA

OLYMPIA – According to an announcement from the Association of Washington Business, several employer groups in Washington state filed a lawsuit on Dec. 4 in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent 2022 water quality standards (WQS) for the state.

Police logs for April 5, 2024

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.

Law enforcement logs for June 14, 2024

Ephrata Police Department, Moses Lake Police Department, Grant County Jail

Success on the diamond

Royal Head Softball Coach Lisa Lawrence discusses state title win

MOSES LAKE – After leaving the 2023 1A State Softball Tournament with a second-place finish, the Royal Knights had high aspirations for this year’s edition of the tournament.

Royal ends season at 1A state tournament

YAKIMA — A bad day rebounding and shots that wouldn’t quite fall ended the Royal High School boys basketball season with a 55-40 loss to Riverside (Chattaroy) at the state 1A basketball tournament Wednesday in Yakima. Royal Coach Greg Jenks said the rebounding made the difference. “We knew they were a good rebounding team, and found out they were a really good rebounding team,” he said. The Knights played intense defense throughout, holding Riverside scoreless in the second quarter. The Knights forced Riverside into a 30-second violation early in the first quarter, but struggled with turnovers in the early going. Riverside took a 12-8 lead with about 2:19 left in the first quarter, getting the rebound and converting the second chance. Jenks said that was the story of the game.

Quincy boys soccer looks to build on 2023 success

QUINCY — New Quincy head boys soccer coach Hector Vaca said the biggest challenge for the Jackrabbits heading into the 2024 season might be on their side of the field. “I think our biggest challenge is ourselves,” Vaca wrote in response to questions from the Columbia Basin Herald. “We need to go into every game with a positive mindset and ensure we take each game one at a time, as well as not overlook any opponent.”

Soap Lake ends season with 78-71 state tournament loss

MOSES LAKE — The season ended for the Soap Lake boys basketball team with a 78-71 loss to Summit Classical Christian Academy in the first round of the state playoffs Friday at Moses Lake High School. Soap Lake and Summit were tied at the end of the first quarter and Soap Lake stayed close throughout the game, but Soap Lake Coach Daniel Simon said one factor made the difference. “They just shot the lights out tonight,” he said. “Sometimes it’s just out of your control. It’s part of the game of basketball.” The Archers took a quick 4-0 lead, but Soap Lake came back, hitting two three-point shots to cut the lead to 10-9. The Eagles took the lead with about three minutes to play, but Summit hit a three-pointer with three seconds left in the quarter to take the lead. A foul called right before the first-quarter buzzer allowed Soap Lake to tie the game at 19.

Law enforcement logs for Feb. 9, 2024

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.

Law enforcement reports for April 12, 2024

Ephrata Police Department, Moses Lake Police Department, Grant County Jail

OR Marine Warning and Forecast

OR Marine Warnings and Forecast for Monday, January 13, 2020

Cold incoming: Prepping homes for the Columbia Basin’s cold winters

MOSES LAKE — In case anyone hasn’t noticed, it’s getting chilly out there. Even though the National Weather Service is predicting a fairly mild winter for the Columbia Basin, it’s still a good time to get homes ready for the colder weather. The first place to look is the pipes. There’s one big mistake that homeowners make, said Steve West, owner of Top Plumbing in Moses Lake.

Police logs for Dec. 15, 2023

EPHRATA – 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.

ACH takes second at state tournament

Warriors end season with 20 wins

SPOKANE - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys basketball team took second place in the WIAA boys 1B state tournament at the Spokane Arena. “The name on our jersey, Warrior, that's what we are. We’re warriors and warriors lose in battle. It just happens. But there'll be a new group, there will be a new batch, there'll be a new group of Warriors. And we will reload and we will do everything we can to get right back here so we can compete,” said ACH head coach Graham Grindy. ACH played their first opponent...

MLCA/CCS boys earn sixth at state

Lions working to become ‘powerhouse’

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team earned a sixth-place trophy at the state competition in Spokane over the weekend. “I made sure to tell them, we're not just going to state, we're going to state to do something. We're going to state to open some eyes and we're going to state to bring home some hardware...