Former secretary is focus of Senate heat in DOC investigatio

Bernie Warner

OLYMPIA – The focus of the third Senate Law and Justice committee hearing Monday on their Department of Corrections (DOC) investigation seemed to be Bernie Warner. Specifically, many of the questions and testimonies centered around the former corrections secretary’s management style, and how it might have affected the atmosphere at the department during the time when the sentencing error was going unfixed.

Senior Night spoiled

MOSES LAKE - Bad stretches by both teams highlighted a match that wasn't decided until double overtime.

Moses Lake eliminated in state quarterfinals

YAKIMA - After struggling the entire afternoon, Blake Springer stepped into the batter's box in the eighth inning with the game-winning run on second base.

Spring-like temperatures again teasing

Again we are being teased. The temperature, as this is being written, is standing at 40 degrees and this is at 4:40 p.m. It is as if a light switch had been flipped. The forecast for the next 10 days calls for lows in the high 30s and highs in the low 40s. This is much more acceptable to late-winter and early-spring fishing.

Smith and White Beat the Heat at Ephrata Raceway Park

EPHRATA - Extremely hot temperatures and a full moon greeted racers at Ephrata Raceway Park on Saturday.

Moses Lake routs Sunnyside in McKenna Walker's return

MOSES LAKE - Despite incurring a rash of injuries this season, Moses Lake girls soccer has still strung seven wins in a row and remains atop the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

Rich and I discover some turkeys don't have feathers

Belarus strongman president faces strong election challenge

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusians are voting on whether to grant their authoritarian president a sixth term in office, following a campaign marked by unusually strong demonstrations by opposition supporters frustrated with the country’s stumbling economy, political repression and weak response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ephrata boys, girls rout Othello

OTHELLO — Othello is a good team and the last thing Ephrata wanted was to let them hang around long enough to get hot. The Tigers (6-3, 4-3) went on a 11-4 run to open the third quarter to run away from the Huskies 66-42 in their final Central Washington Athletic Conference boys game of 2016.

When life hands you tomatoes, make tomato soup

It doesn't seem like all that long ago our garden was doing its thing. But then as the temperatures changed and we had a chance of a frost, we decided to not pick any of the tomatoes. We figured the frost would not be that bad and we could get more time for the tomatoes to ripen outside. A week later we had picked all the tomatoes, as an even harder frost was in the works. As a result, we've had a few boxes of tomatoes in the house ripening. That means a lot of tomatoes have been ripening at the same time. How quickly can we use them up? Fresh tomato soup!

‘Love Letters’ slated for two weekends at Masquers Theater

SOAP LAKE — The story of a man and woman who never quite know what they want from each other comes to the Masquers stage for two weekends. “Love Letters” runs for four performances.

Police logs for Dec. 22, 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.

Othello-Richland match rained out, Huskies lead 4-3

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies home softball game Thursday afternoon against the Richland Bombers ended early due to poor field conditions from rain. The game ended with the Huskies leading 4-3 at the top of the fourth inning.

Moses Lake man arrested in child porn investigation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

SR 17 repaving begins April 1 in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Construction begins April 1 on a project to resurface a seven-mile section of State Route 17 through Moses Lake.

Online CWU Master’s of Education program now offers special education endorsement

ELLENSBURG – Ever since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) became law, K-12 schools have been required to offer special education services to students with unique needs, in order to ensure equitable access to education for all. However, teachers certified to provide these services are in short supply, partially due to a lack of flexible options for getting those certifications.

‘A step back in time’

Washington’s oldest rodeo is June 7-9

BICKLETON — Out in the wheat country of eastern Klickitat County, time sort of stands still. The little town of Bickleton, population 92 at the last census, is home to a couple of Washington’s most time-honored institutions. The Bluebird Inn, established in 1887, has a good claim to be Washington’s oldest tavern. The Herschel-Spillman carousel at the Bickleton Carousel Museum is one of fewer than 10 still operating. And the Alder Creek Pioneer Association is host every June to the state’s oldest rodeo.

Trevor Larnach's 2-run homer lifts Twins to 5-3 win over Mariners and extends HR streak to 19 games

SEATTLE (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to extend Minnesota's home run streak to 19 games and lift the Twins to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Big Bend's Upward Bound program inducts 35 new members

MOSES LAKE — Thirty-five high school students from Grant and Adams counties were formally welcomed into Big Bend Community College’s TRiO Upward Bound Program Tuesday night. The program aims to get more high school students into college, and by joining Upward Bound, students are pledging their commitment to pursuing a college education. That commitment is a big deal, and deserves to be recognized, said Big Bend TRiO Upward Bound Director Anita De Leon.

Levy lid lift moves forward

Facility repairs, vehicle maintenance priorities for GCFD 7 after proposal passes

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 voters have all but assured the passage of a request to raise the amount levied by the district, and GCFD 7 Chief Chris Baker said the biggest priority for the district will be fixing the maintenance shop and hiring a full-time mechanic.