80th ride: Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo has full slate for its oak anniversary

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo turns 80 this year, and it’s doing it in a big way. “It's going to be huge,” said Tyler Brown, treasurer of the rodeo committee. “We've got 430 entries for all the events, which is a pretty big number. Probably up 10-15% (compared to previous years). We've got a full slate of contestants in every event, which is really spectacular.” ...

Legals for August, 11 2023

Port of Othello secures CERB funding for new water tower

OTHELLO — The Port of Othello unanimously approved a resolution during Tuesday’s regular meeting to accept $5 million from the Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board for the installation of a new water tower on Port property at the north end of Bruce...

Watershed 101: Having a fun and safe time at the Gorge

GEORGE - The Gorge Amphitheater and its festivals can be a fun place to enjoy music in the summer. This past weekend, Watershed returned for its 11th year at the Gorge. When attending Watershed, or any other concert or festival at the Gorge, there are some tips, tricks and advice that will help attendees to have a fun and safe time. “A big thing is to plan the trip,” said Josh Sainsbury, Grant County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations...

STUDIO BASIN: QSD Superintendent Nik Bergman, MLPD Chief Kevin Fuhr and sports update

MOSES LAKE – To open this week’s edition of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Quincy School District Superintendent Nik Bergman. Bergman talks with the Studio Basin podcast about his background, some of the challenges facing QSD, some of its successes and the district's path forward. ...

Community policing

MLPD hosts National Night Out to build relationships with the public

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department partnered with other city departments and organizations to host National Night Out Tuesday evening in McCosh Park. The event featured games, activities, informational booths and free food. MLPD Evidence Technician Miranda Martínez is responsible for community outreach from the department, including National Night Out...

Soap Lake pet rescue gets big help with vet bills

SOAP LAKE — The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry in Soap Lake got a sizable boost recently from the Moses Lake-Grant County Humane Society. It wasn’t the first time the MLGCHS had helped out the fledgling animal rescue, said Shawna Kluge, who started and runs Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry, but it was certainly more than she expected...

Gene editing could rid sheep of problematic long tails

PULLMAN — Longer tails have long given sheep producers across the globe problems — but a research project spearheaded by Washington State University graduate student Brietta Latham could eliminate the trait...

QPD gets corny with the community at National Night Out

QUINCY — The line was long at the booth where Quincy Police Department officers were serving hot dogs and roasted corn – “Hot corn! Hot corn! Coming through! Coming through!” said QPD Detective Damon Powell as he made his way to the booth with a full pan...

Moses Lake physician’s medical license revoked

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake physician Irene Kimura has had her license permanently revoked by the Washington Department of Health. The order revoking Kimura’s license said her treatment of two patients had contributed to their deaths, and that she was negligent in the case of a third patient. “The panel finds that the license holder can never be rehabilitated and can never regain the ability to practice safely,” the order said. “As such, permanent revocation is necessary.” ...

Legals for July, 27 2023

Dog days

Moses Lake vet offers tips for keeping pets safe in the heat

MOSES LAKE — Summer is a time of fun in the sun, but for pets it can be very different as the heat can be hazardous to their health. It is important during this time to take responsibility for our furry friends. Dr. Dick Maier of Pioneer Veterinary Clinic has some advice for pet owners to ensure that their pets are able to stay cool during the hotter days of the summer. First, it is important to make sure that pets have plenty of water and shade, especially when they are exclusively outdoor animals, he said. “If they don’t mind getting wet and they’ve got space for a kiddie pool that’s always good,” he said. “They can get in and cool down.” There are certain breeds of dogs that should not be out in the heat for long, particularly the “smush face” breeds like Frenchies and bulldogs who are not genetically built like most other dogs and have a hard time breathing, Maier said.

Youth photo contest deadline Aug. 11

MOSES LAKE — Entries must be submitted by Aug. 11 for a photography show featuring children and their pets - or maybe just animals that they like. The “Fuzzy Friends in Focus” show will be on display from Aug. 25 through Oct. 6 at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. The contest is open to young people from two to 18 years of age. Entry is free...

Maria Moreno

On July 21, 2023, Maria de la Luz Moreno, returned to the Lord at age 84 after a long, courageous battle with dementia. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, friends, and pets. Maria was the biological mother of three children. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother and grandmother. Maria was born to Osvaldo and Carlota Olmeda in San Carlos Tamaulipas, Mexico, on Aug. 3, 1938. The second oldest of six children, Maria is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Neomi and Alicia and her brother Samuel. She leaves behind her sisters Betzabeth and Gloria Eva.

I-90 closes for vehicle fire

VANTAGE — A vehicle fire closed down I-90 just west of Vantage Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol. A semi traveling westbound near the Ryegrass summit caught fire a little after 1 p.m., according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The cause of the fire may have been electrical, said Trooper Jeremy Weber, spokesman for the Washington State Patrol, but the cause hasn’t yet been ascertained. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was able to get out safely, Weber added.

July 21-27 declared Paddle Safe Week

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Boating Program announced Tuesday in a news release that Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation declaring July 21 to 27 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week...

Regional fire report for July 18

SHELTON — The McEwan fire northwest of Shelton, in Mason County, is in the mopping-up phase, according to a statement from Central Mason Fire and EMS. The fire, which has been burning since July 4, consumed 250 acres and has cost an estimated $1.8 million or more so far, according to the National Interagency Fire Center...

The Cardman

Ephrata hobby shop looks to welcome everyone in a safe, fun place

EPHRATA — While there have been – quite literally – stumbles along the way, The Cardman hobby shop is now open in Ephrata and Derran Donoghue and partner Melissa Craven are excited to be in Tiger country. “The first thing I want to do is, I want to make this for the community,” Donoghue said. “That’s what (now-closed Ephrata Sports Cards) brought to the community. We want to just basically take the torch from (that store) and build it for the younger (people in the area).” ...

Fentanyl crisis in Grant County

Local authorities express significant concern over fentanyl’s prevalence in the community.

EPHRATA – According to staff at the Grant County Jail, roughly 90% of detainees arrive with some substance abuse-related concern. Of those, roughly 70% have some level of dependency on fentanyl. The Grant County Morgue is seeing sadly similar increases. “We’re starting to see (fentanyl addiction) as a huge issue inside the jail,” said Grant County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Chief Deputy Phil Coats. “And, from what I’m hearing talking to some of the people that are withdrawing from it is that it is so severe that actual suicide rates have actually gone up in jails because they don’t want to have to deal (with withdrawals.) It hurts too much.” ...

Legals for July, 14 2023