MLPD releases annual report

MOSES LAKE — Calls to the Moses Lake Police Department in 2022 increased by 6.3% over 2021, according to the department’s annual report, released Thursday.

Moses Lake man dies in Wednesday night collision

MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake man was killed Wednesday night in a single-vehicle collision near Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office...

Basic American Foods evaluating aftermath of fire

MOSES LAKE – Basic American Foods continues to assess the situation caused by a fire at their facility just south of Moses Lake on State Route 17. “BAF is currently assessing the damage to the portion of the facility and working with the local authorities to determine the root cause of the fire. BAF’s priority is and always will be to provide a safe work environment and produce quality products for a fair value to our customers,” said BAF Chief People Officer Peter Vitarisi via an email to the Columbia Basin Herald...

Quincy school district awards district office remodeling contract

QUINCY — Construction is scheduled to begin April 3 on a project to remodel the old Quincy High Tech High building into the new Quincy School District office...

Moses Pointe Spring Golf Extravaganza set for April 15

MOSES LAKE – The Links at Moses Pointe will be hosting its Spring Golf Extravaganza on April 15, including the Pepsi Cola Long Drive Championship, junior golf clinic and more...

Knights swinging well

Royal softball sees strong start to 2023 season

ROYAL CITY – Averaging 15.2 runs per game this season, the Royal High School softball team has begun the 2023 campaign on a strong note. Over the first six games, the Knights have only allowed one run this season, which came in a 17-1 win over Naches Valley...

Jackrabbits move to 3-3 with win over Omak

QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits evened their record at 3-3 with a 9-4 win over Omak on Wednesday, their third-straight win after beginning the season 0-3. The Jackrabbits have outscored their opponents 47-5 in their past three games...

WA college sports March 30-April 5

WASHINGTON STATE – Whether you root for the Vikings, Eagles or the Bulldogs, ther’s a load of college sports going on this spring. Here is this week’s schedule for Washington college athletics...

Blue Palm Frozen Yogurt

Prepping for a cool treat as the year heats up.

MOSES LAKE — Palm trees may not be native to the Columbia Basin, but one local business has a blue palm tree perfect for finding shade under in the upcoming summer heat. “Obviously the big palm trees and the deck is kind of what (the business is) known for and we liked that,” said Cody Hall...

Police logs for March 30, 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.

Senate and House capital proposals may fund Grant projects

OLYMPIA – While the final budget has not yet been decided, both the Washington House and Senate have released Capital Budget proposals detailing how much they want to allocate to different projects and organizations in each legislative district...

Moses Lake extends sleep center lease

Council opts to keep current location while planning continues

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council was all set at its regular meeting on Tuesday to vote on a new site for the city’s homeless sleep center when the owner of the current site at S.R. 17 and E. Broadway offered to extend the city’s lease on the site. Kevin Richards, president of Western Pacific Engineering and owner of the 1.52-acre site of the city’s homeless sleep center, said he was always willing to renew the city’s lease on the land for at least one year. He said he hadn’t heard back from the city on the issue when he brought it up. “I offered a second year,” Richards said. “Nobody reached out to me.” ...

Samaritan submits revised construction budget to USDA

MOSES LAKE — Substantial increases in projected construction costs prompted Samaritan Healthcare officials to submit a revised budget to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the proposed new Samaritan Hospital. Samaritan board members voted 5-0 to approve the resolution revising the project budget for the USDA. Samaritan CEO Theresa Sullivan said the updated budget proposal was requested by USDA officials...

Ephrata appoints assistant superintendent

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District appointed Ken Murray as the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources earlier this week. “Ephrata is growing as a community and as a school district,” said Ephrata School Board Chair Jim Adams, in a release by the district. “To ensure that we’re prepared to meet the future needs of our students, staff and families, it’s time to add additional support to the district office. Ken will not only solidify some of our most important business practices, but he will also have the added benefit of working closely with our superintendent and learning from one of the greats.” ...

Comeback win!

Huskies rally past deficit on the diamond to overtake Deer Park with solid W.

OTHELLO – Down 2-1 to Deer Park in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Othello bats came alive as the Huskies were able to ring off six runs in seven at-bats and earn a 7-2 win over the Stags. “We got a couple bounces; a couple things went our way,” Head Coach Sonny Garza said. “It’s good to see that. The excitement in the dugout; it was good for the kids.” ...

Remembering WWII

Historic exhibit comes to Moses Lake museum

MOSES LAKE — It was perhaps the defining event of the 20th century. “It’s an area of interest to a lot of people,” said Moses Lake Museum and Art Center Director Dollie Boyd. “It (World War II) was such a complex war, and so many people, so many countries, were involved. It touched every corner of the globe.” ...

‘The new Cape Canaveral’

Inslee seeks to boost high-tech production in Moses Lake Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — “How can we help you?” It was the question Gov. Jay Inslee asked several times on Tuesday during a visit to Moses Lake to meet with the heads of several local technology companies in aviation and advanced battery technology during separate roundtable discussions at the Grant County International Airport and Big Bend Community College...

The murals of Moses Lake

Local artwork focuses on history, culture and keeping the city welcoming.

MOSES LAKE — There’s a very simple reason tattoo artist Shawn Willmorth painted the side of his building on W. Broadway Avenue. “We painted it because it was awesome,” Willmorth, owner of The Hive at 116 W. Broadway Ave. “We just wanted to make an impact.” ...

Basin sports schedule March 29-April 4

COLUMBIA BASIN – With spring break just around the corner, many Basin teams will see a break from action next week. Check out this week’s sports schedule for a full slate of different events...

Bird fanatics

Sandhill Crane Festival draws full house

OTHELLO — Sandhill cranes have a special meaning for Debb Reiley. Reiley lives in Seattle now but spent 30 years in Alaska, the summer range for sandhill cranes. “The sandhill cranes would land by my house,” she said. The flocks would take flight early in the morning. “I would wake up, listen to them go overhead.” ...