Hankins named Moses Lake mayor; Myers deputy mayor

The city of Moses Lake has a new mayor, as city council members voted to elect Dean Hankins to the role during their Tuesday evening meeting.

Bills could improve extreme weather response

A bill requiring the Washington Military Department to create and implement an extreme weather response grant program moved through a public hearing with state legislators without opposition on Wednesday.

Dolores Irene Martinez

Dolores Irene Martinez, 82, of Warden, died in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, following a short bout with cancer.

Marilyn Joan Hallberg

In the very early hours of Jan. 9, 2022, under the care of her daughter and several grandchildren, Marilyn Joan Hallberg left this earth to meet her precious Savior.

Why I am more of a cat person than a dog person

Genesis 1:26 says: “Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’”

Quincy girls basketball team falls to Omak, 24-53

QUINCY – Tuesday night was a rough night for the Quincy High School Lady Jacks, as the basketball team took a tough loss of 24-53 against league contender Omak High School.

Legals for January, 13 2022

MLSD to hold open house for Vanguard Academy

The Moses Lake School District will host an open house for potential students interested in attending its latest campus, Vanguard Academy, from 6-8 p.m. today at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake.

‘A voice for citizens’: Wanke reflects on 32 years on the Ephrata City Council

EPHRATA — Mark Wanke first ran for the Ephrata City Council in 1989. “I wanted to be a voice for the citizens,” he said.

Lorenzo Alvin Chaffee

Lorenzo Alvin Chaffee went to be with the Lord suddenly at the age of 29 on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Mable Francis (Talbert) Chandler

Mable Francis (Talbert) Chandler left her earthly home and passed into the arms of her loving Savior on Jan. 1, 2022.

Making room: Royal City to consider permit-only parking

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council will discuss an ordinance to allow city officials to establish permit-only parking zones.

Othello boys basketball team deals with postponed, canceled games

OTHELLO — Bad weather and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to make it a bumpy season so far for the Othello High School boys basketball team.

Legals for January, 12 2022

The rising cost of eating

MOSES LAKE — The sticker price read $250.

Clearing the way: Soap Lake police officer enjoys plowing snow on the side

SOAP LAKE — White Buffalo Drone Services owner and operator Jeff Gallaher is a man of many hats. In addition to the drone service he started in early 2021, he recently expanded into snow plowing, in time for a winter with plenty of snow needing to be moved.

Prep roundup: ACH holds early lead over Odessa

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School Warriors took an early lead over the Odessa High School Tigers Friday, finishing the first quarter 15-2, and stayed ahead the rest of the game.

Legals for January, 11 2022

Christine Isabelle Delgado

Christine I. Delgado was born to Joe P. Delgado and Elvita Delgado, longtime Royal Slope farmers, on Aug. 1, 1964, and passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Dec. 16, 2021.

Royal boys ready to hit the basketball court

ROYAL CITY – Royal High School boys basketball team head coach Ray Valle said this season has been a little difficult, with more than half of the team catching COVID-19 in December and having a late start to the season because RHS went to the state football tournament.