Knights win with last-second goal against Wahluke

ROYAL CITY – The Royal City Knights soccer team (7-3-2) earned a close victory Tuesday evening with a score in the last few minutes of regulation to win 1-0 over the Wahluke Warriors (7-5). The result of the game places the Knights in third and the Warriors in fourth in the South Central Athletic Conference.

Mavericks suffer a loss at home

MOSES LAKE – On Tuesday, the Mavericks (6-5) fell 3-0 to the visiting Davis Pirates. Head Coach Krystal Trammell felt the Mavs were playing on their heels instead of being the aggressor.

Knights gain victory at home against Wahluke

ROYAL CITY – The Royal City Knights earned a solid 3-1 victory on their home court over the Wahluke Warriors. The matchup remained close between the two teams throughout as the South Central Athletic Conference rivals battled it out to stay in the postseason runnings.

Quincy PD blotter

QUINCY — The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Ephrata PD blotter

EPHRATA – The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Hazardous waste events coming to Mattawa, Moses Lake

EPHRATA — Grant County residents who have chemicals and other things that can’t go in the trash will have a chance to get rid of them this month at two hazardous waste collection events.

ArtGarden Pottery casts a spell with 'I Smell Pottery Painting' event

MOSES LAKE – Friday night, ArtGarden Pottery, a ceramics studio owned by Laura Mayer, transformed into a whimsical world of witches, paint and creativity as it hosted the first of two “I Smell Pottery Painting” events in celebration of Halloween.

MLHS alum Molitor medals with Team USA in Shanghai

MOSES LAKE – In September, Moses Lake High School alum Madison Molitor competed for the United States in the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China. Madison called the experience surreal and an honor. “I wasn't sure if I was going to make a boat for the summer,” he said. “It was really incredible to not only make a boat, but also (earn a) medal and also be in contention for silver. I think rowing at the international level is always an honor. It's an honor to represent the United States.”

Annexation request denied by Othello council

OTHELLO — Othello City Council members voted 6-0 to decline a request to annex property south of State Route 26 along West Bench Road. The decision followed a third public comment session, some of it impassioned, on the proposal. Council member Angel Garza said he thought accepting the annexation proposal would move growth in the wrong direction.

WA use of force database publishes first report

MOSES LAKE – In a shift towards greater transparency in law enforcement, Washington State has implemented an incident-based police use-of-force reporting system known as the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety, or WADEPS. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Attorney General, is the result of collaboration among a variety of groups, including law enforcement, who want such reporting.

Legals for October, 15 2025

Moses Lake man arrested for domestic violence

MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake man was arrested Sunday morning after Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies answered a call about a domestic violence incident in the 1000 block of Vandenburg Loop. The victims’ nine-year-old child went to a neighbor for assistance. The neighbor called 911, according to the probable cause statement.

Q&A sessions next week on ACFD 5 levy lid lift proposal

OTHELLO — Adams County Fire District 5 residents are being invited to two public meetings to learn about, and ask questions about, ACFD 5’s request for a levy lid lift. The meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 22 and 9 a.m. Oct. 25 at the ACFD station, 220 W. Broadway Ave., Othello. The proposal is on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Othello City Council Position 3: Carmona vs. Lopez

OTHELLO — Oscar Lopez and Alma Carmona are running for an open position on the Othello City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald provided identical questions to each candidate, with a word limit; both responded.

BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 15-22, 2025

MOSES LAKE – Teams from around the Columbia Basin near the end of the regular season and begin to prepare for their post-season pushes this week. See where the local high school teams will be headed this week.

Soap Lake stuns Waterville-Mansfield in five-set thriller

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Eagles (8-3) earned a statement victory over the Waterville-Mansfield Shockers Monday night on their fifth straight weekday of games. This win was significant as it was not only their sixth straight win, but it was the team’s first victory over the Shockers.

Basin volleyball round up – Oct. 7 – Oct.13

MOSES LAKE – Basin volleyball had a busy week with local teams beginning to face stiffer competition. Some teams bounced back from tough periods, and others continued to ride their momentum to more victories. See below where your favorite team stands and their current record.

Washington college football recap – Week 7

MOSES LAKE – We’re about halfway through the college football season. Some teams continue to carry their momentum week to week, while others are trying to turn their season around while they still can. See below where each team currently stands.

Oaks selected to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, was named Tuesday as the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its more than 17 million members worldwide. Oaks’ selection to lead what is widely known as the church follows the recent death of his 101-year-old predecessor, Russell M. Nelson. His ascension is not a surprise; a longstanding church policy says the longest-tenured member of a top leadership body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles becomes the next president. The tradition is meant to ensure a seamless transition and prevent internal or public lobbying. “I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I’ve been called,” Oaks said.

U.S. consumers to pay 55% of tariff costs, Goldman Sachs says

(The Center Square) – U.S. consumers will end up paying the bulk of the cost for President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. The report undercuts repeated claims from the White House that foreign nations will pay the costs of the new import duties. Goldman Sachs economists said American consumers will pay 55% of tariff costs, U.S. businesses will pay 22% and foreign exporters will pay 18%. Goldman Sachs economists said U.S. firms are expected to pass costs onto consumers in the coming months, according to media reports.