Civil Air Patrol holds open house

Program offers learning opportunities and life experiences

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol held an open house at their squadron building at the Ephrata Municipal Airport this past weekend to give interested parties the opportunity to hear about all the program. “There are going to be things you will be able to do that none of your friends would have ever dreamed they’d be able to do,” said Jonathan Henke, health services officer for the local squadron...

Local heritage

Wanapum traditions showcased at Archaeology Days

MATTAWA — An atlatl is definitely a help when throwing a spear, at least according to the children trying it out during Archaeology Days at the Wanapum Herritage Center. Presenter Tom Bailor showed the children how to use it – the blunt end of the spear in the socket on the atlatl, aim high and throw. He showed them how it had evolved; an unknown engineer added a notch that functions as a handle...

'Rural Vital Signs'

Rural Community Leadership Program coming to Othello

OTHELLO – Rural Development Initiatives Inc. will be delivering a Rural Community Leadership Program to Othello funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge. The hybrid in-person and online program will begin Oct. 12 and end April 11...

Focus on the familiar

Masquers to open new season this weekend with ‘Blithe Spirit’

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater in Soap Lake will be premiering Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit this weekend. The show will run through October 1 every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 2 p.m., according to the theater’s website. “Blithe Spirit” marks the opening of the Masquers’ new theater season, said the play’s director Marla Allsopp, who is also on the Masquers Theater Board of Directors...

Art and walk to raise Alzheimer’s awareness set for Friday, Saturday

MOSES LAKE – Area residents will be flexing their artistic talents and putting on their walking shoes to decorate for Colors of Hope, Friday, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday. “I did a little bit (of art) last year, and people really enjoyed that. They enjoyed having something to look at, and it was something for them. Specifically for them,” said Karisti Cox, who is organizing the event...

Odd jobs

Moses Lake's Home Electrical tackles the strange stuff

MOSES LAKE — James Anderson likes odd jobs. And sometimes they get pretty odd. Anderson is the owner of Home Electrical Services, based in Moses Lake. The name may sound pretty ordinary, but HES’ repertoire is anything but. Anderson prides himself on taking on jobs other places don’t want to do. “We recently did a churro line in Connell,” Anderson said. “And we had to set it all up and hook it up for him. It was a two-year project. It took two years to get it done. We just finished it.” ...

Buzzing on Broadway

The Hive continues tattoo legacy of nearly 30 years

MOSES LAKE — The Hive, an eye-catching yellow building along Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake, is home to tattoo artist and owner Shawn Willmorth. “I’ve always known since I was about 12 years old that (tattooing) was what I wanted to do and mainly, I blame rock ‘n’ roll and Harley Davidson,” said Willmorth. “Secondly, my stepdad was a tattoo collector so I was exposed to that pretty early on.” ...

New culture pays off for Mavs

Moses Lake takes home 3-1 win over Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE – Having gone winless a year ago, new Moses Lake volleyball head coach Krystal Trammell and the Mavericks have been putting together a new culture around the team, which has translated to wins like Thursday’s 3-1 victory over Eisenhower. “It was high,” Trammell said of the energy entering Thursday’s match. “We are in our second round of league (games); we know what we have to do. So we tell the girls, ‘That was a great practice,’ or ‘That was a great set,’ Great effort, better effort next. We do one set at a time, we do not look over anyone.” ...

Alegria’s four touchdowns lead Huskies to 49-12 win

OTHELLO – Led by senior running back Julian Alegria’s four total touchdowns and a dominant defensive performance, the No. 5 seed Othello Huskies took down the No. 12 Washington Patriots 49-12 in the first round of the 2A State Playoffs on Saturday afternoon. “For Othello, we haven’t won a state playoff game in nine years,” Othello defensive coordinator Kevin Hale said. “We know that we’ve got a good football team.” The Huskies rushed for 259 yards and five touchdowns in the win, with Alegria scoring three on the ground and senior Sonny Asu and junior Alex Mendez both reaching the end zone once. “That's Othello football, that’s what we want to do,” Hale said...

Fire season approaching

Preparation can help reduce the potential for damage from wildfires, say firefighters.

MOSES LAKE — It’s spring at last - sun, warmer temperatures, longer days. Unfortunately, spring brings with it an increased risk of wildfires, even in early spring. “We’re starting to have wildland fires and we’re in April. The vegetation is starting to dry out,” said Cpt. Travis Svilar of Grant County Fire District 5. People whose residences could be vulnerable to wildfire can - and should - take precautions to make their property less susceptible, according to local fire officials. Grant County Fire District 3 Chief Tony Leibelt said the potential for people to get in the way of a fire has increased as development has pushed further and further into previously undeveloped land. He cited the Wenatchee area as an example, with more homes being developed among stands of trees...

Mavs bounce back from CBBN title loss, advance to state

Balderas’ walk-off gives ML a 9-8 win over West Valley

EAST WENATCHEE – Despite a 5-3 loss to Eastmont in the Columbia Basin Big-Nine district title game on Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks rallied with a 9-8 extra-innings win over West Valley (Yakima) later in the day to move on to the 4A state tournament. “We’re super excited to have qualified for the tournament,” Moses Lake Head Coach Mike Hofheins said. “We feel like we underachieved last year, felt like we should have been there last year and didn’t make that happen. For us to make it happen this year was one of our goals that we have checked off.”

UPDATED: Gorge victims, alleged shooter identified

EPHRATA — Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison has released the identities of the two fatally-shot victims from the Sunday evening shooting at The Gorge Amphitheatre’s campground and Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete has identified the alleged shooter. “The suspect is 26-year-old James M. Kelly of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He was hospitalized for a gunshot wound and was returned to Grant County today where he is lodged in the Grant County Jail. He is held for investigation of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of first-degree assault domestic violence,” Kriete said...

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...

Experience counts

Warriors bring deep, more experienced roster into 2023

COULEE CITY – With a roster of 31 players, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are entering 2023 with a more experienced squad than last year.

Waterworks: Ephrata finalizing plans for water infrastructure upgrades

EPHRATA — Providing water and sewer services to a city laid out like a reverse saddle is challenging, but the city of Ephrata is working to improve the associated infrastructure, which is aging and needs adjustments to meet the needs of the county seat. “You know, 90% of this stuff is due to aging treatment plants,” said Nancy Wetch, a project engineer with Gray & Osborne, Inc., a Yakima-based firm helping the city with fresh water and sewer systems upgrades. “There are some issues with capacity, but for the most part, it’s because your plant is 25 years old. Nothing is getting younger and nothing is getting newer. That’s why we’re doing this upgrade.” ...

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.” ...

Eagles track and field finishes eighth in men’s and women’s competition

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Eagles men’s and women’s track teams finished eighth overall at the Big Sky Conference Championships on Saturday, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. The women scored 34 points while the men finished with 33.5 points. The final day was highlighted by bronze medals from Maddy Shekhawat, Owen Higgins, and Sydney Thweatt. “We had some highs and some lows, but we kept fighting,” said Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Erin Tucker. “Starting off with the 4x100 we got points there and we will be better next year, I promise you that.”

FIRE REPORT: Second Creek fire continues blazing, one other fire mostly contained

LEAVENWORTH – The Second Creek Fire is sitting at around 75 acres as of Thursday night, growing around 9.9 acres since Wednesday, according to a statement from Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Nov. 5, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is the active list of inmates for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office listed in order of the date of arrest. The Adams County Jail is closed, so inmates are housed in other jurisdictions.

Winds forecast to increase fire danger through Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — Summer officially starts Saturday, but really it’s already here, and elevated fire danger is one of the signs. It's been dry in Central Washington over the last 30 days, and winds are expected to increase ahead of a cool front forecast for the weekend. Daniel Butler, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Spokane, said the highest risk is Wednesday.