Mavs fall to Eastmont

Moses Lake team ends fall on the court with 7-9 record for the season

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School volleyball team fell to Eastmont in three sets Tuesday night. The loss ends the Mavs' season. “We were just a step or two off,” said head coach Krystal Trammell. “Instead of anticipating, I think we reacted.” Despite a tough fight, Moses Lake lost all three sets; 19-25, 24-26 and 22-25...

RECAP: ‘Hawks, Kraken look to continue winning ways

SEATTLE – Both the Seahawks and the Kraken have won three of their last four games. Read along for updates on both teams’ performances over the past week of their regular seasons. Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks just keep on winning. Projected by many to be among the NFL’s bottom-tier teams in the 2022 season, Seattle notched yet another win in a 27-13 defeat of the New York Giants on Sunday, giving New York just its second loss of the season...

Haunted on Halloween

Annual attraction provides free scares to community

LAKEVIEW - The Living Nightmare Haunted Attraction celebrated its 14th year of scaring with a haunted maze in Lakeview on Halloween. “We strive to be as family-friendly as possible,” said owner and organizer Tristan Jones. “We’re just trying to give back to the community and show these younger kids the importance of giving back.” This year Living Nightmare Haunted Attraction was a maze held in Lakeview at Jone’s home but the attraction is usually held at a property off Road 10.8 just outside of Ephrata. It has been held in Lakeview for the last few years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and has also been held on Stratford Road once in the past as well...

Paving the way

Local climbers featured in museum as mountain climbing pioneers

YAKAMA/EPHRATA – An exhibit in the Yakima Valley Museum called “Let’s Take the Sporting Route: Mountaineering in Central Washington 1949-1970” features pioneers from Central Washington who trail-blazed many first ascents of major mountain climbing routes. “This particular exhibit showcased these people that we’ve identified who’ve had singular achievements in one way or another and they came from this side of the mountains,” said Peter Arnold, Executive Director of the Yakima Valley Museum...

Research recommended when making Medicare decisions

MOSES LAKE — Rolling up on retirement - or even just rolling up on 65 - brings with it certain rituals, among them deciding what to do about Medicare. Medicare, of course, is health insurance for people 65 years of age and older, although it can be available to people younger than 65 if they meet qualifying criteria. “When you apply for retirement or disability benefits from Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board) it also serves as your application for Medicare,” according to information on the Medicare website. “Once you get approved for Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits, you’ll automatically get Part A coverage, without having to pay a premium for it, once you’re eligible for Medicare.” ...

A leader by example

Mavs' Torres keeps an eye out for teammates

MOSES LAKE – On the court this year for the Mavericks is a leader who leads her teammates not by raising her voice, but through the example she sets. Senior Jazlynn Torres has helped guide the Mavs to a successful season through her leadership-by-example approach, according to her coach and teammates. “It’s been really exciting to see this new energy we all have and the connection we all have this year,” Torres said. “I just love this team.” As a multi-sport athlete who also plays softball for the Mavericks, Torres has gained attention from teammates and coaches alike for her dedication both as an athlete and in the classroom. “Working with Jaz for a number of years, she’s a quiet leader,” Moses Lake head coach Krystal Trammell said. “She excels in the classroom, she’s a multi-sport athlete. She embodies what Moses Lake High School wants.” ...

Busy week ahead

Basin sports schedule for Nov. 2-9

District championship season is in full swing here in the Basin, with many area schools competing to make it to state competitions. Check out this week’s sports schedule for teams around the Basin, and check online at columbiabasinherald.com for updates to the schedule as teams progress through their respective brackets. As for this week’s set schedule as of Tuesday, read along below...

Huskies complete season sweep of Prosser

OTHELLO – Entering Tuesday night’s match with a 7-7 record, the Othello Huskies regained a positive win-loss record with a 3-1 win over Prosser, their second win over the Mustangs this season. The Huskies dropped the first set but rallied to win the final three for a senior night win. “Our kids are doing a great job of playing for each other and not being selfish or about themselves,” Othello head coach Steve Parris said. “It’s been a very enjoyable group, for me. We were a little worried at the start (of the season), but we really pulled together. We have some kids that have really stepped up into leadership positions.”...

Judge fines company for fraudulent business letters

SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court ordered two companies and their owners on Tuesday to pay $24.8 million in penalties after sending over 230,000 deceptive letters to small business owners in violation of the state’s Consumer Protection Act, according to a press release from Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson. According to the press release, Florida-based Certificate Service and Labor Poster Compliance sent 232,091 letters — which were designed to look like they were from government agencies — to business owners across the state demanding payment for state-required posters and certificates...

Halloween fire guts ML home

MOSES LAKE — A fire Monday night gutted a home on W. Peninsula Drive and posed risks to firefighters who responded, according to a city of Moses Lake press release...

Spooky fun

Ephrata trick or treat brings loads of children to downtown

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Trick-Or-Treat, sponsored by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success Monday night. “I think it went off really really well,” said Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Director Rita Witte. “The kids were having a great time and it was busy.” The trick-or-treat event was held along First Ave SW between Alder Street and Basin Street. Businesses and organizations set up tables along the edges of the street as ghouls, goblins, witches and many other creatures and characters received their candy stipend...

County seeks volunteer to serve on MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commissioners are looking for a volunteer to fill out a vacancy in the board that oversees the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District following the resignation of board member Kaj Selman. The successful volunteer must live and own property within the district and if appointed, will serve the remainder of Selman’s term, which ends in January 2024, the press release said...

GET Prepaid Tuition Program open for new enrollment

WASHINGTON - Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition program is open for new enrollments, providing families an opportunity to start saving for future college and career training costs while their children are young. “This year, savers can literally buy tomorrow’s education at today’s price, whether they plan to use those funds five, 10, or even 18 years from now,” said Washington College Savings Plans director, Luke Minor in a release by WA529...

WSU researchers develop test for toxic produce residues

PULLMAN — A team of researchers from Washington State University have developed a test for the residue of toxic herbicides in fruit and vegetables using relatively simple nanoparticles, according to a WSU press release...

Othello seeks applicants for open council seat

OTHELLO — Othello city officials are accepting applications through 5 p.m. Friday from residents interested in filling an open position on the Othello City Council. Council member Maria Quezada announced her resignation effective Oct. 24. “Though I pictured being able to serve my community in this position for a longer amount of time, I have to recognize that my career has taken a much bigger role in my life over the last year,” Quezada wrote in her resignation letter. She had served on the council for four years.

Record setters

Maverick girls swim and dive team members support one another on the way to state

MOSES LAKE – Boasting a perfect record in meets this season and a district championship crown, the Moses Lake girls swim and dive team was rewarded with seven swimmers qualifying for state competition in Federal Way in 12 events. “It took everybody on our team to win districts,” Moses Lake swim and dive head coach Jason Hart said. “Every single person, because Eastmont is also very good. We beat them every single time we went up against them, but it took every single person on our team. If we’re missing one or two people – we aren’t district champions.” At the district meet, the Mavericks scored 529 points, finishing 26.5 points above second-place Eastmont (502.5). Districts began with Moses Lake setting a new school record in the 200-yard medley relay, which senior captain Makhaela Parrish said set the tone for the remainder of the meet...

5 misconceptions about prostate health

(Family Features) Prostate health may be an intimidating subject for some men, which can lead to misconceptions about conditions and treatments. Some men may even avoid visiting a doctor because of what they might learn. Breaking this stigma around prostate issues could help prevent complications from conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Under a doctor’s care, BPH can be effectively treated; over 14 million men in the U.S. seek treatment every year.1 To help clear up some of the confusion and fear around prostate health, here is a breakdown of five common misconceptions about BPH...

Top brass

Quintet brings fun, variety to classical music

MOSES LAKE — When the words “brass music” are mentioned, most people picture a marching band, rows on rows of uniformed players belting out marches and school fight songs. Not five women on a stage pushing the boundaries of classical music. Yet that’s just what was happening at the Wallenstein Theater Thursday evening when Seraph Brass took the stage. The all-female brass quintet made Moses Lake the final stop on its Washington tour, invited by the Central Basin Community Concert Association. Before arriving at the Wallenstein, the group had made a stop at Moses Lake High School. “I had the opportunity today to hear the lovely ladies of Seraph Brass play at the high school in the band room,” said Frances Irwin, president of CBCCA. “If only you could have heard them, the students, you would have known why we're here.” ...

Badge discussion

Q&A with Grant County Sheriff candidates

GRANT COUNTY - With the general election a week away, the Columbia Basin Herald submitted some follow-up questions to candidates running for office in Grant and Adams counties. Grant County Sheriff’s Office candidates Joey Kriete and Joe Harris each received the same questions. Harris and Kriete are running to replace Tom Jones, who resigned as sheriff in July. Their answers are below and have been slightly edited for clarity and to fit the available space. The Herald appreciates the candidates’ taking the time to answer the questions...

Annual Mid-Columbia Libraries used book sale announced

KENNEWICK — The Friends of the Mid-Columbia Libraries will hold the group’s annual used book sale beginning Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the MCL Kennewick branch, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. The sale runs from Nov. 4 to 13, according to an MCL press release. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5, 6, 12 and 13, and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7-10. The library will be closed for Veteran’s Day. Debit and credit cards will be accepted. Customers are encouraged to bring their own box or bag, the press release said.