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New license proposed for drivers delivering alcohol
OLYMPIA - Delivery drivers working for firms such as DoorDash and Instacart would be required to purchase a $50 state license and complete a certified class to deliver alcoholic beverages from bars and restaurants if a House bill under consideration passes...
Bill looks to encourage nuclear tech in state energy goals
OLYMPIA — House Bill 1584, which was introduced to the House on Jan. 25, would require advanced nuclear reactor technology to be considered, along with other carbon-neutral energy alternatives when developing the state's strategic energy goals. "I'm excited my bill helps expand this important energy resource," said Rep. Stephanie Barnard (R-Pasco), a primary sponsor of the bill. "Advanced nuclear reactor technology is price-competitive with other renewables. Because it's reliable and can be used on a large scale, nuclear energy can reduce our dependence on carbon-producing energy supplies." ...
Concrete truck overturns in Warden
WARDEN — A large concrete boom truck skidded and overturned on S. County Road just in front of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Warden at around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to Warden Police Chief Rick Martin. No one was injured in the accident, Martin said, though the driver was pinned in his cab as a result of the accident and had to be rescued by a firefighter with Grant County Fire District 4...
Home sales figures all over the map for February
MOSES LAKE — Figures were up and down for the real estate market in Grant and Adams counties in February, according to new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service...
Upgrades coming to Grant fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE — Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-April for a project to expand the number of horse stalls at the Grant County Fairgrounds. It’s part of an overall plan for improvements throughout the fairgrounds, which include construction of additional storage and a new bathroom in the commercial building...
Othello roundabout construction rescheduled
OTHELLO — Construction of a roundabout at Cunningham Road and State Route 17 in Othello, originally scheduled for 2023, has been delayed to 2024 or 2025. Lauren Loebsack, North Central region communications manager for the Washington State Department of Transportation, wrote that the project is in the design phase in 2023. “We are working on 60% design this spring,” Loebsack wrote in response to an email from the Herald...
Warrants served in catalytic converter trafficking case
MOSES LAKE - Search warrants were served at a business and home along Stratford Road Wednesday morning in connection with the suspected trafficking of catalytic converters. “Catalytic converters (thefts) are a hot topic again, with so many going on, so we want people to know that we've identified at least some of the people who are involved in that crime enterprise,” said Kyle Foreman, Public Information Officer for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office...
DNR plans prescribed burns in Eastern, Central Washington
OLYMPIA — The Department of Natural Resources is planning a number of prescribed burns on State Trust lands in Central and Eastern Washington this spring, according to a statement from the department. “Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools we have to restore the health of our forests,” Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz wrote on the statement. “Prescribed fire is one of the most cost-effective ways for us to remove excess fuels and create defensible space for wildland firefighters as they fight to protect our homes and communities each summer.” ...
Bill to improve APS moves to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA – A bill aimed to improve adult protective services moves to the desk of Washington Governor Jay Inslee. The bill would require the state Department of Social and Health Services and law enforcement to share information contained in reports and findings of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation and neglect of vulnerable adults with each other. “This bill helps us protect our vulnerable adults,” said Sen. Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro-Woolley), sponsor of the bill. Senate Bill 5370 was unanimously passed by the Washington House on Friday after also being unanimously passed by the Senate, and now moves to the Governor’s desk for consideration...
Interstate 90 interchanges to be repaved
MOSES LAKE — Work is scheduled to start sometime in April on a Washington State Department of Transportation project to repave six traffic interchanges - on-ramps and off-ramps - along Interstate 90 between Quincy and Warden. Jeff Deal, WSDOT engineer on the project, wrote in an email to the Herald that most work along I-90 in Grant County would be the interchange repaving.
Ephrata addresses annexation, approves Homecoming festivities
EPHRATA – City Administrator Ray Towry said the city is moving forward with a variety of measures after last week’s city council meeting, including a request from property owners to annex a small piece of land at the request of a property owner with land that overflows the city’s border...
USDA releases agricultural statistics for Northwest Region
OLYMPIA – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Northwest Regional Field Office released agricultural statistics for canola, corn for grain, dry edible beans, sugarbeets, alfalfa hay and all other hay for Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska Thursday...
Housing Finance Commission names new chair
SEATTLE —Real estate and banking leader Nicole Bascomb-Green was recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the new chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, according to an announcement from the WSHFC...
Pending home sales up for second month in a row
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pending home sales increased 0.9% in July, rising for the second consecutive month, according to an announcement from to the National Association of Realtors. The Northeast and Midwest posted monthly losses, while sales in the South and West grew. All four U.S. regions saw year-over-year declines in transactions...
MLPD seizes thousands of fentanyl pills following Saturday arrest
MOSES LAKE — The arrest of a Moses Lake man Saturday morning resulted in the seizure of more than a half-pound of fentanyl pills as well as additional fentanyl powder and a half-pound of methamphetamine, according to a statement from the MLPD. “It’s a huge deal. Fentanyl is running rampant not just in Moses Lake, but in the entire state,” said Police Chief Kevin Fuhr. “Three thousand pills for us is a good haul.” ...
Bill proposed to create Boys and Men Commission
OLYMPIA — A statement by Rep. Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy) on Wednesday announced the introduction of a bill that would create a new Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. "There are many issues that impact men and boys. Yet, there is no unified voice that would tackle these issues at the state level," wrote Dye, in the statement. "If adopted, this legislation would create the first-of-its-kind boys and men's commission in the nation right here in Washington state." ...
Gonzaga men’s XC reaches No. 12
SPOKANE — Gonzaga's men's cross country enters this week's U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) Coaches' Poll ranked the highest ever in program history, coming in at No. 12 after a strong outing at the Cowboy Jamboree over the weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Zag men finished 10th overall with 245 points en route to beating six ranked teams in the most competitive meet so far in the NCAA this season. Yacine Guermali led the way for Gonzaga with a 15th place individual finish in a time of 23 minutes, 42.6 seconds over the 8,000 meter course on the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course.
Tip a Cop fundraiser returns to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — As a matter of fact, yes, those are police officers and sheriff’s deputies cleaning tables, delivering hamburgers and drinks and occasionally breaking into song. The fifth annual Tip a Cop is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Rock Top Burgers & Brew, 930 N. Stratford Rd. in Moses Lake. Deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Moses Lake Police Department officers will be working the floor for that two-and-a-half-hour stretch, handing out menus and delivering meals and drinks. The tips they earn go to the Shop with a Cop program sponsored by each department. Rock Top employees make a donation as well as sponsoring the event...
Carter wins another term as commissioner
GRANT COUNTY — County Commissioner Cindy Carter thanked county voters for sending her back for another four years on the Grant County Commission but said this term would be her last. “I’m relieved the campaign is over and humbled the voters have exercised their faith in me to serve another four years,” Carter wrote in a short email to the Columbia Basin Herald. “My last four years.” ...
Bikers to solicit food, cash for locals in need
MOSES LAKE — Despite the cold, the wind and the looming snow, members of the Road Brothers Northwest motorcycle club will be out along N. Stratford Road on Saturday soliciting donations of cash and non-perishable food to help the area’s hungry families. “We do it to help our community out,” said the club’s current president, who goes by the name Road Brother Even. “It’s just about giving back to the community.” ...