Mavs allow 3 second-half goals, lose to Eastmont 3-1

MOSES LAKE – Despite a strong first half where Moses Lake shut out the visiting Eastmont Wildcats, the Mavericks allowed three goals in the second half and fell 3-1 to Eastmont. The loss is the fourth consecutive for Moses Lake, but head coach Alysha Overland said that the energy has still been there for the team during practices and going into games. “Our practices are still coming out high-pressure, everybody wants to be there, we’re getting excited,” Overland said. “We are well prepared for the upcoming games. The girls are getting ready to go, they’re excited to play whenever gameday comes around.” ...

WA Fires continue into October

WASHINGTON STATE — There are six large fires in Washington according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center as of Oct. 12. “It may be October, but it’s clear we’re not out of the woods when it comes to wildfire smoke and the dangers it can bring,” said Kaitlyn Kelly, Air Quality Policy Specialist in a release by the Washington Department of Health. The NICC defines a large fire as any wildland fire in timber 100 acres or greater, and 300 acres or greater in grasslands/rangelands, or that has an Incident Management Team assigned to it...

ACSO seizes thousands of fentanyl pills in Othello bust

OTHELLO - The Adams County Sheriff’s Office seized over 2,000 fentanyl pills from an Othello resident during a narcotics search warrant on Oct. 10. A release by ACSO states that at about 10 p.m. on Oct. 10, a team from ACSO served a narcotics search warrant in the 600 Block of Wagon Road in Othello...

Training for tragedy

Area first responders, medical facilities hold active shooter drill

MOSES LAKE/WENATCHEE – Passers-by may have seen a flurry of activity at the Confluence Health Moses Lake Clinic and Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee this past Saturday as first responders and medical providers held a full-scale active shooter drill, according to a joint press release from Samaritan Healthcare and Confluence Health. “While we hope the training will never need to be used in any real scenario, our job is to be prepared for whatever might occur and this exercise helps us to continue to provide the kind of excellence our communities deserve,” said Doug Jones, security and emergency preparedness director for Confluence Health...

Quincy schools discipline policy undergoing changes

QUINCY — Quincy School District officials are working on a program designed to improve discipline while keeping students in school. Assistant Superintendent DJ Garza discussed the district’s “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” plan with Quincy School Board members at the regular meeting Tuesday. “(The program) is a framework for building better habits for students,” Garza said. “We’re all creatures of habit, and all students come to us with a set of habits, good or bad.” The goal is to change bad habits, hopefully before student behavior becomes a problem in the classroom. The program starts with a set of behavior expectations that are the same at all five elementary schools, Quincy Middle School and Quincy High School, Garza said...

Moses Lake resident earns scholarship for Ohio college

BEREA, OHIO - In a release by Baldwin Wallace University, Moses Lake High School graduate Stephanie Foryan earned the Norman & Edna Sartor Scholarship. Foryan is majoring in psychology and philosophy.

Warden preps for N. County Road improvements

WARDEN — Work is set to start next week on a major improvement of North County Road, the major route north out of Warden, according to Warden City Administrator Kristine Shuler. Speaking at a regular meeting of the Warden City Council on Tuesday, Shuler said the work to rebuild and repave roughly a third of a mile of North County Road — Road U north of Warden — from the intersection of W. 1st Street (S.R. 170) to just south of Road 7.5 needs to begin soon before colder weather forces the state’s asphalt plants to close...

Candidates discuss policies at candidate forum

MOSES LAKE — Candidates for several county-level races responded to questions at a candidate forum at the Moses Lake Civic Center Monday evening. Races represented included those for sheriff, clerk, commissioner, assessor and superior court judge – all on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election. “We sponsor the candidates forum to give voters an opportunity to better understand a candidate and their positions on the issues pertinent to the position they are running for, so voters can select a candidate that best reflects their views and values. Every candidate in contested races are invited to attend and we monitor the amount of time given to each candidate so that is fair and impartial,” said Debbie Martinez, president and CEO of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce...

Meet the Herald Part 2:

The news crew

Back in September, we began introducing the members of our team to our readers, starting with the administrative team. Today, we continue with the editorial department. Lots of people read the news every day. But who are the people who write it? Here’s a look at the names and faces behind the stories.

CBH receives multiple WNPA awards

BELLINGHAM - The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association 2022 Better Newspaper Contest was held over the weekend in Bellingham and had the Columbia Basin Herald honored in several categories for their work in the last year. "I am extremely proud of the work our editorial team does on a daily basis to bring local news to the Columbia Basin,” said General Manager Bob Richardson, general manager at the Herald. “Our goal is to bring quality content to our friends and neighbors. These awards exemplify our commitment to that goal.” Richardson applauded the efforts of the editorial and design teams. “Our design team had a successful year as well,” he said. “They are creative and they really put out quality work to help our businesses stand out. I couldn't be happier than I am with our team here at the Columbia Basin Herald." ...

Weekend celebration: Quincy Hometown Harvest Fest features history, culture

QUINCY — Three Quincy organizations are working together on a weekend of art, music, cultural recognition, historical demonstrations, hay rides and a host of activities at the first Hometown Harvest Fest, beginning Friday. “I think it’s going to be a phenomenal weekend,” said Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum Director Harriet Weber. Entry into most events is free; the exceptions are the Art, Wine and Brews Walk at the Quincy Public Market Saturday night and the straw maze at Becerra Farms Saturday and Sunday...

UK investment fund asks REC to delay corporate board meeting

LONDON — A U.K.-based investment group is asking Norway-based REC Silicon to delay an upcoming board of directors meeting after expressing concern about the board’s makeup and future arrangements to supply the company’s products to its largest shareholder, South Korea-based Hanwha Solutions, according to a letter made public on Monday. In a letter made public on Businesswire, London-based Lodbrok Capital — which states it owns 5.2 million shares in REC and holds close to 20% of the company’s outstanding secured debt — has asked REC to delay its upcoming Oct. 21 board of directors meeting out of concern that the South Korean company, which is the largest shareholder in REC, could secure a majority of the company’s board of directors...

A heartbeat in Soap Lake

Drum circle organizers look to foster community

SOAP LAKE - A drum circle in Soap Lake is the gathering point to foster community and reconnect with nature, according to two locals who are heading up the circle. “That’s the biggest part of why we are doing this, just to bring the community together, especially after two years of COVID-19,” said Dusty Bolyard. Bolyard and Blayne Walsh are two of four owners of Cloudview Kitchen in Soap Lake that have taken up the task of hosting the drum circle each time it is held. The circle drums from sunset to the rising of the moon, which is about an hour, at the sundial at East Beach Park...

Mavs mount nine-run comeback

Wins over West Valley have ML slowpitch poised to take championship

MOSES LAKE – Down nine runs in the second game of a doubleheader, the Moses Lake Mavericks mounted a comeback to defeat the West Valley (Yakima) Rams in both games on Tuesday. The Mavericks won the first game 15-5 before their 15-14 walk-off win over the Rams. With the wins, Moses Lake takes first place in the Columbia Basin Big 9 conference with two remaining regular season games. “It’s tough being down nine, and all you have to do is you have to pass the bat,” Moses Lake senior Allison Stanley said. “Line drives, props to the team for keeping the momentum going even though we were down nine runs.” ...

WDFW seeks comment on sheep, goat rule

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a release inviting public comment on a proposed rule that would prohibit visitors from bringing domestic sheep or goats onto wildlife area units of 12 WDFW-managed wildlife areas. “We want to protect wild sheep while preserving opportunities for people who enjoy hiking and hunting with pack goats,” said Joel Sisolak, WDFW lands planning, recreation and outreach section manager in the release. “We are proposing a targeted approach to ensure those opportunities remain available in other parts of the state.” ...

Washington pro sports recap for Oct. 12

SEATTLE – Three of Washington’s professional sports teams are all in different parts of their respective seasons – the Seattle Kraken will begin the regular season tonight, the Seahawks get in the groove of the NFL regular season while the Mariners continue on in their postseason run. Read on for updates on each team.

Moses Lake Rotarians recognize public service

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Rotary Club honored a local firefighter, a police officer and a Samaritan physician with one of its highest awards at a regular luncheon on Tuesday. “We took five months' worth of time to evaluate this,” Rotary Club of Moses Lake President Paul Hochstatter told club members at their regular weekly luncheon at the Pillar Rock Grill. “Thanks to all of you in the community for all that you do.” ...

Suspicious flames

Soap Lake sees 4th fire in same field

SOAP LAKE — Monday evening saw the fourth suspicious fire in the same field in Soap Lake this year. “There was nothing that suggested it (was naturally caused),” Grant County Fire District 7 Interim Fire Chief Viktor Bragar said. Bragar said the fire was called in at about 8 p.m. Oct. 10...

‘Ups and downs’

Lions fall to Entiat 3-1, look to rebound

MOSES LAKE – Entering a match against Entiat on Monday, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions had posted a 10-1 record, with their lone loss coming to the Tigers earlier this season. The match had a similar result for the Lions on Monday, falling to Entiat 3-1 after the Tigers took the first two sets...

Sports schedule Oct. 13-18

COLUMBIA BASIN - The fall sports season is beginning to come to a close for the regular season, with some state competitions beginning in as soon as two weeks. Check out this week’s sports schedule for the 12 high schools here in the Basin...