Lowriders & Lucha

EDUBS C/S to host grand opening celebration with a focus on community

MOSES LAKE — It’s not often a brand new business throws a big party for the entire city, but that’s what Paul Carney is planning on doing this Saturday when he formally opens the doors on his clothing store and custom auto shop, EDUBS C/S. “I figured what better way to do a grand opening with a lowrider show,” Carney, an event promoter who relocated to Moses Lake a few years ago from Las Vegas...

Hot sun, hot wheels

Othello car show brings out the shiny vehicles

OTHELLO — Hot rods, tricked-out pickups, rare classics – if it had wheels, it was at the All City Classics car show in Othello this weekend.

Basin sports schedule for July 20-26

Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events...

Q&A with Grant County Assessor candidates

James Liebrecht is running against incumbent Melissa McKnight for the position of Grant County Assessor. Each candidate was presented with four questions and an opportunity to provide a short bio to introduce themselves to the voters in the county. Their responses are noted below for our readers and have been lightly edited for clarity...

New members appointed to Grant County Board of Health

EPHRATA — Changes in state law have resulted in two new members on the Grant County Board of Health, with two more to come. Legislation passed in 2021 required a board with an equal number of elected officials and people who do not hold elective office. “The intent was to bring citizens alongside elected officials to govern local boards of health,” said Theresa Adkinson, Grant County Health District director...

Othello man arrested for assault

OTHELLO - An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree assault following an incident in the 2100 block of West Moon Street south of Othello Monday night...

Othello pair suspected in robbery, assault case

OTHELLO — An Othello-area man is being sought in connection with an assault and robbery early Monday morning near Othello. An Othello woman was booked into the Adams County Jail on charges connected to the same case...

Soap Lake man's remains recovered from Alkali Lake

ALKALI LAKE - The man who drowned in Alkali Lake Saturday evening was recovered and identified Monday...

Three more Bulldogs drafted

LOS ANGELES – Three more Zags were drafted in the 2022 MLB Draft, giving Gonzaga four total players selected in this year’s draft...

Ward named to Maxwell Award Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced its 2022 Maxwell Award Watch List on Monday, with Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward being one of the 86 players named to the list...

Multiple fires sparked along SR17 on Monday

GRANT COUNTY — A series of small fires broke out along the westbound lane of SR 17 between Moses Lake and Ephrata Monday afternoon, prompting a major callout of firefighters from Grant County Fire District 5 and Grant County Fire District 13, according to a GCFD5 commander on scene.

Hughes drafted in first round of MLB Draft

SPOKANE - RHP Gabriel Hughes made Bulldog history on Sunday, becoming the highest drafted player in program history.

Ephrata brings in local tennis players for summer league

EPHRATA – The Tuesday night tennis league returns tonight for its third year on the Ephrata High School tennis courts, doubling as a fundraiser for the school’s tennis program...

Clean Shooter Buckle Series results

WARDEN – The Clean Shooter Buckle Series results from the second of four matches were made available Sunday night, with times from Saturday’s runs for the 28 riders in attendance available...

Othello PD identifies graffiti suspect

OTHELLO - In a July 18 press release, the Othello Police Department announced they had arrested an individual involved in vandalism.

Othello man injured in Mesa collision

MESA — Charges of DUI are pending against an Othello man after he rolled his car about 10 miles north of Mesa on Sunday afternoon. Narciso Gomez Sanchez, 53, was driving south on State Route 17 at about 4 p.m. Sunday when his car went off the road and rolled. A press memo from the Washington State Patrol said alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash. Gomez Sanchez was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Kennewick, the press memo said. He was wearing a seatbelt.

Q&A with Grant County Superior Court judge candidates

GRANT COUNTY - Melissa Chlarson and Anna Gigliotti are in the running for the position of Grant County Superior Court judge. Each candidate was presented with a set of questions to highlight their experience and goals for the position. The candidates’ responses are provided below and have been lightly edited for clarity. Candidates’ responses are listed in alphabetical order by last name...

Urban growth area application slows Grant County Jail project

EPHRATA — County officials are working on the application needed to add the site of the new Grant County Jail into the city of Ephrata’s urban growth area. Inclusion in the UGA is a necessary prerequisite to building the jail on the selected site...

Former GCSO officers file $10 million in claims against county

EPHRATA — A pair of former Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking $10 million in damages from Grant County, alleging officials with the GCSO — including former Sheriff Tom Jones — engaged in retaliatory conduct over an investigation of the sheriff’s brother, who was himself an undersheriff, that eventually prompted the deputies to resign last year...

‘Warden takes care of its own’

Local food pantry helps people make ends meet, but needs community support

WARDEN — As Ed Backell walks up to the front door of the tiny Warden Food Pantry, he looks down to see a yellow plastic sack sitting on the front porch. It’s filled with cans. A donation left anonymously. “Warden takes care of its own,” he said...