Washtucna teen dies from injuries

A Washtucna teenager, who was injured earlier this month in a collision nine miles south of Ritzville, died Friday, according to the Washington State Patrol.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down, transmission rate ‘high’

The number of COVID-19 patients at Samaritan Hospital has declined in recent weeks, with Wednesday’s total at three, the most recent information available.

Handy ideas: Some options for last-minute gifts for DIYers in your life

MOSES LAKE — Let’s face it, time’s about up for getting those Christmas gifts.

John Kersey

John Kersey, 62, of Quincy, Washington, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer.

Washtucna teen injured in Adams County collision

A Washtucna teenager was injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision about nine miles south of Ritzville in Adams County, according to the Washington State Patrol.

ML man arrested in alleged assault of infant

A Moses Lake man was arrested Saturday after an investigation allegedly identified him as a suspect in a child abuse case.

‘Unchained’: Supporting each other, giving back

MOSES LAKE — Members of the Unchained Brotherhood MC (Motorcycle Club) were on Stratford Road the first two Saturdays in December, just like they’ve been every year for more than a decade.

Legals for December, 22 2021

Legals for December, 20 2021

Ephrata council talks about fees to support parks

EPHRATA — At a regular meeting Wednesday, the Ephrata City Council discussed how much to raise park fees charged to developers following the imposition in early December of a 90-day moratorium on residential subdivisions.

Legals for December, 17 2021

Legals for December, 13 2021

Harvey Jay Schaapman

Harvey Jay Schaapman, 69, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle due to complication from his heart condition.

Terry Miner

Terry Miner was born March 29, 1953, in Sacramento, California, and passed away Nov. 18, 2021, at his lifelong home.

Ephrata pedestrian dies from injuries in November collision

An Ephrata man, who was struck by a car in early November while walking on D Street Northeast in Ephrata, died Wednesday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the Washington State Patrol said Thursday.

Soap Lake man injured in collision

A Soap Lake man was injured Saturday evening in a three-vehicle collision on state Route 17, south of Ephrata, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Weather wise: Caring for plants over the winter

MOSES LAKE — When winter weather arrives, outdoor potted plants need some attention if they are to survive through the winter. But not all plants will need the same kind of care, according to Karen Edwards, owner of Edwards Nursery in Moses Lake, for more than 40 years.

Commentary: Ignoring debt is not an option

Remember the television ad where the auto mechanic looks viewers straight in the eye and says, “You can pay me now or pay me later!” The message: if you change your car’s oil and filter every 5,000 miles, you can avoid a disastrous engine replacement later.

Heat takes toll on spud harvest

MOSES LAKE — While potato farmers in the Columbia Basin could call on all the water they needed during this year’s drought, the heat still posed risks and has left its mark on this year’s potato crop.

Trees and drought

Losing a tree that has grown for years at your home is a sad event. Over the past few years, our springs and summers in the Columbia Basin have been warmer and so have our winters.