Port of Ephrata reports 2025 successes

Port administration plans for infrastructure growth in 2026

EPHRATA — The Port of Ephrata has marked a successful year of growth and innovation, according to Executive Director David Lanman. The Port's accomplishments include infrastructure upgrades, new services like Jet A fuel and Hertz rental cars, as well as collaborations with area partners to create opportunities.

Legals for December, 30 2025

Quincy pursuit ends in one arrest

QUINCY — Raymundo Villalobos Chavarin, 20, of Quincy was arrested early Sunday morning after leading Grant County Sheriff’s deputies and Quincy Police Department officers on a pursuit around the Quincy area, according to a statement from GCSO.

Gas prices remain below $3 nationally, $4 in Washington

MOSES LAKE — As the year ends, gas prices across the nation are sitting at their lowest. Nationally, the gas average remains under $3 a gallon. Across Washington, although higher than the national average, fuel is sitting under $4 a gallon.

Warden laid foundations in 2025

WARDEN — Warden spent 2025 laying foundations—literally and figuratively—for the next phase of its development. From industrial access planning with the Port of Warden to targeted neighborhood upkeep, the City Council’s agenda balanced growth with day‑to‑day livability. Early in the year, council members took up a proposed development agreement designed to improve street connections around the port, streamline truck movements and minimize residential disruptions.

Cougars earn close win over Pepperdine

PULLMAN — Washington State Cougars (2-12) shook off a slow start and used a strong second half to earn a 66-63 win over Pepperdine on Sunday, opening West Coast Conference play with a hard-fought victory, according to a statement by WSU athletics.

Adams Co. Jail roster for Dec. 29

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Joe DeHoog

1939 — 2025

Joe DeHoog, a beloved man to all who knew him, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Ephrata Washington after a short battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.

Stevens Pass set to partially reopen

STEVENS PASS — A section of US Highway 2 will reopen Monday for daytime use, with a pilot car, but other sections of the road remain closed. A detour will be available for people trying to access the east section of Highway 2 from Leavenworth.

Ferguson, GOP submit supplemental budgets

OLYMPIA — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has released his proposed supplemental budget for the upcoming legislative session which is set to start Jan. 12. The governor submits his proposal and the legislature sets their own priorities as a budget is worked out. “I’m providing a road map to the legislature,” Ferguson said during a Tuesday press conference. “This is, of course, the first step in a conversation about how best to balance our budget. Legislators will, of course, have their own ideas, and obviously, I've had conversations with leadership in recent weeks regarding my proposed budget. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with them and all members, of course, of the legislature as this proposed budget moves over to the legislative branch.”

COLUMN: Group of Five teams should still be in future playoffs

The first round of the 2025 college football playoffs are now behind us. In the blink of an eye the regular season has flown by. In just a couple of weeks, fans will have to await the next season of college football eagerly.

Legals for December, 29 2025

UPDATED: Royal hosts Christmas Tournament

ROYAL – The Royal City Knights hosted their Christmas Tournament on Saturday with teams from around the state, including multiple from the Columbia Basin, coming in to compete. The results of the wrestlers’ overall scores and final matches are below. Full results are available on flowrestling.org.

Wildcats’ Fisk departs for Portland State

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington athletics announced that Head Coach Chris Fisk would be departing the Wildcats football program to take the lead role at Portland State University. This change comes after a 10-2 season and a playoff appearance. “I have always said that good things happen to good people, and Coach Fisk is one of those people,” CWU Director of Athletics Dr. Dennis Francois said. “He has embodied everything we want in our Head Football Coach at Central Washington University—high character, integrity, the respect and trust of our entire department, and a tremendous ability to serve as a role model for our student-athletes. His presence within our department will be greatly missed, and I wish him nothing but the best at Portland State.”

Planning ahead key to a safe New Year’s celebration

MOSES LAKE — With Christmas in the rearview mirror, there’s one more big holiday celebration before the New Year arrives. But people who are planning to celebrate the end of 2025 should think ahead – and plan ahead – before they leave home.

Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID

Three wounded before shooter killed

WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.

Three Moses Lake residents killed in SR 12 crash

WALLA WALLA — Three Moses Lake residents were killed when the car they were in was hit by an oncoming car about 22 miles west of Walla Walla on Christmas Day.

Wildcats’ Sims named conference player of the week

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University junior women's basketball forward Capri Sims was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week after multiple double-digit performances during the winter break games. “Capri's performances last week were critical in our ability to get three wins, especially starting off against Cal State LA after our first loss last Saturday,” CWU Head Women's Basketball Coach Randi Richardson said. This is Sims third-career player of the week, first this season, and now joins Asher Cai as Wildcats to earn the distinction this season.

Adams Co. commissioners approve 2026 budget

RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioners approved a $62.5 million budget Tuesday, the last step in what commission chair Mike Garza said was a difficult job. “It was a tough, drawn-out process,” Garza said. “I think we came up with something that’s as fair as it can be.”

Van Dyke signs contract extension through 2030

SEATTLE — Having led the Huskies to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Washington women's soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season, according to a statement by UW Athletics.