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One killed in Sunday collision on SR 283
UPDATE: QUINCY — An investigation by the Washington State Patrol is underway following a head-on collision early Sunday afternoon that killed driver of one of the vehicles. EPHRATA — Drivers are being advised to avoid State Route 283 south of Ephrata due to a serious two-car collision that is fully blocking both lanes as of 2 p.m. Sunday.
Big Sky Now: Montana's thriller, Idaho's upset, and Week 4 predictions
The Montana Grizzlies edged North Dakota in a thriller, Montana State secured its first victory of the season, and Idaho powered past Utah Tech with a ground-heavy attack.
Sale ends Quincy port’s attempt to develop Bishop Rec Area
QUINCY — The sale of a piece of Port of Quincy property signals the end of an attempt to establish a recreation area near Crescent Bar. Port commissioners approved the sale of what was known as the Bishop property Sept. 11. “(The property) was sold to a private party,” said Port Commission Chair Curt Morris.
Knights ‘battle’ Wahluke for on-the-road win
MATTAWA – On Thursday, the Royal Knights went into enemy territory and defeated the Wahluke Warriors in a competitive 3-0 game. Knights Head Coach Lisa Lawrence said her team battled to the very end. “It was a battle, and we've got some things to work on and clean up, but the girls had a lot of heart and fought all the way through to the end. I'm really proud of them for just getting it done,” Lawrence said.
Mavericks dominate Grizzlies in first home win of ‘25
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, the Moses Lake Mavericks defeated the Sunnyside Grizzlies 49-13 in their first home game of the season. Head Coach Brett Jay said it was great to finally have a game out home in front of their fans. “Good to get back home, we had two games on the other side of the mountains. It's fun to get back in front of our home crowd, great crowd tonight, youth football night, fun to see all the youth football players, but just proud of our team, it was a total team effort,” Brett said.
Knights force shut out against Wahluke
MATTAWA – On Thursday, the Knights went on the road and defeated the Wahluke Warriors 4-0. Knights’ junior Maggie Frank said the game was a good opportunity to build confidence as a team. “It's definitely an improvement from the last couple games,” Frank said. “The last couple games, it's been hard for us connect passes a lot, and in this game, there's a couple moments where we were connecting passes really well. I think that's definitely an improvement.”
Serious injury crash reported near Royal City
UPDATE: One man was airlifted from the scene of a two-car collision about five miles east of Royal City Friday night. ROYAL CITY — Emergency crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle collision about five miles east of Royal City.
Man wanted on Idaho charges arrested near Othello
OTHELLO — A man wanted on grand theft charges in Idaho was arrested Friday afternoon near Othello.
Ritzville man convicted of assault
RITZVILLE — Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6 in the case of a Ritzville man convicted of second-degree assault Sept. 17.
MLPD stops alleged drug shipment in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – On Friday, Moses Lake Street Crimes intercepted an alleged shipment of drugs traveling through Moses Lake, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. At around 3 a.m. Friday, the Moses Lake Tactical Response Team initiated a vehicle takedown of a subject in the Winco parking lot.
Early morning search warrant served in Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an investigation that so far has resulted in the execution of a search warrant in the 100 block of L Street Southwest.
BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — Fall officially begins next week and there’s a lot going on in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to enjoy:
Warden welcomes new police chief: Jeff Gann
WARDEN – The Warden Police Department has a new leader, Chief Jeff Gann, an officer with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience. Gann started his job Monday and will be officially sworn in by the mayor during the Sept. 23 regular council meeting. Following a career at the Castle Rock Police Department, he honed his skills in a variety of roles, including as a defensive tactics' instructor and as a corporal, he said.
Coffey Anderson concert to honor veterans in Quincy
QUINCY — Nationally known country artist Coffey Anderson will honor veterans in Quincy and beyond with a Veterans Day concert. “(Anderson) is considered the most popular current country artist who’s not associated with a recording studio,” said Daniel Chisholm, founder of Veterans Operation Creation, which is sponsoring the concert. “He writes his own music; (he’s) a very patriotic Christian man. And he is a storyteller. So when he performs he has meaning behind the words.”
City and Port of Ephrata to join forces on grant application
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata will partner with the Port of Ephrata to apply for a grant that would pay most of the cost of analyzing city and port infrastructure needs. Ron Sell, Ephrata planning director, said the city would pay half of the required match, about $10,000, if the grant is awarded.
Houseplant guru offers advice at farmers market
MOSES LAKE — Some people are intimidated by houseplants, fearing that the plants won’t survive in their home. The problem may not be the owner but the plant itself, said Fred Bergold, owner of King’s Garden Nursery in Othello.
BUILDING PERMITS: Sept. 19, 2025
Mark and Diane Valentine, 900 block of Road 10 Southeast, Othello, carport, $68,848. Ruslan Yevchuk, 5500 block of Road 6.9 Northeast, Moses Lake, shop, $109,627.20. Mindi Person, 16500 block of South Frontage Road West, Quincy, addition to garage, no valuation given. Esmerada Orozco Perez et al, 2500 block of Road 12.2 Northeast, Moses Lake, reset manufactured home, no valuation given.
Likely remains of Travis Decker, wanted for killing his daughters in Chelan County, found
WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, who has been the subject of a months-long manhunt after the bodies of his three daughters were found near the Rock Island Campground near Icicle Creek due west of Leavenworth.
FIRE REPORT: Sept. 19, 2025
MOSES LAKE – The fires below are burning nearly 111,000 acres across Washington as of Thursday afternoon. This is around 11,000 acres more than Monday. The two fires that showed the most growth were the Lower Sugarloaf Fire, gaining around 3,000 acres since Monday. It remains as the second largest blaze in the state. The Bear Gulch Fire also showed growth of around 6,000 acres since Monday. The growth makes it the third largest fire in the state and bumps the Crown Creek Fire out of the largest three.
Soap Lake council addresses creative district, city position and dog park
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council met Thursday to discuss appointing a mayor pro tempore and to receive updates from city officers and committees.