COLUMN: The Mariners need to win on the road

As of Wednesday morning, the Mariners are on a 10-game win streak, the highest of any team in the entire MLB. The second closest team is the Toronto Blue Jays who are on a six-game win streak. The Blue Jays currently sit firmly in first place in the American League. The Mariners are currently fourth with an 83-68 record. Easily one of the hottest teams in the MLB, Seattle is well equipped to make their final push for a top playoff spot. However, there’s some work to do on their part.

Knights pull off win in OT

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights soccer team had a close game against Naches Valley where the Knights came out on top in overtime with a 3-2 victory. “We’re still trying to figure things out,” said the Knights Head Coach Jens Jensen. “We’re getting better, but we’re still making a ton of mistakes.” The first half went back and forth between the two teams until late in the half Naches Valley scored and the teams went into halftime with the Knights behind 0-1. Jensen said the team had to make some key adjustments before they went into the second half such as keeping an eye on Naches Valley’s strong players and prevent them from scoring again.

Knights earn a convincing win at home

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Knights volleyball team earned a 3-0 victory at home against Naches Valley Tuesday evening. “I think it went pretty good. The first two sets were really good and then the last set we didn’t do too hot, but we came back and pushed,” said Knights player Maddie Allred. The Knights started the evening off strong, taking and maintaining the lead in the first set and winning 25-14. They repeated this success in the second set, holding their opponents under 10 points for the majority of the time. Naches Valley tacked on a few more points before the set ended at 25-14 in favor of the Knights.

Patricia "Pat" Ledbetter

1940 – 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Ledbetter, age 84, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Moses Lake, Washington. She was born on September 22, 1940, in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Phyllis (DeGaris) Gerber.

Henry W. Hintz

Henry W. Hintz passed away April 20, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Hintz. They were married on January 23, 1982, until his passing.

Grant PUD commitment: Our lowest possible rates for core customers

Grant Public Utility District commissioners and leadership are committed to ensuring that our “core customers” – residential, ag, irrigation and small/medium-sized business – continue to receive the most favorable rates this utility can offer.

Shenzi looking for a new yard to play in

OTHELLO – Shenzi is a male puppy currently spending time with the folks at Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello at 1961 W. Bench Road. Like all of the animals there, Shenzi, a Belgian Shepherd-Malinois mix is neutered/spayed and up to date on all vaccinations. He’s a pup now, but will grow to a be a medium-large dog and will need ample space to play. Find out more about Shenzi by calling 509-488-5514. If you are unable to adopt, but want to contribute, you can call the shelter or donate through their website at adamscountypetrescue.com.

Ag contributions recognized at FCAD in Quincy

QUINCY — The contributions of Quincy’s farmers and agricultural workers were recognized with a parade and a big party at Farmer Consumer Awareness Day Sept. 13.

Same-day crowns now available at Moses Lake Community Health

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Community Health Center has taken a step forward in dental technology, according to an announcement from MLCHC. The CEREC Primemill system, now in operation at the clinic in Moses Lake, allows patients to receive custom dental crowns in just one visit, according to the announcement.

Warrior Journeys returns with help of Wahluke Alumni Association

MATTAWA — Graduates of Wahluke High School are working to form an alumni association, and one of their first projects is the revival of a favorite high school program. Veronica Quintero, who’s one of the people working on the alumni association, said the group is looking for WHS graduates who want to participate in Warrior Journeys. Wahluke High School principal Cody Marlow said Warrior Journeys was started by former WHS counselor Jan Phillips. “(Phillips) had the idea of bringing Wahluke alumni to speak to current students,” Marlow wrote in response to an email from the Columbia Basin Herald. “We had everything from college students to entrepreneurs to CEOs. After Mrs. Phillips retired Warrior Journeys stopped happening.”

Legals for September, 17 2025

Proposals sought for old Royal City Library building

ROYAL CITY — With a new Royal City Library open and operating, Royal City officials are asking residents for proposals on uses for the old one. Already on the table is a pending offer from an existing landowner to swap the property.

Basin Volleyball roundup 2025 – Week 2

MOSES LAKE — The Basin volleyball season is well underway. Teams have faced their fair share of challenging competition right out of the gate. See below how your favorite teams are doing so far.

‘Right there’ on construction of new GCAO shelter

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Animal Outreach directors hope to start construction on a new shelter by the end of the year. Outreach board president Sara Thompson Tweedy said the construction permit is pending approval from the city of Moses Lake. “As soon as we get that permit, then we’ll be able to line up our contractors,” Thompson Tweedy said.

Washington college football recap

MOSES LAKE — Another week of college football has concluded. Before the next slate of games begin, see below how Washington football teams fared against their competition last weekend.

Jr Mavs play in first home game of the season

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Jr Mavs football teams took to Lions Field on Saturday to play in their first home game of the season. “It was a great effort and great play across the board,” said Tyson Olson, president of the Moses Lake Jr Maverick Football program. “That’s what we told our seventh-grade team and I know it was echoed across all of our teams that we were really pleased with everybody’s efforts across the board, not just the ones that got to start, but also coming in off the bench. Everybody stepped up and played really well.” The full day of football started with the seventh- and eighth-grade teams facing off against the Kennewick Jr Lions with the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade teams playing in the afternoon against the Ephrata Jr Tigers.

ACH Warriors open season with win

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-0) opened their season on the road against the Garfield-Palouse Vikings with a 40-12 victory last Friday. After having their first game canceled due to smoke, Head Coach Brandon Walsh said his team was excited to hit the gridiron.

Dueling narratives over impacts of 'Big Beautiful Bill' on WA health care system

(The Center Square) – State Democrat officials continue to push a narrative that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will harm the state’s health care system, while Republicans argue it’s a scaremongering effort to distract from decisions made by the majority party.

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, actor and indie patriarch, dies at 89

(AP) - Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement. No cause of death was provided.

Down Syndrome Buddy Walk set for Sept. 27

MOSES LAKE — This year’s Buddy Walk will honor some people who don’t get much publicity: siblings of people with Down syndrome. “We’ve done parents and caregivers, so we decided it needed to be siblings this year,” said organizer Denise Ketola.