Legals for October, 18 2023

Broncos, battling injuries, fall 25-0 to Reardan

RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are battling the injury bug this season, as many players have started in new positions over the past weeks, including in Friday’s 25-0 loss to Reardan. “We just have to play better, it doesn’t matter who’s in there,” LRS coach Brendan Bermea said. “You have to maximize your opportunity and give it everything you can. We’ve got to do a better job as coaches to get them prepared.” ...

Graffiti causes challenges for Othello landowners

OTHELLO — Othello Police Chief Dave Rehaume said the gang-related graffiti on an outbuilding facing an alley is an illustration of the problems it causes for property owners...

Multiple fires over the weekend in Grant County

EPHRATA — Firefighters from Grant County Fire District 13 responded to several wildfires over the last week, according to a statement from the fire district...

Moses Lake hosts cross country invitational at The Gorge

GEORGE – The 33rd annual Moses Lake Cross Country Invitational was held at The Gorge Amphitheater on Thursday, giving runners from across the state the opportunity to trek through the hilly terrain of the music venue.

Drought impacts a dozen WA counties

UNION GAP – A dozen counties in Washington state on both sides of the Cascades are facing drought conditions this year, according to a drought declaration from the Department of Ecology, causing strains on agriculture and day-to-day living. “Statewide, May through August of this year for Washington state, the average statewide has been the ninth driest such period since 1895,” said Jeff Marti, statewide drought coordinator with the DoE. “And in terms of temperature, May through August of this year was the third warmest since 1895.” ...

Prize coverage

Columbia Basin Herald team brings home more than a dozen awards

KENNEWICK – This past weekend I had the privilege of going to the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual conference. While I was there, I found myself beaming a bit with pride as the team I am fortunate to work with was recognized for their hard work via WNPA’s Better Newspaper competition...

Cougars look to shake off loss, host Arizona

PULLMAN – Coming off their first loss, the No. 19 Washington State Cougars return home on Saturday to take on an improved Arizona squad, who is coming off of back-to-back closely contested games against two top-10 teams in the country.

Cattle seeing high market prices, low herd average

ELLENSBURG — It’s a great time to be in the cattle industry, said Washington Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President and cattle rancher Chelsea Hajny...

Q&A: Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates

MOSES LAKE – Incumbent Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Dale Paris is being challenged by former commissioner Joe Akers for one of two open seats on the hospital district commission...

Q&A Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates

Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates

Incumbent Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Dale Paris is being challenged by former commissioner Joe Akers for one of two open seats on the hospital district commission.

Royal Knights dominate in 55-0 win

ROYAL CITY — On the second play of the Homecoming game against Kiona-Benton Friday, Royal quarterback Lance Allred took the snap, faked a handoff and flipped the ball to receiver Cade Allred. Cade Allred threw 36 yards to receiver Case Christensen for the touchdown. The Knights scored 35 points in the first quarter en route to a 55-0 win over Ki-Be. Lance Allred said after the game the key to a good performance is preparation. “(Watching) film,” he said. “Just seeing what we have, what they don’t – trying to find where we can penetrate, so we just hit that. We execute it every day in practice. It plays out on the field.”

Wizards, witches and house elves

Boys & Girls Club auction takes on a magical air

MOSES LAKE — The ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College was awash with magic Saturday, as witches, wizards and the occasional house elf turned out for “A Night at Hogwarts,” to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. “It was great, wasn't it?” said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Kim Pope. “Between the decorating, and the people that dress up when they come, they really embrace whatever our theme is for the year. That's one of the reasons that we do it; we really want to capture that ambiance.”’ The night was certainly a success for the club. Pope was still working on the exact figures at press time, but she said preliminary numbers were in excess of $200,000. A raffle for a house donated by CAD Homes of Moses Lake didn’t sell enough tickets for the actual house to be built, but the net proceeds were split between the club and the winner, to the tune of about $35,000 apiece, Pope said.

Royal City to see new housing development

ROYAL CITY — Royal City will have some new housing opportunities soon. “There's going to be single- to two-family, four-family and multifamily components of this project, and then (also) some public dedication for continuing an existing pathway,” said Sara Prather, the land development manager for CAD Homes, which is developing the project...

Kipp Joseph Reich

Nov. 5, 1964 – Oct. 3, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we have lost Kipp Joseph Reich, 58. He passed away peacefully at his home in Moses Lake on October 3, 2023. Kipp was just short of his 59th birthday on November 5th, a day he shares with his niece Jodee Garrett. He was part of his family’s birthdays that landed within a week of each other… calling themselves the “Group Shoot”. Bobby Garrett, Jodee Garrett, Nicole Cobb, Kipp Reich and John Reich will always be the “Group Shoot” Birthday Club...

Christensen appointed Royal City mayor

ROYAL CITY — The torch was passed at the Royal city City Council meeting Tuesday, as Council Member Michael Christensen was sworn in as the city’s new mayor. Christensen replaced Mayor P. Kent Anderson, who announced his resignation last month...

Cougars prepare for “aggressive” Bruin defense

PULLMAN – Coming off a bye week, the No. 13 Washington State Cougars travel to southern California for a matchup against a tough UCLA Bruin defense that stands toward the top of the Pac-12 in yards and points allowed per game...

Ephrata cuts the ribbon for Columbia Ridge

EPHRATA – Community members and Ephrata School District officials stepped into Columbia Ridge Elementary’s newly renovated gym for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28...

Grant officials host appreciation lunch for staff

EPHRATA – Elected officials from throughout Grant County were on hand to cook up and serve burgers, hot dogs and appreciation to county staff in front of the Grant County Courthouse Wednesday...

Local heritage

Wanapum traditions showcased at Archaeology Days

MATTAWA — An atlatl is definitely a help when throwing a spear, at least according to the children trying it out during Archaeology Days at the Wanapum Herritage Center. Presenter Tom Bailor showed the children how to use it – the blunt end of the spear in the socket on the atlatl, aim high and throw. He showed them how it had evolved; an unknown engineer added a notch that functions as a handle...