MLSD benefits from Gesa Credit Union donation

RICHLAND — The Moses Lake School District received a $24,747 donation Friday from Gesa Credit Union, according to an announcement from Gesa. The donation was part of $380,000 raised through Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card program, according to the announcement, and 26 school districts besides Moses Lake were also beneficiaries. The donations were announced at a celebration at the Tagaris Tasting Room and Taverna in Richland Friday evening.

Legals for August, 14 2024

EWU men’s hoops add three to staff

CHENEY – Eastern Washington men’s basketball announced three new hires on Friday, with Will Turgeon and MicGuire Monson named as Eagle assistant coaches and Alex Hobbs hired as the director of Player Development.

Grant County Fair opens today for five-day run

MOSES LAKE — Measuring the ingredients for the first batch of elephant ears – no, no, Lion ears – was not an exact science. The proportions of spices added to the mix might’ve been off a little bit. But Susan Hickok, who was leading a refresher for the volunteers in the Moses Lake Lions Club booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds Monday morning, was philosophical. “It’s day one. That’s how it is,” Hickok said. The Lions were installing their cash register, vendors were working to set up their booths in the Commercial Building, entries were being dropped off in the Agriculture and Arts and Crafts buildings. The Grant County Fair starts its 2024 run today.

Combining fashion and video games merges passions of new WSU graduate

PULLMAN — Clothing is a mandatory part of life, whether for real people or video game characters. And if digital players must be covered, why not make them fashionable? That was the general idea behind Colby Van Dyk’s master’s thesis project at Washington State University. “My inspiration came from thinking about what I like besides fashion,” said the Enumclaw, Washington, native, who defended her thesis in July. “I love playing video games and thought, ‘Why not combine these interests?’” Van Dyk took the expertise gained while earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from WSU’s Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles and created virtual designs only to be worn by pixels.

Ruben Quezada Jr.

July 27, 1993 — Aug. 8, 2024

Ruben Quezada Jr., born July 27, 1993, passed away Aug. 8, 2024. He leaves behind his parents Rueben and Michelle Quezada; his sisters Sherale and Deanna Quezada; his brothers-in-law Michael Adame and Alfredo Covarrubias; his half-brother Chris Keller; his children Aaliyah, Sophia, Reuben III, AnnaZayah and Amberleya; five nieces; five nephews; maternal grandfather Ward Cammack; paternal grandmother Guadalupe Quezada; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Sixto Quezada Sr. and his maternal grandmother Ardith Cammack, who we know was waiting for him as he entered back into our Father in Heaven’s arms. Ruben's younger years were ecstatic and spontaneous. He was always involved in fun random things, from football to baseball, and wrestling to Boy Scouts.

'Quincy has always bounced back and forth'

Jacks move up to 2A classification

QUINCY – Sixty-three high schools across the state will compete in the 2A classification of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association once the school year begins this fall. One of those schools will be the Quincy Jackrabbits, who spent the last four years in the 1A classification.

Ceremony at Ephrata Armory signals change of command

EPHRATA — Golf Company, the Ephrata unit of the Washington Army National Guard, received a new commander in a ceremony Saturday morning that included a literal handing over of the unit emblem

Agri-Service Demo Derby begins Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — The engines will roar, the dirt will fly and a whole lot of metal will go crunch Tuesday and Wednesday at the Agri-Service Demo Derby, held at the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo grounds at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

WA aviation projects receive $36 million for sustainability

BLAINE, Wash. – The U.S. government has awarded significant federal funding to two major sustainable aviation projects in Washington. This was announced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, in her press release on August 16.

NEWS BITES for August 12, 2024

EPHRATA – A 40-year-old Ephrata man was injured due to a one-vehicle collision in the late morning on Friday according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. There was a semi-rollover collision at North Frontage Road just East of Adams Road. Jesus Villa Ambriz was driving a 2003 tractor-trailer westbound on North Frontage Road when his vehicle failed to make a northbound curve. Villa Ambriz sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.

Back to school

Quincy students get ready for school at health fair, school opening dates announced

QUINCY — There’s still some summer left, but it won’t be long. Quincy Community Health Center helped children and families get ready for school with backpacks and pencils, health and resource information, fire hats and the chicken dance at the Back-to-School Health Fair Tuesday. Mary Jo Ybarra-Vega, outreach and behavioral health coordinator for QCHC, said it’s of of the organization’s recognition of National Health Center Week, and a longtime tradition in Quincy. “Every year we do a back-to-school health fair, and we’ve been doing it, I think, 20 years now,” she said.

Moses Lake Industries donation helps ML fundraising effort reach first goal

MOSES LAKE — A $55,000 donation from Moses Lake Industries helped an organization raising money to support extracurricular activities in the Moses Lake School District to reach its first – but not its last – milestone. Ryan Carpenter, president of the Community Athletics and Activities organization, said the donation guarantees that extracurricular groups will have enough money for their activities in the 2024-25 school year. “We have our base budget goals met,” said CAA secretary Eva Olson. While announcing the donation Friday, MLI President Hiroyuki Era said his family moved to Moses Lake when his children were in elementary school.

Legals for August, 12 2024

Crystal clear

Fairygenix offers unique treasures for the home

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, a business starts just because a hobbyist has too much of a good thing.

A quiet space

Boys & Girls Club opens Mental Health Quiet Room

MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Mental Health Quiet Room at the McGraw Clubhouse, and it’s much needed, said Executive Director Kim Pope.

Sandra “Sandy” Hill

1948 - 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Hill, 75, met her heavenly family on August 7th, 2024. Sandy was born on October 26th, 1948, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was the daughter of the late Angelo and Carolyn Grassi and sister of the late Judy Wahl.

Grant PUD seeks public input on rate policy changes

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers are being invited to give their opinions about proposed changes to rate-setting policy during August and early September. Public comments can be submitted now through the PUD website, and at the PUD commission meeting Aug. 13 for starters.

Legals for August, 8 2024

FIRE REPORT: Combine tractor ignites, burns wheat near Coulee City

GRAND COULEE – A vegetation fire started shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday near G Road in Douglas County, near Coulee City. The fire was caused by a combine tractor igniting. The combine fire spread to the crop of wheat and burned about 350 acres.