'Well done'

Open house shows new Quincy hospital to community

QUINCY — Port of Quincy Commissioner Curt Morris had a couple of words for Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioner Randy Zolman during the open house at the new Quincy hospital Wednesday.

GCHD calls on federal officials to protect Medicaid

MOSES LAKE – Earlier this month, the Grant County Health District announced the passing of a resolution to call on federal leaders to protect and maintain funding for Medicaid. The proposed federal budget calls for possible extensive cuts to the program, which provides health care coverage for millions nationwide and thousands within Grant County.

Groff Elementary 2025-26 plans in the works

MLSD reviews feedback from parents on this year and ideas for next year

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District board met Thursday night for a regular meeting to discuss the feedback the district received from parents at Groff Elementary for next year.

Knights secure back-to-back district titles

ROYAL CITY – The Knights boys soccer team (16-3) defeated the Wapato Wolves (14-5) 3-1 to win their second straight 1A district championship Saturday. Anderson Brown contributed heavily for the Knights, accounting for two goals in the first half.

Champion Tigresses

All seven Ephrata High girls head to state golf competition this week

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers’ girls golf team secured the title of district champions after the tournament on Monday and will move on to the state championship. This is following the team earning the league title the week prior.

Weather for the week of May 19, 2025

Weather for the week of May 19, 2025

Wildcats decorated at GNAC Outdoor Championship

BELLINGHAM — The Central Washington University track and field team racked up 12 gold medals at the GNAC Outdoor Championships, according to a statement by CWU athletics.

Legals for May, 19 2025

MLSD updates policies

MOSES LAKE — At the Thursday night regular Moses Lake School Board meeting, one new policy was passed relating to social media usage for employees. The board also updated a policy in regard to capital assets and theft.

Valentine Meza

Valentine Meza, born May 21, 1940, passed away on May 12, 2025. Service information and obituary to follow at a later date.

Huskies become district champs

Othello High earn a slot in state tournament

RICHLAND – The Huskies (13-4-2) became 2A District champions in the Central Washington Athletic conference after their 2-0 victory over Grandview at Rich Leenhouts Stadium.

Jacks take bronze in districts

RICHLAND – The Jacks (8-5-3) earned a win against Ellensburg Tuesday evening for third place in districts and moved onto the Crossover bracket.

Gov. proclaims support for WA veterans

State leadership committed to vet suicide prevention, mental health support

MOSES LAKE – Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed a proclamation reaffirming Washington’s commitment to veteran suicide prevention. The proclamation comes amidst rising concerns about mental health challenges facing vets, with the rate of veteran suicide in Washington exceeding the national average, according to a statement from Ferguson.

BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 9, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – Basin soccer is in the thick of district competition. Some teams have not fared so well while others are still making a final push to states. See below how the competition has unfolded over the last week.

BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: May 16-24, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s the merry, merry month of May and there are lots of ways to keep occupied in the Basin. Here are a few things happening this week:

FRESH NEWS: Anglers catching big bluegill at Potholes

MARDON — Feeling lucky? Want a chance at winning a brand-new Skeeter bass boat? Well, the Nixon’s Marine 2025 Big Bass tournament Saturday is your chance. This tournament offers hourly pay-outs for big fish and each hour’s big fish winner gets a chance to win the Skeeter. Also, there will be additional prizes and drawing. This is one of the most popular and most fun tournaments of the season. Don’t miss out, sign up today. Big, big, bluegill: Anglers are reporting larger-than-average bluegill being found and caught in the dunes. One of these large bluegill may be the new state record; caught by Chad Halvorson, it weighed in at 2 pounds 6 ounces. Chad spotted this monster bluegill while pre-fishing for the walleye tournament and caught it on a 2-inch swim bait. Anglers are also catching bluegill limits on jigs tipped with worms.

Building permits for May 16, 2025

Building permits for May 16, 2025

Mavs fall to Eastmont, move on to do-or-die game

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks softball team (15-7) were shut out at home by the Eastmont Wildcats (16-6) 12-0. Head coach Mike Hofheins made no excuses for the outcome of the district championship game.

Law Enforcement Logs for May 16, 2025

Law Enforcement Logs for May 16, 2025

MLSD meeting addresses gang activity, youth safety

MOSES LAKE — Community leaders, educators, law enforcement officials and parents gathered at the Moses Lake School District Tuesday for a discussion on youth safety and gang activity. The meeting, which featured a panel of experts from various sectors, aimed to convey important information regarding the challenges and trends in the community while outlining preventive measures and fostering collaboration between families and institutions.