Legals for August, 26 2025

Air quality good in the Columbia Basin, despite fires

MOSES LAKE – The fires below were burning and causing smoke and air quality concerns regionally as of Monday afternoon.

Moses Lake City Council Q&A

MOSES LAKE – There are two candidates running for Moses Lake City Council position five including Joel Graves and Jim Perez. Both Graves and Perez were concurrently presented with the questions below and given identical deadlines and word count restrictions for their answers. Both submitted their responses in a timely manner.

Cougs set to start new chapter under Rogers

PULLMAN – This Saturday, the Washington State Cougars football team returns to the gridiron when they host FCS-opponent, Idaho Vandals. According to a statement by WSU athletics, Washington State is led by first-year head coach Jimmy Rogers, who coached South Dakota State the past two seasons, highlighted by an FCS National Championship in 2023.

Port of Quincy set for rail expansion with fed, state funding

QUINCY – Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, left, and Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, right, visit the Port of Quincy to tour where a new rail expansion will be placed. Newhouse helped to secure around $2.5 million in federal funds for the expansion. Ybarra, working with Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, managed to get an additional $2 million in funds for the project from the state. The total cost of the project will be around $16.5 million; however, the $4.5 million in funds secured will allow the port to begin the project, according to a statement from the Port of Quincy.

Eagles hit the pitch, fall to North Dakota on the road

CHENEY – The Eastern Washington women's soccer team couldn't find its offensive rhythm in a 4-0 loss to North Dakota, according to a statement by EWU athletics. The Eagles outshot the Fighting Hawks 19-13 and held them without a single corner kick but were unable to capitalize on their chances.

Gas prices stable this week

MOSES LAKE – Gas Prices were stable this week with Washington and Grant County average prices remaining the same as last week. Both Adams County and national prices saw a slight uptick, though. Washington fuel prices remain some of the highest in the U.S.

Alicia G. Medel

1940 — 2025

Alicia G. Medel, 84, a beloved mother and grandmother, was called home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Spidey hoping to climb into new home

MOSES LAKE – Spidey, while her name may indicate otherwise, is really just a cuddle bug. She’s about a year old and still has a load of playful energy and the charm of a kitten. She’s a bit of a social butterfly and adores people, including children, and gets along well with other cats. While she does have some minor medical issues, they won’t affect her quality of life or her ability to live a long, full life overall. She’s fully vaccinated, spayed and ready to shower her new family with love and affection. For more information, contact Grant County Animal Outreach at 509-762-9616 or by email at [email protected]. The shelter is located at 6725 Randolph Road NE in Moses Lake and is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. If you are unable to adopt, but want to pitch in, the shelter welcomes volunteers and donations. Just click the donate button at grantcountyanimaloutreach.com or call the shelter.

A place for veterans

Moses Lake American Legion post building back up after slow times

MOSES LAKE — The American Legion in Moses Lake was on the ropes for a while, but it’s coming back swinging. “We were only open on Wednesday (nights) and Sundays for breakfast,” said Vice Commander Mike Ford. “We’re currently reopened back to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and then Sundays if we have somebody available to cook breakfast.”

GALLERY: Basin gridiron practices continue through the weekend

MOSES LAKE – Since Wednesday, local football teams have returned to the gridiron for their first practices of the 2025 season. Over the weekend, some of the teams have been able to put the pads on and get into full swing for the upcoming season. Our annual Gridiron Guide publication is right around the corner. Pick up a copy of the Columbia Basin Herald on Friday, August 29 for a look at the upcoming high school football season.

Larson Heights principal promoted to district role

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District announced that Larson Heights Elementary Principal Chris Kalmbach had been promoted via internal hiring to Assistant Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. He will take up his post as soon as a new principal for Larson Heights has been identified.

MLSD approves transpo upgrades, saves money on personnel

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School board met for a regular meeting Thursday to pass its annual budget, approve several purchases and receive an update on personnel from the superintendent.

Four Basin students earn honors at Eastern Oregon U.

LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the Dean’s List for the 2025 spring term, four of them from the Columbia Basin, according to an announcement from the university. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the term.

Legals for August, 25 2025

Blue-Green algae blooms still present in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District issued a water quality warning for North Moses Lake and Lewis Horn for blue-green algae.

MLSD approves balanced $144.6M budget for 2025–26

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School Board unanimously approved a balanced budget for the 2025–26 school year during its regular meeting Thursday evening. The $144.6 million budget matches projected revenues with expenditures.

50-acre fire quickly contained near Ephrata

EPHRATA - A fire broke out Saturday morning between Moses Lake and Ephrata but was quickly knocked down, according to Grant County Fire District 5 Battalion Commander Travis Svilar.

BASIN BOX SCORE: Charity golf, demo derby hall of fame, and football is back

On this episode of the Basin Box Score, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss several recent sport events in the Columbia Basin. ESA held their annual charity golf tournament. Demo derby legend is inducted into the hall of fame. High school football is in the air as players return to the gridiron for their first practices of the season.

GALLERY: Basin gridiron action coming soon

MOSES LAKE – On Wednesday, local football teams returned to the gridiron for practice. As they prepare for the upcoming season, players hit the field to shake any rust off and dust off the pads.