Knights swing for higher finish at state

ROYAL CITY — After an early exit from the 2022 1A State Softball Tournament, the Royal Knights are entering the 2023 campaign with the goal of going further in state. “I want to go out with a bang in my senior year,” Senior Addi Lawrence said. “I’m hoping to make it farther than we did last year. My goal is fourth place or higher at state this year.” ...

An 80-hour week is child’s play

Ephrata realtor thrives on job she loves to pass time with.

EPHRATA – For Kim Meaney Randolph of Ephrata, an 80-hour work week is normal, but only because she loves what she is doing. Randolph, a real estate agent with Kellar-Williams, has a very outgoing personality and has a passion for the Basin...

Legals for March, 21 2023

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Development, housing to be subject of Mattawa workshop

MATTAWA — Mattawa residents are being invited to review some of the ideas for regulating development and adding housing at a workshop scheduled for 6 p.m. March 30 at the Mattawa City Hall, 521 Government Rd. Spanish translation will be provided.

Legals for March, 17 2023

Basin Winter Sports all-league lists

COLUMBIA BASIN – Over 150 high school athletes in the Columbia Basin earned all-conference awards for their achievements in the 2022-2023 winter sports season. See below for a list of those athletes, including a handful of players of the year.

Legals for March, 16 2023

Mavs earn first win of the season, down Tigers 2-0

MOSES LAKE – After a draw at the half, Moses Lake scored two goals in the second half to ride past Ephrata and earn its first win of the 2023 season. Moses Lake junior Joshua Zamora scored a goal in the 45th minute to break the tie, then Maverick sophomore Miguel Arreola added a goal of his own in the 64th minute...

WA Senate passes police pursuit bill

Bill would expand law enforcement's ability to enforce the law, but some say it doesn't go far enough.

OLYMPIA – Senate Bill 5352, a bill related to vehicular pursuits, passed the State Senate floor last week and moved on to the House. Local police and legislators say the bill is an improvement, but not enough though to deal with skyrocketed property crime and other offenses. “There are still some gaps but for the most part this is a good bill,” said Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr. “It restores reasonable suspicion, instead of having to have probable cause which is huge for us,” said Fuhr...

‘The very concerned zone’

Moses Lake faces water supply issues as population grows

MOSES LAKE — It’s Moses Lake Municipal Services Director Kirk Holmes’ job to make sure that everyone in Moses Lake has enough water to drink. Making sure that goal is maintained over the next few years, especially as the city grows and the deep aquifers that provide much of its water slowly decline will take a lot of work...

Legals for March, 14 2023

Backyard chickens

What to do to raise happy, healthy egg producers

After egg prices hit record highs in late 2022 and early 2023, having a flock of backyard chickens to provide a personal supply of eggs can be tempting. Dr. Isabelle Louge, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers tips for designing coops and researching hatcheries before bringing chickens home and keeping them healthy and happy. First, Louge suggests that owners prepare a spacious coop with fencing to prevent overcrowding and predation, which is the act of one animal killing another for food.

Legals for March, 13 2023

Jacks open 2023 season with 10-0 win over Tonasket

QUINCY – The Jackrabbits put on a show to start the year, scoring 10 goals in their 10-0 win over Tonasket on Saturday. Quincy senior Antonio Valadez opened the year with a hat trick, while fellow senior Jorge Nunez and freshman Erick Zepeda both netted two goals of their own.

Ready for a Space Burger?

Lioness Club of Moses Lake looks to serve tastiness in late March.

MOSES LAKE — Space Burgers are coming back.

Legals for March, 10 2023

Hunting group files suit against WA wildlife commissioner

OLYMPIA - A nationwide hunting advocacy group is attempting to give the boot to a Washington wildlife commissioner for serving on another volunteer board.

Local aerospace developer, Stoke, gets historic launch site for testing

KENT — Reusable rocket engine maker Stoke Space Technologies announced late Tuesday that it has been assigned a launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for continued testing of the company’s proposed reusable rockets – currently in testing in Moses Lake – by the U.S. Space Force, according to a Stoke press release...

Legals for March, 9 2023