Warden awarded $1.8M TIB grant

Parks and Rec plan progressing well, officials say

WARDEN – The city of Warden was recently awarded a $1.77 million grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for reconstructing First Street North, according to City Administrator Kriss Shuler, who also said the city’s Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan process is going well.

Bundles of giving

Christmas baskets go out to Othello Community for 47th year

OTHELLO — The Othello Community Christmas Baskets program held its 47th annual donation deliveries on Saturday for individuals and families in need during the holiday season.

Basin Battle: Jacks take Tigers, 62-47 Thursday in annual Battle of the Basin

QUINCY — Good defense and a productive second quarter helped the Quincy Jackrabbits boys basketball team defeat the Ephrata Tigers 62-47 in a non-league game Thursday night in Quincy. Quincy Coach Scott Bierlink said the team has focused on defense, and the work is paying off. “We can really lock some teams down,” Bierlink said.

Water and power

Grand Coulee Dam such a big project some thought it was too big

GRAND COULEE — The editors of Life magazine could not hide their suspicion that President Franklin D. Roosevelt had decided a trip to check on a project was an excellent excuse to get out of town.

Water and power

Grand Coulee Dam such a big project some thought it was too big

GRAND COULEE — The editors of Life magazine could not hide their suspicion that President Franklin D. Roosevelt had decided a trip to check on a project was an excellent excuse to get out of town.

Competing at the next level

Moses Lake’s Perkins signs on to run track, cross country

MOSES LAKE – Maverick senior Paige Perkins announced her decision to continue her competitive running career at the next level last week, signing on to run track and cross country at the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Atlanta campus next year.

Lind-Ritzville academics shift successful so far, districts stable

RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools, a joint school district consisting of both the Ritzville and Lind school districts, is doing well, with a shift in focus in recent years for the cooperative’s academics, according to Lind-Ritzville Superintendent Don Vanderholm. “We are doing very well,” he said.

Salvation Army donations down for year, help needed

MOSES LAKE — The Salvation Army is soliciting donations for its annual Christmas drive, citing a drop in donations both in Moses Lake and statewide.

Adams commissioners address ACPR funding

OTHELLO – Several members of the public gathered at the Adams County District Court in Othello to provide public input regarding Adams County Pet Rescue’s request for increased funding, which the commissioners responded to later in the meeting.

Festive Mattawa

Parade and living nativity spread Christmas spirit in South Grant County

MATTAWA – The annual Mattawa Christmas parade, organized by the city of Mattawa, rolled through town down Government Road Dec. 8 before turning toward Wahluke High School, where this year’s Living Nativity Project was being hosted by a group of local churches.

Festive Ephrata

City, chamber kick off the holidays with Bells on Basin

EPHRATA – The holidays are officially in full swing in Ephrata after Saturday’s Bells on Basin celebration The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce hosted the event which was capped off with a bit of snowfall.

Soap Lake resort showcases recent updates

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort recently added several new additions to its facilities, including new spa and heat therapy devices, renovated rooms and more activities, said the resort’s owner Sherry Xiao. A first wave of additions and renovations began last year, with additions to the resort’s spa capabilities, she said

A vehicle for learning: CB Tech gets fire engine for fire science class courtesy of MLFD

MOSES LAKE — There’s a tradition in the fire service when a new piece of apparatus is added to the fleet, and students at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center followed that tradition Wednesday morning.

RIS bazaar showcases crafts from students and others

ROYAL CITY — Earrings, slime, T-shirts and tamales were just a few of the things on offer at the holiday bazaar at Royal Intermediate School Wednesday.

'It’s the brotherhood we have'

Defense shines during Royal’s 2023 campaign

ROYAL CITY – While the Knight offense lit up scoreboards this fall, it was the play of Royal’s defense that stomped out the dreams of opposing teams looking to pull off an upset, surrendering just eight touchdowns in 13 games this season.

Soap Lake receives $2.15M streets grant

SOAP LAKE — The city of Soap Lake will be doing some work on its streets in 2024 with the help of a $2.15 million grant from the Washington Transportation Improvement Board.

Grant PUD approves interim rate-setting resolution

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved a new resolution on rate setting policy, which Commissioner Larry Schaapman said was a temporary fix while commissioners revisit the way rates are established.

ACPR declines Othello contract offer

OTHELLO — Othello Mayor Shawn Logan announced during Monday evening’s city council meeting that the city of Othello had made an offer in its re-negotiations for the contract between Adams County Pet Rescue and the city, and that ACPR had declined the offer.

LaVerne Marie (Shetler) Horst

May 2, 1918 — Dec 2,2023

LaVerne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by members of her family. She was born in Cheraw, Colorado, the second in a family of 11 children born to Milton & Ada (Miller) Shetler. The family moved to Hesston, Kansas in 1930 so the children could attend school there. She graduated from Hesston High School in 1937.

Elizabeth (Betty) Holben

May 13, 1925 — Dec. 9, 2023

Longtime Moses Lake resident Elizabeth (Betty) Holben passed away peacefully on December 9 at the age of 98. She is survived by five children: Cynthia Holben, Sylvia Allen, Kirk Holben, Bruce Holben, and Katherine Hogan. Her husband Melvin and son Marcus preceded her in death. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.