RACHAL PINKERTON
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Nematode researcher aiming for plant resistance
MOSES LAKE — What aquatic, microscopic worm inhabits all of the ecosystems on the earth? While some of its species are beneficial to soil health, others are destructive to crops and the human intestinal tract. What is this parasite species? It is nematodes.
Blue orchard bees are promising pollinators
WENATCHEE — Bees were one of the topics discussed by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association during the 115th annual meeting and Northwest Horticultural Expo at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
Royal School District proposes replacement levy on ballot
ROYAL CITY — Royal City voters are seeing a $1.37 million school district levy on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Red Rock Elementary School celebrates remodeled building
ROYAL CITY — Three years ago on Friday, students returned to Red Rock Elementary School after massive flooding had damaged their school. Three years later, last Friday, students, parents, staff and community members celebrated a complete remodel of the school.
Royal City Council reviews finances
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council recently reviewed the city’s finances for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Day of a ditch rider
Reporter learns about the role of a ditch rider in region’s irrigation system
Wahluke School District to improve cleaning practice
MATTAWA —Wahluke School District Maintenance Director Matt Hyndman has new cleaning techniques that he is hoping to put into practice in the district.
Mattawa to get loan to help rebuild wastewater treatment facility
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council voted to accept a $500,000, zero percent interest loan from the state Department of Ecology to help repair the wastewater treatment facility that was destroyed by fire on Jan. 9.
Mattawa City Council discusses surplused, unsold vehicles
MATTAWA – Previously surplused vehicles that were never sold was one of the topics of discussion during the Mattawa City Council’s recent meeting.
Wahluke School District proposes replacement levy
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District is running a replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Mattawa wastewater treatment facility suffers fire
City council acts to help solve facility problems
Royal City City Council holds first meeting of the year
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council held their first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Scootney Springs Elementary School officials given written warnings for campaign signs
OTHELLO — The Public Disclosure Commission has closed a case involving Scootney Springs Elementary School officials and staff.
Quincy Police Department to host town hall panel
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will host its first town hall meeting for the year on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 1005 10th Ave. SW. For this town hall meeting, the department has invited three community agencies to join them for a panel style meeting.
Lost towns: A look at the area that became home to the Hanford Manhattan Project
HANFORD, Wash. — The towns of Hanford and White Bluffs were growing towns until 1943 when residents were told to leave to make way for the Manhattan Project.
Quincy offers Young Adult Living classes
QUINCY – The Quincy Recreation Department is offering a series of four classes aimed at young adults, ages 15 to 25 years old. The classes, presented by local professionals, will teach young adults some of the skills they need to know to navigate life after high school.
1966: Larson AFB becomes Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The year was 1964. Larson Air Force Base was a hive of activity, employing over 4,000 people and housing twice that many. But on Nov. 24, 1964, that all changed.
Nematode researcher aiming for plant resistance
MOSES LAKE — What aquatic, microscopic worm inhabits all of the ecosystems on the earth? While some of its species are beneficial to soil health, others are destructive to crops and the human intestinal tract. What is this parasite species? It is nematodes.
Blue orchard bees are promising pollinators
WENATCHEE — Bees were one of the topics discussed on Tuesday of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association during the 115th annual meeting and Northwest Horticultural Expo happening Dec. 9 through 11 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
Mattawa keeps wastewater facility going after fire
MATTAWA — The Mattawa wastewater treatment facility is functioning with temporary measures in place after a fire destroyed the blower room early Thursday morning.
Mattawa wastewater treatment plant burns
MATTAWA — A major fire hit the wastewater treatment plant for the city of Mattawa on Thursday morning.
Sleep Center offers care close to home
OTHELLO — Those in rural communities know the struggle of getting good healthcare without having to travel a distance to get the care they need.
Port of Quincy to expand intermodal facility
QUINCY — The Port of Quincy has announced that it plans to expand its shipping hub in Quincy, known as the intermodal terminal. The Port made the announcement in a press release on Monday.
Quincy approves 2020 budget
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council passed the city’s 2020 budget during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Othello looking for donations for Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — About 45 years ago, four volunteer firefighters decided to make Christmas food and gift baskets and give them to seven families who needed some extra help. The next year, they gave baskets to more families. In the years since, the Othello Community Christmas Baskets has become a city-wide event with various groups raising money, food, warm clothes and toys for Othello families in need.
Potato soil health research underway
MOSES LAKE — Washington is out of ground to grow potatoes.
Mattawa PD hiring officers, accepting reserves
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department is hiring, was the report given by Police Chief Joe Harris at a regular Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Influenza tests come up positive in Adams County
OTHELLO — The Adams County Health Department announced that residents have been testing positive for Influenza A and B.
Warden City Council passes 2020 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council approved its 2020 budget during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Between the Lines: Looking back with thankfulness
While you, oh reader, are reading this in December, I am writing this on Black Friday. As I sit at my computer, I am basking in the glow of a delicious Thanksgiving meal and a day spent with family. If you will, bear with me as I transport you back a week in time.
PDC RECEIVES SECOND COMPLAINT AGAINST OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT
OTHELLO — Another complaint against the Othello School District was filed with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The alleged violation is for the misuse of public facilities to support an election campaign.
Quincy Police Department receives accreditation award
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently announced that it received the Law Enforcement Accreditation Award from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
An early history of Grant County
Like a good chunk of the towns in the county, the formation of Grant County took place just after the turn of the 20th century.
Even districts less affected by funding changes ask 'is it sustainable?'
QUINCY — John Boyd is not hesitant to say the Quincy School District is blessed.
City council roundup
GRANT COUNTY — Two city councils in Grant County met this past week – Royal City and Mattawa.