STAFF REPORT

COVID-19 case found in Adams County

OTHELLO — Adams County has its first confirmed coronavirus case, according to a press release issued Saturday by the Adams County Health Department.

COVID-19 case found in Adams County

OTHELLO — Adams County has its first confirmed coronavirus case, according to a press release issued Saturday by the Adams County Health Department.

How and where to pay utility bills

MOSES LAKE — During this time of closures related to the coronavirus, residents of Columbia Basin communities who want to pay utility bills by phone or drop box can contact city officials at the following phone numbers or drop payments off at the following locations.

Spectator at Yakima’s state basketball tournament tests positive for COVID-19

RENTON — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced Tuesday that a spectator at the 1A, 2A Hardwood Classic in Yakima has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release.

Coffee With a Cop event coming up in Mattawa

MATTAWA — The public is invited to join the Mattawa Police Department for coffee and conversation during the Coffee with a Cop event on Saturday, March 17.

Armed robber steals cash, safe from store

SCHWANA — A masked man reportedly robbed a Schwana store at gunpoint Monday morning and got away with cash and a safe.

Connell murder suspect last seen in Othello

Missing 15-year-old girl found

WILSON CREEK - A 15-year-old girl missing since Sept. 7 has been found.

MLBA to hold Basin BBQ Bash

MOSES LAKE - Now in its second year, the Moses Lake Business Association is holding the Basin BBQ Bash in LakeTown Landing, also known as the city's downtown shopping district.

Sheriff announces smartphone app

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announces that his office has launched a smartphone application that allows the office to communicate more effectively with the community.

City of Moses Lake resists tribal gas station

MOSES LAKE - A proposed tribal gas station and convenience store has continued to see resistance from city council members.

Man hurt in wreck

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was seriously injured Sunday during a motorcycle-pickup truck collision near Moses Lake on June 10.

Outage affects Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A power outage in Moses Lake affected more than 650 Grant County PUD accounts for several minutes Wednesday afternoon.

Downtown Moses Lake bank robbed

Suspect flees on foot

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday at the Bank of America on East Third Avenue downtown.

$900 art piece to be auctioned to raise funds

MOSES LAKE - The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington High School Equivalency Program will raffle a piece of farmworker art valued at $900 to raise funds for the program.

Bonaudi retirement party Thursday

BBCC president retires after 17 years

MOSES LAKE - Longtime Big Bend Community College president Bill Bonaudi will be the guest of honor at an open house celebrating his retirement Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Masto Conference Center, 7662 Chanute Street NW.

Shine Kids return to Royal City for Bible School

ROYAL CITY - The Shine Kids from Kent, a youth group making its third mission trip to Royal City, will be participating in a joint church service in the Royal City Park on Sunday, June 24.

Honors advisor surprised with award

MOSES LAKE - Members of the Phi Theta Kappa, the Honor Society at Big Bend Community College, surprised their advisor Barbara Whitney with an award thanking her for her support of the program.

Patrol cars added by sheriff

EPHRATA - Citizens will soon see new sheriff's patrol cars on Grant County roads. The sheriff's Office recently unveiled one of its new 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles.

Reception for Pastor Bill Altenhein

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City United Methodist Church will hold a reception to honor long-time Pastor Bill Altenhein on Father's Day.

USPS holds mailings workshop

MOSES LAKE - The United States Postal Service (USPS) invites small businesses to attend a "grow your business day" workshop in Moses Lake.

Be a part of Victory Wrestling camp

Hall of Fame wrestling coach Marc Sprague is conducting the Cobra Wrestling Victory Camp at Quincy High School June 18 to 21.

DA Fly-in and Breakfast this Saturday

DESERT AIRE - The 18th annual Desert Aire Fly-In and Breakfast on the Flight Line will be celebrated this Saturday, June 16, at the Desert Aire Airport.

Gas leak shuts down West Broadway

Fumes fill Moses Lake building

MOSES LAKE - Emergency crews diverted traffic after a gas leak filled a building with flammable fumes in downtown Moses Lake Tuesday afternoon.

Warrant issued for former attorney

Was disbarred in 2010

EPHRATA - A $10,000 bench warrant was issued for a former Moses Lake attorney.

Moses Lake man injured in motorcycle crash

Reportedly hits truck

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was seriously injured when his motorcycle reportedly hit a pickup truck near Moses Lake.

Winds blamed for collision near George

GEORGE - An awning with a metal bar allegedly hit a parked vehicle Saturday near George, resulting in a Woodinville woman and a North Bend man being taken to the hospital.

Collision near Quincy sends four to hospital

QUINCY - A three-car collision sent four people from Wenatchee and Malaga to the hospital over the weekend.

Two from Moses Lake injured in crash

COULEE CITY - Two Moses Lake residents were injured in a crash on state Route 17, about 2 miles west of Coulee City.

Malott man killed in crash near Soap Lake

Reportedly failed to yield

SOAP LAKE - A Malott man is dead after he reportedly failed to yield at a stop sign at state Route 17 and state Route 28, just south of the Soap Lake city limits.

WSP trooper's wife helps stop apparent metal theft

Two arrested near Royal City

ROYAL CITY - Sheriff's deputies credit the wife a Washington State Patrol Trooper for reporting suspicious activity leading to the arrest of two alleged scrap metal thieves.

Truck driver airlifted after crash

Blocks highway

MOSES LAKE - A Coeur d' Alene man was airlifted with injuries from a crash on state Route 262, about 20 miles south of Moses Lake.

Moses Lake police seek robbery suspects

Bike taken

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are looking for two men who allegedly threatened a man if he didn't hand over his bike.

Robbery a big problem for Schawana landlady

SCHAWANA - A property owner in Mattawa has lost renters three times because of robberies at one of her properties, the latest on May 15, and she claims she gets no help from law enforcement.

Golf tournament supports Warden

First annual

WARDEN - A golf tournament is being held at Sage Hills Golf Course to raise money for the Warden Development Council.

Clarification, more details on pedestrian death

Different first name released

MOSES LAKE - Initial reports of a pedestrian fatality on state Route 17 Wednesday included a different first name of the deceased man.

John Bernard scholarship announced

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Foundation has announced the creation of a scholarship fund in memory of a Grant County Sheriff's deputy who died in the line of duty in January 2010.

Quincy high student arrested for bomb threat

Investigation underway

QUINCY - Quincy police arrested a 16-year-old male Quincy High School student who allegedly threatened to bring an explosive device to school.

AmericanWest Bank gets new manager

Has more than 30 years experience

EPHRATA - Vicki Williams is the new branch manager of AmericanWest Bank in Ephrata.

Potato board solicits candidates

MOSES LAKE - The 15-member Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) board is seeking applications for two at-large positions coming vacant.

View rare astronomical event at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College astronomy classes will provide a safe way for the public to view a rare astronomical phenomenon Tuesday.

"Living Healthy" topic for Royal seniors

ROYAL CITY - "Living Healthy" will be presented by Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington on Thursday, June 7, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Royal City Community Center.

Moses Lake building activity down

Lower than previous two years

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake has seen a marked decrease in building activity so far this year when compared to the past two, according to a report issued last week.

Columbia Basin Herald closed Monday

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald's Moses Lake office is closed Monday to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Tip leads to arrests

MOSES LAKE - Two people were arrested for drug possession and a stolen vehicle the night of May 2 after a vigilant citizen reported suspicious people in his neighborhood near Moses Lake.

Police warn of online rental scams

Urge caution

MOSES LAKE - Police suggest users of online classified listings, such as Craigslist, should exercise caution before responding to rentals advertisements.

Season pass holder pool party

MOSES LAKE - Season pass holders are invited to a party just for them Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Surf 'n Slide Water Park, 401 W Fourth Ave.

County shop/scale house finished

EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste has announced the completion of its landfill shop/scale house complex in Ephrata.  

Boys track sends one to state

The Chiefs boys track team placed 12th out of 13 teams at the CBBN/GSL Regional Championships in Richland Saturday.

Snoqualmie to close at night next week due to rock blasting

HYAK - Rock blasting on Snoqualmie Pass is going to take place later at night next week, and drivers need to prepare for an hour of added travel time for blasting and for construction east of the pass on Interstate 90.