Elia Rodriguez

1941 – 2025

Elia Alicia Rodriguez, age 83, of Othello, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Hillsboro, Texas. She was surrounded by many visitors during her final days, a reflection of the lives she touched. Her loving daughter was by her side, ensuring she departed this world embraced by love and peace.

Legals for April, 16 2025

Gary Craig

Gary Gene Craig, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at home on April 15, 2025, at the age of 77 with his wife Athene and daughters Katie and Bethany at his side.

Legals for April, 15 2025

Donald Ervin Voss

1938 – 2025

Donald Ervin Voss, 87, passed away March 26, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1938, in Lisbon, North Dakota to Evelyn Ufer and Ernest Voss.

ACH Warriors defeated on the road against Bears

COULEE CITY – The ACH Warriors softball team was defeated on the road 8-3 by the Brewster Bears. However, according to head coach Faye Butler, this was an important learning experience for a young softball team.

Ephrata softball takes doubleheader from Grandview

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers softball team went on the road and took two victories in a doubleheader against the Grandview Greyhounds. The Tigers dominated, winning game one 19–0 and game two 9-1. In game one, the Tigers started fast with three runs in the first inning. Heading into the fourth, they were up 7-0 before firing off 9 runs, increasing the lead to 16-0. Head Coach Heather Wood’s game plan was followed to a tee. “Just play our game and make sure we're focusing on the fundamentals that we've been practicing, be patient at the plate, making sure we're taking the right pitch,” she said.

Quincy Boys and Girls both earn team wins over Grandview

Strong winds build stronger players in Quincy and Grandview’s Saturday tennis matches

QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits boys and girls tennis teams both earned 3-2 victories over Grandview in their windy Saturday morning matches.

Basin baseball roundup

Basin baseball roundup

Legals for April, 17 2025

Richard Lee Oestreich

Richard Lee Oestreich, 96, our beloved dad, uncle, grandpa and great-grandpa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2025, just weeks before his 97th birthday. Richard (Rich) was born in Portland, Oregon to Jerry and Lee Oestreich. As a teenager, he moved to Hoquiam, Washington with his older brother, Jim—his only sibling—where he completed high school.

These games were added to the Super NES collection

Looking to create (or recreate) some classic gaming moments? Nintendo Switch Online members have instant access to a large library of Game Boy™, Super NES™, and NES™ games. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members get access to all that and a selection of Game Boy™ Advance, Nintendo 64™, and SEGA Genesis™ games.

Zags volleyball ends spring season on high note

SPOKANE – The Zags volleyball team concluded its 2025 season going 4-0 in their final stretch of games, according to a statement made by Gonzaga Athletics.

Wahluke continues to build on successful season

MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors boys soccer team showed up with a point to prove as they were victorious over the Wapato Wolves, resulting in a 3-1 final score. The Warriors started fast as they jumped out to a three-goal lead before the end of the first half.

ACH softball victorious against visiting Omak Pioneers

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors softball team took home two wins when they hosted the Omak Pioneers. In game one they were victorious 10-6. In game two they built on their momentum, winning 11-2 and moving to five wins on the season. The approach to the doubleheader was influenced by the Warriors' loss to Brewster, and Head Coach Faye Butler saw that her players became very motivated. “The next day in practice, the girls were like, ‘We need to practice harder, Coach.’ And I was like, ‘All right, let's practice harder.’ One thing I've been trying to hammer in these girls this year is resilience, so yeah, we got into it, and they were pumped,” she said.

Basin tennis roundup

Boys and Girls Tennis roundup

Michael Andrew Ward

1964 – 2025

Michael Andrew Ward, 60, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after facing ongoing health challenges with grace and strength. He was surrounded by loved ones, a peaceful passing for a life well-lived and well-loved.

Basin softball roundup for April 17, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN - Despite spring break slowing things down a bit, diamonds were still filled with players competing fairly regularly in Grant and Adams counties. See below to check on your favorite teams:

Legals for April, 18 2025

WA ranks 34th of 50 states in ALEC's 'Rich States, Poor States' report

(The Center Square) – Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a Tuesday – Tax Day – report from the conservative Arlington, Va.-based American Legislative Exchange Council that faults the Evergreen State’s tax burden and high labor costs for the state’s No. 34 ranking.