Severe storms hitting central Washington this afternoon, evening

MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service has issued a release warning residents of northern Oregon and eastern Washington of impending severe storms forecast for this afternoon. Extremely heavy rains, frequent lightning and very large hail are possible with the potential for supercell development and risk of tornado possible in the Tri-Cities area.

Free fishing weekend tomorrow and Sunday

Hey folks, this is a great chance to take the family to a local lake for two days of fun. Park Lake would be a good choice. Let the kids fish, run and play while Mom and Dad relax. Then make lunch on the camp stove or make sandwiches. Even if the adults don't have a fishing license, they can still fish this weekend. Read on.

Preserving opportunity: Outdoor recreation through the eyes of a game warden, Part 2

MOSES LAKE — Sgt. Chris Busching of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife police stops next at the boulders lined up before the Crab Creek Overlook. Across the way, in the middle of the sagebrush, is a car.

Legals August 13, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE MOSES LAKE CITY at 401 S BALSAM ST Moses Lake, WA 98837 is seeking coverage under: Eastern Washington Phase II Permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in eastern Washington. The proposed permit will authorize stormwater discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system located in Moses Lake. The permit requires MOSES LAKE CITY to develop and implement a stormwater management program that: 1. Reduces the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 2. Protects water quality. 3. Satisfies appropriate requirements of the Clean Water Act. Any person desiring to present views to the Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Washington Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Municipal Stormwater Permits P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #08038/216621 Pub: August 10, 13, 2018

Russell Henry Porterfield Jr.

July 20, 1961 — March 6, 2024

Russ was born July 20, 1961, at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. After a long battle, he has succumbed to the crippling effects of Frontal Temporal Dementia and has now gone to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the date of March 6th, 2024. He was 62 years old.

Chiefs remain perfect

Moses Lake knocks off Davis, Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School boys swim and dive team topped Davis and Eisenhower Tuesday afternoon to remain perfect in Eastern Washington Swim and Dive League competition.

Voting lets your voice be heard

Don’t tell everyone but if every conservative and moderate registered voter in Eastern Washington votes for Susan Hutchison for U.S. Senate before Aug. 7 we will have a chance of being represented in Washington, D.C. in January, 2019. Conservative Slade Gorton ran for a third term representing Washington state in 2000 but was narrowly unseated by Maria Cantwell in a recount. Voter turnout was only 75 percent. Let’s go for 100 percent voter turnout in Eastern Washington.

State commission rejects petition to limit killing of wolves

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A petition that called for new rules to limit when the state can kill endangered wolves that prey on livestock was rejected Friday by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

State commission rejects petition to limit killing of wolves

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A petition that called for new rules to limit when the state can kill endangered wolves that prey on livestock was rejected Friday by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Republican chairwoman stresses voter turnout

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairwoman Susan Hutchison discussed the impact eastern Washington voters can have in elections at the Grant County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Friday.

Wildfire weather in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE - AP - A combination of gusty winds and low humidity is raising the wildfire danger in parts of Eastern Washington.

Fresh News from MarDon

After the warmest day (so far) of 2014 warm water fisheries are producing improved action for anglers.

Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician

I had heard of good ice and great fishing for perch at Fish Lake, near Lake Wenatchee, so I ran up there last Saturday to see for myself.

Fires, other activities restricted in wildlife areas

Fish and Wildlife has restricted fires and other activities on Fish and Wildlife managed lands east of the Cascade Mountains.

Dist. 13 legislators update community at chamber breakfast

MOSES LAKE — Legislators of the 13th District met via video conference with members of the Moses Lake community Wednesday morning to discuss how the legislative session is going and what the community’s concerns are this session. “The reason that (the Washington Policy Center) wants to host these breakfasts across Eastern Washington is in recognition of the fact that it's a lot more difficult for our Eastern Washington legislators to get home and hear from their constituents and meet with their communities when they’re stuck in Olympia during session; particularly this year with the long session,” said Sean O’Brien, Eastern Washington Director for the Washington Policy Center. Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, and Reps. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, joined the video conference from Warnick’s office.

Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed one of the three members of an endangered wolf pack in the northeastern corner of the state in an attempt to reduce the pack's attacks on cattle.

Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has killed one of the three members of an endangered wolf pack in the northeastern corner of the state in an attempt to reduce the pack's attacks on cattle.

Dove hunting starting off well

Dove hunting can be a day-by-day event. One day the hunting is good, followed by a dip in the temperature and the birds disappear.

California weighs some freshwater fishing bans over virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators have again convened an online public meeting to discuss a potential limited ban on freshwater fishing during the coronavirus pandemic after last week's teleconference was canceled when it became overwhelmed by hundreds of callers.

Different strategy, same results

GUEST EDITORIAL

There's an old saying, "There's more than one way to catch a cat." It means, if you don't succeed one way, try again using a different strategy.