Knights explode in victory

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High Knights got off to a fast start, scoring 22 points in the first quarter, then maintained their lead over a determined Kiona-Benton squad for a 36-21 football victory Friday night.

2 Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two journalists in Belarus were convicted Thursday of violating public order and sentenced to two years in prison after they covered a protest against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Royal's Jenks named starting quarterback at Weber State University

OGDEN, Utah — Every father’s nightmare is that call in the middle of the night to tell the family of an accident on the road.

Chris Hurst new Othello school superintendent

OTHELLO — Chris Hurst said it’s about giving back.

Goldschmidt, Greinke lead D'Backs past Mariners 5-2

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit his 30th homer, Zack Greinke won for the first time in almost a month and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of Seattle by beating the Mariners 5-2 on Sunday.

Grant County International Airport will keep control of radar systems

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County International Airport will be retaining control over its control tower radar systems following a review by the Federal Aviation Administration into whether management of the systems should be consolidated elsewhere.

Moses Lake Roundup has top six bull riders in the world scheduled

MOSES LAKE — It’s one thing to say the 75th annual Moses Lake Roundup will feature some of the best rodeo cowboys in the world. But it’s another to say it will feature three of The Very Best in the world when the rodeo kicks off Thursday night and runs through Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

April 22, 2016

Ephrata Police Department

River Dogs win Wyoming American Legion tournament

River Dogs

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Griffey Halle, Justin DeHoog and Glenn Gosse accounted for eight of the River Dogs’ nine hits. Hunter Boyd went the distance on the mound, striking out 11, and Columbia Basin slammed the door on the hometown Gillette Roughriders to win the Hladky Memorial Tournament 7-1 on Sunday.

Stowers has 34 to lead Runnin' Vikes past Blue Mountain

PENDLETON, Ore. — DeAngelo Stowers has been a nice stash of cash the Runnin’ Vikes go to for a little something extra when they need it. The 6-foot-1 sophomore from Upland, Calif., was money on Saturday night when it was all hands on deck.

Kiona-Benton scores 47 in the second half to roll over Warden

WARDEN - It’s games like this that make a ballclub glad there’s another one the next night. Kiona-Benton rolled into town, took a 13-point lead by the half, and handed Warden a 78-49 SCAC East loss on Friday night.

Quincy eliminates Othello in CWAC district tournament

Quincy soccer

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks scored more goals in the first half than the previous two meetings combined, eliminating Othello from the district tournament with a 7-2 decision Saturday afternoon. Francisco Alejandrez scored in the fifth minute and Kevin Rios followed with another goal three minutes later to send the Huskies (10-7) staggering into the ropes eight minutes into the first-round match of the district tournament.

Othello softball seeks elusive state crown

Othello softball

OTHELLO — There are many ways to measure success, but for senior-dominated Othello fast-pitch the one goal they have sought — a state championship trophy — has so far proven elusive.

SuperHERoes To Rule The Playroom And Beyond

(NAPSI)—If you’ve paid attention to the recent release of “Star Wars,” you’ve probably heard something about the backlash that toymaker Hasbro received from the omission of Rey in the first wave of action figures on shelf in time for the holidays. So disappointed were consumers, in fact, that #WheresRey was born. Even director J.J. Abrams piped in, calling it “preposterous.”

Organic flour from Royal about to break into Korea

Cascade Organic Flour

ROYAL CITY — Cascade Organic Flour (COF) of Royal City is about to break into international trade in the Korean market.

CBHA names next Chief Executive Officer

Columbia Basin Health Association’s Board of Directors has chosen Nieves Gomez as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Gomez succeeds Greg Brandenburg, and will begin his new duties March 1.

Yogi's wisdom is worth thinking about

The late great philosopher Yogi Berra once proclaimed: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” It sure ain’t!

New approaches needed to fight super wildfires

With western wildfires growing in size and destroying more homes, farms and businesses, there is a need for new tools and approaches. The infernos are spreading so fast they are outstripping our ability to fight them in traditional ways.

Election is about level of government control

When you peel off the layers and get beyond the rhetoric, this year's presidential election is about government control.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Rising gas prices threaten our economic recovery

What's that old saying? "One step forward, two steps back."