Several elk hit by train in southeastern Idaho

DINGLE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Fish and Game officials say a small group of elk were hit by a train in rural Bear Lake County over the weekend.

Several elk hit by train in southeastern Idaho

DINGLE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Fish and Game officials say a small group of elk were hit by a train in rural Bear Lake County over the weekend.

Central Washington on display

Moses Lake Museum exhibit shows the best of our region

MOSES LAKE — Central Washington, in all its beauty, is on display at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. The exhibition titled simply “Life in Central Washington” features the work of Yakima Valley Arts Association members. The show opened on Feb. 3 and runs until March 17. “All the pieces in the show are pretty much inspired by our landscape,” said Dollie Boyd, director of the museum. “The work that we do here, the agriculture, the plants, the flora, the fauna.”

Justino ‘El Gatillero’ Hernandez

Justino “El Gatillero” Hernandez, longtime Moses Lake resident and patriarch of one of the largest farm-labor families of Eastern Washington, was peacefully serenaded home through the lyrics of his favorite song, “Que Me Entierren Con La Banda,” whilst surrounded by the unconditional love of all his family.

Statewide fishing season opens April 27, redesigned fishing app launched

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will recognize the opening of fishing season with a statewide trout fishing derby. Lakes throughout the state open April 27.

Race for Life series raises nearly $18K

MOSES LAKE – More than 100 BMX riders traveled to Moses Lake for the first night of the Eastern Washington Race for Life Series, part of a four-track series in collaboration with tracks in Spokane, Richland and Walla Walla. The Race for Life raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with the Moses Lake track raising $5,500...

Moses Lake grad fights for higher education issues

MOSES LAKE - Former Moses Lake resident Kaleb Hoffer is proving that students from small towns are capable of making pretty big changes.

2019 hunting prospects continued

This is the second of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.

Work party scheduled for tomorrow

Volunteering not only makes the person involved feel good, but it helps the organization sponsoring the project as well. We have a project taking place tomorrow. Yes this is short notice, but those interested should simply show up at the work site by following the directions below or trying to call Rich Finger. Cell coverage is spotty at the work site, so a phone call may not be possible. Read on.

Ellen Ardean Conklin

Aug. 1, 1931 – Nov. 25, 2023

Ellen Ardean Conklin nee Malone passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Wenatchee, Washington on August 1, 1931, to Alice Malone nee Preston and William Malone, being the second child having been preceded by her brother, Pat.

Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox

Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox was born March 25, 1921, in the family home near Ruff, Washington.

Local bowlers qualify for state

MOSES LAKE - More than 230 bowlers from Eastern Washington gathered together for the Washington State Youth Pepsi Regional Bowling Tournament at Lake Bowl March 23 and 24.

Moses Lake earns two 1st place finishes

WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake Chiefs swim team used two first-place finishes to cap a strong team performance at the Eastern Washington Relays in Wenatchee.

Fresh News from MarDon

Late December and early January have been great for ice fishing in our area. The Lind Coulee has been very popular all week with reports of some perch, walleye and burbot being caught. The MarDon Tackle Shop has fresh bait, night crawlers and maggots just in.

Washington to manage wolves within borders after fed action

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington will take over management of most wolves within its borders early next year, after the U.S. government announced Thursday that gray wolves in the Lower 48 states would be delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act.

Washington to manage wolves within borders after fed action

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington will take over management of most wolves within its borders early next year, after the U.S. government announced Thursday that gray wolves in the Lower 48 states would be delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act.

Fresh News from MarDon: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8

MARDON RESORT - The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to rapidly drop with our moderately warm August weather. The water elevation is currently at 1,033.3 feet, which is roughly 12 feet low. Sand dune campers on Potholes Reservoir are enjoying a continued higher than average water level with 4-6 feet deep water in the major channels on the west side of the dunes. Crab Creek still has 6 to 25 foot water depths, which allow you to travel more than a mile back into Crab Creek Channel. This continues to allow great access for camping, fishing and watersports!

Turkey and grizzly bears

This is the last of a two-part series about endangered species and other Washington wildlife.

Spotlight on eastern Washington artists at museum

MOSES LAKE — An exhibit of the works of eastern Washington artists from a Tri-Cities art cooperative will open this weekend at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. The opening reception for the “Cyber Art 509” show is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at the museum, 401 S. Balsam St.

The life of a wolf

Wolves are again living in Washington State. At the present time, there are no federal or state plans to reintroduce the animals into the state.