Staking tomato plants

Everyone gets excited about growing tomatoes to have that wonderful taste of that outdoor vine ripened, Columbia Basin sun grown taste. However, there is a yearly dilemma in growing the tomato vines and how to keep them off the ground.

Othello residents gather to pray for city, nation

OTHELLO — Under a bright, early May sun outside the Othello City Hall, Angel Garza told a small gathering of worshipers that he was reminded of the story of the Good Samaritan.

The Russians are indeed coming

In the 1960s, there was a popular movie called “The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming.” In the film a Soviet naval commander ran his sub aground off a Massachusetts coastal island and sent two English-speaking crewmen ashore to procure a boat with enough power to pull them free. The Russian sailors didn’t exactly blend in and chaos ensued.

Ruben Martinez returns to the Schutte Invitational

OTHELLO — It seemed only right that the old school was there on Saturday night at the Leonard Schutte Invitational at PJ Taggares Gymnasium in Othello.

Othello wins Schutte Invite

OTHELLO — The circle is what they have in common. It’s continuous, no beginning, no end.

Othello Huskies football drops grid cross-over game

OTHELLO — On the opening drive of their season ending 21-6 loss to West Valley of Spokane, the Othello Huskies looked like world-beaters.

Moses Lake returns to regionals, this time it's Woodinville

MOSES LAKE — Abby Rathbun, in eighth grade at the time, watched from her seat in the Tacoma Dome as Moses Lake lost a one-point game in the state semifinals to Mt. Rainier.

With run game shut down, Seahawks show they can still throw

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For most of the season, the Seattle Seahawks have had the best running offense in the NFL, trying to win without throwing the ball all over the field.

River Dogs fall in World Series opener

JAMESTOWN, NY — There’s always a number. The box score is full of them, but there’s always one number that tells the tale.

Othello wins third consecutive Leonard Schutte Invitational

OTHELLO — The circle is what they have in common. It’s continuous, no beginning, no end.

For Cougs, good depth but some lingering questions

(TNS) — One of the unquestioned strengths of the Washington State football team this season is a plentiful supply of defensive backs who know the Cougars’ schemes thoroughly and can be ushered onto the field at a moment’s notice.

K.J. Wright's visit to Moses Lake no coincidence

Seahawks visit

A lot of us grew up with ABC radio broadcaster Paul Harvey telling us the Rest of the Story. Harvey had a way of tying little known facts and bits of information into not only great storytelling, but brilliant journalism.

Moses Lake Roundup's Purple Night

Purple Night

Editor's note: The below version shows the corrected date of the event, which is Aug. 20

Seahawks' K.J. Wright enjoys being role model

Doing the Wright thing Seahawks role model

MOSES LAKE — Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright poked his head around the corner of the former DollarUp building on Balsam Street and smiled as the fans lined up down the street responded.

Focus on rotation as Mariners head into spring training

SEATTLE (AP) — Whether it was intentional or not, Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto placed a heavy burden on Felix Hernandez on Thursday.

Mariners head to spring stuck in awkward middle ground

SEATTLE (AP) — As general manager Jerry Dipoto accurately explained, the Seattle Mariners are a team stuck in the middle.

Police chief says WSU football players weren't targeted

(TNS) — Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins on Wednesday rejected claims from Washington State University coach Mike Leach that his department was unfairly targeting members of the Cougar football team after recommendations of second-degree felony assault charges against two players were forwarded to the county prosecutor this week.

Bathroom rule overreach could backfire on president

The Obama administration has overstepped in telling all American school districts they must permit transgender students to use the public restrooms and locker rooms of their choice, or else. As with previous failures to better pick its battles, the White House may again find its efforts counterproductive.

Good Joints Seen As Key Link In Healthy Aging

(NAPSI)—Exercise has been identified as a key component of aging gracefully, and has been linked with not only improved physical health but also better cognitive performance. The maintenance of fully functioning joints is an important part of enabling active seniors to participate in health-promoting athletic activity, experts agree.

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