New wolf killing laws prompt push to revive protections

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates pressed the Biden administration on Wednesday to revive federal protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republicans-backed laws in Idaho and Montana made it much easier to kill the predators.

Public meetings to discuss northeast elk plan

Fish and Wildlife has scheduled three meetings to discuss and take public comment on the draft northeast Washington elk management plan. The plan which has been revised and is subject to additional revision in response to hunter input regarding elk numbers.

Casting time: Trout fishing opens Saturday on some local lakes

MOSES LAKE — There may still be piles of snow around the Basin, but one spring milestone is rapidly approaching: the opening of trout season. About two dozen lakes in Eastern Washington will open Saturday for trout fishing, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Most other lakes open the fourth Saturday of April, which this year falls on April 26.

Bill aims to split Washington in half

House Bill 1239 would form the state of Liberty — an independent state composed of counties in eastern Washington.

Legals for January, 15 2025

Moses Lake man gets over 12 years in federal prison

SPOKANE - A Moses Lake man will be spending over 12 years behind bars in a federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Day trip to Coulee City and points along the way

Day trips and camping trips were a big part of my youth. On a

Fish and Wildlife kills offending wolves

Fish and Wildlife said they would take action when necessary. Action has been taken, but was it timely? Read on.

PCC Rail System stays busy during harvest

Rail system

MOSES LAKE — The central Washington branch line of the PCC Rail System in an invaluable link between grain growers and the market, including one of the biggest customers on the line, Central Washington Grain Growers.

Cowboy singer plays at MAC Thursday

MOSES LAKE - Hank Cramer brings folk songs laced with a touch of history to the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center Thursday.

Brian Anderson, Car / Auto Accident Lawyer in Kennewick, WA

Bryce is an aggressive, capable attorney who is vested in helping his local community, from Moses Lake to Eastern Washington. If you are looking for a lawyer you can trust to effectively represent you in your workers compensation or personal injury claim, give Bryce a call.

Two from Moses Lake graduate at EOU

LA GRANDE, Ore. — Two students from Moses Lake graduated from Eastern Washington University this spring.

Hunting opportunity deadline approaching

Not all Columbia Basin hunters are interested in hunting in Okanogan County, but there are enough to warrant letting them know about the following opportunity. Actually, others may be interested after this. Read on.

Taylor sworn into MLPD

Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr swears in the Moses Lake Police Department’s newest patrol officer Isaac Taylor at a city council meeting on Tuesday. Both Taylor, a recent graduate of Eastern Washington University’s criminal justice program, and his fiance, Madison Krogh, are Moses Lake natives who met during their sophomore year at Moses Lake High School. Fuhr said he likes hiring the sons and daughters of Moses Lake. “It’s how you keep them 30 years,” he said.

Teen jobs available this summer

SPOKANE - The Department of Ecology's (Ecology) Eastern Regional Office plans to hire about 115 teens throughout eastern Washington this summer to help clean up area roadsides, parks and recreation areas.

3 charged with disaster relief fraud

SPOKANE — A federal grand jury indicted three Eastern Washington residents - including a man from Moses Lake - last week for fraud in obtaining COVID-19 relief money, according to a Department of Justice press release. “COVID-19 relief programs were designed to lift up our community during crisis, and due to the number of people and businesses that request funding, some deserving small businesses were not able to obtain funding to keep their businesses in operation,” saide Vanessa Waldref, a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington...

Sportsman's Warehouse to hire 40 to 50 for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The 22,878-square-foot Sportsman’s Warehouse building at 1020 North Stratford Rd. is moving closer to the grand opening on Feb. 23 and the business, which caters to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, is looking to hire 40 to 50 store employees.

Anglers flock to Potholes as recreational fishing returns

Anglers take advantage of end of state closure

MOSES LAKE — The word of the day was excitement for anglers as they returned to the water in waves on Tuesday as recreational fishing tentatively reopened across the state after the state closed fishing as a measure against the coronavirus.

Extra planning required for hunting seasons

Let it rain, as soon as the wheat harvest is over and the winter wheat is above ground. Until we get rain and the fire danger subsides we can look at closures of our traditional hunting areas. The following is from Fish and Wildlife. Read on.

Mulliken joining state growth board

State senator will not seek re-election