Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who modernized Oman, dies at 79

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Mideast's longest-ruling monarch who seized power in a 1970 palace coup and pulled his Arabian sultanate into modernity while carefully balancing diplomatic ties between adversaries Iran and the U.S., has died. He was 79.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who modernized Oman, dies at 79

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Mideast's longest-ruling monarch who seized power in a 1970 palace coup and pulled his Arabian sultanate into modernity while carefully balancing diplomatic ties between adversaries Iran and the U.S., has died. He was 79.

Moses Lake football players, coaches look to keep busy with the season delayed until spring

MOSES LAKE — In a time when practices should be gearing up and teams figuring out schemes, Moses Lake High School football players and coaches wait and plan for a unique season this year in the spring.

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Biggest Spring Fest yet comes off without a hitch

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, everything just comes together. This year’s Moses Lake Spring Fest was one of those times. “This is the smoothest event we’ve had since I’ve been a part of it,” said Board President Sean Sallis. “Everything just seemed to be clicking on all cylinders. It got kind of crazy, but the flow was great, from the parade to the 3-on-3 (basketball tournament) to the fun run.”

Working with bulbs for a spring explosion of color

Melody Townsend doesn’t normally dig up her irises, gladioluses, tulips and lilies in the autumn. “I just leave them in over the winter time, and I let them just do their thing,” she said.

Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics

TOKYO (AP) — A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems of male-dominated small town politics in which women are often silenced.

Moses Lake Spring Festival draws big crowds

Events range from fun run to car show, basketball to parade

MOSES LAKE - A float full of colorful sea creatures and dancing mermaids won the Miss Chewelah and the Chewelah community float the Queen's Trophy at the annual Moonlight Parade.

Spring fair starts Friday

Features vendors, rides

MOSES LAKE — People are marking out spaces for booths, while carnival rides are being set up for Friday’s opening of the Grant County Spring Fair and Home Show.

Spring turkey hunting season opens next Thursday

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Edward R. Cruver

Edward R. Cruver, Pullman, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Whitman Senior Living. He was 94. A Memorial Service will be planned for later this spring at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Moses Lake. Edward was born November 30, 1918 in Moscow, Idaho. He graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane and went to work for The Crescent Department Store there. He met his future wife, Virginia Aucutt, while both were attending a church youth group function. They married and made their home in Seattle. Virginia was an elementary school teacher in Washougal and Edward worked as an aircraft mechanic for the U.S. Navy Ship Yard and also at Boeing. Through his years of hard work and dedicated service Edward rose to the level of inspector and would check the work of the other mechanics. They lived in Alameda, Calif. for a few years before moving to Moses Lake, Wash. in the mid-1950s. She continued to teach and Edward worked on the planes at Larson Air Force Base. Following retirement from his mechanics work, he was the warehouse manager for the Moses Lake School District for nearly twenty years. He was an excellent golfer and loved to golf whenever he could. He and Virginia were also members of the Moses Lake Sandy Sam's Club and took their Airstream camper on many camp-outs and as "snowbirds" for many winters to Desert Hot Springs, California for over twenty years. Edward's pride and joy was his yard at their home along Moses Lake. Virginia died in 2001 and in 2011 Edward moved to Pullman, Wash. to be closer to family. He is survived by a son Patrick and his wife Christiana of Pullman; daughter Cherie and her husband Paul Zehm of Oakesdale, WA.; 4 grandchildren, Emmett Cruver, Pullman, Micah Cruver, Portland, OR., Steven Zehm, Yakima, WA. and Jessica Parks, Alaska; one great-grandson, Alex Parks; and his former daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Cruver, Pullman. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson Tye Cruver in 2007, 2 brothers and 1 sister. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to St. Martins Episcopal Church in Moses Lake. On-line guest book is at www.kimballfh.com. Kimball Funeral Home, Pullman, is in charge of the arrangements.

Right for your region: Keep your garden beautiful this fall

(ARA) - A colorful fall garden is as simple as knowing what to plant. Although gardening sources may suggest seasonal projects, these might not be ideal for your region. To prepare for autumn, follow these simple guidelines based on

Escape 'Mud Season' and experience less crowded, less expensive travel

(ARA) - Those who live in America's mountainous regions call it "mud season" - that time of year between April and June when the ground doesn't have enough snow on it to ski but is still too soupy to hike, camp, fish, or get out and enjoy nature. It's a time when those in winter climates look to get away, and this year, you should, too.

Royal picks up first win against Wahluke, 3-0

Royal High School volleyball picked up their first win on Saturday afternoon at home in Royal City in their opening match of the day against Wahluke, 3-0.

Scootney Springs officials accused of electioneering

OTHELLO — Officials of Scootney Springs Elementary School have been accused of violations of RCW 42.17A.555 for authorizing the misuse of public facilities to support the election campaign of school board candidate Lindsy Prows, according to the Public Disclosure Commissions website.

Othello soccer off to hot start in first, and lone, GSL season

Othello High School boys soccer have started the season red-hot in the Greater Spokane League, currently sitting in first place at 5-0 with just three regular season games left to play.

University to require virus testing before fall classes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes, the university announced Wednesday.