CWU names interim associate VP of academic affairs

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University announced this week that it has selected Dr. Kurt Kirstein as interim associate vice president of academic affairs.

Kaysers share rare wildlife viewing opportunity

We have seen a few hummingbird nests in our lifetime, but mostly up in the mountains or in an area where there are pine trees. Never have we seen or heard of a nest in the Columbia Basin or the Moses Lake area.

Festive trees at Festival of Trees

25th annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

Chiefs take fourth place at Tri State Tournament

COEUR D'ALENE, ID. - Moses Lake wrestling traveled to North Idaho College with the hope of putting the memory of its 22nd place finish last year at the Tri State Tournmanet behind them.

Kisler named Warden interim coach

Third coach for the girls' basketball team in a year

Downtown tree lighting kicks off holiday season in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The crowd counted it down and the lights came on, and it’s officially the holiday season in downtown Moses Lake. The Christmas tree in Sinkiuse Square and holiday lights on the surrounding streets came on for the first time in 2018 on Saturday night.

One reporter's trip across the country

So, I get to write a column.

In the service and wondering what's next? A degree can help get you there

(ARA) - Are you in the service right now, considering your options following your military career? Serving our country is a noble cause, and one that creates not only a sense of loyalty, but also an abundance of opportunities in the form of leadership development and

Whalen finishes third at state; Olson ends strong

Class 2A boys state

YAKIMA — Heading into the second and final round of the Class 2A boys state golf championships, Ephrata’s Andrew Whalen saw himself tied with one other young man at the top of the standings.

Animals around the Basin: Cougars

Are there really cougars in the Columbia Basin? Yes, there are cougars in the Basin. The cougar is also known as a mountain lion, panther, ghost cat, shadow cat, painter, American lion and catamount. The territory of this cat ranges from the Yukon Territory of Canada, south to the Patagonia region of South America, including the Basin.

Annual Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium taking signups

The Grant-Adams Master Gardeners and Grant County Conservation District is conducting a half-day gardening workshop at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme of the event is Swing into Spring.

Alabama, Washington arrive in Atlanta for semifinal matchup

ATLANTA (AP) — No. 1 Alabama and coach Nick Saban are the closest the College Football Playoff has to seasoned veterans.

Louisiana Daybook

Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.

Rain Delay leads to loss for Vikings Baseball

Vikings look forward to their next home game after falling to Blue Mountain

MOSES LAKE — On Wednesday, the Big Bend Community College Vikings were all set to play the Blue Mountain Timberwolves, but play was delayed due to rain and when the postponed games finally resumed on Thursday, the Vikings fell to the Timberwolves in both contests. According to Vikings Head Coach Chase Tunstall, the Timberwolves were able to put up five runs as opposed to the Vikings, who were only able to respond with two by the end of the game. Tunstall said the Vikings were held to about five or six hits in the first game and ended up striking out more than anticipated as well as committing a number of errors on defense that allowed for runs to cross the plate.

A feast fit for a (prom) queen

Prom dinner

I was asked to help fix a meal for a group of teenagers going to the prom recently. After some back and forth about what we might be making, we settled on making, amongst other things, a pot roast, roasted red potatoes with rosemary, glazed carrots and peas, and cheesecake bites.

Demolition derby smashes Othello

OTHELLO - Demolition fans in Othello were treated to massive crashes, clouds of smoke and mudslinging tires as drivers around the Columbia Basis began what is expected to be a wild demolition derby season.

Injured named in state Route 28 collision

EPHRATA - A car and a pickup truck collided head-on, sending the truck into a tree Tuesday on state Route 28, 4 miles east of Ephrata.

College poised for SGL training

Future meetings expected

MOSES LAKE — Adding new classes or utilizing current services at Big Bend Community College could be among the training options for future employees at the SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers plant.

Manweller, Selmann face off

MOSES LAKE - For the most part, Matt Manweller and Kaj Selmann agree on the major issues facing the 13th district and the state legislature.

Harvest of Hope: Local organizations bring awareness to child abuse through Elizabeth Smart event

Partnering with the Columbia Basin Foundation, New Hope/Kids Hope, at 311 W. Third Ave., is opening the door to sponsorships for its Harvest of Hope event in October, where child safety activist Elizabeth Smart will share her story of triumph.