Judy Wilson announces bid for PUD commission

MOSES LAKE — Judy Wilson, Moses Lake, has announced her candidacy for the Grant County PUD board of commissioners. Wilson will challenge incumbent Terry Brewer, who has already announced he will run for another term.

National Holstein Convention set for June 24 through 27

SALT LAKE CITY — Registration is open for the junior and adult National Holstein Convention, scheduled for June 24 through 27 in Salt Lake City.

George I. Zucker

September 16, 1942 - September 16, 2022 George Zucker of Pasco, Washington passed away on Sept. 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family members on his 80th birthday. He was born in Spokane, Washington on Sept. 16, 1942, to Leland and Lillian Caudill. His father passed away on July 5, 1943. His mother later married George Zucker. Early in his career he worked with his family in the cattle industry, later joining the construction industry working as a member of Operating Engineers. In the earlier 1970s he purchased his own equipment and began operating his own business, mainly in developing agricultural farmland. In 1985 he was involved in an industrial accident, leading him to retire due to the injuries received.

Beverly Barbara Russell

April 15, 1950 - Dec. 15, 2024

Beverly Barbara Russell, 74, was born in Wenatchee Washington, to Terry and Sherry Hayes. In 1968 she graduated from Bridgeport High School. After graduating from Yakima Valley College in Dental Hygiene, she spent the next 42 years working in dentistry. Before retiring she volunteered on the USS Comfort, the Mercy Ship of the United States Navy offering dental services around the world. Bev had a big heart; she was very funny and always knew how to have a good time. Bev was a strong woman who believed in God. Growing up on a wheat and cattle ranch known as Hayes Ranch in Mansfield, Washington held many fond memories for Bev.

December starts out dry

According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service, the first 11 months of the year have left the area a bit dry.

Endangered gray wolf population on the rise in southwest US

THE EDGE OF THE GILA WILDERNESS, N.M. (AP) — A voice interrupted the crackle of the radio at basecamp: “Starting pursuit.”

Endangered gray wolf population on the rise in southwest US

THE EDGE OF THE GILA WILDERNESS, N.M. (AP) — A voice interrupted the crackle of the radio at basecamp: “Starting pursuit.”

Endangered gray wolf population on the rise in southwest US

THE EDGE OF THE GILA WILDERNESS, N.M. (AP) — A voice interrupted the crackle of the radio at basecamp: “Starting pursuit.”

Beware of buffalobur

Buffalobur is in the Solanaceae or Nightshade family. Like many of the noxious weeds on our list, buffalobur grows bright yellow flowers. These flowers may be bright yellow and inviting until you get close enough to realize that the entire plant except for the flowers is covered in sharp spines.

Yellowstone park to reconsider controversial bison plan

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials plan to reconsider how they manage Yellowstone National Park's famous wild bison herds following longstanding complaints over thousands of the animals that have been killed by hunters and agencies as they attempted to migrate into Montana.

Yellowstone park to reconsider controversial bison plan

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials plan to reconsider how they manage Yellowstone National Park's famous wild bison herds following longstanding complaints over thousands of the animals that have been killed by hunters and agencies as they attempted to migrate into Montana.

Bill aims to modify effects of manure pollution ruling

OLYMPIA - Legislators are trying to determine the impact of last fall's Supreme Court decision to side with the state Department of Ecology against Columbia County rancher Joseph Lemire.

Allison Brower

Allison (Al) Brower, 80, passed from this life on November 30, 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington. Al was born September 26, 1931 in Seattle, WA to Allison C. and Marie (Kueckenberg) Brower.

Theresa C. Mathews Ware

Theresa C. Mathews Ware, 83, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Summer Wood Care Center in Moses Lake Washington.

Hunters eager to help with wolf disaster

This is a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool: Controlling the wolf population.

Ranchers can apply for grazing allotments Hammonds' lost

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Cattle producers can apply to compete for access to federal grazing allotments that Oregon’s Hammond Ranches lost in a court decision.

Ranchers can apply for grazing allotments Hammonds' lost

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Cattle producers can apply to compete for access to federal grazing allotments that Oregon’s Hammond Ranches lost in a court decision.

Long, hot summer: Drought looking likely for Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — It’s been a dry spring across nearly the entire state of Washington, and that means there is a very good likelihood of drought this summer.

Mad Cow Disease Discovered, Inspections Working

Samuel Gross bought his first car, a Model A in 1918

The move from horses to automobile and combine is told in this