The Fishin' Magician: Hooked on Toys' new hire

I wanted people to know that Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee has added a new person to their staff of fishing experts that you can consult with at the store. Joining Don Talbot and Pete Flohr is my brother Rick Graybill to answer questions and demonstrate how to be more successful when fishing here in Central Washington.

Stanley A Mill

Stanley A Mill, age 85, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in San Bernadino, California on June 19, 1925 to Wilbur and Leona Mill. He entered the Navy at age 16 and served in the South Pacific during WWII and was later reactivated during the Korean War. He met and married Iris Hill on April 11, 1946. They lived in Washington and California in the early years and later moved to Curlew, Washington where Stanley started his career as a civilian with the Air Force. This profession took him and his family to many locations around the United States. He finally ended his career at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington where he retired in 1980 after 30 years of federal service. His passions in life, besides his family, were fishing and hunting. He took advantage of every change in location to seek out the best fishing holes or trophy wildlife. Stanley is survived by his wife of 64 years, Iris. He is also survived by his younger sister, Hazel Jackman (Donald); his three children, Pat Christensen (Keith); Terry Walsh (Michael); Jesse Mill (Jeani); 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Kubosumi and his staff at the Moses Lake Clinic and the Samaritan Hospital second floor staff for their kindness in caring for their husband and father. There will be a private family celebration of his life.

Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician

I know it is only January, but kokanee fever is already taken hold here in Central Washington. Lake Roosevelt is famous for producing kokanee of state record size and did you know that kokanee have been caught in December this winter on Lake Chelan?

BASIN BOX SCORE: MLHS National Track, sports training camps, summer baseball concludes

COLUMBIA BASIN – Sports reporters Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez look through a week of sports in the Columbia Basin including a soccer player announcing his commitment to the University of Washington, MLHS track athletes traveling to Georgia for a National competition, a girls soccer training camp at Eastern Washington University, the Moses Lake Mavericks Youth Football Camp, and the conclusion of the Summer baseball season for Basin teams. Check out this week’s episode here: https://bit.ly/BBSEP7

Candidate questions Moses Lake stormwater fee

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — I would like to thank you for your invitation to speak on the stormwater issue. I agree it is important for our citizens to have as many of the facts as possible on this subject. Understanding the details will help us make the correct decisions regarding this complex problem.

Lowland lakes opener is tomorrow

This is it, the big fishing opener. Years ago, before there were three fishing openers, the April opener was the largest outdoor sporting event in the spring. Perhaps it still is. It certainly is the largest fishing event of the year.

Road hogs of concern in 1941

E-mail from Cheryl

Hunting and fishing: General elk season ends Sunday

Although several elk seasons will continue or begin again throughout the state, what is known as the general elk season will end on Sunday. Last Friday we were having lunch in Kittitas and witnessed a constant line of vehicles pulling into the convenience store and gas station across the street.

Washington Federal to acquire 51 Bank of America branches

SEATTLE - Two Grant County Bank of America branches are expected to be replaced by Seattle-based bank Washington Federal by the end of this year.

Alzheimer's walk scheduled for September

Money raised will help eastern Washington families dealing with disease

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers will be walking to bring attention to Alzheimer's Sept. 20, and organizers are seeking walkers and donations.

Donald Miller Beckley

Donald Miller Beckley passed away peacefully at the Kennewick Hospice House on Nov. 6, 2021, at the age of 82, with his beloved wife and family at his side.

Washington’s increasing gray wolf population moving further west

(The Center Square) – Hikers have more to watch out for than bears this summer. Washington state's gray wolf population has increased over the last 15 years, said Julie Smith, endangered species recovery section manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, during Wednesday’s episode of "The Impact" on TVW.

Two days left in the 2015 spring turkey season

OK, this is it, right down to the last weekend of the spring turkey season for this year. Sunday is the last day of the season.

Moses Lake business leaders share transportation needs

MOSES LAKE - The Association of Washington Business met with Grant County business leaders to discuss area transportation needs on Friday at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

Richard Earl 'Dick' Christenson

Born Aug. 29, 1930 in Ritzville, Washington to Martin C. and Irene M. (Jones) Christenson, Richard Earl “Dick” Christenson passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Invasive vs. native: house sparrow

Unfortunately, but sometimes fortunately, we have invasive species of all types in our lives. Yes, right here in the Columbia Basin of Eastern Washington.

Master Hunter applicants should begin study now

The next open enrollment period for the Master Hunter Permit Program will begin Jan. 1, 2014 and remain open until Feb. 15, 2014.

Fishing Magician Report - Monday, June 13

I have been to Moses Lake a couple of times this year, and have had pretty good walleye fishing on both occasions. I recently made another trip to Moses, and this time I was a guest angler in one of the Central Washington Bass Club's tournaments.

The Fishin' Magician: Lakes opening

Today, March 1, is a big day here for anglers in the Central Washington region. In addition to the lakes that open to in the Quincy Wildlife Area, and near the town of George, the Methow River has reopened to steelhead fishing.