Super Search: Pt. 1

Sabin says he's made up his mind and wants to move to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Monty Sabin really wants to come work in Moses Lake. “I grew up in eastern Washington, and there's a number of things that draw me here,” Sabin said. “I wouldn't apply for this job if I didn't want to live here.” Among those things the current assistant superintendent of the North Thurston School District in Lacey, just east of Olympia...

Moses Lake Manta Rays compete at EWU

CHENEY - The Manta Rays Swim Team took a small squad to the Turkey Trot Invitational at Eastern Washington University recently.

Special big game permit deadline approaches

The special big game permit application deadline is approaching. It is less than two weeks away, May 24. This deadline surprised me this year. The beginning of the submission period for Deer, Elk, Mountain Goat, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Turkey began on April 20 and will continue through midnight on May 24.

Spring turkey season opens one week from today

The spring turkey season will open next Friday, April 15, at 5:48 a.m. The season will continue through May 31.

Lake Chelan Fishing Regulations

Local lawmaker calls for investigation after Inslee reportedly brings infested apples into pest-free area

A local lawmaker is calling for an investigation and possible penalties after recent reports that Governor Jay Inslee brought apple maggot-infested fruit to Eastern Washington towns that had been razed by wildfires, allegedly breaking state law in the process.

Denise Lorraine Schmidt

Denise Lorraine Schmidt departed this world on August 5th, 2010, with her loved ones present.

Elusive eastern black rail threatened by rising sea levels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the Eastern black rail a threatened species on Wednesday, but stopped short of the stronger protections some environmentalists were seeking for the elusive bird, now imperiled by habitat destruction, sea level rise, and the increasing frequency and intensity of storms with climate change.

Lt. governor's committee talks energy technologies

Business leaders to accompany legislative group on tour

John Reynolds

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, John Dale Reynolds, loving brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Stevens County, Washington with his family by his side. He was 66 years old.

State-regulated parks, lands and waterways close

MOSES LAKE — Washington state parks remain closed statewide after being shut down last week in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to protect against further spread of COVID-19. The temporary closure affects all state-managed parks, wildlife areas, and water access areas for at least two weeks, beginning March 25.

Washington grain train expanded

MOSES LAKE - Fulfilling a need for extra rail cars to haul wheat is being done with the 29 car expansion of the Washington Grain Train.

Jessica McLerran

Jessica Ruth McLerran, 40, suffered a major brain bleed and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Jessica was born on Dec. 24, 1982, to parents Ron and Debbie Kerkes. She grew up in Cheney, Washington with her three sisters Jana, Amy, and Mandy who were her best friends. She attended schools there and she graduated high school with honors in 2001 alongside her sweetheart Ethan McLerran. The two were married a year later in the Spokane Washington Temple on July 13, 2002. Jessica was a lifelong faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The couple’s first three children Evelyn, Brittany and Madison were born while Jessica was attending Eastern Washington University, where she graduated with honors. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in speech disorders, Jessica took a break from her education to focus on her children and her dream of having a large family. Ethan Jr., Alexis and Xander were born during this time.

Father and son team scores on ducks

Christmas Eve 2012 was a good day for Peter Steffens and his father, Dr. Thomas Steffens. The father and son team brought home five ducks after an outing with Ecternkamp's Guide Service, 766-6791, on Potholes Reservoir.

Sunday is the big day

Sunday, March 1, is the fishing opener for several Columbia Basin waters. They include: Burke, Upper Caliche, Cascade, Crystal, Cup, Dry Falls, Dusty, Lenice, Lenore, Martha, Merry, Nunnally and Quincy lakes.

Cindy Fish

Cindy Fish, our loving mother, grandma and sister, lost her battle against pancreatic cancer on July 17, 2022.

Tactics for first time anglers

Free fishing weekend coming up

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

As we move further into spring there are a whole bunch of annual events coming up. The first one is the "April Fools" trout opener in the Columbia Basin when nearly 50 lakes open to trout fishing. Most of these lakes are just south of Potholes Reservoir and offer the best spring fishing in our region.

Accused criminal gang leader, drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years

An accused Grant County leader of a criminal street gang was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a number of drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.

Tracy Wilson

Tracy Wilson, 90, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at the Veterans' Hospital in Spokane.