16 elk killed after E. Idaho haystack collapses

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Sixteen elk died sometime during the winter at an eastern Idaho wildlife management area when a stack of hay containing 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) bales collapsed and fell, crushing some of the elk and causing others to be trampled to death.

16 elk killed after E. Idaho haystack collapses

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Sixteen elk died sometime during the winter at an eastern Idaho wildlife management area when a stack of hay containing 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) bales collapsed and fell, crushing some of the elk and causing others to be trampled to death.

Grant County business owners make trade mission to Korea

Trade to Korea

MOSES LAKE — Owners from five Grant County-based businesses will have the opportunity to directly introduce eastern Washington products to markets abroad during an eight-day trade mission to South Korea next week.

Dennis Leon Knowles

Dennis Leon Knowles, a 65 year old former Carey, Idaho resident, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 29, 2013 with his family at his side in Spokane, Washington. He was born on February 25, 1948 in Wendell, Idaho, the first born child of Leo Thomas and Gloria (Holt) Knowles, and attended schools in Shoshone, Idaho. He lived in Shoshone until he moved to Carey in the 1970s, where he continued to work for the Idaho Department of Transportation. He retired 10 years ago from IDT and continued living in Carey until he moved to Moses Lake, Washington this past year to live with his daughter and her family.

Eslick, Fair guide Manta Rays

CHENEY - The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team swam last weekend for the "B" Championships at the Eastern Washington University pool.

Paul William 'Bill' Warner Jr.

Paul William “Bill” Warner Jr., 72, died Aug. 31, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, after a brief illness.

Air stagnation advisory issued for Grant County, eastern Washington

MOSES LAKE — Despite all that bright sun and clear skies, air quality has deteriorated and will remain the same in the next few days.

Moses Lake man crusading to save fish runs from sea lions

MOSES LAKE — With 55 years of experience fishing the Columbia River and tributaries around the state, as well as 31 years of experience as a fishing guide, the majority of Moses Lake resident Rick Graser’s adult life has been devoted to the fishing industry in some shape or form. A longtime problem with sea lions predating (preying) on at-risk fish populations, like salmon, steelhead and sturgeon, on the Columbia River has Graser concerned, fired up and, most of all, motivated to see a legislative fix come about to address the issue.

Crab Creek Riders mini-clinic next Saturday

Calling all members and prospective members of the Crab Creek Riders; the first event of the year is not far away. Read on.

Big Bend hosts All-Star Classic

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Lady Vikes are sponsoring the 5th annual Girls High School All-Star Classic. Sixteen high school seniors from Moses Lake, Connell, Quincy, Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Lake Roosevelt, Ephrata and several other eastern Washington high schools will be participating in the event Wednesday.

Two hunting plans seeking public input

Fish and Wildlife is requesting input from the public about two hunting plans. Although these seem confusing at first, they are important and your input will help. Read on.

Jack Yoshio Hattori

Jack Yoshio Hattori, age 91, passed away on June 5, 2012 in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, m2012 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Gulls' day out

Free fishing weekend set for tomorrow, Sunday

This opportunity appears for two days each year. Tomorrow and Sunday is Free Fishing Weekend. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish Washington State waters on these two days.

March 1 opener is upon us

Today, Friday, March 1, is the March 1 opener for fishing on several waters in Washington. This is the first of several fishing opening seasons in the Columbia Basin.

Eastern Washington University Honor Rolls

CHENEY — The following Basin students earned a 3.5 grade point average for 12 credit-hours or more At Eastern Washington University during Fall Quarter 2016:

Unique Idaho salmon numbers rise, but extinction looms

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A unique population of salmon that for thousands of years has been reproducing in one of Idaho’s wildest places experienced a small increase in adults returning to spawn this year.

Unique Idaho salmon numbers rise, but extinction looms

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A unique population of salmon that for thousands of years has been reproducing in one of Idaho’s wildest places experienced a small increase in adults returning to spawn this year.

Comments requested about upcoming sportfishing season

Fish and Wildlife is requesting written public comments through Dec. 30 on rule proposals for the 2012-13 sportfishing season in Washington. Besides written comments, public meetings have been scheduled to discuss the rule proposals and accept comments.

STUDIO BASIN: Opioids in Grant County, teff and Basin sports action

Recap of news and sports for the week of April 15.