River Dogs face Pine Forge, Pa., in World Series semifinals

River Dogs

EPHRATA — Two teams stand between the Columbia Basin River Dogs and the repeat as Senior Babe Ruth World Series champions. But if they don’t get past Friday afternoon, it’s a non-issue.

Turnovers lead to league loss for Vikings

Host Columbia Basin College used a 19-5 run over the final 5:36 of Wednesday's (January 18) contest against Big Bend Community College's men's basketball team to put a close game out of reach, notching an important 81-56 win in NWAC East region play. The Vikings held the lead for much of the first half, but would find themselves down by six (38-32) at the half, setting the stage for the Hawks' second-half push. Much of the issue for the Vikings in the loss was ball control, as they turned the ball over 25 times, compared to only nine for the Hawks.

Moses Lake’s Green-Cerrillo to play at CBC

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School alumna Joelee Green-Cerrillo will move on to play soccer at Columbia Basin College this fall, achieving her dream of playing at the college level.

'America the Beautiful' is White House theme for Christmas

WASHINGTON (AP) — “America the Beautiful” is this year's Christmas theme at the White House.

Moses Lake man sentenced for eluding officer

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for attempting to elude a Moses Lake police officer and crashing into a row of trees near a church.

Verified videos show plane in Iran impacted before downing

LONDON (AP) — In the pitch black, pre-dawn sky on the outskirts of the Iranian capital Tehran, a tiny fast-moving light can be seen racing up through the trees, as someone films from the ground. Then there is a flash of light as it seems to collide with something in the air.

Verified videos show plane in Iran struck before fiery crash

LONDON (AP) — In the pitch black, pre-dawn sky on the outskirts of the Iranian capital Tehran, a tiny fast-moving light can be seen racing up through the trees, as someone films from the ground. Then there is a flash of light as it seems to collide with something in the air.

Environmental health tips for the summer months

MOSES LAKE — Summer is on the way. And in a lot of respects it is already here. You can almost pencil in temperatures to be in the mid 70s or 80s on a daily basis and those pesky mosquitoes are already starting to make their presence known with their itchy and annoying parting gifts.

Hay fever or virus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry

HAMBURG, Pa. (AP) — The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen. There’s a whiff of paranoia in the air.

Grant County unemployment 5.6 percent in September

OLYMPIA - Statistics released by the Washington Employment Security Department show Grant County's unemployment rate was below the state unemployment rate at the end of September.

Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle in lineup, makes key catch

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Star receiver Jaylen Waddle made a key third-down catch on Alabama's opening drive of the College Football Playoff national championship game against No. 3 Ohio State after returning from an ankle injury.

North beats South in All-Star Classic

MOSES LAKE - Reardan's Lauren Schulz scored 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the North All-Stars to a 69-48 win over the South All-Stars.

Lions roar out of The Den

MLCA’s class of 2023 looks to the future and thinks back on the past

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy graduating senior Jeff Boorman said his favorite memories of his time at MLCA were the bonds he was able to make with friends and classmates. Benjamin Eldred said his favorite memories involved being able to play baseball with his friends. At MLCA’s 2023 graduation ceremony, both young men and their classmates said they were excited to be moving on to new adventures in their adult lives. The aspiring entertainers, engineers, athletes, pilots and academics are the first class to utilize MLCA’s new gym, The Den, for their graduation ceremony.

Tsunami of kids threatens to inundate ML schools

MOSES LAKE — A tsunami of children is coming. And it is threatening to overwhelm the Moses Lake schools.

Buddy Boeheim passes dad on Syracuse list in rout of BC

Alan Griffin drained six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to go with 10 rebounds, Bubby Boeheim passed his dad and coach on Syracuse's career scoring list and the Orange routed Boston College 101-63 in an ACC opener on Saturday.

Tropic storm Isaias whips up eastern US, killing at least 6

WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

Tropic storm Isaias whips up eastern US, killing at least 6

WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

Congressional delegation blasts DOE transgender ruling

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A group of Congressional Democrats is condemning a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education that threatens to withhold federal funds over a Connecticut policy allowing transgender girls to compete against non-transgender girls in high school sports.

Graduation brings reflection on the good ol' days

It's been 12 years since I entered the public school system here in Moses Lake and now I'm finally being set free. Graduation is on Thursday and I'm more excited now than I've ever been. It's starting to feel real for the first time all year. As the date gets closer and closer, I start to reflect on all the good times that school has brought me, as well as the not so good times. But all in all it's been a pretty good ride and I'll be ready to let it go when Mr. Balcom hands me my diploma on Thursday evening.

Three seek Fourth District ticket to November

Five-term incumbent "Doc" Hastings watches as three people vie for chance to unseat him from Congress