WDFW to decide on 'endangered' status of gray wolves

(The Center Square) – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide later this month on lowering gray wolves’ status under the state’s endangered species law.

Puryear, Broderius win Walleye Classic

MOSES LAKE — With a two-day weight of nearly 28 pounds, Nick Puryear and Dan Broderius won first place at the 14th annual Moses Lake Walleye Classic held last weekend at Cascade Park.

Business opportunities in the Larson Gateway Community

MOSES LAKE — According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Moses Lake is on the rise, growing an estimated 30% from 2000 to 2012. In comparison, the number of food and accommodation service businesses rose only 12% during the same time, according to GrantCountyTrends.org, an Eastern Washington University online resource for public interest information. If you are considering opening a new business or a second business, look no further, there is a great opportunity for you at the Larson Gateway Community! Located on Patton Street and Aspi Boulevard, a new development has been built and is ready to house at least two restaurants and more.

Spring turkey general opener set for April 15

Spring turkey hunting, a reopening state park observatory and fishing for non-salmon species in the Columbia River are hot news this week.

Snow, rain expected today, Saturday

COLUMBIA BASIN - The National Weather Service forecasted hazardous weather on Thursday for Eastern Washington.

Columbia Basin Herald welcomes new reporter

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald's newest reporter is Steven Wyble, an Eastern Washington University journalism graduate.

High school students 'GEAR UP'

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School students are gearing up for life after high school.

Legals March 5, 2018

ORDINANCE The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on February 27, 2018. The full text of this ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or [email protected]. ORDINANCE NO. 2890 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.36 TITLED "PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS" The Ordinance adds a prohibited act of installing or constructing displays and exhibits. #03017/168491 Pub: March 5, 2018

Environmentalists say Washington's wolf program is broken

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to draft new rules governing the killing of wolves involved in conflicts with livestock, a move winning praise from conservation groups.

Environmentalists say Washington's wolf program is broken

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to draft new rules governing the killing of wolves involved in conflicts with livestock, a move winning praise from conservation groups.

Spring-like temperatures again teasing

Again we are being teased. The temperature, as this is being written, is standing at 40 degrees and this is at 4:40 p.m. It is as if a light switch had been flipped. The forecast for the next 10 days calls for lows in the high 30s and highs in the low 40s. This is much more acceptable to late-winter and early-spring fishing.

Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing patchy on Wenatchee

If you have been sharpening your hooks in anticipation of a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee, you can put your gear away. The number of sockeye that have been counted over the Tumwater Dam is far below what is needed for a season this year. It does seem odd as we traditionally saw sockeye fisheries on Lake Wenatchee at least every four years, and this would be the fourth year of the cycle.

William (Bill) A. Whitmer

May 13, 1939 – July 20, 2019

Rep. Holmquist to run for second term

Kickoff event planned for tonight

Basin fastpitch teams take home trophies at the Phil Schultz Memorial Tournament

MOSES LAKE — Three local fastpitch teams took the Inaugural Phil Schultz Memorial Tournament in Moses Lake this past weekend in their respective age groups.

Candidate Bryant visits Moses Lake

Encourages central Washington voters to make their voice heard Bill Bryant

MOSES LAKE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant stayed the course with his message of bringing good family-wage jobs to Washington and education reform during a stop in Moses Lake on Tuesday.

Fed grant funding to help West Canal, Yakima River

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pair of federal grants will help save fish on a stretch of the Yakima River and allow for the replacement of a 1,500-foot-long section of the Columbia Basin Project’s West Canal, according to a press release from Sen. Maria Cantwell’s, D–Wash., office...

Chelan and Douglas county hunting prospects

Fresh news from MarDon

Ice is melting all over the Potholes Recreation Area. Bank fishing with Power Bait, Pautsker's Eggs, and night crawlers with marsh-mellows are the three main baits. Canal Lake, Heart Lake, Corral Lake, Medicare Beach and behind the MarDon Resort Office are all producing nice Rainbow Trout.

Rossi and Gregoire camps prep for debate

Gubernatorial candidates meet in Yakima for only eastern Washington duel