Fishing Magician Report: Salmon and Steelhead season open

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the opening of coho salmon fisheries on three rivers here in Central Washington. The rivers include the Wenatchee, Icicle and Methow.

Tight supply: Questions unanswered as to why airplane fuel is hard to find in eastern Washington, Dent says

MOSES LAKE — In mid-July, the Grant County International Airport almost ran out of fuel.

Trout, Bass, and Walleye action heating up at Potholes Reservior

MARDON RESORT - Spring fishing patterns are beginning in Central

The Fishin' Magician weekly report

Having put my quest for walleye on Moses Lake behind me, I checked out the smallmouth bass fishing on a couple of the more popular waters here in Central Washington. I made a trip to Lake Chelan to shoot a Fishing TV Show for my web site, and the next day hit Banks Lake. I found smallmouth in good numbers in both lakes, and had a blast catching them.

Righting a wrong

Covenants Homeownership Account Act will help minority buyers get their first homes

MOSES LAKE — It’s well known that racial disparities have historically existed in housing. Official racial discrimination – rules about which races can live where – hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for more than half a century, but its effects are still seen today...

Renaud J. Vaillancourt

Renaud J. Vaillancourt, born March 30, 1943, to Winnie and Patrick Vaillancourt in Frenchville, Maine, passed away Oct. 11, 2021, in Grandview, Washington.

Snowpack near normal for 2017

MOSES LAKE — Rain and warmer temperatures will mean some melting snow at lower elevations this weekend. That could translate to water – maybe a lot of it – making an appearance in creek-beds and culverts that are usually dry this time of year. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service office in Spokane say eastern and central Washington residents should look out for water in unexpected places.

Warnick-sponsored bill looks to involve families in behavioral health outcomes

OLYMPIA — Families of state hospital patients may have opportunities to receive training and more support under legislation moved into the Washington State House of Representatives on Saturday.

Outgoing ESD chief receives leadership award

WENATCHEE — The outgoing chief of the North Central Educational Service District (EDS), Rich McBride, is the recipient of this year’s Leadership Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA).

Mavs athletes sign college letters of intent

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Sydney Macdonald will be running track for Eastern Washington University next year, and her twin brother Blaine will be playing baseball for Big Bend Community College. The Macdonalds signed letters of intent for their respective colleges Wednesday. “I’ll be doing the heptathlon,” Sydney Macdonald said...

Now is the time to schedule hunter education classes

It happens every year. Come late September, a father or uncle mentions hunting to a son or nephew.

Hunting season will not close for fires

A check of the weather website shows no rain is forecast for the next week or so. This is good news for hay farmers with alfalfa on the ground, but hunters want rain.

Fire restrictions issued for Eastern Washington

SPOKANE — Fire restrictions are now in place for Eastern Washington. The restrictions took effect at midnight on Friday, July 3, for the counties in the region, including Grant and Adams. The Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation issued the restrictions in a press release on July 1.

Fishing opener Tuesday, Martha and Caliche lakes are good bets

The weather, it all depends upon the weather.

Local music students showcase skills at recital

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake – Central Basin Chapter of Washington State Music Teachers Association held their 27th Honors Recital on Sunday, March 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church...

BMX tracks raise more than $16,000 at Race for Life

MOSES LAKE — More than 100 riders hit the Larson BMX Track on Sunday for Moses Lake BMX’s Race for Life, part of a series of races across Eastern Washington raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “It was an awesome weekend,” Moses Lake BMX Track Operator Jeff Niehenke said. “Four-race series, everyone’s having a ton of fun out here. It’s just a good, fun atmosphere that’s bringing everyone together for a different cause other than just racing.”

Sisters on the Fly tour tomorrow

Welcome to the NJCAA boys, Big Bend wrestlers learning on the fly

Funny thing about wrestling, different levels require a different skill set and the all-freshman lineup at Big Bend Community College got its indoctrination to the NJCAA with a 48-6 loss at Eastern Oregon on Saturday.

Port director not happy with changed bill

ROYAL CITY - A critical piece of Community Economic Revitalization Board legislation for eastern Washington's economic health has been resurrected during the 2015 second special session with a major change.

Wine shop works toward May 15 opening

Featured artist to arrive May 21

MOSES LAKE — A new wine shop called “i m b i b e” is expected to open on May 15 at 216 W. Third Ave. in downtown Moses Lake.