China to send 'duck army' to help Pakistan fight locusts

BEIJING (AP) — China is planning to dispatch a 100,000-strong army of ducks to help Pakistan combat a massive locust infestation, a local newspaper reported Thursday.

China to send 'duck army' to help Pakistan fight locusts

BEIJING (AP) — China is planning to dispatch a 100,000-strong army of ducks to help Pakistan combat a massive locust infestation, a local newspaper reported Thursday.

Cedar lookin' for a place to saw logs

MOSES LAKE – Hey there, I’m Cedar and I’ve got to tell you, I’d like to come home with you. I’m more than a little adorable and I’m eager to find a place to settle in, get spoiled rotten and love on a wonderful person or family. I’m a smidge over two years old and I’ve had all of my shots, I’ll never have to worry about paying child support, and frankly, I’m cute enough to melt just about any heart. My friends here at Grant County Animal Outreach – grantcountyanimaloutreach.org - are treating me well, but I’d really like to come home with you. Also, if you can’t take me home, you could help get me some kibble by clicking the “donate” button at the top of the GCAO website.

A princess looking for her castle

SOAP LAKE – Princess Ebby, a 2–year–old mixed breed pup, is looking for a loving and playful home. Ebby came to the Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry with a shattered back left leg above the growth plate at the hip. The vet determined she was either stepped on or kicked by an adult human which caused the break. Ebby received corrective orthopedic surgery, and now one leg may be shorter than the others, but she doesn’t let that slow her down. Ebby is friendly and wins the heart of everyone she meets. She is a very smart pup who picks up new things quickly. Her favorite activity though is a good cuddle with many belly rubs. Ebby is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. For those interested in taking home the sweet girl, visit RockBottomRocker.org to learn more. For those unable to adopt but who would like to support the shelter, consider donating by clicking the “donate” button at the top of the website.

'Please please please' adopt Sabrina Carpenter

MOSES LAKE – Meet Sabrina Carpenter, the furry superstar ready to make your heart sing. This 5-month-old mixed breed wonder is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped—truly a "Thumbs" up for puppy perfection. She's "Almost Love" loyal. Bring this "Fast Times" pupper into your home and let her fill your life with "Nonsense,” wagging tails and adorable zoomies. Swing by Grant County Animal Outreach to meet your new "On Purpose" best friend. “Please Please Please” adopt this “Short n’ Sweet” girl by visiting GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and filling out her application. If you can’t adopt right now, but want to help a local shelter, “bet u wanna,” visit the website and click “donate.”

Roosters looking for ravishing home

SOAP LAKE – The Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry has several breeds of rooster available for adoption. Last year, Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry President Shawna Kluge purchased two dozen chicks from various feed stores, and she got more roosters than hens. Kluge got the chicks in hopes of having fresh eggs, so the roosters are not much help to that effort. There are several breeds available including Buff Orrington roosters, Rhode Island red roosters, Well Summer Roosters and Barred Rock roosters. Kluge said the best way to contact her about the roosters is by texting her phone at 509-237-5722. If flying friends are not what you are looking for, the shelter also has several dogs and cats available for adoption. Visit RockBottomRocker.org to learn more about the other animals. If you can’t adopt any friends right now, but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Shreddin' stuffies in the sun

OTHELLO – Jovie, left and Bugg, right spent Monday playing a very intense game of who can rip up the stuffed animal faster and for longer before the other one can get it. It’s a very complicated game with many facets to it, Jovie and Bugg were not willing to take further questions on the matter. However, both were enthusiastic to talk about how they are up for adoption and looking for more homes that will supply unlimited stuffies to rip apart. Jovie, a husky mix said she loves other dogs, people and treats. Her favorite is a cozy cuddle on the couch though. Bugg, a mixed breed, has endless energy. The pup loves walks and playtime. Both are fixed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to be adopted from Adams County Pet Rescue. To adopt one, or both of these sweet babies, visit AdamsCountyPetRescue.com. If now isn’t a good time for you to adopt but you want to help a local shelter visit the site and click “donate.”

Spidey hoping to climb into new home

MOSES LAKE – Spidey, while her name may indicate otherwise, is really just a cuddle bug. She’s about a year old and still has a load of playful energy and the charm of a kitten. She’s a bit of a social butterfly and adores people, including children, and gets along well with other cats. While she does have some minor medical issues, they won’t affect her quality of life or her ability to live a long, full life overall. She’s fully vaccinated, spayed and ready to shower her new family with love and affection. For more information, contact Grant County Animal Outreach at 509-762-9616 or by email at [email protected]. The shelter is located at 6725 Randolph Road NE in Moses Lake and is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. If you are unable to adopt, but want to pitch in, the shelter welcomes volunteers and donations. Just click the donate button at grantcountyanimaloutreach.com or call the shelter.

Liam Ohgren scores lone shootout goal to lift Canucks past Kraken, 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and Liam Ohgren had the lone shootout goal in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. Linus Karlsson and Elias Pettersson scored in regulation to help Vancouver end Seattle’s four-game winning streak.

Cougars open state tournament with win over Davenport

SPOKANE — The No. 2 seed Cougars snapped a two-game skid with Wednesday’s Round of 12 win over No. 10 Davenport, defeating the Gorillas 64-49 in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament. “We went back to basics,” Warden Head Coach Josh Madsen said. “I think we got a little bit too much into our heads. We want to be prepared, but not so much so that we forget to just go play basketball. We went back to some pretty simple stuff at practice, trying to build the girls back up – high-energy, fast, intense – and the girls responded really well.” Warden opened the game with its full-court press defense, but soon shifted philosophies after the Gorillas found players down the floor. After starting the game on a seven-point run, the Cougars led 17-11 after the first quarter.

Plan now for wildlife viewing, Christmas Bird Count

A favorite family-oriented outdoor activity is wildlife watching. A favorite annual trip for my wife, Garnet, and me is a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park for this very reason.

A career of grace

Pastor Walter Klockers prepares to retire

MOSES LAKE — Pastor Walter Klockers has a guiding principle: “This is Christ's Church, and I know my place.” It’s a part of the creed he maintains for his ministry, he said; he regularly reminds himself that he is an imperfect person who is called to proclaim a perfect Gospel and to serve others rather than feed his own ego. “That, I review, because I fail so many times,” he added.

Eagles fall to Dayton at home

Slow start, multiple injuries lead to 46-16 loss for Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Eagles football team fell 16-46 against Dayton on Friday putting their record at 1-1 for the season. “We came out slow and then once we got it to 30-8 we played them even from then on out,” said the Eagles’ head coach Garrett Devine. “I felt like it was a pretty evenly matched team for us, but they came out really hot and they had a good game plan, and we just didn’t come out hot.”

COLUMN: The Seahawks are winning the Smith trade

We are already a month into the 2025 NFL season. Teams with immense hype coming into the season have either met or exceeded expectations or have plummeted into obscurity – like my Cincinnati Bengals.

ACH Warriors off to undefeated start

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (4-0) are off to an undefeated start to their season after defeating the Neah Bay Red Devils 71-49. Head Coach Graham Grindy was complimentary of his teams defensive effort. “Collectively, the defense was great. Along with that, we rebounded really well, and that allowed us to get out in transition. I would say we were pretty balanced inside and out, and also balanced with our scoring,” he said.

Rep. Tom Dent outlines his legislative priorities for upcoming session

OLYMPIA — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, has articulated a clear agenda centered on addressing critical aviation taxation issues, supporting wildfire management efforts and improving agricultural labor conditions – issues he believes are vital for the economy of Washington State.

Samaritan Healthcare finishes 2016 in the black

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare finished 2016 in the black, but will have to pay some money back to the federal government, the result of cost reviews from previous years. Hospital district commissioners received a report on the final 2016 numbers during the monthly commission meeting Tuesday.

Royal's Jenks signs National Letter of Intent to play at Weber State University

ROYAL – Royal senior Kaden Jenks’ strong ties to his spiritual beliefs and family were an important factor into one the biggest decisions of his young life.

Seahawks' Kam Chancellor: 'Time for the next chapter'

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor said scans on his injured neck have shown no improvement and declared it was “time for the next chapter.”

Grain, soy complex markets ended the day higher

Corn futures turned decisively firm Tuesday. Prices jumped nearly two percent at close, approaching session highs. Technical buying certainly sent prices higher. Strong cash bids triggered additional buying interests in the futures market. However, sluggish export demand continued to add pressure to the market, thus curbing the gains. Stabilizing factors are harvest nearing completion at 94% in yesterday’s crop progress report from NASS, up from 89% the week before. December corn futures advanced 6.75 cent to close at $3.7425/bushel Tuesday, while May was up 6.50 cents to $3.9575.