Five Wildcats named All-Americans by CRAA

ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University had five women’s rugby players selected to the D1 Elita All-American lists by the College Rugby Association of America, the university announced Tuesday...

WSU introduces new women’s golf coach

PULLMAN - Washington State introduced new women’s golf coach Sofie Aagaard Wednesday as the seventh women’s golf coach in the program’s history....

Hugh James Baker

Hugh James Baker died in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Quincy downtown plan public hearing rescheduled for June 21

QUINCY — Quincy residents will be asked for their opinions of the proposed downtown revitalization plan at a public hearing during the regular Quincy City Council meeting June 21. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Othello council approves school resource officer contract

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department will continue to provide two school resource officers to the Othello School District.

Legals for June, 8 2022

Moses Lake duo to run with Spokane Speed Academy over summer

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School sophomores Paige Perkins and Noah Bingham will be running with the Spokane Speed Academy this summer, training with the goal in mind to raise their performance level in track and field. “I had recently decided that I wanted to focus on track,” said Perkins, who also runs cross country and plays basketball, “so my dad contacted the coach and they told us where things were and the procedure.” ...

WSU’s Bayerlova named All-American

PULLMAN - For the first time in program history, Washington State University has an All-American in tennis. Fifth-year Cougar Michaela Bayerlova was named an All-American in women’s singles by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. She was one of 30 Division 1 players named to the 2022 list...

Police records for June 8, 2022

EPD, MLPD, jail

Deadline to apply for Wolf Advisory Group extended

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the deadline for members of the public interested in applying to serve on the citizen committee that advises WDFW’s Director on wolf conservation and management until June 13, according to a release by the WDFW...

Births for June 10, 2022

Samaritan, Othello Community hospitals

Larry Charles Anderson

Larry Charles Anderson, 82, passed away May 27, 2022, with his wife Jean and son Brian by his side.

Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez, better known to friends and family as Frank Alvarez Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Shoreline Washington, where he was living with his daughter, Dr. Alma Alvarez-Smith.

Legals for June, 7 2022

Roundabout at SR 17 and Grape Drive starts to take shape

MOSES LAKE — The traffic signal at Grape Drive and state Route 17 has been removed, and some of the roadbed already has been torn out and repaved.

Social media threat causes modified lockdowns at four Othello schools Monday morning

OTHELLO — Four Othello schools were placed on a modified lockdown Monday morning after a social media message allegedly threatened McFarland Middle School. Othello School District officials instituted a modified lockdown at McFarland, Othello High School, Desert Oasis High School and Lutacaga Elementary. In a modified lockdown students and teachers stay in the classroom while classes keep going, and all doors are locked and monitored. “A high school kid made a social media threat,” said Othello Police Chief Phil Schenck...

Sand Scorpions have a blast at the Off Road Bash

MOSES LAKE - The Sand Scorpion Off Road Vehicle group was at it again tearing up the sand at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes with their annual Memorial Day Off Road Bash. “The ORV area is an important asset to our community, drawing tens of thousands annually and providing family-friendly fun to all,” said Sand Scorpion board member Brandon Douglass....

Grappling with Giardia

Tips for avoiding infection in pets

When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks, and heartworms. But one less well-known parasite to watch out for is Giardia, which has strains that infect dogs, cats, and even people. Dr. Meriam Saleh, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers advice for protecting pets from this protozoan parasite. Giardia infections can cause diarrhea, gas, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting...

Wahluke elementary students release salmon into the wild

MATTAWA — One after another the children picked up a cup, each with its own salmon fry swimming around, and one after another they poured the contents into the Columbia River.

2 Vikings baseball players named All Americans

VANCOUVER - Two Big Bend Community College baseball players were named to All-American status by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings, with Austin Bunn and Brandham Ponce both earning All-American status in back-to-back years.