Anatoliy Mikhaylik

On Nov. 20, 2022, Anatoliy Mikhaylik, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with our Lord at the age of 74. He was a devoted husband and father-caring, kind and hard-working. Born to Anna and Michail in Vapnyarka, he selflessly gave up his life in Ukraine to provide a better future for his five daughters. In 1991, Anatoliy brought his family to Moses Lake as a refugee seeking religious freedom and, without any knowledge of the English language or the new country, he started working right away to provide for his family. Anatoliy was a history buff and a mathematics genius. He had a love for all things aviation and fishing which he relished sharing with his grandchildren, who were the light of his world. After retirement, Anatoliy enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family. Many have been blessed by Anatoliy’s care and got to know his selfless spirit and keen humor.

Harold Ebel

Harold Ebel, 86, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation, after a battle with cancer. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I had a great trip to the Grande Ronde River this week. Eric Granstrom came along to capture the action with the video camera, and we were guided by Brian Nielson, of BJ Guide Service, from Moses Lake. Nielson has been floating the Grande Ronde for over 30 years and knows every rock in the stream, and which ones steelhead will be hiding behind. We were hosted by Boggan's Oasis, and they provide sumptuous meals, lodging and a shore lunch that included fresh baked pie. It was clear and cold when we launched below the bridge at the base of Rattlesnake Grade, and the rod went down before we were too far down stream. A small king had hit the Hot Shot and woke us all up. The next was a wild steelhead that also took a plug. We floated into the sunshine in the steep canyon and Nielson pointed out old homesteads and wagon trails as we went along. His story was interrupted once when a hatchery fish grabbed the jig I was fishing below a bobber. We hopped around other anglers on our way down the river and at the "last chance hole" another hatchery steelhead hit a hot shot and was netted. It was a terrific day, on a spectacular river.

Gorge shooting court dates set

EPHRATA – James M. Kelly, 26, the suspect in the June 18 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, has multiple court dates coming up.

MLPD arrests one after firearm shown at coffee stand

MOSES LAKE – A 34-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested Monday afternoon after displaying a handgun in the drive-through of an espresso stand, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Discover Pass fee increase considered by WA legislature

OLYMPIA —Washington State Senate Bill 5390, which proposes to increase the cost of the Discover Pass and day-use permits, was the subject of discussion during a recent hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations. The bill aims to update fees that have remained unchanged since their implementation in 2011 and address a growing budget deficit in state recreational programs. The bill passed the Senate with a 29-20 vote. Senate Democrats voted in favor, with the exception of Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground. All Republican senators voted no.

Spokane Symphony comes to town

Program offers 'dramatic beginning' to Allied Arts season

Break Away-Shadows of the Sun LIVE!!!

Geraldine Ann Risley

September 26, 1939 – May 9, 2018

River Dogs No. 1 hold off River Dogs No. 2 to win Babe Ruth League state championship

EPHRATA — Sometimes you eat the dog, sometimes the dog eats you. Or in the case of the Northern Washington Babe Ruth League state championship game, the Columbia Basin River Dogs just sort of chewed on each other for a while in a game where the lead changed hands five times in six innings Saturday afternoon at Johnson-O’Brien Stadium.

Easter egg hunts kick off this weekend

Easter egg hunts

COLUMBIA BASIN — Easter festivities will be in full swing this weekend, with egg hunts taking place throughout the Columbia Basin. Be prepared and have your kids bring their own baskets for a flurry of fun.

New sign welcomes motorists to Soap Lake

The city of Soap Lake received an upgrade just before Thanksgiving in the form of a new city sign.

Soap Lake's 50th homecoming

SOAP LAKE - In 1958, Karen Heilman was crowned Soap Lake High School's first homecoming carnival queen.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report

The end of another good year

Wow, an entire 52 weeks have passed since writing the last end-of-year column. This is an annual event and provides a chance to reflect on the events of the past year.

Moses Lake temple tour

New Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints shows its new facility to the community.

MOSES LAKE — “Holiness to the Lord,” reads the sign over the door. “The House of the Lord.” Those words are engraved above the front entrance of every temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the world, said Elder Shayne Bowen...

Short lifts Red Stars past Royals in NWSL's Challenge Cup

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Casey Short scored in the 85th minute and the Chicago Red Stars beat the Utah Royals 1-0 on Sunday night in the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup.

Short lifts Red Stars past Royals in NWSL's Challenge Cup

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Casey Short scored in the 85th minute and the Chicago Red Stars beat the Utah Royals 1-0 on Sunday night in the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup.

Festival of trees raises funds, spirits

QUINCY —The second annual Quincy Valley Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees is going to be bigger and better this year.

Kelda, pre-trained and ready to be adopted

OTHELLO – Meet Kelda, a remarkable Ridge Dog graduate from the Coyote Ridge Correctional Center in Connell, Washington. With her stunning athleticism, gentle demeanor, and playful spirit, Kelda is a joyful companion waiting to enrich your life. She thrives on human interaction and is always eager to meet new friends, making her the ideal addition to a loving family. Kelda has undergone an extensive training program, mastering commands such as sit, stay, lie down, and come when called.