DeAnna LaVoie

DeAnna LaVoie passed away on Feb. 7, 2022, due to medical complications.

Somber event marks first anniversary of Ethiopian crash

TULUFERA, Ethiopia (AP) — Grim-faced, visibly grief-stricken, some crying, hundreds of family members gathered Tuesday for a memorial service at the site where one year ago

From a loft studio on a farm, professor teaches painting

Fred Haag, an associate professor of visual arts at Penn State York, normally teaches his Art 50: Introduction to Painting course in a large studio at a state-of-the art performing arts center. But because of the COVID-19 outbreak, classes are now being held remotely from a loft studio at his small farm in south-central Pennsylvania.

Irma Alene Mercer

May 20, 1922 – December 3, 2019

The Hirschels sent their children to Timm District School

Fourth of July celebrated with gusto in early 1900s

New immigrants to the United States and to the Big Bend Country of Eastern Washington celebrated the Fourth of July in style. Read on.

Long haul

Truckers do the essential work of hauling goods

FIFE — Theron Wood stands in a fenced-in parking lot at the end of a narrow cul-de-sac not far from the Port of Tacoma. He’s watching a pair of forklift drivers load 32 tons of palm fat — 64,000 pounds in one-ton totes — on the back of a pair of flatbed trailers hooked up to his semi-tractor. The 25-year-old has been driving for a year as a professional driver for TL Trucking in Pasco, and the parking lot of Global Agri Trade is now a regular stop for him. But it’s a bit of a difficult stop. The street is narrow, short and poorly maintained — crumbling at the shoulders — and a tight fit for any big vehicle, much less a semi-truck pulling nearly 70 feet of trailers. “If I go any farther down that road,” Wood said as he neared the Global Agri Trade entrance, “I’ll need to call a tow truck to get out.” The forklift drivers do their work quickly and efficiently — the totes were lined up before Wood arrived — and make sure they are centered and balanced evenly on both the 40-foot front and 24-foot rear trailers. It’s illegal, in fact, to haul a lopsided load, Wood noted, as that makes a truck more difficult and dangerous to steer and stop. Altogether, Wood said his rig and loaded trailers weigh around 52 tons. That’s very close to the limit he’s allowed to haul.

Larry F. Sather

August 14, 1943 – April 21, 2020

Rights group: Cyprus pushed back migrants, ignored claims

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot authorities pushed back 200 migrants and refugees arriving from Lebanon aboard boats earlier this month, ignoring their claims for asylum while in some instances using violence and coercive tactics, a human rights watchdog said on Tuesday.

Darline Louise Tesnohlidek Hodges

It is with much love and profound sorrow that the family of Darline Louise Hodges announces her passing on Sept. 30, 2020.

Report: Iowa’s derecho crop losses increase by more than 50%

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Crop loss estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa in August have increased by more than 50%, a new report shows.

Paul Barker

With great sadness the family of William Paul Barker announce his passing on Dec. 13, 2020, in Othello, Washington.

Lenora Elsie (Laib) Sackmann

January 19, 1922 – December 6, 2017

Backyard composting

Today we conclude Mona’s column about composting.

Marion Moore

Marion Moore was called Home on April 15, 2007, after a valiant battle with several health issues.

Brent Alfred Marshall

Brent Alfred Marshall, 60, longtime Warden resident, passed away at home Sunday, May 20, 2007, with family by his side. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden with Bishop Fred Ruge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducting. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 23, from noon until 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 24, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Marilyn Jean Bunten

Marilyn Jean Bunten, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Edward 'Ed' M. Brown

Edward “Ed” M. Brown, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident and lifelong resident of Grant County, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital.

Hazel Strange Sainsbury

Hazel Strange Sainsbury, 99, died November 12, 2009 in her home in Moses Lake.

Pat Hailey to run for House of Representatives

Seat filled by Don Cox

MESA, Wash. — Pat Hailey of Mesa announced she plans to run for election to the state House of Representatives for the Ninth Legislative District.