Legals for December, 31 2025

Mavs extend win streak as Jay hits milestone

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (8-2) defeated the visiting Ridgeline Falcons 74-53 to earn their seventh straight win. Not only did they extend their win streak, but Brady Jay also surpassed 1,000 career points.

WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 31, 2025 – Jan. 8, 2026

MOSES LAKE — College athletes begin to return to competition following winter break. See where your favorite teams will be heading this week.

Eagles victorious in final non-conference game

CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles took care of business Monday as they defeated Bushnell, 78-37 in the team's final game before conference games begin on Saturday, according to a statement by EWU athletics. Head Coach Joddie Gleason said it was a good tune up before they see their Big Sky competitors.

Wildcats athletics reveals 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

ELLENSBURG — On Monday, Central Washington athletics announced in a statement the names for the 2026 athletic Hall of Fame class. Jean and Joe Adams (Spirit of Central), Catie Fry (Volleyball), Zak Hill (Football), and Dr. Richard Roux (Meritorious Service).

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.

Legals for December, 30 2025

Gas prices remain below $3 nationally, $4 in Washington

MOSES LAKE — As the year ends, gas prices across the nation are sitting at their lowest. Nationally, the gas average remains under $3 a gallon. Across Washington, although higher than the national average, fuel is sitting under $4 a gallon.

Warden laid foundations in 2025

WARDEN — Warden spent 2025 laying foundations—literally and figuratively—for the next phase of its development. From industrial access planning with the Port of Warden to targeted neighborhood upkeep, the City Council’s agenda balanced growth with day‑to‑day livability. Early in the year, council members took up a proposed development agreement designed to improve street connections around the port, streamline truck movements and minimize residential disruptions.

Cougars earn close win over Pepperdine

PULLMAN — Washington State Cougars (2-12) shook off a slow start and used a strong second half to earn a 66-63 win over Pepperdine on Sunday, opening West Coast Conference play with a hard-fought victory, according to a statement by WSU athletics.

No. 7 Gonzaga routs Pepperdine 96-56 in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Reserve Tyon Grant-Foster had 18 points and four blocks, and Braeden Smith and Davis Fogle scored 15 points apiece to lead No. 7 Gonzaga to a 96-56 win over Pepperdine in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams Sunday night. Gonzaga (13-1), in its last West Coast Conference season before moving to the Pac-12 next season, displayed the same dominance that helped it win 26 WCC titles. The Bulldogs seemingly dunked and scored at will in winning their sixth straight game since their only loss of the season, against Michigan on Nov. 26.

Joe DeHoog

1939 — 2025

Joe DeHoog, a beloved man to all who knew him, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Ephrata Washington after a short battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.

Start the new year in an out-of-this-world Way

MOSES LAKE — Milky Way is a fashionable young lady who likes a good snuggle and a relaxing atmosphere. A bit over two years old, she’s hanging out in the cat room at Grant County Animal Outreach and living her best life as much as may be. Like all of the pets at GCAO, she’s up to date on all of her vaccinations, is spayed/neutered, chipped and ready to come home with you. For more information on Milky Way or any of the other pets at the shelter, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org or call 509-762-9616. To support the shelter without necessarily adopting, click the donate button on the shelter’s website or call to ask about volunteer opportunities.

Seahawks beat Panthers 27-10 for 6th straight win, still need to beat 49ers for No. 1 seed

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are doing everything they can to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The San Francisco 49ers are determined not to let them have it. Even after winning 13 games — including six straight — the Seahawks still need to beat the red hot 49ers in Week 18 to win the NFC West and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Stevens Pass set to partially reopen

STEVENS PASS — A section of US Highway 2 will reopen Monday for daytime use, with a pilot car, but other sections of the road remain closed. A detour will be available for people trying to access the east section of Highway 2 from Leavenworth.

BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — High School athletes restart their seasons after the holiday break to play their final games of 2025 and first games of 2026. See where each of the local teams will be playing this week.

UPDATED: Royal hosts Christmas Tournament

ROYAL – The Royal City Knights hosted their Christmas Tournament on Saturday with teams from around the state, including multiple from the Columbia Basin, coming in to compete. The results of the wrestlers’ overall scores and final matches are below. Full results are available on flowrestling.org.

Wildcats’ Fisk departs for Portland State

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington athletics announced that Head Coach Chris Fisk would be departing the Wildcats football program to take the lead role at Portland State University. This change comes after a 10-2 season and a playoff appearance. “I have always said that good things happen to good people, and Coach Fisk is one of those people,” CWU Director of Athletics Dr. Dennis Francois said. “He has embodied everything we want in our Head Football Coach at Central Washington University—high character, integrity, the respect and trust of our entire department, and a tremendous ability to serve as a role model for our student-athletes. His presence within our department will be greatly missed, and I wish him nothing but the best at Portland State.”

Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID

Three wounded before shooter killed

WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.

December Basketball Gallery, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN – The local high school athletes have been working hard at the start of their basketball seasons. With the schedules slowing down for winter break, it’s a good time to look back on the past month of competition and check in on some of the local athletes.