Fans are key factor to save 3 kickoff games in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta organizers consider multiple contingency plans for three season-opening games during the coronavirus pandemic: Without fans, the games can't be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fans are key factor to save 3 kickoff games in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta organizers consider multiple contingency plans for three season-opening games during the coronavirus pandemic: Without fans, the games can't be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tri-State has past ties to present lives in the Columbia Basin

The circle seems self contained, but it never ceases to amaze me how connected things are in the wrestling world.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 LSU (15-0) beat No. 4 Oklahoma 63-28, Peach Bowl, CFP semifinal, Dec. 28; beat No. 3 Clemson 42-25, CFP National championship, Jan. 13.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 LSU (15-0) beat No. 4 Oklahoma 63-28, Peach Bowl, CFP semifinal, Dec. 28; beat No. 3 Clemson 42-25, CFP National championship, Jan. 13.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 LSU (14-0) beat No. 4 Oklahoma 63-28, Peach Bowl, CFP semifinal, Dec. 28. Next: vs. No. 3 Clemson, CFP National championship, Jan. 13.

Competing at the next level

Moses Lake’s Perkins signs on to run track, cross country

MOSES LAKE – Maverick senior Paige Perkins announced her decision to continue her competitive running career at the next level last week, signing on to run track and cross country at the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Atlanta campus next year.

Tree planted to honor Royal City volunteer

The wife, daughter and granddaughter of longtime Royal City farmer and volunteer “Ike” Parker planted a tree in the Royal City Park in his honor on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Luke Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach.

No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Luke Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach.

Playoff rankings: Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State

Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State.

Tri-State has past ties to present lives in Columbia Basin

The circle seems self contained, but it never ceases to amaze me how connected things are in the wrestling world.

Judging Adams County Fair

Changes in Exhibit Building bring positive feedback

No lights on the Alder Street Fill

MOSES LAKE - A combination of growing costs and a tight budget mean lights won't go onto trees on the Alder fill in Moses Lake.

McIlwain gets 19 years for Soap Lake standoff, shooting

EPHRATA — A Toppenish man who shot at two people in August 2015 and triggered a lengthy standoff in Soap Lake will be spending 19 years behind prison bars.

Massive fires increasing wood prices

Massive forest fires in western parts of Canada and the U.S. are not only choking us with layers of smoke, but are cutting off lumber supplies around our country.

Fallen journalists honored at LSU-Clemson championship game

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Superdome in New Orleans honored two sports journalists who recently died with a tribute Monday night in the press box during the College Football Playoff national championship game between Louisiana State and Clemson universities.

Analysis: LSU wins with improved defense, dome advantage

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It would be one thing if all top-ranked LSU could hang its hat on was Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Joe Burrow leading what is arguably one of the greatest offenses in the history of college football.

Warnick proposes help for state beekeepers

OLYMPIA - Beekeepers in the state have struggled in recent years, but would benefit from a proposal by Rep. Judy Warnick to extend tax exemptions for bee food.

No. 1 Alabama, No. 3 Ohio State advance to title game

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Fields threw six touchdown passes to outshine Trevor Lawrence and No. 3 Ohio State avenged last season’s painful College Football Playoff loss to Clemson with a 49-28 victory in the Sugar Bowl semifinal Friday night.