Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

30 from Grant County included in 232 arrests by U.S. Marshals

EPHRATA - Nearly 30 wanted felons in Grant County were arrested during a fugitive sweep of eastern Washington by the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders task force, which includes four members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Pridgett helps Montana hold off Eastern Washington 92-82

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals to propel the Montana Grizzlies to a 92-82 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night.

Pridgett helps Montana hold off Eastern Washington 92-82

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals to propel the Montana Grizzlies to a 92-82 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night.

High winds force road closures, help spread fires

A severe windstorm Monday closed roads all over eastern Washington, was a factor in the rapid spread of a massive fire - a fire that caused street lights in Ephrata to come on in mid-morning - downed power lines and toppled trees.

Master Hunter Advisory Group names members

MOSES LAKE - The Master Hunter Advisory Group is pleased to announce that Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Phil Anderson has appointed these individuals to the Advisory Group, effective as of yesterday.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

School officials ask Inslee to restart extra-curricular activities

A group of school superintendents, principals, athletic directors and other school administrators from across Eastern Washington are asking Gov. Jay Inslee to allow extra-curricular activities for all school students.

Former vice-principal from Grand Coulee sentenced for receiving child porn

SPOKANE — A Grand Coulee man and former vice-principal at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School in Coulee Dam will be serving seven years in federal prison after previously admitting to receiving sexually explicit material from a 14-year-old girl.

Freezing rain, warmer temps on the way

MOSES LAKE — Anyone looking for relief from winter is going to have to wait a little while longer as Eastern Washington braces for yet another storm.

Hot bites on the line as summer keeps heating up

The weather continues to be hot here in Central Washington, and so is the fishing for summer run salmon in the Brewster Pool and below Wells Dam. Bright fish continue to move up the Columbia and anglers are finding them willing to bite off the mouth of the Okanogan River.

James Madison Ellis

James Madison Ellis (79), formally of Moses Lake, Washington died on Sunday March 9, 2014 at Indian River Medical Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his retirement from military service, Jim was a member of the VFW, Eagles, and the Masonic Lodge. He loved camping, fishing, and the outdoors remaining active in these organizations and interests until failing health slowed him down. Jim's earthly remains were cremated. Jim's wish was that his ashes be cast upon the ocean. Typical of Jim, his request was that there be no formal services, although he leaves family and very dear friends to mourn his passing.

Limits suspended on Park and Blue lakes

Blue and Park lakes in the Sun Lakes State Park area will be going through a rehabilitation procedure using rotenone. Therefore, Fish and Wildlife is allowing the public to harvest as many fish as possible.

Holmquist receives key endorsement from pro-life group

MOSES LAKE - Fourth District Congressional candidate Janéa Holmquist of Moses Lake received a coveted endorsement last week from Human Life PAC, the leading pro-life organization in the state of Washington.

Jose ‘Joe’ Agbisit

Joe Agbisit of Moses Lake went home to the Lord on Oct. 18, 2022. He was born Sept. 17, 1934, in Billings, Montana. When he was a young boy his parents and two sisters moved to Washington and settled in the Yakima Valley and turned to farming, raising vegetables for market. Joe attended school and graduated high school in Wapato, Washington. He was a member of the FFA club and farmed on his own, receiving many awards for his achievements. He was very active in the Filipino-American community in Wapato.

Former Mariner takes to the water

Moses Lake resident runs guide service

MOSES LAKE — After graduating from Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Wash., in 1978, Rick Graser’s dream came true when he was selected in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners.

James William (Jim) Pritchard

James William (Jim) Pritchard, 95, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away on Aug. 3, 2022, at Avamere Assisted Living Facility in Moses Lake, Washington.

John Flint McCabe

John Flint McCabe was born May 13, 1973, in Seattle, Washington to Jack and Jane McCabe. He graduated from Stanwood High School and was a proud member of the class of 1991. From his youth, he was always athletic and considered himself an adrenaline junkie. After graduation, Flint moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to pursue his love of skiing by competing in the freestyle mogul. He had dreams of Olympic gold, but they were dashed by a major ski injury. In his final competition, Flint injured his back and unknowingly damaged his pancreas, which led to him becoming a Type 1 diabetic. Sadly, he fought 20 years of pain and side effects. On Jan. 1, 2023, at 9:19 a.m., Flint lost the battle with Type 1 diabetes while living in Moses Lake, Washington. He leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Rebekah, his 20-year-old daughter Ana and his mother Jane. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack. He had no siblings. His hobbies included fly tying and watching cooking shows. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fly fish. He was a certified mixologist and worked all aspects of the hospitality industry.

Ranching on high alert: Rancher takes steps to repel wolves

ANATONE, Wash. (AP) — With a .25-06 rifle cradled in the crook of his left elbow, Jay Holzmiller used his right arm to sweep a spotlight across his pasture, checking his cows and looking for wolves.

Ranching on high alert: Rancher takes steps to repel wolves

ANATONE, Wash. (AP) — With a .25-06 rifle cradled in the crook of his left elbow, Jay Holzmiller used his right arm to sweep a spotlight across his pasture, checking his cows and looking for wolves.