Local students make George Fox University dean’s list

NEWBERG, ORE. - Three local students were among those who earned Dean's List recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2022 semester. In order to earn a spot on the Dean’s List at George Fox, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work...

Man found dead in car in Othello-area drainage canal

OTHELLO — An autopsy is pending in the case of a man found dead in his car in an irrigation drainage canal about four miles north of Othello. Steven Ray Priddy, 55, was dead at the scene; the car was in the canal in the 1900 block of West Foley Road, according to a social media announcement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Local farmers working in the area found Priddy’s body, the announcement said. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, it said.

AFA clinic travels to Ritzville

RITZVILLE - Mario Adams has been helping young athletes grow their game since 2006, when he was a player at De La Salle High School in Concord, California. Now, he has founded Adams Fundamentals Academy, an organization that helps young athletes focus on the intricacies of basketball to help them make their high school teams, and even go on to play college ball. One of these camps will be making its way to Ritzville in July. “My varsity coach was a very big, influential person in my life, and he's one of my mentors to this day, and I remember back in 2006, he asked me if I would be willing to help him run a basketball camp. Being in high school at that time, you know, I kinda want to have my own vacation. ‘You know, we play basketball year-round coach …,’ (I said). But he says, ‘You know, you have an opportunity to make an impact,’” Adams said ...

Former Gonzaga volleyball player to play in Finland

SPOKANE - Former Bulldog Cara McKenzie is heading to Finland to start her professional career with Polkky Kuusamo, the reigning champions of the top Finnish volleyball league, according to a press release. "It's always been my dream to play professionally overseas, and I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity and the support I've received along the way," McKenzie said. "I'm very excited to play with and against some incredible athletes and I'm excited for the growth from competing at this level." ...

Warden SD to offer free meals

WARDEN — The Warden School District announced on Tuesday that it will serve free meals to all children 18 and younger from the end of June through early August. In an announcement, the WSD said two meals each day will be served in the district’s cafeteria at 101 W. Beck Way in Warden on weekdays beginning Tuesday, June 28 through Thursday, Aug. 4, with breakfast served at 7:50-8:20 a.m. and lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funding for the summertime meal program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the National School Lunch Program. For more information, contact WSD Food Service Director Paulie Wixom at 509-349-2366, ext. 1450.

Fiber installation prompts Warden-area traffic restrictions

WARDEN — Drivers can expect delays along the first two miles of State Route 170 near Warden this week as crews install fiber optic cable. A press release from the Washington Department of Transportation said contractors working for the Grant County PUD will be installing cable along the road from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Thursday. Drivers can expect closures of the road shoulder and intermittent flagger-controlled traffic with some delays, the press release said...

Kraken affiliate hires first head coach

PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, an American Hockey League and Seattle Kraken affiliate team, announced the hiring of Stanley Cup-winning Dan Bylsma as the first head coach of the team on Tuesday. “We’re excited to name Dan Bylsma the first head coach in Coachella Valley Firebirds history,” Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis said. “The head coach of our AHL affiliate plays a critical role in developing future Kraken players...

Just part of the family

Practice pays off with first in state for local musician

MOSES LAKE — Eli Legault said music is just part of the family. Legault, a freshman in the Moses Lake High School music program, took first in his division in the guitar category at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Ellensburg earlier this spring. Legault said his interest in music and in guitar started at home...

GALLERY: Weekend on the court

QUINCY - The Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament made its return to the streets of Quincy this past weekend, allowing children and adults to play in an outdoor tournament. There were 61 teams that participated in the 2022 tournament, organizer Stephanie Boorman said.

3rd Moses Lake Airshow a bit breezy, but a whirlwind of fun

MOSES LAKE — A cool wind blew in from the south on the first day of the 2022 Moses Lake Airshow on Saturday, which made for some interesting conditions both in the air and on the ground.

Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy

QUINCY - The streets of Quincy were full of music, food, energy and - most importantly - basketball on Saturday, as the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament made its return to the streets of the city. “[The Dru Gimlin Foundation] started as a golf tournament, and then the next year they merged to a 3-on-3 tournament,” said Tournament Chair Stephanie Boorman. “2004 was the first year of the 3-on-3 tournament.” ...

Hydro races return to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - The Del Red Hydro Races were held Saturday and Sunday on the waters of Soap Lake. The event weathered a little bit of rain, wind and sunshine over the weekend as the whirring of the boats could be heard throughout the town. Dozens of spectators watched from the shore while some braved wading out into the water to get a closer look as the boats sped through the course.

Royal SD to get first school officer

ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will get its first school resource officer in early 2023. An agreement from January 2023 through August 2025 was approved by the Royal City City Council at its June 7 meeting; Royal School Board members approved it May 23. “The expectation would be that the SRO is on campus every day,” Royal SD Superintendent Roger Trail said via email. “They will also be involved in safety training. While the SRO’s office will be at the high school, it is a district-wide position.” ...

Pride Color Run set for Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - New Hope/Kids Hope, an organization based in Moses Lake that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting a Pride Color Run through downtown Moses Lake on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We were trying to just think of something that would be fun for the community,” Kids Hope Administrative Specialist Celina Garcia said. “Something that would get kids involved, kids excited.” ...

‘A champion for Moses Lake’

Dick Deane honored at park dedication

MOSES LAKE - The Dick Deane Family Historical Park was dedicated Saturday, nearly two years after its initial inception. “I thank you (God) that you have given this community, well, a man like Dick Deane who’s given his heart and soul to serving in this place and in a way that makes this community better,” said Pastor Eric Frey in his invocation. “He is a champion for Moses Lake, and Lord, we have been better for it.” ...

Car stolen in Seattle recovered in Grant Co.

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on June 17 that a stolen car out of Seattle had been recovered in Grant County and resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The release stated that on June 14, Moses Lake Police Department had received a call that a stolen Audi out of Seattle was being tracked by GPS to a location in Moses Lake...

‘Attitude and effort’ stars of the show as Warden hosts basketball exhibition

Warriors take 2 Ws in mini-tourney

Only a few days after classes finished, summer basketball has already arrived in the Basin. Warden was host to an exhibition for three local high schools’ summer teams....

Ag World’s Golf Classic raises money for Ronald McDonald House

MOSES LAKE - Now in its ninth year, Ag World Support Systems’ annual Golf Classic has been benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. At this year’s event in Moses Lake, Ag World President and CEO Bryan Henninger said the competition had raised over $95,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Spokane. “When a family is in distress and all of a sudden their kid is in the ICU, the Ronald McDonald House offers a place to stay and be around them and support them when their world has been changed overnight,” Henninger said. “For me and my family, I had a son who had a lot of medical issues early on, and I was able to use the respite space in the Ronald McDonald House.” ...

Silver Mountain hosts off-road race this weekend

KELLOGG, ID - Silver Mountain Resort will host an off-road motorcycle race this weekend, June 18-19. The event will host 500 dirt bikes on Silver Mountain in the Silver Kings Hard Enduro as part of the 2022 AMA West Extreme Off-Road Regional Championship Schedule. The enduro also serves as a qualifier for the grand championship in Tennessee...

PBR to host event in Kennewick in September

KENNEWICK - The Professional Bull Riders will return to Kennewick from September 9-10 in the Challenger Series’ PBR Tri-Cities Classic at the Toyota Center. This is the second time the PBR has had an event in Kennewick, and this year attendees will bear witness to the finest riders that the PBR has to offer...