Brewers set beer tasting to benefit young athletes

EPHRATA - Breweries from Moses Lake, Quincy, Wenatchee and other central Washington communities will offer a taste of their best brews at the second annual Brewers' Harvest Expo on Saturday, Sept. 22.

STUDIO BASIN: QSD Superintendent Nik Bergman, MLPD Chief Kevin Fuhr and sports update

MOSES LAKE – To open this week’s edition of the Studio Basin podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer talks with Quincy School District Superintendent Nik Bergman. Bergman talks with the Studio Basin podcast about his background, some of the challenges facing QSD, some of its successes and the district's path forward. ...

Wildfires cause eastern Wash. emergency declaration

OLYMPIA - A state of emergency was declared in 20 eastern Washington counties, including Grant and Adams counties, because of multiple wildfires threatening homes, businesses and natural resources as fire crews continue to face severe fire weather conditions.

Wildfires cause eastern Wash. emergency declaration

OLYMPIA - A state of emergency was declared in 20 eastern Washington counties, including Grant and Adams counties, because of multiple wildfires threatening homes, businesses and natural resources as fire crews continue to face severe fire weather conditions.

Several end dates approach

We are approaching deadlines and season ending dates as spring progresses. The first, and most important for some hunters, is the May 22 deadline for applying for special fall hunting permits for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION

PERMIT NO.: WA-0045241

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Americold Corporation has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act.

WBA tournament casts in the Basin

OTHELLO – The Washington Bass Association, composed of members from around the state, met at Potholes reservoir this weekend for their Team Club Tournament on Potholes. “It’s just for those in the WBA,” WBA President PJ Koshi said. “It’s a club tournament only.” The tournament was organized in a way that gives anglers a rest during the day. “We’re doing a slightly different format, something we have done in the past,” Koshi said. “This time on Saturday we’re having a siesta in the middle of the day.” Koshi said that the decision to include a break in the middle of the day was done for many factors, with the main being travel. “The travel factor for us,” Koshi said of the decision. “We’re a Western Washington-based group, so we’re going to be going over there camping and when you’re camping at Potholes, you’re not really there to do a whole lot else.” Fishing was divided into sections from dawn on Saturday morning to 11:30 a.m., then back out at 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening. Fishing continued on Sunday from dawn until 1 p.m. Each session had a fish limit, with five in the first session, three in the second session and five again in the third session...

Herculano Martinez

October 11, 1937 – November 16, 2017

Campfire cautions are prudent

Campfires are an important part of the outdoor scene. Time spent around the fire will be remembered for a lifetime. However, besides the three essential components of fire; heat, fuel and oxygen, common sense is necessary to produce a safe campfire.

Treasure's afoot: Mineral prospector displays bounty of local finds

It started with gold mining, said David Waller of DnD Jewelry Shop in Ephrata.

Miss Rodeo to crown new queen

QUINCY - Kylie Kooistra of Quincy is still enjoying her year as Miss Rodeo Washington, and Saturday she'll crown the 2013 Miss at the Moses Lake Roundup rodeo.

Lowland Lakes Fishing Season opener results continued

Last week we didn't have room to finish the summary of the opening day results, presented by Biologist Chad Jackson. Read on for the rest of the information.

Eagles fall to Huskies in first exhibition

CHENEY — Eastern Washington women's soccer hosted new Big Ten opponent the Washington Huskies to open preseason play. The Eagles fell to the Huskies 2-0, but head coach Missy Strasburg was pleased to host a quality Big Ten opponent at home.

John Kersey

John Kersey, 62, of Quincy, Washington, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer.

Jeremy Leigh Walker

Surrounded by his loved ones, Jeremy Walker, 44, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2022.

Chuck Perry wins Rangeland award

Rangeland award

MOSES LAKE — Veteran rangeland ecologist Chuck Perry of Moses Lake was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for Stewardship by the Society for Range Management at the 69th annual meeting in Corpus Christi, Texas, last month.

Sub vets to meet

ELLENSBURG – The U.S. Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the usual locale in Ellensburg.

Sub vets plan Christmas party

YAKIMA – The United States Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will hold their annual Christmas party and gift exchange Saturday, Dec. 14, at the American Legion in Yakima.

Sub vets to meet in Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG - The United States Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will hold their monthly meeting Saturday, Oct. 11, in Ellensburg.