Story hits 2-run homer, Crochet goes 6 strong innings as Red Sox earn series victory over Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Trevor Story hit a two-run home run and Garrett Crochet pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Wednesday.

Enjoy the summer weather

MOSES LAKE – Though this weekend is not looking particularly great for going out and enjoying the summer breeze, summertime in general is a great time to pick up a new sporting hobby.

Authorities release images of how fugitive Travis Decker may have altered appearance

(The Center Square) – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has released new images of what Travis Decker, the Wenatchee, Wash., man suspected of killing his three young daughters, might look like after having been on the run for several weeks. Decker, 32, has been charged with kidnapping and killing his daughters, 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn and 9-year-old Paityn. The girls’ bodies were found at the Rock Island Campground in Leavenworth on June 2, asphyxiated to death. Multiple local and federal agencies are assisting in the manhunt, with the U.S. Border Patrol taking the lead in the search. Earlier this month, Gov. Bob Ferguson activated the Washington National Guard to aid law enforcement in the search for Decker.

Double duck rescue: a tale of feather heroics in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two daring rescues unfolded yesterday, reuniting ducklings with their anxious mothers for the first time and relocating them entirely after the second.

Robert Stucky

Nov. 6, 1935 – June 6, 2025

Robert Lee Stucky of Ephrata,Washington, graduated to his eternal home on June 6, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by loved ones. Robert “Bob” was born on Nov. 6, 1935 to Edmund and Lydia Stucky in Monroe, Washington. He was the seventh of 11 children. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1954, he went on to attend Grace Bible Institute, where he met and fell in love with Joyce Krehbiel. They married on Aug. 21, 1956, in Newport Washington, and have been lifelong partners ever since. They welcomed their first son James Edward a year later, and then a second son, Stanley Thomas. Bob worked on his father’s dairy farm in Monroe for the next 13 years. Then the family of four moved from Monroe to Ephrata, Washington in 1969 and started the Stucky Brothers Dairy with his brother Jim Stucky, later changing the name to R3J Dairy to incorporate their wives, both named Joyce. Two more sons were added to the family, Jeffrey Alan and Richard King. The family successfully ran the farm until retiring from farming in 1997.

Raleigh's grand slam helps Mariners end Boston's winning streak

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam for his major league best 27th home run and drove in six to tie a career high, Bryan Woo gave up one hit over seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners snapped Boston's six-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.

WIAA officially adds girls flag football

MOSES LAKE — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association passed the amendment to add girls flag football as an official sport. The sport was officially sanctioned in April, and the resolution to hold the state championships in the spring season was passed at the WIAA executive board meeting on June 8. “Passing this year was awesome with the help and continued support of the Seattle Seahawks and all the people that helped get it off the ground,” said WIAA Marketing Coordinator Bryn Langrock, who leads the girls flag football advisory committee. “It’s been a long journey, but I think officially sanctioning this sport is going to make it take off even more than it has so far.” The amendment to add the sport was first brought forward last year where it failed but was brought up again this year where it ultimately passed. Langrock said the drafters of the amendment made the effort this year to make it appealing to both sides of the state to participate.

Dru Gimlin tournament set for Saturday

QUINCY – The annual Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be this Saturday with player check-in beginning at 8 a.m. and the first games starting at 9 a.m. The event helps raise money to support Quincy athletes and ensures financial support for children to participate in sports. “It will be a fun-filled day full of basketball,” said Stephanie Boorman, who runs the event. “It’s a long day, but we’re excited to have the streets of downtown come alive again with basketball. The tournament is still in need of volunteers to help out with operations at the tournament. Organizers need court monitors to manage fouls, scorekeepers and a cleanup crew for Saturday.

Ephrata completes upgrades to Nat Washington Way

EPHRATA – After months of planning and construction, Nat Washington Way has received significant upgrades designed to improve an important thoroughfare in Ephrata. Funded by an almost $158,000 Transportation Improvement Board grant, the improvements include a new layer of chip seal and the addition of a center turn lane, enhancing both accessibility and safety for residents, according to City Engineer Shawn O’Brien.

Lorene Marie Arbuckle

Lorene (Pfeifer) Arbuckle, 94, passed away at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, Washington on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Lorene was born in Marlin, Washington, and grew up on her family's wheat and cattle farm with 11 siblings. She shared many memories of farm life. She graduated from Marlin High School in 1949 and then attended Kinman Business College in Spokane.

Karen McLaren Stevens

Sept. 18, 1940 — June 16, 2025

Karen Louise Stevens, 84, passed away in her home on June 16, 2025. She was born on Sept. 18, 1940 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Lucille and Floyd J. McLaren. Karen was married to the love of her life, Perry “Pinky” Stevens, for 45 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose quiet strength and deep compassion guided her family through life’s seasons. Karen is lovingly remembered by her children Cheri (Rob) Kinder and Mark (Lisa) Stevens; her eight grandchildren (Steven) Tessa Riegel, (Rebecca) John Boyer, Drew Kinder, Denise Kinder, Nate Stevens, (Ashleigh) Brandon Carney, (Aquina) Allen Morrical, (Kendra) Deven Alder; and 11 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her great joy and pride.

Darrel ‘Smokey’ Kisler

October 27, 1944 – June 13, 2025

Darrel Stephen Kisler, 80, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, with loving family by his bedside. Memorial services will be held at the Warden Community Church on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11 a.m., with graveside burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Warden. Darrel was born on Oct. 27, 1944, in Ritzville, Washington, the last of five children born to Clarence and Erna (Rauter) Kisler. Darrel went to school all 12 years at Warden and graduated from high school in 1962. He continued his education at Columbia Basin College and Kinman Business University, earning a degree in accounting. Darrel worked several years in the accounting field and as petroleum supervisor for Cenex before returning home to farm with his family and worked for Doug and Sandi Berg Farms for 20 years.

WIAA announces raise in ticket prices for 2025-26 season

MOSES LAKE – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association passed an initiative to increase ticket prices for the 2025-26 school year during their executive board meeting on June 8. The official full ticket price list will be approved in the fall.

Rattlers softball team competes in local tournament

ROYAL CITY — The Rattlers 10U softball team competed in a local tournament in Ephrata last weekend. According to Head Coach Lisa Lawrence, this was a great opportunity to see what her players can do. “It was our first tournament of the season. So, (we’re) working out a lot of cobwebs and just seeing what the girls can do. We're still developing and growing. A lot of our players are younger, but everybody has an interest in developing and growing, both individually and as part of the Royal City program. We're happy to be able to do that through the Rattlers,” she said. The Rattlers played four games over the weekend, three on Saturday and one on Sunday. On Saturday, they opened against the Tri-Cities Diamonds. The first inning was competitive, with the score being 5-4 heading into the second inning.

ACH Legion starts summer season

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline American Legion summer baseball team split a double header over the weekend against Gonzaga Prep AA1. The team now sits at a record of 1-2 to start the season. “I think one of the lessons is just to be patient,” said ACH Legion head coach Mike Correia. “We have a number of players, especially in the small school here, that play basketball, football and baseball so all of them are taking part in the various camps or tournaments, or league play for whatever sport, so that wears on them a little bit.” In the first game, Gonzaga Prep scored six runs in the first inning followed by three in the second. ACH Legion put up a run in the top of the fourth which was met by another two runs from Gonzaga Prep making the score 1-11 at the top of the fifth.

Andrea Renee Rodriguez

Jan. 16, 2000 — June 7, 2025

Andrea Renee Rodriguez, 25, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away in Everett, Washington on June 7, 2025, due to natural causes. Andrea was surrounded by a loving family. Andrea was born on January 16, 2000, in Moses Lake, Washington, the daughter of Juan “Gibby” Rodriguez and Veronica Silva-Rodriguez. Andrea did have a long history of dealing with mental illness, but she worked when should could which included cash register jobs at Safeway, Rite Aid and Grocery Outlet.

Ivan Lee Gephart

1943 — 2025

Ivan Lee Gephart, 81, of Moses Lake, Wash., passed away peacefully at home June 12, 2025. Ivan was born in Winchester, Idaho, in 1943 to Clyde and Evelyn Gephart. He grew up in Dayton, Wash., where he had many adventures and later shared countless stories about his school days, his newspaper route and the unforgettable characters from the Dayton community. After graduating high school, Ivan pursued many interests. He served in the Army Reserves for six years and worked for Green Giant. During this time, he bought land and began raising cattle. He studied agriculture at Columbia Basin College and completed an internship with a fertilizer company in Coulee City, Wash. — where he met the love of his life, Judith Vaughn. The two were married in 1969 and moved to Pasco, Wash., where Ivan worked for the Chevron Pipeline.

Mariners complete a sweep of the Guardians

SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night. J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam, Emerson Hancock tossed seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Sunday to complete a sweep.

Top Tier Sports youth baseball continues in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Top Tier Sports baseball teams have now entered the summer tournament season. Top Tier is partnering with the Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.

The Side Project to play in Moses Lake – for real, this time

MOSES LAKE — When The Side Project takes the stage June 20, the city of Moses Lake’s Summer Concert Series will pick up where it left off, sort of. “They were supposed to be our last concert last summer,” said Jenni Shelton, creative programs coordinator for the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “It was the night of a really bad storm, and we had to cancel for the weather. It was one of the nights they even evacuated to the Gorge (Amphitheatre).” The Side Project consists of wife-and-husband Suzie and Ben Bradford, according to its website. The duo, originally from Spokane, have recorded six albums and have performed up and down the west coast for 20 years, according to the announcement. Their music has been broadcast in Starbucks and featured on television shows “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” as well as scoring a positive review in Music Connection Magazine.