Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Rodeo mixes new and traditional entertainment

Model-T pig races arrive from Tillamook, Ore.

Rodeo packed with excitement

The 69th Annual Othello Rodeo wrapped up over the weekend. The venue, which drew contestants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association was the final event on the 2017 Columbia Basin Rodeo Association circuit.

Rodeo kicks off in Moses Lake Thursday

Three nights of rodeo performances

Rodeo, Demo Derby come back through Othello

OTHELLO — For the 71st time, the Othello Rodeo has come and went, presented by the Othello Rodeo Association. With its first iteration in 1948, the rodeo has come to be known as one of the best rodeo’s around. The Othello PRCA Rodeo is the last stop on the Columbia River Circuit, with top competitors coming out to try and secure their chance at the National Finals Rodeo.

Jr. rodeo hits Moses Lake

Local club hosts annual event

Warden teen competes at rodeo nationals

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Columbia Basin well be well represented at the 10th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa as Warden's Dylan Beck qualified in the chute dogging and team roping events.

Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

The 75th annual Moses Lake Roundup is finally here

I don’t know whether or not I’m at a loss for words or just ready to see the 75th annual Moses Lake Roundup kick up its heels.

Warden’s Aubree Skone discusses dealing with time away from rodeo competition this summer

WARDEN — With rodeo events few and far between this summer, participants like Warden’s Aubree Skone have been biding their time until they get a chance to return.

Moses Lake Roundup has top six bull riders in the world scheduled

MOSES LAKE — It’s one thing to say the 75th annual Moses Lake Roundup will feature some of the best rodeo cowboys in the world. But it’s another to say it will feature three of The Very Best in the world when the rodeo kicks off Thursday night and runs through Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

'Man' of the Year

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes the behind-the-scenes is more important than the The Show itself.

Reining royalty: 1962 Columbia Basin Rodeo queen, princess share memories

MOSES LAKE — Both Kathy Anderson Graff and Kathie Weber King grew up with horses, and both loved pretty much every minute of it.

Grant PUD places high at Andrew York Rodeo

Arizona team nabs top honors

WENATCHEE - Grant County PUD linemen did well at the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo Saturday at Wenatchee's Walla Walla Point Park.

Rodeo club's hard work shows at state finals

OKANOGAN - Moses Lake Junior Rodeo Club kids were in attendance for the Washington State Junior Rodeo Finals held Sept. 28-30 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.

Rodeo fundraiser set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Central Washington University (CWU) Rodeo Team is holding its annual 4-D barrel race fundraising event Saturday at the Grant County Fair Grounds from 9 a.m. to noon.

Warden girl qualifies for national rodeo

WARDEN - Aubree Skone, a talented barrel racer from Warden, will be competing in the largest junior high rodeo.

Beck heads to national rodeo

Moses Lake cowboy is bull riding champion

MOSES LAKE — Three-time Washington High School Rodeo Association (WHSRA) bull riding champion and Moses Lake resident Dakota Beck will take his cowboy skills to the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) next week in Farmington, N.M.

Last Stand Rodeo brings in thousands for 72nd annual event

COULEE CITY – The Coulee City Rodeo Association hosted the 72nd annual Last Stand Rodeo over Memorial Day weekend, featuring a range of competitions and events at the Coulee City Fairgrounds and around town. Pete Thiry, who has served as the CCRA’s president for almost 20 years, said the event was a success.

Thanks for the great story Bob Ottmar

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