Bill would create office to collect firearm violence data

Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to create an office on firearm-violence prevention in order to improve data sources, collection methods and sharing mechanisms statewide.

Bill would create office to collect firearm violence data

Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to create an office on firearm-violence prevention in order to improve data sources, collection methods and sharing mechanisms statewide.

Arrieta exits with injury, Phillies beat Mets 4-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta promised he'd be ready for the postseason, or sooner. Now the Philadelphia Phillies have to get there.

Arrieta exits with injury, Phillies beat Mets 4-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta promised he'd be ready for the postseason, or sooner. Now the Philadelphia Phillies have to get there.

Petalo, not Charmin: Virus brings Mexican toilet paper to US

NEW YORK (AP) — Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.

Petalo, not Charmin: Virus brings Mexican toilet paper to US

NEW YORK (AP) — Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.

Rubber band dreams with wings

MOSES LAKE — On a spring morning when the air is calm, shortly after sunup, a tall figure in a field located in Cascade Valley gently hoists a small airplane frame into the air.

Celebrate Summer with DIY Party Decor

(Family Features) Spring and summer present endless opportunities to celebrate, from events like graduations and birthday parties to barbecues and gatherings with friends. Impress guests and add an element of fun and whimsy to your party with these easy DIY balloon projects.

Soap Lake honors 45 members of the class of 2023

SOAP LAKE — Dressed in graduation caps and gowns, 45 Soap Lake High School seniors walked through the high school’s gymnasium for the final time as Eagles on Saturday, earning their diplomas and becoming Soap Lake alumni. “Looking back, maybe we should have brought some tissues,” Soap Lake Principal Levi Spencer joked during his welcoming remarks. After seniors walked into the gym in groups of two to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance,” the soon-to-be graduates and those in the crowd were welcomed by Spencer and watched a video with photos of the graduates from their youth, set to the tune of Macklemore’s “Good Ole Days.” Graduates then rose from their seats in front of the gym and walked into the crowd for the rose ceremony, passing out roses to loved ones in the crowd.

351 sea turtles found dead on coast where 137 sea lions died

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Environmental groups said Friday that a total of 351 loggerhead sea turtles have been found dead so far this year on the same stretch of Baja California coast where authorities found 137 dead, beached sea lions last week.

Royal City brothers arrested in ML shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two Royal City brothers are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her head.

WSU vets unable to save bald eagle

Hurt near Electric City

ELECTRIC CITY - Washington State University veterinarians were unable to save an injured bald eagle that was shot near Sunbanks Resort in Electric City.

Think Pink: 3D mammography available at Samaritan Healthcare

MOSES LAKE — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Samaritan Healthcare is reminding women to schedule their annual mammograms. Samaritan now offers the latest imaging technology in the battle against breast cancer—low-dose, GeniusTM 3D mammography.

Royal City brothers arrested in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two Royal City brothers are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her head.

Blood drive honors 6-month-old child

Maddie Allred of Royal survives heart defect

Richard Gordon Nicks

Richard Gordon Nicks passed away at Cottage in the Meadow on Nov 16, 2013 surrounded by his family. He had been battling lung cancer at home until a week ago. He was born in Ephrata, WA on Feb 16, 1931 to Gordon and Thelma Nicks. He graduated Ephrata High School in 1950 and shortly after, married his first wife Doris E Ford in 1951. They had four children together; Linda in 1953, Richard Jr in 1955, James in 1957 and Patricia in 1960. His wife Doris died on Dec 21, 1977. On June 30, 1979 he married his current wife of 34 years, Judith Ann (Miller) Covelli. Richard had worked in law enforcement for 38 years. His positions included: the Chief of Police in Ephrata, the Elected Grant County Sheriff, the Chief of Police in Selah, and the Assistant Director of the WA State Gambling Commission. He served as President of the WA State Sheriff Assoc, the VP of the WA State Sheriff and Police Chief Assoc., He had been a past President of the Ephrata Kiwanis Club and Master of the Ephrata Masonic. He served a term as a Selah City Councilman. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in Washington D.C. in 1964 and from the National Sheriff's Assoc. in Los Angeles, CA. Preceding him in death are his parents Thelma and Gordon Nicks, his first wife Doris Nicks and daughter Patricia Nicks, his brother Allen Nicks. He is survived by his wife Judith Nicks of Yakima, his daughter Linda (Bruce) Kinney of Yakima, his son Richard (Yuko) Nicks Jr of Federal Way, his son James (Vickie) Nicks of Spokane, his step-son Frank (Pam) Covelli of Yakima, his step-daughter Sharon (Gordon) Evans of Yakima and his step-son Richard (Laura) Covelli of Bellingham, numerous grandchildren and one great-grand daughter.

Heart disease main underlying condition in COVID-19 deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The number of known deaths from the coronavirus in Oregon topped 100 on Wednesday.

Heart disease main underlying condition in COVID-19 deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The number of known deaths from the coronavirus in Oregon topped 100 on Wednesday.

Heart disease main underlying condition in COVID-19 deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The number of known deaths from the coronavirus in Oregon topped 100 on Wednesday.

Whitmer clarifies order: Masks not required for all sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Wednesday clarified her order requiring masks in organized sports, saying they must be worn in training and competition only when athletes cannot consistently keep 6 feet apart.