Othello softball sweeps Quincy in CWAC action

OTHELLO — Dominique was dominating. Martinez, who is headed to the University of Hawaii next fall, struck out nine of the first 10 batters faced en route to a no-hit shutout in the first game of Saturday's CWAC doubleheader against Quincy.

Royal handles Charles Wright Academy in first round of State playoffs

ROYAL CITY — Royal football kicked off its State tournament run with a strong win over Charles Wright Academy at home, 64-7, on Friday night.

Huskies finish in Top 10 at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Othello turned a strong performance at the Tacoma Dome over the weekend as the Huskies crowned two champions in Chis Melo and Isaiah Perez, and placed fifth out of 67 teams that participated in the state tournament.

Bateman becomes first Moses Lake diver to win 4A District 6 championship

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes not knowing just how close things are is a good thing.

Google knew even before it was asked

Editorial

When an opportunity like this comes along, sometimes it’s just too good to pass up. So let’s have some fun.

Moses Lake routs West Valley, pulls within one win of CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Heading into its match-up with West Valley last season, Moses Lake was a perfect 14-0.

No. 2 Moses Lake thumps Eastmont, moves to 19-0

ML girls' basketball

MOSES LAKE — For the rest of the Columbia Basin Big Nine this season, the only thing worse than playing Moses Lake the first time has been playing Moses Lake the second time.

The U.S. Senate could solve a taxation nightmare

GUEST EDITORIAL

Have you ever traveled to another state for your job, perhaps to attend a business meeting or a conference? Most people have. But few people realize that they may owe income taxes in that other state.

New career path: Medical assistants enjoy professional environment

With the nation's economy still sluggish, many young people find themselves either unemployed or underemployed at low-level jobs with little or no future. They're seeking alternative careers that provide better income, stability and self-respect.

Washington is missing tourist dollars

GUEST EDITORIAL

When we moved from Montana to Olympia 35 years ago, we saw enticing television and magazine ads for our neighboring states, but none for Washington. Fast forward to 2013 and nothing has changed. It was puzzling then, but even more perplexing today, considering the money and jobs at stake.

A commitment to our veterans

GUEST EDITORIAL

In the midst of seemingly endless partisan arguments in our nation's capital about how to reduce unemployment, Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer, announced its own plan to deal with the problem.

Face off: California vs. Texas

GUEST EDITORIAL

California and Texas are like the two biggest kids on the block going toe-to-toe for bragging rights. Who's the biggest? Who's the best?

Washington slipping in best ranking

GUEST EDITORIAL

The famous baseball pitcher Satchel Paige used to say, "Don't look back - something might be gaining on you." With all due respect to Satchel, Washington should glance over its shoulder because something is gaining on us. Competing states are coming after Washington's economic powerhouse: aerospace.

Striking it rich in North Dakota

GUEST EDITORIAL

In 1951, if farmer Henry Bakken had told you there was oil under his prairie land in Williston, N.D., you'd have thought he was a few bricks short of a load.As it turns out, he was right.

Redefining the Bush tax cuts

GUEST EDITORIAL

Everyone is talking about the "fiscal cliff" deadline looming on Dec. 31, when automatic tax increases and spending cuts take effect unless Congress reaches a compromise. Both political camps are in full campaign mode, blaming the other for the lack of progress.

New Mexico oil group, GOP House hopeful condemn candidate ad

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A radio ad from a New Mexico GOP House candidate suggesting that her Republican oil executive opponent endorses “New Green Deal” policies pushed by liberal Democratic U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is drawing strong condemnation.

GOP congressman at risk of losing seat over gay marriage

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Freshman Virginia GOP congressman Denver Riggleman has a conservative voting record and the strong backing of President Donald Trump but is still in danger of losing his seat this weekend in a Republican nominating contest.

WA law enforcement org weights in on pursuit law changes

(The Center Square) – In less than two months, law enforcement agencies across Washington state will have a less restrictive set of rules when it comes to vehicle pursuits of fleeing suspects.

WSU researchers have identified several "vampiric" bacteria

PULLMAN – Some of the world’s deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling “bacterial vampirism.”

Wall Street is mixed as leaderboard flips upside down

Stock indexes are mixed in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as hopes for a coming economic revival turn the market's leaderboard upside down.