New storm water permit targets Eastern WA

OLYMPIA - Managing urban runoff in eastern Washington to reduce pollution to lakes, rivers and streams is the focus of a new, updated permit issued by the state Department of Ecology.

First hunting trip results

My first day in the field was last Thursday. Bill Green and I were hunting in the Davenport area.

New permits strengthen protection of Spokane River

SPOKANE – Three draft water quality permits are ready for public review. The Washington Department of Ecology reviews and reissues the permits on a five-year cycle to ensure facilities are continuing to protect water quality.

Viola Mae Holloway

Viola Mae Holloway, born July 5, 1917, in Haddam, Kan., died April 13, 2008, in Spokane.

Special hunt drawing results now available online

Hunters who are waiting for the results of the special hunt drawing need wait no more. The 2011 special-hunt permits drawing results are available on line at the Fish and Wildlife website.

Washington to kill member of 2nd wolf pack for predations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington on Thursday authorized the killing of an endangered wolf in a second pack because of repeated attacks on cattle in the northeastern corner of the state.

Washington to kill member of 2nd wolf pack for predations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington on Thursday authorized the killing of an endangered wolf in a second pack because of repeated attacks on cattle in the northeastern corner of the state.

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"Wanna Go Fishing For Millions"

Contest Overview: Cabela's "Wanna Go Fishing For Millions" Challenge begins on April 14, 2011 and ends July 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. The contest provides anglers who have pre-registered to participate in the Contest, the opportunity to catch tagged fish that can be worth up to $1 million dollars to quality for bonus prizes, as described below.

Snake information continued

This is the fourth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.

Richard 'Rich' E. Richins

Richard "Rich" E. Richins, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, surrounded by his family.

Legals October 6, 2016

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | | NO. 16-4-00108-8 MARIE GLASS, | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS deceased. | The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 22, 2016 /s/ Samuel Kovalesky SAMUEL L. KOVALESKY Personal Representative Address: 10809 W. Chisholm Drive Sun City, AZ 85373 LARSON FOWLES, PLLC By:/s/LARRY W. LARSON, WSBA #06522 Attorneys for Personal Representative 821 E. Broadway, Suite 8 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-6700 #10006/5338235 Pub.: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2016

Hunting for the elusive rooster is getting tougher as the years go by

“How the mighty have fallen.” That might be a good epitaph to pheasant hunting in Washington state.

Larry David Spurbeck

May 14, 1939 — Oct. 5, 2025

Larry David Spurbeck, 86, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 14, 1939, in Wilbur, Washington, Larry was the first son of David and Elizabeth Spurbeck. He grew up in Coulee City, where he graduated from high school and excelled in both baseball and basketball, helping lead his team to the state tournament. He also played trombone in the school band and worked on his uncle’s ranch, where he developed the strong work ethic that would define his life. After attending Eastern Washington University for a year, Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army’s First Division at Fort Hood during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His military service was a lifelong source of pride.

Yamamoto wins big at Burke Lake Fishing Derby

Information is sketchy from the Quincy area about the trout derby held at nearby Burke Lake last Saturday. The big winner was Calvin Yamamoto, a Quincy resident, who caught a tagged fish worth $2,000.

Crane Festival dominates weekend activities

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival begins today and continues through Sunday. If you have never participated in this annual event, now is the time.

Columbia River dams help prevent flooding

Thank goodness we have Columbia River dams. These dams provide us with electricity, which is especially evident right here in Grant County, because our county's public utility district owns two of the dams, Wanapum and Priest Rapids, and our electrical cost is less than we might otherwise experience.

State wolf population increasing at a fast pace

Gray wolves seem to enjoy Washington so much their numbers nearly doubled in the past year.

Moses Lake residents walk to fight Alzheimer's

MOSES LAKE — Grandpa Simpson loved the outdoors.

Lawsuit filed to prevent disease in bighorn sheep herds

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A lawsuit that seeks to prevent disease outbreaks in bighorn sheep herds living in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has been filed in federal court in eastern Washington.