Libyan forces set conditions for lifting oil blockade

CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a Libyan commander said they will only allow the reopening of oil fields and terminals once a mechanism has been set up to fairly distribute revenue across the country, which is split between rival, warring factions.

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Sealed bids will be received by the State of Washington Military Department for a lump sum General Contract, including all General, Mechanical, Electrical, and associated work for the

Steven Lloyd Graham

June 18, 1957 — Sept. 29, 2023

To his sons, Steve Graham, 66, was renowned for his good looks, athleticism, charm and supreme manliness. Truly godlike among mortals, this fine figure of a man was an idol to children of all ages and the ultimate authority on all things mechanical and Monty Python-related. To those who loved him, he will forever simply be “the greatest”...

2 workers dead, 1 person missing in veterans hospital blast

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An apparent steam pipe explosion Friday in a maintenance building at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut killed a VA employee and a contractor and left a third person missing, officials said.

Larkspur (delphinium) is toxic for livestock

This week we are going to talk about delphinium, also called larkspur. We have gotten several questions on this plant last year, especially from farmers and ranchers, as they realize that this plant is toxic to livestock and asked if we go after this one.

Johnny Lucas

Johnny Lucas, our beloved father, passed away on February 14, 2012 at the age of 77 after a long battle with serious illness. Johnny was born in Wilcox, Texas and grew up in Texas with his parents, brother and sister. When he was 18, Johnny enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served our country for 13 years; stationed in places such as Kansas, Washington, Japan and Taiwan. Johnny was a Tech Sgt. and worked extensively as an airplane mechanic in the Air Force. During his enlistment he met and married Loretta. They had four children together. Although they divorced they remained close friends. Johnny remarried throughout the years, expanding his family to a total of 8 children, 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Johnny's unique sense of humor, his unparalleled intellect and his generous character will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother and his sister. Johnny is survived by his children: Latanya, Johnny Jr., Lori, Jana, Travis, Jonathan III, and Terrance all of Moses Lake; and Mark of California; his half-sister Goldie of Oklahoma; as well as his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Martin "Marty" Thomas Anzelini

Martin “Marty” Thomas Anzelini, 55, died Feb. 23, 2010, in Anchorage after a brief, courageous struggle with cancer.

James Harold Marlatt

May 11, 1927 - July 4, 2015

May 11, 1927 - July 4, 2015

Larry Matheson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larry Duane Matheson. Larry suffered a heart attack on Friday, October 21st, 2011. Larry was born in Moses Lake, Washington, on June 11th, 1958, the middle son of Christopher and Guynell Matheson. Larry spent all of his childhood and most of his adulthood in and around the Moses Lake area, growing up on the family farm north of town. Larry was an extremely talented and multi-faceted individual; working in several disciplines over the years. He was quite accomplished in many areas. To name a few, Larry worked on the family farm/ranch, he was an exceptional mechanic, a talented heavy equipment operator, utilizing this skill in the gold fields of Alaska and in the mining/harvesting of multi-ton sections of basalt rock used for landscaping. Larry also gave of his time and talents to help others. He was quick with a smile and a helping hand for a friend or stranger alike. Larry was not greedy with his caring ways.

David Elliott

David Elliott, 74, passed away April 6, 2013, in Spokane, WA.

Design for Big Bend building still under discussion

MOSES LAKE — Architects are still working on design options for the new professional-technical program building at Big Bend Community College.

Royal City - the face of small town America

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I'd like to tell you about the people of your little town. They exemplify what we've all heard small town's are about.

Jeffrey Van Ness

Nov. 7, 1962 — Sept. 13, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Van Ness, 61, of Moses Lake, passed away quietly at home with his family by his side Sept. 13, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Jeff was born to Jerry A. Van Ness and Alice Kelley on Nov. 7, 1962, in Missoula, Montana, before settling in Moses Lake. After graduating from MLHS in 1981, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. As a sergeant in the Army, Jeff was stationed in Germany from 1981 to 1985, where he was honored and proud to serve his country. After returning home, Jeff had various jobs. He knew many trades, but was mostly mechanically inclined, and very hard-working.

Jay Lee Nichols

It is with great sadness that the family of Jay Lee Nichols announces his death on July 4, 2021.

Carl Harry Cook

Carl Harry Cook, 72, went on to glory Jan. 31, 2022, after an unexpected heart attack.

Raymond Everette Appling Sr.

Raymond Everette Appling Sr. passed away in Yakima, Washington on Oct. 22, 2022. He was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Rogers, Arkansas, the oldest of six children born to Everett and Ovie (Hass) Appling. In 1961, he joined the U.S. Army. He was discharged in 1962 due to the residual effects of a farming accident at age 16. In the fall of 1963, Ray was rousted out of bed to “Go help that pretty little girl with her car.” On March 9, 1964, he married that pretty little girl, Alcenia Turner, in Exeter, California.

Sweet heart: Moses Lake baby keeps smiling through transplant

MOSES LAKE — The doctors knew Ava Jaymes Stemhagen would have a fight on her hands before she was even born.

Coronavirus leading killer of Idaho residents in November

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little warned residents that car crash victims could be treated in hospital conference rooms and diabetics with infections could be denied beds if hospitals continue to fill and the state has to initiate crisis standards of care.

Coronavirus leading killer of Idaho residents in November

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little warned residents that car crash victims could be treated in hospital conference rooms and diabetics with infections could be denied beds if hospitals continue to fill and the state has to initiate crisis standards of care.

Swimmer Anna Fair ready for fast times at Moses Lake High School

Moses Lake senior Anna Fair walked through the doors at the Tony St. Onge Pool of Dreams, set her gym bag down, took a deep breath and got ready to go to work.