The excitement of the rodeo

Have you ever been to a rodeo? Getting asked what my favorite rodeo is, and what my favorite events are, is quite normal when someone finds out my family and I rodeo. To me those are easy questions, but also really tough. I have been to some pretty amazing rodeos. Rodeos that really showcase the athletic ability of the cowboys and animals. Out of all the rodeos in the Pacific Northwest, my favorite rodeo is the Pendleton Roundup. There is not another rodeo like it in the whole wide world. The Pendleton Roundup rodeo is held on the high school football field in Pendleton, Oregon. The Pendleton Roundup has been held on grass for 107 years and the rodeo has shown significant growth. Last year they added women’s breakaway to the rodeo. The town shuts down for the rodeo. It’s not uncommon to see a world champion cowboy and his horses walking down the same sidewalk as you.

Othello Soccer ends season with a loss to Ephrata

The final berth to the postseason was on the line when the Huskies and Tigers went at it in Ephrata last Thursday. The winner would nail down the No. 6 seed — the loser would be left thinking what might have been – and such was the case for Othello after suffering a 1-0 loss.

Othello Parks and Rec seeks input on Lions Park projects

OTHELLO — The City of Othello Parks and Recreation department recently announced plans for RCO Lions Park Grant Projects to refurbish infields, renovate restrooms, and build a splash pad.

Wahluke Slope Fire in mop-up stages as officials weight restoration options

A brush fire that started Friday night burned at least 13,000 acres along the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, torching both slopes of the National Wildlife Refuge’s mountain range.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level has dropped two feet this past week and is currently at 1032.35 feet. This brings the Reservoir to a level 12.95 feet lower than the high mark this year. The water temps back in the dunes are reaching the mid 80’s during the day with the main lake surface temps are in the low 80’s.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

Some of the best fishing on the Potholes Reservoir is just beginning with the cooling fall weather. Expect the fishing to pick up for all species — especially bass and walleye. The Potholes Reservoir water level is currently at 1028.85 and rising approximately 2 inches per day. Continue to us caution when launching your boat and navigating around the dunes and Goose Island. The water temps on the main lake and back in the dunes are right around 77 degrees.

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Samaritan set to launch cardiac rehab program

Cardiac rehab program

MOSES LAKE – Thanks in part to a $105,000 donation from the Samaritan Healthcare Foundation, Samaritan hospital is gearing up to launch a new cardiac rehabilitation program this spring.

5 Royal boys make all-league baseball teams

Royal baseball

ROYAL CITY — The Royal High baseball season ended last weekend with a disappointing 8-5 loss to Connell at districts, but there was good news for five of the boys.

Tempting summer meals that are healthy and easy to make

(ARA) - Once the warm weather arrives, we are all searching for ways to make our meals not only healthy, but refreshing and delicious. And we all want quick meal options - so that we can spend more time outside enjoying the weather with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.

Royal dance team places 2nd at state

ROYAL CITY -The Royal High School Dance Team finished its season at the Yakima SunDome last Friday with dance and academic accolades.

Royal places best ever at Cross County state

ROYAL CITY - Doing their best ever, Royal's boys took seventh place, and the girls placed ninth Saturday at the cross country meet in Pasco.

Royal Knights coach: Girls' softball season successful

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High softball team finished the season with two losses in the district tournament, but coach Robyn Valdez had nothing but praise for her girls.

Prepare soil first for bountiful garden, beautiful landscape

Spring is here, and the garden centers are filled with beautiful plants. We leave with a car full of beautiful flowers and healthy vegetables with hopes of a bountiful harvest.

Royal girls off to district softball

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High Knights finished the regular softball season last week with two SCAC wins against Kiona-Benton and two non-league losses to Naches, and Thursday they'll be off to districts.

EU regulator meets to evaluate J&J's one-shot COVID-19 shot

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency was meeting Thursday to discuss whether Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose coronavirus vaccine should be authorized, a move that would give the European Union a fourth licensed vaccine to try to curb the pandemic amid a stalled inoculation drive.

Review: Little's 'Pretty as a Picture' is captivating novel

“Pretty as a Picture,” Viking, by Elizabeth Little

Brewers counting on Keston Hiura for offensive production

PHOENIX (AP) — Keston Hiura gave Milwaukee a lift when he was called up in mid-season. His reward is more responsibility in a new-look Brewers offense.

Chinese officials call for improved ties with US

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing will honor its trade deal with the U.S. and wants to see better ties with Washington, senior Chinese officials said Thursday.