City of Othello buys PJ Taggares Park

Added park space expected to be a boon for sports enthusiasts

OTHELLO — Othello city officials bought a park for $10 and closing costs last week, part of the city’s effort to expand recreation facilities. “It’s a great deal for the city. It comes at a time when we really need more park property,” Othello Mayor Shawn Logan said. “We know we’re going to have to put some money into that park, but this is worth it.” ...

The Latest: Italy’s daily virus cases top 30,000 again

ROME —- Italy’s daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 again on Wednesday.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2009 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. Forms will be accepted until March 16, 2009 as March 15 falls on a Sunday. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

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Spokane keeps Moses Lake winless after sweep

RiverHawks knock off Pirates

MOSES LAKE — For the second consecutive game, the Moses Lake Pirates fell behind early to Spokane and the RiverHawks rolled past Moses Lake Saturday to complete the sweep and keep the Pirates winless.

Jets interview Bills' Daboll, Colts' Eberflus, Rams' Staley

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets' quickly growing list of head coaching candidates got quite a bit longer Sunday.

Jets interview Bills' Daboll, Colts' Eberflus, Rams' Staley

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets' quickly growing list of head coaching candidates got quite a bit longer Sunday.

O'Reilly scores only goal in shootout, Blues beat Stars 4-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in the shootout to lead St. Louis to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night and extend the Blues' winning streak to seven games.

O'Reilly scores only goal in shootout, Blues beat Stars 4-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in the shootout to lead St. Louis to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night and extend the Blues' winning streak to seven games.

Michael Allen Sievers

1963 – 2025

Michael Allen Sievers, born on November 13, 1963, in Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the age of 61. He was a beloved father, son, uncle and brother, known for his adventurous spirit, social nature, and unwavering focus on seeking happiness. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Betty Vanderkin

1941 – 2025

Betty Rose Vanderkin (née Coles), 84, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Beaverton, Oregon. Born in 1941 in Olympia, she lived a life defined by faith, compassion, humor and a love for family and community.

Mystics beat Sky to snap 5-game losing streak

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Leilani Mitchell had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists, Myisha Hines-Allen added 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 79-69 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.

Wilson, Jones lead No. 12 Aggie women past No. 25 Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aaliyah Wilson scored five of her season-high 17 points in the fourth quarter, including a free throw with six seconds left and No. 12 Texas A&M held off No. 25 Texas 66-61 in a nail-biter Sunday night.

Wilson, Jones lead No. 12 Aggie women past No. 25 Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aaliyah Wilson scored five of her season-high 17 points in the fourth quarter, including a free throw with six seconds left and No. 12 Texas A&M held off No. 25 Texas 66-61 in a nail-biter Sunday night.

Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins publicly apologized Tuesday after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after playing Sunday.

Collier, No. 20 Texas women defeat Kansas State 62-52

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 27 points in a bruising low-post battle and No. 20 Texas defeated Kansas State 62-52 Monday night in the Longhorns' Big-12 opener.

Collier, No. 20 Texas women defeat Kansas State 62-52

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 27 points in a bruising low-post battle and No. 20 Texas defeated Kansas State 62-52 Monday night in the Longhorns' Big-12 opener.

Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins publicly apologized Tuesday after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after playing Sunday.

Auburn's big first half leads to 77-41 defeat of Troy

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Allen Flanigan scored 14 points, 15 Tigers saw playing time, a dozen scored and Auburn defeated Troy 77-41 on Saturday, picking up a fourth-straight win.

Plummer scores 21, Utah opens with 76-62 win over Washington

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alfonso Plummer scored 21 points, Timmy Allen added 14, and Utah used an 18-0 run midway through the second half to pull away for a 76-62 win over Washington on Thursday in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both schools.