Thieme says good-bye to company he founded in the mid-60s

Othello-based Evergreen Implement is being bought by Fargo, North Dakota-based RDO Equipment, the largest independent John Deere retailer in the United States.

Volunteer firefighters & EMS responders honored for service

ROYAL CITY - The firefighters of the year and the EMS responder of the year were among several persons honored at the annual volunteer firefighter appreciation dinner earlier this year.

Representative Matt Manweller ready for second year, second election

ELLENSBURG - It seems as if the election of 2012 just ended, but State Rep. Matt Manweller of Ellensburg is ready to campaign again, at the same time he prepares for the second year of his first term in the Washington State Legislature.

Cicotte challenges the big boys in 4th District

KENNEWICK - George Cicotte noticed that in 2010 the electorate sent to the U.S. House of Representatives 43 Republicans who were running for political office for the first time.

Royal falls, 28-0, still in driver's seat for playoffs

ROYAL CITY - When the Royal High Knights first saw their 2013 schedule, they knew the middle stretch would be challenging.

Othello Huskies volleyball team hope to return to state tournament

Othello Huskies

OTHELLO — Huskie head volleyball coach Steve Parris hopes to reload and not rebuild following last year’s state qualifying run.

Big Bend stays undefeated in region with rout of WVC

BBCC Mens' Basketball

MOSES LAKE — Recently, the “small ball” strategy has become en vogue all the way up to the NBA.

Travelers from all over donate to Quincy holiday light fund

QUINCY — A GoFundMe account to raise money to refurbish the holiday lights displayed each year along Interstate 90 near Quincy may generate enough money to finish, or almost finish, the project this year, rather than the two years originally expected.

Samaritan set to launch cardiac rehab program

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

North Dakota firm to buy Evergreen Implement

OTHELLO — Othello-based Evergreen Implement is being bought by Fargo, North Dakota-based RDO Equipment, the largest independent John Deere retailer in the United States.

Soap Lake remains disciplined, beats MLCA

SOAP LAKE — The Eagle girls stayed on point and remained disciplined in winning their second game of the season with a 47-11 victory over Moses Lake Christian on Saturday at Soap Lake.

Chiefs, Grizzlies tangle Friday for CBBN lead

MOSES LAKE — It’s pedigree versus potential Friday night at Lions Field.

Huskies season comes to an end with loss to West Valley

SPOKANE — After dropping two of its first three games in postseason play, Othello still had a chance to qualify for the State tournament if the Huskies got past West Valley in the Glue Crossover game May 12 in Spokane.

Wrestlers receive warm welcome

When Randy Miller, the Royal High wrestling coach, told me about the Japanese wrestling cultural exchange last summer, I thought it would be cool. It turned out better than I expected.

Have a little faith

Living with Faith

As parents, we never want to see our children go through tough times.

Discover the possibilities of a digital media production degree

The key to finding success in digital media production is to stay up-to-date on the technological advancements in the field. The entire industry is saturated in technology, and because changes are occurring every day, professionals have to be flexible and willing to commit themselves to a continuing education.

Don't let asthma take over your summer

(ARA) - Spring and early summer often pose extra challenges for more than 23 million Americans - including more than 7 million children - who live with asthma. This year may be particularly difficult because plants and trees are producing more pollen and spores than in years past, according to allergy and asthma experts.

Wahluke kicks off soccer season with 2 strong games

MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's soccer team started the season at a SCAC-Seattle showdown in Seattle last Saturday and came away elated with the results.

Candidate Ray Valle: Time for cohesiveness

My name is Ray Valle. I am 27 years old, and I am running for School Board Director, Position 4.

Grant County home sales up in 2014

MOSES LAKE - More homes were sold in Grant County last year than in 2013 - the second year in a row that home sales exceeded the previous years' levels.