BOB KIRKPATRICK

Fred Meise: Crop duster extraordinaire

MOSES LAKE — Fred Meise is the owner of NorthWest Ag Service, an aerial and land application company that provides crop protection in the Columbia Basin.

Huskie Softball chases Jack Rabbits off the diamond

QUINCY – Othello picked up two key wins on the road at Quincy sweeping a doubleheader from the Jacks in CWAC league action May 4.

Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake's Susan Wapole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Susan said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.

Othello Career Showcase connects local employers with local students

OTHELLO — In what is being billed as the first major effort in many years to connect local employers with local students, the Othello Industry Council, Adams County Development Council and the Othello School District have teamed up to provide local kids a ‘passport to the future.'

Othello Rodeo has rich local tradition

OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo kicks up its heels Friday and Saturday night in the arena on the Adams County Fairgrounds.

River Dogs open Babe Ruth World Series with a loss and a win

EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin and Moses Lake River Dogs both opened the Senior Babe Ruth World Series with a loss and a win to go 1-1 in pool play.

Fire destroys house of Othello mayor

An early evening fire Wednesday destroyed the home of Othello mayor Shawn Logan. Othello Police, EMS and Adams County Fire District #5 personnel arrived on the scene to find the house engulfed in flames.

Spuds drop thriller to Packers

Season ends

WENATCHEE - The Spuds wielded lively bats in their last game of the season as the team pounded out 13 hits against the Apple Valley Packers in Wenatchee Tuesday evening. But their efforts fell short in the 10-9 road loss that saw the home team pull out the win in the bottom of the eight inning game.

DeHoog to coach Chiefs volleyball

MOSES LAKE - Mike DeHoog has been named the new head coach of the Moses Lake High School varsity volleyball team.

Walleyes break two-game losing streak

Beat Yakima Valley

MOSES LAKE - The Walleyes snapped a two-game losing streak with a 5-4 win at over Yakima Valley at Larson Field last night. The victory gives Moses Lake a momentum boost heading into the district playoffs this weekend, after dropping both games of a twin bill on the road at Yakima Monday.