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West Coast Conference Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs
For most programs in the nation posting a 27-8 record would be exceptional. Reaching the Sweet 16 would be the hallmark of a successful season. Yet, for the team that resides in Spokane, Washington, last year was a bit of a “down” one. It is no secret that the Gonzaga Bulldogs have become the primer program in the West Coast Conference for over 20 years. Despite their dominance, last year’s squad was surrounded by discourse. To make matters worse, their conference rival, the Gaels of St. Mary’s won both the regular season and conference tournament championship.
Wild Day of Wheeling Planned in Moses Lake
Trucks Gone Wild is coming back to join Moses Lake’s own Sand Scorpions ORV group on Sept. 21 for an annual wheeling event at the Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes. It’s the best ORV event of the year, sponsored by Colville Fuels Half-Sun Travel Plaza, with the cooperation of the City of Moses Lake. It’s always an exciting event, and in 2024 it’s going to be more different and exciting than ever.
Health officials issue alert due to suspected toxic algae bloom in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Health District has issued a water quality warning for the South Moses Lake area following reports of a suspected blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom. Health officials will conduct water sampling next week to test for potential toxins, with results to be made available on the Grant County Health District website at granthealth.org.
28th annual Tumbleweed Music Festival returns to Richland over Labor Day weekend
RICHLAND, WA. - Folks looking to stick around the Tri-Cities this Labor Day weekend will have a few family-friendly events to go and enjoy. The biggest in particular is the 28th annual tumbleweeds festival down at Howard Amon Park in Richland. Organizers tell KEPR News the 3-day event will feature...
4 are injured in I-84 crash
ECHO – The crash that caused the closure of Interstate 84 eastbound at milepost 194.5 late Friday afternoon was a single-vehicle rollover that saw the driver and three passengers suffering injuries. OSP reports that the vehicle left the roadway, over-corrected, and went up an embankment before rolling over. The...
15X Points Offer, Cruise Criminals, Free SkyMiles for Washington State, Delta’s “Big” Announcement and more News!
I can not believe it is fall (well almost). I have my grape order in with my local vineyard (we make our own wine each year) and I am only weeks away from my fall golf trip as well as looking forward to the start of the college football season. But first the week that was:
Eastern Oregon Faces Thunderstorms and Breezy Winds on Labor Day
Pendleton, OR – A low-pressure system is forecasted to move across Oregon and southeast Washington, bringing stormy conditions over Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton has issued an alert for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected to develop on Sunday night and continue into Monday. Residents in eastern Oregon and south-central Washington should prepare for breezy winds as the system moves through the area.
Ski Hill to celebrate end of summer, raise money for ADA restroom facility
LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) is celebrating the end of summer with its third Loos 4 the Lodge event on Sept. 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Ski Hill Lodge’s ADA Restroom Facility Project, which will offer accessibility, larger capacity during busy events, and covered outdoor patio space. LWSC hopes to raise at least $30,000 at the event.
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Playing some good old Ephrata football
Aug. 30—EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers will start the season with strong senior leadership and up-and-coming players according to head coach Patrick Mitchell. Last year the team had a 6-4 season and Ephrata were the first in its district. "Last season, I think it went really well," Mitchell said. "We had a younger team that fought and battled all year long, and we brought home a league title for ...
Quincy housing market evening out but still tough on first-time buyers
Aug. 30—QUINCY — The real estate market is evening out in Quincy, according to real estate agent Tom Parrish, but it's still an uphill battle to get into a first home. "If you look at the dynamics of what homes are available in Quincy, you have the 1950s '60s homes that traditionally people will stay in five to six years," Parrish said. "You know, family's growing, we need to move out, so ...
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