September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
How to find an email address by phone number (and other data hacks) You've got a hot lead's phone number, but no email. Sound familiar? For B2B sales teams racing against quotas, this data gap can mean the difference between hitting your pipeline goals and falling short. Every minute spent hunting for contact information is a minute not spent closing deals. The good news? There are proven methods to bridge this gap — from simple Google searches to AI-powered databases that...
OTHELLO - A local motorcyclist was arrested hours after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit Aug. 15. Isaid Chavez-Cardenas, 19, of Othello, was booked into jail for attempting to elude a police vehicle. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, Othello police tried to stop a recklessly driven motorcycle at about 11 a.m. The rider left the city and sped southbound on State Highway 17, where a Sheriff's Office deputy took up the pursuit, records show. The...
OTHELLO - Four-footed creatures, as well as some other configurations, have a place of advocacy in Othello. Adams County Pet Rescue has s staff which cares for furry, and sometimes not-so-furry companions. "We accept strays and we take in owner surrenders," said Manager Anita Plancarte. The animal shelter has a system to prevent euthanasia as they operate within a network to pass animals gone unadopted to facilities in other locations. Only severely sick or very injured...
Survey: 60% of teachers used AI this year and saved up to 6 hours of work a week Nearly two-thirds of teachers utilized artificial intelligence this past school year, and weekly users saved almost six hours of work per week, according to a recently released Gallup survey. But 28% of teachers still oppose AI tools in the classroom. The 74 breaks down the findings from the poll, published by the research firm and the Walton Family Foundation in June, which includes perspectives...
How AI-powered police forces watch your every move Change in the criminal justice system is rarely linear. It comes in fits and starts, slowed by bureaucracy, politics, and just plain inertia. Reforms routinely get passed, then rolled back, watered down, or tied up in court. However, there is one corner of the system where change is occurring rapidly and almost entirely in one direction: the adoption of artificial intelligence. From facial recognition to predictive analytics...
PASCO — A mother and her daughter were killed Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 395 near the Foster Wells Road intersection. Rafaela Alquicira Huipo, 50, and Yureli Ontiveros Alquicira, 17, both of Richland, were pronounced dead at the scene. Bliss H. Honeycut, 65, of Richland, was also injured in the crash and transported to a Richland hospital. All three were wearing seatbelts, the Washington State Patrol reported. The crash occurred at about 11:58 a.m. Tuesday. According to the patrol,...
Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. Michael Owens // Getty Images Top fantasy football players of Week 1 The 2025 NFL season opened with a bang. On Sunday, Sept. 7, Josh Allen led all players with 38.8 fantasy points in the Buffalo Bills' thrilling 41-40 comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Bills came back to win with a last-second field...
It's a bit ridiculous but it seems that I can't go a day without seeing an obituary of someone that I admired from my past. Maybe it's a political figure, musician, community member, athlete or coach I've just reached that age where I have seen a lot. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad I'm a senior citizen with a few miles traveled so I'm fortunate enough to have a good memory. When we see that a person that we read a lot about or followed their career even though they have aged and had health problems we still mourn...
AI is disrupting the workforce from the bottom up, and faster than you might think. If you speak to recent college graduates, you’ll hear a common refrain: Getting a job is really tough, especially the type of job they imagined getting when they started university four years ago. A key culprit: artificial intelligence (AI). This new technology is quickly disrupting the workforce, and young professionals are suffering the consequences, especially at technology companies....
Dozens of area youth raised livestock over the last year for entry into the Wheat Land Communities Fair. At press time, an official list of winners was not...
Why do foreign investors buy American farmland? Foreign investors own almost 46 million acres of farm land in the United States, according to data from the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), a federal law meant to track international interest in American land. Foreign-owned farmland had a total estimated value of $82.6 billion in 2023, the last year of available data, the The Daily Yonder reports. Data map showing the number of agricultural acres...
Understanding business lines of credit: Everything you need to know If you’re a small business owner, you already know how critical it is to maintain smooth cash flow. Whether it’s handling unexpected expenses, funding a new project, or preparing for seasonal fluctuations, access to flexible funding can make all the difference. That’s where a business line of credit comes in. Redline Capital breaks down exactly how business lines of credit work, their benefits, and how...
DAVENPORT — Farmers in Lincoln County may soon lose access to glyphosate, one of their most widely used weed-killers, following a federal commission’s report raising health concerns about the chemical. The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission—established by Executive Order 14212 on February 13, 2025—has identified glyphosate as potentially harmful to children. The report cited links to cancer, liver inflammation and developmental issues, and called for reevaluating its use in agriculture nationwide....
Transpacific shipping rates hold steady as tariff uncertainty keeps importers on the sidelines Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. On July 31, a sweeping executive order set new reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % baseline to as high as 50% on imports from countries like Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and...
As harvested wheat arrives at the rail terminal near Tokio, it gets piled up due to not enough room to store it. The sight might generate something to bask in pride, but Washington State University Extension Agent Aaron Esser says, not so fast. Much of this bounty has been shipped in from other areas, and is creeping its way to market from Ritzville. Still, the area rivals the Rockies or at least the Cascades, with a half-dozen, or so, mini-mountains of...
Foreign buyers are getting discounts on US homes – here's why House prices reached a record high in June, with monthly costs also hovering in historic territory. This unprecedented lack of affordability has stalled the housing market and prompted a shift in power towards homebuyers, as sellers struggle to offload their listings. A slower market gives foreign buyers — many of whom pay in cash — more room to take advantage. And thanks to a weakening U.S. dollar, these...
Building economic resilience for your e-commerce business The U.S. has faced an economic roller coaster over the past few years — a global pandemic, inflation, the threat of recession, and ever-changing trade policies. Some businesses have faced economic headwinds before: The 2008 financial crisis, for example, saw high unemployment, an international trade slowdown, and enormous pressure on small businesses. Companies that weathered that storm may be able to lean on some of...
A smiling woman in a store, holding a bottle with a pump and looking at her phone. AnnaStills // Shutterstock How in-store shopping has changed over the last 75 years Technological breakthroughs have made modern shopping as easy as tapping on a device from the comfort of your home. Even with these conveniences for consumers, brick-and-mortar stores are still relevant and attract customers daily, though the companies behind them have had to catch up with the times. Shopping...
What's behind the decline in pro-gun lawsuits? After the Supreme Court fashioned a new test for the constitutionality of gun laws in 2022’s Bruen decision, gun rights advocates pounced, inundating courts with challenges to firearm restrictions. They sought to overturn assault weapons bans and magazine-capacity limits, prohibitions on young adults buying or carrying handguns, and laws meant to create gun-free zones. Now, the pace of challenges has slowed. In the six months...
This time around, it's classified employees in Southwest Washington's Evergreen Public Schools refusing to do work they chose and for which taxpayers pay them. The Evergreen workers who are striking belong to a union that includes part-time paraeducators, bus drivers and other service workers who work fewer than eight hours a day, 180-190 days a year, as well as some full-time workers, such as mechanics, maintenance and information technology workers who work eight hours per day, 260 days per year. Teachers in the district...
While it doesn't make headlines as often as many other state agencies - especially for poor management decisions - the state Department of Licensing is still capable of tragic failures. Here is the latest example: On Aug. 12, there was a deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike that involved an 18-wheeler making an unauthorized U-turn. The driver, Harjinder Singh, failed an English-language proficiency assessment during an interview with the Federal Motor Carrier Administration after the crash. The story noted that Singh missed...
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories recently released its 2025 Freedom Index Rankings for states. SEL is a global leader in power system protection, automation and control solutions, with offices in Pullman and Spokane Valley. The report ranks the most economically and politically free states in the nation. It utilizes data from the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Cato Institute, and various government agencies to identify the optimal business and trade environments nationwide. EL found that Wyoming, Idaho, and...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be...
OTHELLO - The reigning Rodeo Queen in Othello comes with experience in the arena. MaKayla Gustin, 20, doesn't just have the right leather goods, she is an experienced barrel racer. "I probably was eight or nine," Gustin said of her rodeo starting age. "I was at a little posse show and I was doing my normal show thing on my little lesson horse, and I got introduced to barrel racing." She said that was about 13 years ago. She had to wait for the right time to run for rodeo...
The fable says "slow and steady wins the race." That may be true for tortoises, but no one ever tested the theory on an 11-pound wiener dog with stubby legs and an inflated sense of athletic ability. This Labor Day weekend, Winnie - my miniature dachshund - and I found out the hard way. We'd just wrapped our August challenge of running at least a mile a day and walking an average of closer to five. That means we walked and ran more than 150 miles - basically a cross-country...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from September 10 to September 16, 2025 Anniversaries September 10 — Chris amd Emmy Erickson September 12 — Steven and Kayla Juarez September 16 — Garret and Morgan Pfaff Birthdays September 11 — Booker Wade Stevenson September 12 — Ainsley Davis September 13 — Emmitt Norton September 14 — Lori Strohmaier, Adalynn Strohmaier September 15 — Brad Stout, Cathey Strohmaier, Laurinda...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from September 3 to September 9, 2025 Anniversaries September 4 — Brad and Jill Stout September 8 — Gregg and Angie Fode Birthdays September 3 — Jacque Laird, Cora Reimer, Shane Strohmaier September 4 — Mitch Starring, Harper Labes September 5 — Angie Fode, Reina Branson September 7 — Dick Keith, Kaitlyn Biermann, Matthias Walter Davis September 8 — Amy Branson Prado, Dustin...
RITZVILLE — Several area students were awarded Willard and Patricia Hennings scholarships earlier this month. Scholarships winners include: Mike and Linda Schrag Scholarship • Ritzville — David Hinkle, $2,000, to attend Washington State University. Anna Maria Hitchings Scholarship • Endicott — Olivia Shawgo, $2,266, to attend Washington State University. • St. John — Katherine Hergert, $1,134, to attend Carroll College. David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship • Ritzville — Zachary Klein, $1,000, to attend...
There are two kinds of weekends: the kind where you sip coffee on the porch and listen to birds chirp, and the kind where a deer body-slams your Jeep before sunrise. I had the second kind. At 4 a.m. Saturday, I was up, bright-eyed, and determined. The plan: take my best furry friend, Winnie the Ween, and enter my first-ever car show in Rockford. I had visions of polished chrome, impressed onlookers, maybe even a ribbon. Instead, God apparently said, You wanted adventure?...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from August 27 to September 2, 2025 Anniversaries August 27 — Kurt and Jessica Grabo August 29 — Vernon and Megan Shepard August 31 — Kyle and Tanya Mullins, Keith and Jill Milner Birthdays August 27 — Delaney Steinmetz August 29 — Jerry Knodel, Dahila Erickson August 30 — Darlene O’Neill, Paige Williamson, Rachel Doyle, Lexi Stevenson August 31 — Josephine Cooper, Keith Milner September 1 — Megan...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from August 20 to August 26, 2025 Anniversaries August 25 — Mark and Brynn Thome August 26 — John and Cathey Strohmaier Birthdays August 20 — Les Branson, Jamie Monroe August 21 — Dusty Kulm, Keaton Knodel August 22 — Chris Miller August 23 — Allie Biermann August 24 — Baylor Youngren August 25 — Kade Knodel, Carlee Osborn August 26 — Christina Field, Cheryl...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from August 13 to August 19, 2025 Anniversaries August 14 — Kevin and Becky Branson August 17 — Byron and Kenna O’Neill Birthdays August 13 — Shauna Sanger August 14 — Bryson O’Neill, Palmer Phillips August 15 — Debbie Knodel August 17 — Chris...
Can this 30-second challenge predict how long you’ll live? The 30-second sit-to-stand test has gained popularity for its gimmicky promise of predicting how long you’ll live, Hone Health reports. While it’s not a crystal ball for aging, the simple challenge can provide insights about your flexibility and balance, two important indicators of healthspan and longevity. The test is straightforward: Start standing, lower yourself to the floor or a chair, and then stand up...
This past weekend, I returned to my National Guard unit, prepared for the usual: early mornings, heavy lifting, and perhaps a small existential crisis in the motor pool. But instead, the Army decided to have a little identity crisis of its own and made us... pretend to be Navy. Yes, you read that right. They threw a bunch of Army National Guard soldiers-arguably the most "cats hate water" branch-straight into the Snake River for water combat survival training. If you've ever...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from August 6 to August 12, 2025 Anniversaries August 8 — Jacob and Carley Stout August 12 — Kirk and Jennifer Sager Birthdays August 6 — Lucas Gardner August 7 — Jeanette Wills August 10 — Aubrey Doyle August 11 — Kenna Senn August 12 — Nicholas Labes, Josh Lasen, Miranda Beard, Dennis...
This weekend I did what any respectable Harrington transplant does when the sun's out, the breeze is mild, and the fish haven't yet filed a restraining order against me: I grabbed my fishing gear, my wiener dog, and hit the great outdoors. Somewhere between Odessa and Harrington-coordinates redacted because a girl never gives away her secret fishing hole-I set off to finally catch the fish that have eluded me all season. But let's start at the beginning. Saturday morning...
