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Coaches teach more than football
At this time of the year, I usually take time to reflect on the several years I was associated with the game of football. Contrary to what some people think, football coaches teach their players much more than how to block and... — Updated 1/3/2024
Getting it right
It certainly was a wild weekend for college football. Of course, if everything would have played out according to who was favored then we wouldn’t have such a controversial final four that was chosen by the committee on Sunday. But... — Updated 1/3/2024
Free-access days set for park visits next year
OLYMPIA — In accordance with the law establishing the paid Discover Pass, state officials have announced free-access days for 2024. On free-access days, a Discover Pass isn’t needed to access a state-managed parks or land man... — Updated 11/30/2023
Wrapping up fall sports
Before I get into this week’s sports update, let me wish all of you faithful readers of this column a very Happy Thanksgiving. And may I remind you to not eat too much — but definit... — Updated 11/30/2023
Let the Firing begin
There were a couple of interesting events that took place following Saturday’s college football games. On Sunday, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher was fired after a 51-10 shellacking o... — Updated 11/18/2023
Sports fans time of year
Well, it looks like the last of the warm weather will be leaving us until spring. We always seem surprised, but we shouldn’t be. Once October is past the midway point, we should e... — Updated 11/1/2023
Taking care of business
Around about this time of the football season many teams have a bye or are coming off a bye week. The long 11-12 game seasons call for a break to heal up and catch your breath. This... — Updated 10/13/2023
What happened?
I have a few things to talk about after this past weekend. First off, I went to Cheney on Saturday and watched a highly entertaining game between EWU and Idaho. A few years ago... — Updated 10/4/2023
State seeks comments on e-tagging
OLYMPIA – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking comments on proposed rule to allow electronic licensing, e-tagging, and catch reporting using mobile applications. Currently, the public can buy hunting and fishing l... — Updated 10/4/2023
Othello man among Eagle starters
CHENEY – An Othello man is among the starting lineup for the Eastern Washington Eagles football team. Isaiah Perez, 21, of Othello is a 6-foot-2, 2020 Othello High School g... — Updated 10/4/2023
Othello Rodeo results announced
OTHELLO – Paden Bray was named All-Around Cowboy for the Sept. 15-16 Othello Rodeo. Bray took home $1,444 for his selection, based on his performance in the Tie-Down and Team Roping events. The total payout for the rodeo was $... — Updated 9/26/2023
Broncos cage Tri-Cities Prep, 36-12
PASCO – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team remains undefeated this season after rolling over Tri-Cities Prep, 36-12, during a non-league matchup at Chiawana High School on Friday, Sept. 15. It was the closest matchup so... — Updated 9/26/2023
Othello Demolition Derby
Hundreds of fans turned out Wednesday, Sept. 13, for the annual Othello Rodeo Association's Demolition Derby. Derby winners this year included Chuckie Koepke of Othello, who drove... — Updated 9/26/2023
Judge Libey grants PAC-12 restraining order
COLFAX - Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey issued a temporary restraining order Monday, Sept. 11, preventing PAC-12 members from meeting until further notice. The... — Updated 9/13/2023
Ritzville Rodeo results announced
RITZVILLE – Organizers have announced the official results of the Ritzville Rodeo, which took place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2. Here are the results: Bareback – 1. Dylan Rig... — Updated 9/13/2023
What it takes
We are a couple of weeks into the football and volleyball season and fans can start to see where the experienced teams are and where those that maybe rebuilding will eventually end... — Updated 9/13/2023
Sucks to be you
On Halloween day in 1992 my brother Larry and I went to the UW-Stanford football game in Seattle. I could get complimentary tickets as a coach and let’s just say that Larry was my a... — Updated 8/15/2023
Sturgeon season set for Lake Roosevelt
SEVEN BAYS – Fishermen will begin hitting Lake Roosevelt this fall in hopes of catching a large fish species that has existed for more than 175 million years. The state Department o... — Updated 8/15/2023
Othello receiving $850,000 for park
OTHELLO – Kiwanis Park will benefit from two grants approved by the state Recreation and Conservation Office. The agency has awarded $500,000 to add a water park and renovate trails. A second grant of $350,000 was awarded to b... — Updated 8/15/2023
Wildlife board rejects spring bear hunt
OLYMPIA – It took only a minute Friday, Aug. 11, for the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to reject a petition to resume spring bear hunting in 2024. The commission’s almost-immediate, unanimous rejection of spring bear hun... — Updated 8/15/2023
Preparations underway for Columbia Cup
PASCO - Preparations are underway in Wade Park for the upcoming 2023 Columbia Cup hydroplane races. On-water action is set for July 28-30. While hydroplane race boats will be... — Updated 7/25/2023
The Value System
I watched some of the Major League baseball draft live from Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday. It was interesting to see how many high school seniors were drafted. I’m sure that a f... — Updated 7/13/2023
Campfires banned at Lake
DAVENPORT — Heading to Lake Roosevelt to go camping? Officials there say bring a cook stove and leave your firewood at home. Due to extreme conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be prohibited from F... — Updated 7/11/2023
The Value System
I watched some of the Major League baseball draft live from Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday. It was interesting to see how many high school seniors were drafted. I’m sure that a f... — Updated 7/11/2023
Freedom Rodeo results announced
BASIN CITY – One of the top bull riders to come out of Eastern Washington won All-Around Cowboy honors at the Freedom Rodeo on July 3-5 . Shane Proctor of Grand Coulee took home $5,777 for his performance in the saddle bronc and b... — Updated 7/11/2023