Covington has clutch debut, Rockets outlast Lakers 121-111

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody taller than 6-foot-6 was in Houston's starting lineup, and a heavily bearded guard lost the opening tip. Nobody bigger than 6-foot-7 Robert Covington played for the Rockets in a game between division leaders at Staples Center.

Covington has clutch debut, Rockets outlast Lakers 121-111

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody taller than 6-foot-6 was in Houston's starting lineup, and a heavily bearded guard lost the opening tip. Nobody bigger than 6-foot-7 Robert Covington played for the Rockets in a game between division leaders at Staples Center.

Charter, KTEC seniors commit to continuing education

It's been a goal of Post Falls High School senior and Kootenai Technical Education Campus diesel technology student Elery Sterling to serve in the military as a warrant officer and as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Signing with the Army National Guard was an exhilarating moment for the soon-to-be military member. “The best part was definitely taking the oath, just getting to stand in there after waiting years to do it,” she said. “I had a really big smile and when I think of it I smile a lot. A very happy moment to know that I get to do one of my dreams."

Moses Lake’s Richardson signs to play for Walla Walla CC

MOSES LAKE – Family, friends, teammates and coaches gathered at the Moses Lake High School commons on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate senior Paige Richardson signing to play softball for Walla Walla Community College. “It’s really exciting; it feels real now, now that all that’s done,” Richardson said. “Overwhelming, but exciting.” Richardson has been a three-year starter for the Maverick fastpitch softball team, earning numerous accolades from the Columbia Basin Big 9. In the 2024 season, Richardson was the Big 9’s Most Valuable Player and a unanimous first-team pitcher.

Santa day brings joy and fun to Lookout ski slopes

This year’s Santa Ski Day at Lookout Pass was filled with laughter from participants and applause from fellow skiers.

Spotlight on suds

Mountain Madness Soap Co. featured in PBS series

Mountain Madness Soap Company had something special to be thankful for during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Shared Harvest battles to preserve community treasure

Shared Harvest battles to preserve community treasure

Every Monday and Wednesday, volunteers at the Shared Harvest Community Garden prepare about 48 pounds of fresh produce for delivery to Father Bill’s Kitchen at St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho. There, the produce is cooked into nutritious meals for homeless and financially struggling individuals five days per week.

Recycling program lets homeowners dispose of paint safely and free

MOSES LAKE — Those old cans of paint that you swore someday you’d use but which are now just collecting dust in the garage? There’s a way to get rid of them safely at no charge. “It’s estimated that 10 percent of paint goes unused each year,” said Lauren Scher, Washington and Oregon Program Manager for PaintCare, a nonprofit organization that operates paint recycling centers nationwide. “So, rather than having it sit around in your garage or your farm or your barn, take it to a drop-off site.”

Inaugural Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest ready to roll out red carpet

The fundraiser's success launches a new film scholarship. Festival programs are now available around town, with audience voting, an Audience Choice Award, and a secret closing-night film from a beloved local filmmaker.

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Sister City Exchange fundraiser set for June 10

MOSES LAKE — For the 36th summer, three Moses Lake teens will spend about 10 days in Yonezawa, Japan, and three Yonezawa teens will spend about 10 days in Moses Lake. A fundraising dinner for the annual Sister City Exchange is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd.

When elder care becomes too difficult

Over the years, I’ve spent time visiting parishioners in care facilities.

Rays feast on Yankee errors

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Park concessions closing for the season

Operating hours for Glacier National Park concessioners begin to change in Sept.. Some concessioners stop providing service in early Sept., while others remain open until mid-October. The Park will remain open year-round.

2010 the busiest year for park visitors

Glacier National Park’s Centennial year has turned out to be the busiest ever for park visitation.

Glacier Park visitation up 2% in May

Glacier Park visitation up 2% in May

More thoughts about the 2020 SHOT Show

This column has established the annual SHOT Show is huge, with thousands of exhibitors, thousands of buyers and thousands of press members in attendance. Walking each aisle would cover a distance of 12.5 miles.

The Latest: Florida has 9,400 daily virus cases, 216 deaths

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida reported more than 9,400 coronavirus cases and 216 deaths on Wednesday, eclipsing the daily death record set a day ago.