Grant County unemployment drops from September to October

MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County dropped 2.3% between September and October, according to information released Thursday by the Washington Department of Employment Security.

WA job market adds 7,100 jobs in June

OLYMPIA - Washington's job market saw positive growth in June, with an estimated 7,100 new jobs added and the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.9%. While the unemployment rate had been slowly rising over the past few months, it still remained below 5% since summer 2021 according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

Sports Briefs September 6, 2010

Ted Schulz won the First Tee Open for his first Champions Tour title, holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach en route to a 2-under 70 and a one-stroke victory over Tom Pernice Jr.

Demonstration brings 'good trouble' to Coeur d'Alene

Thursday’s ‘Good Trouble’ demonstration wasn’t scheduled for a weekday night at random. Rather, around one hundred people gathered along US-95 at Appleway Avenue in part to observe the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights activist who often used the phrase “good trouble” in reference to acts of protest.

Othello Rodeo holds annual Demo Derby

OTHELLO – On Wednesday, loud motors, mud and collisions filled the Othello Rodeo arena for the annual Demolition Derby. Drivers from all over the Basin flocked to the Othello Fair to partake in chaotic competition. “I like being able to let out the aggression, it’s no holds barred. To be able to smash (into other cars) and get away with it,” Jake Sligar from Quincy said.

Cd’A police seek jewelry theft suspects

Police are seeking three suspects in a grand theft that occurred last month at Cisco’s Gallery on Fourth Street, according to a news release.

Correction: Electric Vehicles-New Mexico story

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — In a story November 17, 2020, about state purchases of electric vehicles, The Associated Press erroneously reported the electricity sector produces more greenhouses gases than other sectors of the economy. In New Mexico the oil and natural gas sector generates the most greenhouse gases, while at the national level transportation is the largest emitter followed closely by electricity generation.

Late comeback lifts Mavericks to state quarterfinals

MOSES LAKE – On Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks (11-0) defeated the Bothell Cougars 17-14 in a physical first round matchup of the 4A state football tournament. Head Coach Brett Jay was visibly overcome with emotion after their hard-fought win.

Kids — and their kids — show off at North Idaho fair

Tuesday’s goat showing was the culmination of months of hard work by north Idaho’s youngest livestock handlers.

Bonners Ferry High School hosts a successful homecoming

Travers Park project to receive IRPA award

The project that overhauled Travers Park has been selected to receive the Idaho Recreation and Park Association’s award for outstanding park or facility, city officials announced last Thursday.

The Eagles fend off Portland State

CHENEY – On Saturday, the Eastern Washington Eagles defeated the Portland State Vikings 35-27 to bring home the Dam Cup and cap off a successful homecoming game. After a couple years without it, Head Coach Aaron Best said it’s good to have it back in their hands. “It's been out of our hands for over 1,000 days, and now it's back in Cheney and after a hard fought back and forth affair late in that game, and just proud of our players and our coaches for finding a way,” Best said.

Six-peat!

Knights win sixth straight 1A state championship

ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (13-0) are the 1A state football champions for the sixth straight season. The Knights held off a late comeback by the Cashmere Bulldogs to win 21-20 at Husky Stadium.

Building communities: Viking Construction marks 45 years

Viking Construction marks 45 years

When the man of the hour arrived, the Avondale Golf Club erupted into cheers and whistles. Dozens of friends, family and longtime colleagues and employees had gathered there in secret on a rainy Friday night for a surprise celebration of Wendell Olson and Viking Construction, the business he founded 45 years ago and still owns today.

Church fire and wildfires take center stage week of July 4

MOSES LAKE – A church fire and two small wildfires set the backdrop for the weekend of July 4 in the Moses Lake area and the Columbia Basin starting last Wednesday and continuing through the evening of July 4.

'Ask This Old House' coming to Coeur d'Alene

PBS program to highlight Adam Schluter's 'Monday Night Dinner'

Landscaping and an outdoor kitchen are just some of the changes they will be making before dinner. The PBS program, now in is 24th season, receives thousands of requests from those who have properties that need plumbing, heating, or other smaller repairs.

Legals for November, 3 2020

EU, in first-ever cyber sanctions, hits Russian intelligence

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday slapped sanctions on six people and three organizations, including Russia’s military intelligence agency, accusing them of responsibility for several cyber-attacks that threatened EU interests.

Wildfire sparked by mid-June lightning storm

A small lightning-caused wildfire in the Kootenai National Forest doubled in size Tuesday.

Community Briefs: Worldwide Spartan workout in Whitefish

The Spartan Race is challenging everyone to “Beast It Up” on Fitness Revolution Day. One hundred gyms worldwide will live stream community workouts from select locations.