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Benton Daniel Kuster Dan and Kristin Kuster of Cheney welcomed their son Benton Daniel Kuster on June 28, 2018. At birth, Benton weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.75... — Updated 9/13/2018

Colin and Whitney Eng of Tacoma are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Ainsley Ray Eng. Ainsley arrived on June 7, 2018, at 1:02 a.m., weighing six pounds, 15... — Updated 9/13/2018 Full story

Witten Jay Dirks was born to Adam and Sara Dirks on Nov. 12 in Spokane. At birth, Witten weight six pounds, eight ounces and measured 19.5 inches. He joins three-year-old sister,... — Updated 12/21/2017

Josie Nell McKenzie was born on Jan. 14 to Justin and Elena McKenzie. She weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Mike and... — Updated 4/13/2017 Full story

Bella Lynn Hennings was born Jan. 12 to Hans and Kristina Hennings of Ritzville. At birth Bella weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She joins her big sister... — Updated 4/13/2017 Full story

Wylie James Plumb was born to Cliff and Aydriann Plumb on Nov. 15. At birth, Wylie weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Lane, 6, and... — Updated 12/15/2016 Full story

Paxton John Arlt was born to Dustan and Renee Arlt of Ritzville on Nov. 2 in Moses Lake. At birth, Paxton weight seven pounds, five ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. He... — Updated 12/8/2016

Wren Malone Powers was born on Oct. 4 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She weighed eight pounds two ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Her parents are Nathan and Mindy... — Updated 11/10/2016

Scott and Amanda Galbreath welcomed Blakely Lucille Galbreath to the world on Aug. 1 in Kennewick. At birth, Blakely measured 21.5 inches and weighed nine pounds, two ounces.... — Updated 10/6/2016 Full story

Dakota Callee Moore was born at Deaconess Hospital on April 30 to Brady Moore and Amber O’Brien. At birth, Dakota weighed eight pounds and measured 21 inches. She joins... — Updated 8/25/2016

Rebecca and Jason Snyder are excited to announce the birth of their son, Jeriah Timothy Snyder. Jeriah was born on May 18 at 3:02 a.m. at Trios in Kennewick. At birth, he weighed... — Updated 7/14/2016 Full story

Andy and Amy (Gordon) Welllsandt are proud to welcome their daughter Lucy Kate Wellsandt. Born on May 12 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane Valley, Lucy weighed six pounds,... — Updated 7/14/2016

Colin and Whitney Eng of Tacoma are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Emery Eileen. Emery arrived on March 5 at 12:01 p.m., weighing six pounds, three ounces and... — Updated 6/16/2016

Tyler and Dianne Selcho welcomed their first child, a daughter, on April 7, 2016. At birth Blake Caroline Selcho weighed six pounds one ounce, and was 18 and a half inches long.... — Updated 4/21/2016 Full story

On March 7, Gavin and Aimee Heider welcomed Emma Joy Heider into their family. She was born eight pounds and 11 ounces and joins her two-year-old brother Henry. Emma Joy was born... — Updated 3/17/2016 Full story

Thirty years ago Jake and P.J. Jacobsen started a store by the name of ‘Babikis’ in Seattle, which sold natural fiber clothing. At this time there was a very small section of... — Updated 2/25/2016 Full story

Brandon and Marie Borth welcomed their son Zachary Elijah Borth on Nov. 12. Born in Moses Lake, Zachary measured 21.5 inches and weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces at birth. Zachary... — Updated 11/26/2015 Full story

Gannon James Heider was born to parents Jason and Andrea Heider of Ritzville on May 18, at Sacred Heart Medical Center. At birth, Gannon weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces; and measured 20... — Updated 7/16/2015 Full story

Yousef and Lori (Hibard) Beyrouti announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Grace, born on February 17. Lily joined her sister Olivia Christine, age 12, and her brother Zakariah... — Updated 5/14/2015

Lucy Scott Valley was born 2:42 p.m. on March 2 at St. Luke’s Regional Center in Boise, Idaho, to Matt and Kim Valley. She weighed 8 lb. 5 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Lucy... — Updated 4/9/2015

Aspen Kathleen Thompson was born at 4:15 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2014, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane to Alan and Avia Thompson of Ritzville. Paternal grandparents are Timothy... — Updated 1/29/2015

Beau and Kristi Beckley of Pasco announce the arrival of their son Mason Thomas Beckley. He was born on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8:15 a.m. at nine pounds and 12 ounces and 22 inches... — Updated 12/4/2014

Jacob and Danielle (Sackmann) Bolin of Ritzville announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Danielle, born Nov. 10 at Sacred Heart Medical Center. At birth Avery weighed 7 pounds... — Updated 11/27/2014 Full story

Damon and Morgane Roth of McElroy Lake welcomed identical twin daughters, Willa Joan and Josephine Bennet, on Oct. 8, at 4:43 p.m. and 5:55 p.m., respectively. Willa weighed 5... — Updated 10/30/2014

Nick and Kayla Portrey of San Antonio, Texas, are the parents of daughter, Peyton Kamea Portrey, born on Oct. 2 at 2:04 p.m. Peyton weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches... — Updated 10/23/2014