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CBAA Premier Series offers music, ballet and comedy
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts 49th Premier Series is a little shorter than past seasons, but that’s beca…
US military flies out evacuees in waning hours of withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's 20-year war in Afghanistan entered its final hours Monday with the last Americans seeking to be evacuated and the U.S. military preparing to end its airlift and depart the Taliban-contro…
Merkel's would-be heir seeks rebound after election debate
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's struggling would-be heir on Monday hit back at suggestions that a center-left rival is better qualified for the job after a televised debate four weeks ahead of Germany's el…
The Latest: France to donate 10 million vaccines to Africa
PARIS — France said it will provide 10 additional million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to African countries over the next three months.
The Latest: Denmark suggests a third vaccine for compromised
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish Health Authorities recommended Monday that people with severe immune deficiency get a third dose of coronavirus vaccine.
The Latest; Germany offers transportation for vaccinations
BERLIN — Amid slowing demand for the shot, authorities in Berlin offered a special train service Monday for anyone interested in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.
WHO European head backs 3rd vaccine doses for the vulnerable
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization’s European branch says he agrees with the top U.S. infectious diseases expert that a third dose of coronavirus vaccines can help protect the people most vulnerable…
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It's a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and their Republican allies: The Justice Department is treating them harshly because of their political views while those arre…
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union plans to recommend that its member states reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infection levels in the country, EU diplomats said Monday.
The Latest: France requires virus pass for 2M workers
PARIS — Some 2 million French workers in restaurants and other service jobs must now show a health pass to go to work, as part of government virus-fighting efforts.
Moses Lake mulls same Stratford Road bid
MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake has again received only one bid to complete the construction work along Stratford Road.
For love of books: Moses Lake woman hopes to encourage literacy in kids
MOSES LAKE — Brenda Goodrich learned to love reading when she was a kid and she wants other kids to have that same opportunity.
Part 2: The Nature Conservancy forms new tactics to prevent eastern Washington wildfires
Restoration is one piece, though. Another is prevention.
River cruise winner
Michael Kask won the Columbia Basin Herald’s giveaway of a one-night stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and two tickets for a Saint Joe River cruise. The drawing…
Evacuated Afghan activist dreams of going back home one day
GOLEM, Albania (AP) — Ghazaal Habibyar is in an Albanian tourist resort, safe with her husband and three children after being evacuated from Afghanistan. But her mind is not at rest, for many others she knows are s…
Oregon county asks for morgue truck as COVID fatalities rise
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Noting that the COVID delta variant “is spreading like wildfire among the unvaccinated in our community," the leaders of an Oregon coastal county said Friday they no longer have capacity to st…