News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
The Latest: Africa outlook 'encouraging' amid dose shortage
NAIROBI, Kenya — The World Health Organization’s Africa director says the continent of 1.3 billion people is entering an “encouraging phase after a bleak June” as supplies of COVID-19 vaccines increase.
Harris releases strategy to tackle migration’s root causes
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that
The Latest: New division to manage Tunisia's virus crisis
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s president has ordered the creation of a special body to manage the country’s coronavirus crisis amid raging infections and public anger over the government’s handling of the pandemic.
Tight supply: Questions unanswered as to why airplane fuel is hard to find in eastern Washington, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — In mid-July, the Grant County International Airport almost ran out of fuel.
County commissioners close work release center
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners voted Tuesday to permanently close the Grant County Work Release Center.
Sound teaching: New technology helps educators be heard in class
MOSES LAKE — After 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the lockdowns and restrictions on business and public gatherings, it’s becoming something of a …
Rev. Klockers: A wedding ceremony never to be forgotten
Many years ago, I began my ministry at a church in Texas. Before I accepted the call, I was told that a wedding was already on the books and the ceremony would…
Basin students shine at Pacific U
FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Jacob Emery DuVall of Moses Lake graduated from Pacific University’s College of Arts & Sciences in May 2021 with a bachelor of science in exercise science-integrated physiology. In addition, S…
Samaritan commissioners award roof repair contract
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $199,378 contract to Spokane Valley-based Jimmy’s Roofing to replace a section of the roof at Samaritan Hospital.
Infrastructure talks leave Biden's entire agenda at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's latest leap into the Senate's up-and-down efforts to clinch a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure deal comes with even more at stake than his coveted plans for boosting roa…
Bhutan fully vaccinates 90% of eligible adults within a week
GAUHATI, India (AP) — The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population within just seven days, its health ministry said Tuesday.
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leavin…
AP Interview: Japan minister urges young adults to get shots
TOKYO (AP) — As Olympics host Tokyo saw another record number of coronavirus cases Wednesday, Japan’s vaccination minister said the speed of the country’s inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to y…
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Biden story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published July 26, 2021, about the coronavirus, The Associated Press erroneously reported that guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in May said those wh…
Biden to launch vaccine push for millions of federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to set a model for employers nationwide, President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that millions of federal workers must show proof they’ve received a coronavirus vaccine or submit to regu…