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PUD seeking comment on 2027 rates
EPHRATA — The public comment period is open for Grant County Public Utility District customers who want to weigh i…
The Latest: UN to decide in month whether to delay meeting
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Shares rebound on glimmers of progress in battling virus
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rebounded on Monday as investors grasped at threads of hope that the battle against the coronavirus pandemic may be making some progress in some hard-hit areas.
Anick Jesdanun, longtime AP technology writer, dies at 51
He ran marathons on every continent, including Antarctica — 83 of them in all, many followed by a visit to an obscure craft brewery. Last year, he watched 365 movies — most of them in theaters. And Anick Jesdanun m…
Walmart limits store access; US airlines sign up for grants
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Mega Millions change means jackpots will be big, not massive
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Winning a Mega Millions lottery prize worth hundreds of millions of dollars was always a long, long shot, but soon it will be nearly impossible.
US long-term mortgages fall; 30-year at 3.33%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week for the second straight week as anxiety has spiraled over devastation to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
US urges masks as dramatic steps to combat virus roll out
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration urged Americans to cover their faces in public and limited exports of medical supplies Friday as New York’s governor took his own dramatic step to fight the coronavirus — vo…
Hacker posts racial slur on fan chat with black NHL player
NEW YORK (AP) — A hacker posted a racial slur hundreds of times in an online fan video chat Friday with a black New York Rangers prospect.
A bleak US jobs report likely portends even deeper losses
WASHINGTON (AP) — A grim snapshot of the U.S. job market's sudden collapse emerged Friday with a report that employers shed hundreds of thousands of jobs last month because of the viral outbreak that's brought the …
Tesla, Dave & Buster rise; Chewy, Macquarie fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday:
'Surreal': NY funeral homes struggle as virus deaths surge
NEW YORK (AP) — Pat Marmo walked among 20 or so deceased in the basement of his Brooklyn funeral home, his protective mask pulled down so his pleas could be heard.
Small business relief program launches, hits snags
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government’s $349 billion relief program for small businesses got off to a rocky start Friday as hundreds of thousands tried to apply for desperately needed loans.
The Latest: South Korea health minister urges vigilance
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Samaritan Healthcare projects revenue lower than projected
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials expect gross patient revenue in March to be about $5 million less than budget projections. They also expect revenue to decrease even more in April and May. Gross patient …
This Week: Debt tally, PriceSmart earns, consumer sentiment
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: