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Updated 5 hours, 33 minutes ago

From east to west, new MLCA head answers a calling

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy’s new administrator traveled a long way to answer the call. “I wanted…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit

If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for relief in paying bills. That can help you prevent damage to your credit from late payments at a time when protecting your credit could help increase your…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Losing face: The rise of the mask, and what's lost behind it

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On Saturday afternoons, the

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
While other colleges struggle, for-profits hope for revival

Some of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges are ramping up advertising, hiring recruiters and offering discounts for online classes as they predict the

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
VIRUS DIARY: In South Korea, a daughter's worry and a test

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — I’ve always thought I would be prepared to face my mom’s death. I grew up watching her go through a series of illnesses and a medical accident that almost took her life a few years ago.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
K-9 Chief joins proud pack of law, military dogs aided by Project K-9 Hero

MOSES LAKE — When it was announced Wednesday that newly-retired K-9 Chief’s medical and food costs would be covered for life by national nonprofit Project K-9 …

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Relief checks are a lifeline for some, a cushion for others

Millions of Americans received government relief checks this week, and more are on the way. For some, the payment gets them to a more comfortable place financially; for others, the money just gets them to next mont…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Look left, turn right.. jump! Islands offer remote tourism

LONDON (AP) — Wish you could travel to a faraway island during the lockdown? The Faroe Islands are offering remote tourism, where web users can control a real life tour guide to trek around the remote archipelago's…

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Should college savers opt for student loans this fall?

Undergraduate federal student loan interest rates could fall below 3% for the first time in more than 15 years this July, based on the most recent 10-year Treasury note auction.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
VIRUS DIARY: In pandemic, a forlorn dog finds new purpose

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — “This feels like a good time to get another dog to help us get over the loss of Surfer,” the Professor announced in her FM radio-ready voice. Even though my heart didn’t feel quite ready, I …

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Veteran's garden walk raises $16M for UK health service

LONDON (AP) — A 99-year-old World War II veteran has completed his quest to walk 100 laps of his garden in eastern England and raised 13 million pounds ($16 million) for Britain’s National Health Service.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites

NITRO, W.Va. (AP) — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting to outnumber the full ones.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
VIRUS DIARY: In South Korea, a daughter's worry and a test

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — I’ve always thought I would be prepared to face my mom’s death. I grew up watching her go through a series of illnesses and a medical accident that almost took her life a few years ago.

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

Is it safe to open mail and packages during the pandemic?

Updated 6 years, 3 months ago
Should college savers opt for student loans this fall?

Undergraduate federal student loan interest rates could fall below 3% for the first time in more than 15 years this July, based on the most recent 10-year Treasury note auction.