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McFarlane named interim Othello Police Chief
OTHELLO — Brent McFarlane has been appointed as the interim chief of the Othello Police Department. McFarlane has …
Daily bread? In France, fighting virus 1 baguette at a time
LE VESINET, France (AP) — In France, the fight against COVID-19 is being waged one baguette at a time.
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so much of the U.S. workforce — and their families — now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home internet is showing the strain.
Social distancing during the coronavirus? Try banking online
If the coronavirus has you self-isolating, you’re likely more concerned about staying in touch with loved ones and carefully planning your grocery excursions than about changing your money routine.
Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows
DUFUR, Ore. (AP) — The social distancing rules repeated like a mantra in America's urban centers, where the coronavirus is spreading exponentially, might seem silly in wide-open places where neighbors live miles ap…
AP PHOTOS: Isolated fitness fans turn to Internet, outdoors
A run along empty city streets. Pull-ups in an abandoned outdoor gym. Yoga, CrossFit and boot camp classes streamed online in home isolation.
Espalier: how to train plants for the tracery of branches
Espalier is a way of training and pruning plants so their branches lie in an orderly and ornamental two-dimensional form. The beauty comes from the tracery of the branches. Espalier is a way to create a living bord…
Edmunds: 5 high-tech vehicles for less than $36,000
Every year brings new technology features in vehicles. Most of them undeniably enhance a vehicle's modern appeal and safety, such as widescreen infotainment displays and safety systems that can automatically help p…
Sandbox Bookstore focuses on deliveries as small businesses struggle under COVID-19 measures
MOSES LAKE — Heidi Gales, like many small-business owners in the Columbia Basin, in recent weeks tried to think of ways to continue to help the community after…
Don Kersey, port director: Right at home in Moses Lake
At the beginning of this year, Don Kersey took up the position as the new executive director of the Port of Moses Lake. Kersey, a native of Moses Lake and a lo…
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so much of the U.S. workforce — and their families — now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home internet is showing the strain.
Daily bread? In France, fighting virus 1 baguette at a time
LE VESINET, France (AP) — In France, the fight against COVID-19 is being waged one baguette at a time.
Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress
WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you migh…
Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Steve LaTart in Minnesota is thinking of installing a space heater in his basement to recreate the atmosphere of his hot yoga classes now that his gym has closed due to
What’s for dinner? Depends what’s in the fridge and pantry
Just about now, you might be tired of cooking and eating what’s in your refrigerator. We are all used to asking what’s for dinner? What are we in the mood for — pizza, sushi, Mexican? And then going to a restaurant…
Virus sends a nation of restaurant-goers back to the kitchen
Last Tuesday night in Tennessee, bluegrass musicians David and Virginia Blood were busy making sandwiches. In Pittsburgh, real estate agent Michelle Bushee was stirring a pot of homemade black-bean chili in her kit…