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BASIN EVENTS: May 8-16
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty happening in the Basin as we sneak up on Memorial Day weekend. Check out some of t…
Photo gallery: At trans fashion show, focus is on models
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Asher is just Asher -- not he, or she, or they. At age 12, that’s the way Asher likes it.
Computer science students prepare for life after graduation
MOSES LAKE — Tom Willingham came to Big Bend Community College to teach computer science. You know, hardware, software, programming, networking. The stuff of c…
`Sustainable gardening' includes many eco-friendly practices
``Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener?
Flowers and floral design are abloom in 2020 decor
In lighting fixtures, wallpapers, bedding and wall art, flowers are coming up all over in 2020. Along with floral design in furnishings, there’s also renewed interest in actual flowers: floral arranging and floral-…
Ecology and kinetic styles grace Paris Fashion Week shows
PARIS (AP) — Models wearing animal outfits joined the finale of Stella McCartney's fur-free and leather-free show Monday, as the British-American designer continued to shine a light on the environment and animal cr…
Mix-and-match decor: In with the old ... and in with the new
An early, painted Swedish sideboard next to a leather sectional. An ornate Italian walnut headboard on a bed dressed in featherweight linen. A collection of colorful 1930s Fiestaware pottery on a Lucite bookshelf.
Liz Weston: Unlock the debtor's prison of student loans
Earlier this year, a judge denounced the myth that student loans can’t be erased in bankruptcy court as she excused a Navy veteran from having to pay $221,000 in education debt. Bankruptcy judge Cecelia G. Morris’ …
Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish
If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up at home decor retailers.
3 reasons to pay for spring break with a travel credit card
It may be cold outside, but spring is just around the corner. A recent NerdWallet survey found that 33% of Americans plan to travel for spring break vacation this year. If you’re in this camp, now’s the time to mak…
Millennial Money: Credit card loyalty is no virtue
Loyalty is often a good thing, but not in a relationship with your credit card. It’s often better to be like the “distracted boyfriend” from the internet meme and use your wandering eye to see if you can do better.
Bold decor, and you still get the security deposit back
Noelle Daumeyer and her roommates knew they needed a big, bold art piece to decorate the bland, white walls in the living room of their rented apartment, but they also worried about damaging the paint.
Native American journalist, activist Chuck Trimble dies
Charles “Chuck” Trimble, a former leader of the National Congress of American Indians and founder of the American Indian Press Association, has died at age 84.
Food stamp change fuels anxiety as states try to curb impact
CHICAGO (AP) — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler a stability he’s rarely known in his 25 years. He was in state custody at age 2, spent his teen years at a Chicago boys’ home and jail for burglary, and has s…
Poach boneless chicken breasts for flavor, tenderness
This time of year, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are my go-to protein. You can add them to a grain bowl, a green salad or Caesar, or shred them to make chicken salad, soup, casseroles, one-pot meals, etc.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
NEW YORK (AP) — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced. A Walmart this weekend was completely sold out. Only on his third try was Ken Smith able to find the clear gel — at a Walgreens, where three bottles of…