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Columbia Basin Foundation marks 30 years of charitable work
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Foundation celebrated its 30th birthday Sunday with a party at ENZO in Moses Lake.…
Virus, what virus? Italy's "nonni" step in as schools close
ROME (AP) — Italian grandparents — “nonni” as they are called — were pulled in two contradictory directions on Thursday — and as usual the grandchildren won out.
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…
Peter Pan to continue allowing immigration checks on buses
BOSTON (AP) — Peter Pan Bus Lines, a major Northeast carrier, will continue to allow federal immigration officials on its buses to conduct routine checks for immigrants living in the country illegally, saying it co…
What the virus outbreak means for home loans, mortgage rates
The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by half a percentage point on Tuesday in an effort to protect the economy from more damage from the virus outbreak. The move may present options for mortgage shoppe…
Virus could weigh on toy shopping starting this summer
NEW YORK (AP) — From Baby Yoda to eco-friendly stacking rings, toymakers displayed an array of goods last week that they hope will be on kids' wish lists for the holiday 2020 season.
Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania
SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on the road today, and their sales growth has come at the expense of the traditional four-door sedan. Many shoppers are attracted to the greater utility and higher seating p…
Buy, build or fix: What’s best for first-time home buyers?
With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re looking to buy your first home soon.
Thirty minutes before midnight: Two vets who saved Chief
MOSES LAKE — It’s thirty minutes before midnight on a Friday night, and two veterinarians over a hundred miles apart are in bed for the night.
Warden pioneer Edna Watkins celebrates 100th birthday
She lived almost 90 years on the family farm
Virus, what virus? Italy's "nonni" step in as schools close
ROME (AP) — Italian grandparents — “nonni” as they are called — were pulled in two contradictory directions on Thursday — and as usual the grandchildren won out.
AP PHOTOS: 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.
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-…