3 quakes shake Alaska's largest city, but no damage reports

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three earthquakes early Saturday morning shook Alaska's largest city, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Greece: Floods sweep cars into sea, send people to rooftops

Heavy flooding on the Greek island of Crete damaged roads, flooded hundreds of homes and swept cars into the sea amid ongoing torrential rainfall.

Strong quake strikes off south Chile; no reports of damage

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of southern Chile on Sunday, causing shaking felt in several cities but without any reports of damage, Chilean authorities said.

Strong quake strikes off south Chile; no reports of damage

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of southern Chile on Sunday, causing shaking felt in several cities but without any reports of damage, Chilean authorities said.

Ukraine asks EU, NATO to help deal with damage from floods

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Thursday asked the European Union and NATO for help coping with the aftermath of massive floods in the country's west.

2 women get jail time for damaging Yellowstone thermal area

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal magistrate judge in Wyoming has ordered two women from Pennsylvania to spend two days in jail for leaving a boardwalk and damaging a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.

2 women get jail time for damaging Yellowstone thermal area

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal magistrate judge in Wyoming has ordered two women from Pennsylvania to spend two days in jail for leaving a boardwalk and damaging a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.

Soap Lake teenager excels in basketball

SOAP LAKE - Veronica Smith, 15, Soap Lake, commands the basketball court during a practice at Columbia Basin Secondary School in Moses Lake Thursday night.

O2 Yoga Studio owner finds peace of mind in a busy world

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MOSES LAKE — Her livelihood is teaching the children, yet her passion is educating herself and others through the 26 postures of Hatha yoga.

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Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

WASHINGTON (AP) — It is “highly likely” that Iran shot down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board, U.S., Canadian and British officials declared Thursday. They said the fiery missile strike could well have been a mistake amid rocket launches and high tension throughout the region.

Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

WASHINGTON (AP) — It is “highly likely” that Iran shot down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board, U.S., Canadian and British officials declared Thursday. They said the fiery missile strike could well have been a mistake amid rocket launches and high tension throughout the region.

Strong quake shakes Croatia, damaging buildings in capital

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage including to the capital's iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.

Storms packing high winds cause damage in Indiana, Arkansas

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Severe storms with high winds, hail and tornadoes swept across the Midwest and caused damage to dozens of homes and businesses in parts of Indiana and Arkansas, authorities said.

Storms packing high winds cause damage in Indiana, Arkansas

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Severe storms with high winds, hail and tornadoes swept across the Midwest and caused damage to dozens of homes and businesses in parts of Indiana and Arkansas, authorities said.

Major wildfire in Greece abates, several homes damaged

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities ordered thousands of homes near Athens evacuated Wednesday as a large wildfire raged out of control among scattered country residences, damaging buildings while strong winds that whipped up the flames hampered efforts to contain the blaze.

Strong quake in Philippines kills 1, damages houses, roads

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and damaging houses, two buildings used for coronavirus quarantine, bridges and a port.

At least $100,000 damage at Red Rock Elementary

ROYAL CITY — School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.

Review ordered of Indiana's Lake Michigan shore damage

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor has told state agencies to calculate the damage along the Lake Michigan shoreline that’s been caused by high water ahead of possibly seeking federal assistance.