US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases and a shortage of available workers, the U.S. economy likely enjoyed a burst of job growth last month as it bounced back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown.

US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases and a shortage of available workers, the U.S. economy likely enjoyed a burst of job growth last month as it bounced back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown.

US hiring surges in July, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, another sign that the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s shutdown.

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Pelosi says House to move forward with Jan. 6 investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move forward with investigations of the Jan. 6 insurrection now that legislation to create an independent commission has stalled in the Senate, saying “we can't wait any longer" to probe the attack.

Blinken brings Biden Europe charm offensive to Germany

BERLIN (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Germany as the Biden administration presses ahead with a diplomatic charm offensive designed to woo back wary Western European allies after four years of turbulent relations under former President Donald Trump. That's despite some lingering differences with key allies over energy and defense priorities.

Rolling blackouts in parts of US Northwest amid heat wave

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The unprecedented Northwest U.S. heat wave that slammed Seattle and Portland, Oregon, moved inland Tuesday — prompting a electrical utility in Spokane, Washington, to warn that people will face more rolling blackouts amid heavy power demand.

Judge blocks Western Michigan's vaccine mandate for athletes

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four female soccer players, ruling they are likely to prevail on claims it violates their constitutional religious rights.

Judge blocks Western Michigan's vaccine mandate for athletes

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four female soccer players, ruling they are likely to prevail on claims it violates their constitutional religious rights.

Judge blocks Western Michigan's vaccine mandate for athletes

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four female soccer players, ruling they are likely to prevail on claims it violates their constitutional religious rights.

Judge blocks Western Michigan's vaccine mandate for athletes

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four female soccer players, ruling they are likely to prevail on claims it violates their constitutional religious rights.

Croatia thrilled at summer season success despite COVID-19

DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — Beaches along Croatia's Adriatic Sea coastline are swarming with people. Guided tours are fully booked, restaurants are packed and sailboats were chartered well in advance.

Croatia thrilled at summer season success despite COVID-19

DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — Beaches along Croatia's Adriatic Sea coastline are swarming with people. Guided tours are fully booked, restaurants are packed and sailboats were chartered well in advance.

Croatia thrilled at summer season success despite COVID-19

DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — Beaches along Croatia's Adriatic Sea coastline are swarming with people. Guided tours are fully booked, restaurants are packed and sailboats were chartered well in advance.

Sandra Evelyn Frazier

Sept. 18, 1936 - May 10, 2022

Sandra Evelyn Frazier was born on September 18th, 1936 in Fort Ripley, Minnesota. This was during the time of the Great Depression, where nothing was taken for granted. That was something she carried with her all of her life. If Sandy came across something, she would find it a purpose or a multipurpose. She'd say, "Let's not be wasteful."...

Herald leadership changes hands

MOSES LAKE — She helped renovate a community newspaper that’s been around since 1941.

Harris shifts focus to pandemic response in hard-hit Vietnam

HANOI (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris turns her focus to the coronavirus pandemic and global health during her visit to Vietnam, a country grappling with a worsening surge in the virus and stubbornly low vaccination rates.