5 home improvements that may not pay off when you sell

You spent the holidays binging on HGTV, and now visions of shiplap accent walls and freestanding soaking tubs are dancing through your head.

Reader supports homosexual soldiers

There has been a few of us gay and lesbian military veterans in central Washington, who have come out of the closet for various reasons. Me, I came out in the early 1990s because of then presidential campaign issue of the gays in the military issue. As I have stated several times in my 60 something different letters to the editor to local newspapers, I left with an honorable discharge in 1983 from the regular Army and enlisted into the individual ready reserve until 1986. Others weren't so lucky. I had it "rough," with the investigations and interrogations but I survived to be promoted to SSG/E6. However there were others (Cold War or Veterans of Foreign Wars), before, during and after my time who had it much rougher than me, which included dishonorable discharges and even imprisonment. "Some gave all, all gave some." 

Larson Ice Rink chilled and ready

MOSES LAKE — It's that time of the year to sharpen your ice skates and pull those heavy winter coats out of the closet.

AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, April 8

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50 years of class this weekend

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City SummerFest Committee is expecting the grandest SummerFest of all this weekend, Jul 10-11. The theme will be: ROYAL REUNION: 50 YEARS OF CLASS.

Potato harvest looking up

COLUMBIA BASIN — The state of the taters is, well, pretty darn good this year. “The potato harvest is definitely a lighter crop than what we’re historically used to,” said Dale Lathim, executive director of Potato Growers of Washington. “It’s actually a little bit better than last year in terms of yield. But it’s a lot better than last year in terms of quality.” One reason for this, Lathim said, was the unusual weather in the Northwest earlier in the year. The unusually cool spring delayed the crop’s maturation, he explained.”

Virus slump expected to rival big recessions in history

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus-related recessions around the world are going to be bad — and for some of the world's major industrial nations the worst that anyone alive has experienced, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

Virus slump expected to rival big recessions in history

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus-related recessions around the world are going to be bad — and for some of the world's major industrial nations the worst that anyone alive has experienced, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

Springfest features live entertainment

Singers will compete

MOSES LAKE — Live entertainment in the form of a lip sync contest and the Spring Fest Idol competition are planned at the McCosh Park amphitheatre this weekend.

RELAY FOR LIFE

I would like to thank everyone who attended or donated items to our Relay For Life Silent Auction in December at Michael's Market & Bistro. Over a $1,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society. Special thanks to Derek Hamilton for the facility, Tom Willner for the great music, Scott Kooima for use of the keyboard, Dale Roth for the sound equipment & the CBH for the advertising. What a great crew to work with!

Car club raises $4,000 for first responders

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Classic Car Club will donate the proceeds from its Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders car show at a ceremony today. The event, which was held Oct. 18, raised $4,000 for local emergency services, according to club member Dave Robins. The money was raised through entry fees into the car show, Robins said, and also through donations from local residents and businesses.

Oregon announces largest case count since start of pandemic

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 178 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday, marking the highest daily count in the state since the start of the pandemic.

Liz Weston: Retirees' top money regrets

In a previous column, I detailed retirees’ biggest lifestyle regrets, such as not traveling more before their health gave out and not communicating clearly with a partner about what they hoped retirement would be like.

Liz Weston: Retirees' top money regrets

In a previous column, I detailed retirees’ biggest lifestyle regrets, such as not traveling more before their health gave out and not communicating clearly with a partner about what they hoped retirement would be like.

Liz Weston: Retirees' top money regrets

In a previous column, I detailed retirees’ biggest lifestyle regrets, such as not traveling more before their health gave out and not communicating clearly with a partner about what they hoped retirement would be like.

Liz Weston: Retirees' top money regrets

In a previous column, I detailed retirees’ biggest lifestyle regrets, such as not traveling more before their health gave out and not communicating clearly with a partner about what they hoped retirement would be like.

Today in History

Today in History

AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, July 30

If you have questions, please email Anthony McCartney at [email protected]. For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at https://newsroom.ap.org for information. For access to AP newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories and questions about the best-seller lists call the service desk at 800-838-4616. Reruns of stories are available at https://newsroom.ap.org . All times EDT unless otherwise stated.

Moses Lake-based DOC counselor accused of inappropriate relationship with client

MOSES LAKE — A mental health counselor whose practice credential has expired will have until Aug. 31 to answer charges of unprofessional conduct from the Washington Department of Health. The charges stem from an alleged relationship with a client.

Footwear Organization 101

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