Local Vietnam War-era veterans recognized

Vietnam Veterans

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) thanked area veterans of the Vietnam War era for their service to the United States with a recent ceremony at Pillar Rock Grill.

Local Calendar

Wednesday

Heat causes issues with local cherry crops

QUINCY - Every industry has its good news and bad news, and the good news for cherry growers is that fruit coming off the trees is of good quality.

Roadside sales are what Kathy Luther does

MATTAWA - It's likely that no one here knows Kathy Luther by name, but probably most everyone knows of her.

Sponsors of Ohio sports betting bills optimistic on a deal

CLEVELAND (AP) — Efforts to legalize sports betting in Ohio have made halting progress more than a year after bills were introduced in the House and Senate, although sponsors of the conflicting legislation believe a deal can be reached.

Indianapolis police release cops' names in black man's death

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police on Wednesday released the name of an officer who fatally shot a black man a week after being honored by the department and the name of an officer disciplined for an inappropriate comment at the scene of the shooting.

Northern Arizona University to start school year early

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona University will start and end the fall semester earlier this year to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the university said.

Turkey to lift travel ban, open gyms, restaurants on June 1

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A coronavirus travel ban between Turkey's worst affected cities is being lifted while restaurants, cafes and sports facilities will reopen on June 1, the country's president said Thursday, under the next phase of plans to roll back pandemic restrictions.

AP sources: IMG Academy, MGM top WNBA list of sites to play

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates.

AP sources: IMG Academy, MGM top WNBA list of sites to play

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates.

NEWS BITES: Drowning update, wire thefts, road work and crime

COULEE CITY – The search for the body of a man believed drowned in Banks Lake near Coulee City continued through the weekend, per the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The man’s remains had still not been found as of press time Monday.

Georgia's Smart hires Todd Monken as offensive coordinator

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Kirby Smart's choice to lead Georgia's offense.

GrubHub says it currently has no plans to sell its business

Grubhub says it has no plans to sell the company, a day after media reports said it was exploring its options as competition in the food delivery business grows increasingly fierce.

GrubHub says it currently has no plans to sell its business

Grubhub says it has no plans to sell the company, a day after media reports said it was exploring its options as competition in the food delivery business grows increasingly fierce.

Budget, CBTECH director hot topics at MLSD board meeting

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board conference room was filled to capacity Thursday evening as community members came to hear about the district’s financial prospects and to speak about alleged disciplinary action taken against a school administrator.

‘It’s a blessing’: High school experience ends for Warden seniors

WARDEN — Warden High School class of 2021 student speaker Averie Golladay said she welcomed and regretted graduation.

House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democratic colleagues on Tuesday that she is creating a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a person familiar with her remarks.

Revelry and reverence: Farmer Consumer Awareness Day returns with 9/11 ceremony, moment of silence

QUINCY — It was a beautiful day in Quincy on Saturday. A perfect day for a parade, and the 40th annual Farmer Consumer Awareness Day celebration.

Othello car show features slow drags, poker run

Saturday event seeks to entertain while raising money for local causes

OTHELLO — The slow drags are back on Othello’s Main Street Friday night, and Kiwanis Park will host all kinds of cool cars Saturday, as the All City Classics car show returns to town.

Bill Hensleigh

William “Bill” Hensleigh was born appropriately on April 1, 1947, in Kalispell, Montana, and passed away Oct. 5 at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell.