Swords and slapstick: Masquers makes magic with ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

SOAP LAKE — Masquers Theater is home to multiple productions a year, including a play full of adult comedy, pratfalls and confusion.

Back to the barn: Popular gift show returns

MOSES LAKE — The Piper Barn Show has returned after a 1-year hiatus and is doing better than ever.

The Latest: Spanish league raises $740,000 for virus relief

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Legals for April, 20 2020

Virus dings AT&T results, telecom withdraws year guidance

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic hurt AT&T's revenue and profit in the first quarter, and it withdrew its financial guidance for the year.

Anti-doping group funds extensive COVID-19 research project

The nonprofit that raises funds for around 80% of the world's anti-doping research is shifting $120,000 to conduct 15,000 COVID-19 tests that will help scientists get a better sense of how many people have the new coronavirus but show no symptoms.

Rights group: Justice awaits for Ecuador protest violence

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Human Rights Watch urged Ecuador's government Monday to hold those responsible for violent abuses during last year's protests accountable in order to deter any future violations, particularly as the coronavirus pandemic stirs unrest.

UK truck driver pleads guilty in deaths of 39 Vietnamese

LONDON (AP) — A truck driver accused in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were found inside a refrigerated container that had been hauled to England pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday.

The Latest: Spanish league raises $740,000 for virus relief

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

The Latest: Spanish league raises $740,000 for virus relief

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Masks on the field? Ahmed ready if games can be played

In order to get back on the baseball field, Nick Ahmed is willing to play as a masked man.

Masks on the field? Ahmed ready if games can be played

In order to get back on the baseball field, Nick Ahmed is willing to play as a masked man.

Anti-doping group funds extensive COVID-19 research project

The nonprofit that raises funds for around 80% of the world's anti-doping research is shifting $120,000 to conduct 15,000 COVID-19 tests that will help scientists get a better sense of how many people have the new coronavirus but show no symptoms.

Japan unveils $4 billion package to fight virus

TOKYO (AP) — A task force set up by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday approved a 430 billion yen ($4.1 billion) package that includes support for small to medium-size businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, amid criticisms over his handling of the crisis.

AP PHOTOS: Rome's eternally packed tourist sites emptied

ROME (AP) — For years, Rome seemed to have only a high season for tourism given the Italian capital's eternal appeal with foreign visitors.

Japan unveils $4 billion package to fight virus

TOKYO (AP) — A task force set up by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday approved a 430 billion yen ($4.1 billion) package that includes support for small to medium-size businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, amid criticisms over his handling of the crisis.

Hospitality, retail, construction hardest hit Nevada jobless

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits in Nevada is closing in on 390,000 since casinos and other businesses were shuttered to prevent spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.

Virus dings AT&T results, telecom withdraws year guidance

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic hurt AT&T's revenue and profit in the first quarter, and it withdrew its financial guidance for the year.

ACH Warriors send 8 wrestlers to regionals

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warrior boys wrestling team will send eight wrestlers to the 1B/2B regional competition in Reardan this weekend after placing inside the top five at Saturday’s Northeast B Wrestling Championships...

Olympia considering regulatory updates

OLYMPIA - Only a small handful of bills in the legislature this session relate to fishing, while not all will survive, it is important to know what is being considered and how that will affect fishermen if the bills are passed into law...