US expands virus testing of detained migrants amid criticism

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday that it has expanded COVID-19 testing among people held at its detention facilities following criticism of its response to the outbreak.

Bayern beats Frankfurt in cup semi, still targeting double

MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Wednesday to reach the German Cup final, with both teams paying tribute to the global protests against the killing of George Floyd.

Alabama unemployment system glitches cause claims issue

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Some Alabama residents spent the holiday weekend struggling to claim their weekly unemployment benefits.

Alabama unemployment system glitches cause claims issue

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Some Alabama residents spent the holiday weekend struggling to claim their weekly unemployment benefits.

EasyJet to cut a third of workforce as pandemic hits travel

LONDON (AP) — European budget airline easyJet said Thursday it plans to cut up to a third of its 15,000-strong workforce as the global aviation industry struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil's most populous state eyes reopening business in June

SAO PAULO (AP) — Sao Paulo state, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil, will reopen some of its closed businesses starting June 1 despite a fast growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Washington state sues gyms for remaining open despite order

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he's suing two gyms that have continued to operate in violation of the governor's anti-COVID stay-home order, but he's giving them a last chance to avoid a fine.

Washington state sues gyms for remaining open despite order

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he's suing two gyms that have continued to operate in violation of the governor's anti-COVID stay-home order, but he's giving them a last chance to avoid a fine.

Marion Derreal Boswell, Jr

Jan. 12, 1928 – Feb. 5, 2024

Marion Derreal Boswell, Jr. went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. He was 96 years old. He will be missed by his large and extended family, but also everyone who met him as well. He never met a stranger. He was born in Howe, Oklahoma to Marion (Buck) Francis Boswell, Sr. and Agnes Lee Cherry on January 12, 1928.

HBO Max chief dismisses streamer's high-end fee as obstacle

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — HBO Max’s high-end subscription fee won’t be an obstacle to the streaming service’s launch, said Kevin Reilly, its chief content officer.

HBO Max chief dismisses streamer's high-end fee as obstacle

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — HBO Max’s high-end subscription fee won’t be an obstacle to the streaming service’s launch, said Kevin Reilly, its chief content officer.

HBO Max chief dismisses streamer's high-end fee as obstacle

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — HBO Max’s high-end subscription fee won’t be an obstacle to the streaming service’s launch, said Kevin Reilly, its chief content officer.

Counting COVID-19 cases continues, can be tricky to tally

The count of the number of people in Grant and Adams counties who have COVID-19 continues even though reporting COVID-19 deaths can be difficult.

Ephrata's Tuesday Night Tennis League continues on

Players raising money for EHS Tennis

EPHRATA – For the previous three Tuesday evenings, the tennis courts have been filled with tennis players enrolled in the Tuesday Night Tennis League. The league, now in its third year, is made up of players of all ages, with the proceeds going toward the Ephrata tennis programs. “We’re like $100 away,” Ephrata Boys Tennis Head Coach Ayla Ecalbarger said of how far the league is from their fundraiser goal...

Dotson appointed to carry out Soap Lake superintendent duties

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake School Board voted Monday night in a special meeting to appoint Board President Curt Dotson to assume the duties of the Soap Lake superintendent position. The move was necessitated by the resignation of former Soap Lake School District Superintendent Sunshine Pray, who resigned last week. Under RCW 28A.330.200, a state law, “Whenever a district...

Letter: Recognize military children in April

The American Legion Auxiliary, in fact, the whole American Legion Family, celebrates April as Children and Youth Month

Births for Feb. 14, 2021

Samaritan, Othello Community hospitals

Deborah Hassan

Deborah Jeanne Hassan, 53, was born Dec. 9, 1967, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Sam and Mary Librande. She passed away, surrounded by her family on November 16, 2021, after a courageous 3.5-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

ML City Council postpones decision on transitional campus

Moses Lake City Council voted unanimously to postpone a vote that would have allowed city staff to move forward with hiring a planning consultant for a proposed $13-17 million transitional campus for the shelterless on West Central Drive during its Tuesday meeting.

College World Series set, eight teams sent to Omaha

OMAHA, NEB - Eight Division 1 teams punched their tickets to Omaha, Nebraska for the 2022 College World Series this weekend, including half the field being represented by the Southeastern Conference. Stanford, Arkansas, Notre Dame, Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Auburn and Ole Miss all claimed victories in the Super Regional round, which lasted from last Friday to Monday night...