Anchorage School District weighing cost of earthquake relief

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Negotiations between the Anchorage School District and the federal government over earthquake damage relief could result in the district turning down millions in funds, an official said.

Student hospitalized after pushup punishment gets $183K

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana appeals court ruled that a former high school student who was hospitalized after being ordered to perform 200 pushups as punishment was rightfully awarded more than $180,000 in damages.

Philadelphia editor resigns over 'Buildings Matter' headline

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Inquirer's top editor is resigning after an uproar over a headline lamenting damage to businesses amid turbulent protests denouncing police brutality against people of color, the paper announced Saturday.

County moves to protect health staff after deadly outbreak

A Maryland health department is taking new steps to protect its workers six months after a coronavirus outbreak killed a veteran employee who was twice denied permission to work from home.

Biden: Afghan chaos 'gutwrenching,' but stands by withdrawal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden defiantly rejected blame Monday for chaotic scenes of Afghans lunging desperately for U.S. military planes in a bid to flee after the easy victory by the Taliban over an Afghan military that America and NATO allies

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges

NEW YORK (AP) — While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Patients rush to join studies testing drug for coronavirus

The new coronavirus made Dr. Jag Singh a patient at his own hospital. His alarm grew as he saw an X-ray of his pneumonia-choked lungs and colleagues asked his wishes about life support while wheeling him into Massachusetts General’s intensive care unit.

Patients rush to join studies testing drug for coronavirus

The new coronavirus made Dr. Jag Singh a patient at his own hospital. His alarm grew as he saw an X-ray of his pneumonia-choked lungs and colleagues asked his wishes about life support while wheeling him into Massachusetts General’s intensive care unit.

Don't inject disinfectant: Blunt pushback on Trump musing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't inject disinfectants, health officials leapt to warn on Friday, reacting to President Donald Trump's comment that disinfectants perhaps could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19. His suggestion even prompted the maker of Lysol to warn its product should never be used internally.

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges

NEW YORK (AP) — While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges

NEW YORK (AP) — While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges

NEW YORK (AP) — While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Smokey skies prompt health warning

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for all areas of the county. Wildfires in Washington and British Columbia are affecting air conditions in Grant County, according to the advisory, and air quality is expected to be in the moderate to unhealthy range into the weekend.

Tick, tock

Ritzville man chimes in on long career

RITZVILLE - It's all but impossible to walk into Harland and Marilyn Eastwood's home and not notice the constant tick-tock coming from every direction.

Important homecoming at Wahluke this Friday

MATTAWA - Wahluke High School will have a homecoming this Friday that could prove the most important ever.

Biden to storm-ravaged La.: 'We're going to have your back'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Less than a week after Hurricane Ida ravaged the Gulf Coast, President Joe Biden was in Louisiana on Friday to get an up-close view of the damage and offer assistance from the federal government.

Despite late heroics, No. 20 USC expects more from offense

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through two games, there have been two disparate sides to the Trojans.

Despite late heroics, No. 20 USC expects more from offense

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through two games, there have been two disparate sides to the Trojans.

Despite late heroics, No. 20 USC expects more from offense

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through two games, there have been two disparate sides to the Trojans.

Doolittle park needs more funding

Lender could seek lien, civil action