Early feedback on bond proposals heard at MLSD forum

MLSD forum

MOSES LAKE — The process of developing a bond package to float to Moses Lake School District (MLSD) voters next February is ramping up, as a handful of citizens provided feedback to the School Board on its three proposals at the district’s open forum Thursday.

Employers’ Dream Of Controlling Health Costs Turns To Workers’ Sleep

Charlie Blakey had a sense he was sleeping poorly since he often would wake up tired and hear from his wife how loudly he breathed during the night.

If Google's a monopoly, who is harmed by its market power?

Google has long defended itself against charges of monopoly by stressing that its products are free and that no one has to use them.

Everything fabric focus of new Moses Lake shop

MOSES LAKE — If there is a needle and thread and material - doesn’t matter much what kind - involved, Sophie Mattson is pretty sure she can take it from there. “I’ve done a boat cover repair, I’ve done a golf cart cover repair,” she said Wednesday. “I did a chair repair today. And (the owner) was super stoked about that too.” “If it can be done on one of my machines, I’ll figure it out,” she said. Mattson and her husband Andrew are co-owners, with business partner Dave Johns, of Stitch N Time, 1626 W. Broadway Ave., Suite A, in Moses Lake. The shop opened July 1. Mattson said she’s still building her inventory, and for now the shop features a lot of quilting material; she also offers quilting classes. While quilting will always be a focus, Mattson already does more than quilting, and she said she plans to do a lot more.

Meeting basic needs key for kids' education

In 1943, Professor Abraham Maslow of Brooklyn College proposed that human behavior is guided by five basic needs (in this order): 1) physiological, 2) safety, 3) belongingness, 4) esteem, and 5) self-actualization. People, children included, are motivated to fulfill the basic needs (1-3) first before moving on to the last two needs. In other words, food and shelter (1), safety and protection (2), love and affection (3) come before learning or achieving on tests or in school (4 and 5). Individuals will not move on to higher needs until the lower, basic needs are satisfied.

Postal leader defends changes, denies 'sabotaging' election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told lawmakers Monday that he has warned allies of President Donald Trump that the president’s repeated attacks on the legitimacy of mail-in ballots are “not helpful,” but denied that recent changes at the Postal Service are linked to the November elections.

Postal leader defends changes, denies 'sabotaging' election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told lawmakers Monday that he has warned allies of President Donald Trump that the president’s repeated attacks on the legitimacy of mail-in ballots are “not helpful,” but denied that recent changes at the Postal Service are linked to the November elections.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds election challenge dismissal

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision dismissing the last in a series of challenges that sought to decerify Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the state.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds election challenge dismissal

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision dismissing the last in a series of challenges that sought to decerify Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the state.

Iran's supreme leader refuses US assistance to fight new coronavirus, citing unfounded conspiracy theory virus man-made

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader refuses US assistance to fight new coronavirus, citing unfounded conspiracy theory virus man-made.

QVMC looks at rebranding

New logo, updated website possibilities for Quincy Valley Medical Center

QUINCY — A new logo and an updated website would be part of a possible rebranding campaign for Quincy Valley Medical Center, an option discussed at the regular commission meeting Monday. Shannon Durfee, QVMC community relations and marketing director, said the idea is still in the discussion phase; there’s nothing proposed for a new look yet. But with a new hospital being designed, Durfee said it was time to think about a new look...

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US: New Utah pandemic crisis plan removes disability bias

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah overhauled crisis guidelines Thursday that could have put people with disabilities at the back of the line if hospitals become overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic, adopting a new plan that federal officials said should serve as a national model for removing bias from life-or-death decisions.

Primary could shape future of Delaware's Democratic party

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Voters have a unique opportunity in Tuesday’s primary elections to upset the political status quo and change the trajectory of the Democratic Party in solid-blue Delaware.

Asia Today: South Korea OKs single test for COVID-19 and flu

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test that’s designed to detect both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza from the same samples, which would help prevent disruption at hospitals as the pandemic stretches into the flu season.

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

HHS cancelling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic surged in the spring.