Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.

Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.

Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.

Mandatory virus testing of teen athletes challenged in court

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A high school sports advocacy group and some parents sued Michigan on Thursday, seeking to stop a new requirement that all teen athletes be regularly tested for the coronavirus.

Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.

Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.

Mandatory virus testing of teen athletes challenged in court

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A high school sports advocacy group and some parents sued Michigan on Thursday, seeking to stop a new requirement that all teen athletes be regularly tested for the coronavirus.

Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.

US weighs joint approach to Beijing Olympics with allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday the Biden administration is consulting with allies about a joint approach to China and its human rights record, including how to handle the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.

US weighs joint approach to Beijing Olympics with allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday the Biden administration is consulting with allies about a joint approach to China and its human rights record, including how to handle the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.

US weighs Beijing Olympics boycott with partners, allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday the Biden administration is considering a possible boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China’s human rights record.

Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.

Othello Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend

OTHELLO — Sandhill cranes, natural history, wildlife, wildflowers, natural photography, conservation and birdwatching tours are among the attractions this weekend at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival.

Wahluke standout part of Big Bend women's basketball history

MOSES LAKE — At 5-foot-2, all former Wahluke standout Jacky Hidalgo was looking for was a chance to play at the next level.

Take the path less traveled with these four family destinations

Disney World is great, but it might be a little overboard if your family goes there every year. Finding a new vacation that suits your whole family can be tough, but it's not impossible.

Home security goes mobile and online

(ARA) - As more home security applications become available for mobile phones, a growing number of homeowners are making the switch to monitoring their home security while they are on the go.

Inaugural Wahluke Olympics a huge success

MATTAWA — The competition fierce, the crowd was a buzz with excitement and the ending Joel Dugan, Mattawa Junior High and Wahluke High School track coach said, “Was one for the record books.”

Legals February 28, 2018

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Sealed bids for the Official County Newspaper will be received by the Adams County Auditor at 210 West Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169 until 11:00 a.m., April 2, 2018. Said bids shall be taken to the Office of the Adams County Commissioners at the above location, time and place where said bid(s) shall then and there be opened at 11:00 a.m. and publicly read for the selection of an Official County Newspaper. (R.C.W. 36.72.075). The contract shall begin on July 1, 2018 and end on June 30, 2019. Dated this 20th day of February, 2018. /s/Heidi K. Hunt, Adams County Auditor #02052/166650 Pub:February 28, 2018

Shoreline decision to come in January

Grant County PUD may open portions of shoreline, or wait until spring and open it all

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD officials will announce some time in January whether or not any part of the Columbia River shoreline between Wanapum Dam and Rock Island Dam will be opened for public access before the water is raised back up to normal operating levels.

Finality of a child's death takes forever

EDITORIAL

It wasn't long ago that a mother I know was excitedly telling me her son had passed his test and received his driver's license.