Brown weighs shutting bars/restaurants to fight COVID-19

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday evening she's considering shutting down bars and restaurants in the state as Public Health officials have announced that three more people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases there to 39.

New Mexico court grapples with standoff over virus closures

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in a legal standoff over whether the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has the authority to prohibit indoor dining at restaurants as a health precaution because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Supporting local: Grant County Tourism Commission works to bring visitors while supporting area businesses

EPHRATA – Grant County has a lot to offer travelers, whether they’re passing through or coming for a show at The Gorge Amphitheatre or maybe spending a weekend at a bed and breakfast by the Columbia River – but it takes work to get the word out about the attractions in the county. That’s what the Grant County Tourism Commission is for though. “Fundamentally, when you break it down, we utilize funding from LTAC, which is the Lodging Tax Advisory (Committee), and we take the revenue generated from tourism – all the people that travel to our county and spend money staying in hotels and campgrounds and RV sites – and we use that to promote the entire county,” said Tourism Commission Chair Amanda Laramore.

Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital

Passover and its epic story — how the Jewish people escaped to freedom after plagues struck their oppressors — are uniquely resonant this year, as Jews find ways to honor the holiday amid the outbreak of what feels like a real-life plague.

Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital

Passover and its epic story — how the Jewish people escaped to freedom after plagues struck their oppressors — are uniquely resonant this year, as Jews find ways to honor the holiday amid the outbreak of what feels like a real-life plague.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Good things come out of community efforts

MOSES LAKE — On five cold and sometimes snowy days in March 2008 more than 2,000 community members across Grant County came together to build a playground at Doolittle and Patton outside of Moses Lake.

Chiefs keep things fun with Mahomes' playground plays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kids have been drawing up plays in the playground dirt as long as football has been played, their audacious designs usually featuring creative reverses, multiple laterals and even tight ends throwing passes back to the quarterback.

Regional library system to launch virtual Summer Library Program

WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library, which includes public libraries in Grant County, is getting ready to hold its annual Summer Library Program, according to a press release from the library. The program will run from July 1 to Aug. 1.

Group finds US aircraft approval process effective and safe

A government committee reviewing how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new passenger planes for flight has determined that the system is safe and effective but small changes need to be made.

How to make your yard sale more successful

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to gather up all of the things you don't really need or use and sell them in a yard sale. Rather than simply throwing things away, holding a yard sale is a more environmentally friendly option (because you're not sending all of those items to the landfill) and it can also give your wallet a little extra padding.

Lourence Dormaier: Ephrata farmer finds purpose in working the soil

A local man found his purpose in farming and has turned it into a thriving business.

Coronavirus worries force election officials to get creative

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The coronavirus has upended everyday life in ways big and small. What happens when those disruptions overlap with voting? Thousands of state and local election officials across the U.S are sharing ideas and making accommodations to try to ensure that voters and polling places are safe amid an unprecedented pandemic.

Coronavirus worries force election officials to get creative

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The coronavirus has upended everyday life in ways big and small. What happens when those disruptions overlap with voting? Thousands of state and local election officials across the U.S are sharing ideas and making accommodations to try to ensure that voters and polling places are safe amid an unprecedented pandemic.

Wine festival planned for Desert Aire

MATTAWA – The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor “Taste the Wahluke Slope”, a tasting event featuring wines made from grapes grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (American Viticultural Area).

Mattawa planning wine fest

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor "Taste the Wahluke Slope," a tasting event featuring wines made from grapes grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (American Viticultural Area).

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Rodeo royals amazed with sight of the Columbia River from the air Queen's Eye View

QUINCY — Moses Lake Roundup rodeo week kicked off with the beating of blades and a bird’s-eye view of the Columbia River.

Workload Launches New Service: Automating Office Work for Small Businesses

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Businesses in NFL cities bracing for possibility of no fans

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Hotel clerks in this town know exactly when the NFL releases its schedule each year. The incessant ringing of the telephone serves as its own alarm.

Businesses in NFL cities bracing for possibility of no fans

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Hotel clerks in this town know exactly when the NFL releases its schedule each year. The incessant ringing of the telephone serves as its own alarm.

Grant County Gourmet: Try adding crab to fajitas, dip and potatoes

A recent bounty of crab in our house had me scrambling to find creative ways to use the stuff up. Why would you want to take crab and put it in a recipe when it is so tasty just dipped in butter? Variety.