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June 6, 2020 12:03 a.m.

University to require virus testing before fall classes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes, the university announced Wednesday.

June 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

University to require virus testing before fall classes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes, the university announced Wednesday.

October 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Fall fertilize for a healthier lawn

Lawns need to be fed regular applications of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and other nutrients to stay healthy. Choosing the right kind of fertilizer and applying it at the right time is important.

March 19, 2020 12:05 p.m.

Mariners latest club to shut down spring training operations

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have shut down their spring training facility in Arizona because of the virus and told their players to view the coming weeks as though they’re in offseason mode.

April 8, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Flood risk remains a concern along eastern Missouri River

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Flooding remains a concern in several states along the Missouri River, even though the weather has been kind so far this spring, according to the National Weather Service.

March 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mariners latest club to shut down spring training operations

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have shut down their spring training facility in Arizona because of the virus and told their players to view the coming weeks as though they’re in offseason mode.

March 27, 2020 11:04 a.m.

Kansas coronavirus death toll grows to 4; KU has 10 in ICU

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man in his 80s with underlying health concerns is the fourth person in Kansas to die of the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday. He was diagnosed Monday and died Thursday, according to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City health department.

Road projects under consideration near The Gorge
September 14, 2023 3:57 p.m.

Road projects under consideration near The Gorge

QUINCY — Grant County officials are working on options to alleviate traffic congestion on Silica Road and around the Gorge Amphitheater. One project already has been approved by the Grant County Commissioners; two more are under discussion with the goal of making improvements next spring...

Baird Springs fire in mop up, other fires continue to cause problems in WA
July 13, 2023 5:16 p.m.

Baird Springs fire in mop up, other fires continue to cause problems in WA

QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is nearly out, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office. Several additional fires were burning across Washington as of early Thursday afternoon.

Baird Springs fire costs $1.5m, new fires in Pierce, Klickitat counties
July 15, 2023 3:08 p.m.

Baird Springs fire costs $1.5m, new fires in Pierce, Klickitat counties

QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is estimated to have cost $1.5 million to extinguish, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The blaze, which sprang up quickly the afternoon of July 10, triggered evacuations in the Crescent Bar and Trinidad communities. There were no injuries and no reported structure damages, but 2,400 acres of grassland were scorched before fire crews pulled out Thursday. These wildfires were also burning in Washington as of Friday afternoon, according to the NIFC:

February 7, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Phillies counting on Joe Girardi to restore winning ways

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies turned to a proven winner to lead them back to the postseason for the first time in nine years.

February 11, 2020 11:37 p.m.

Mariners to sign veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to a minor-league contract

PEORIA, Ariz. — If it were 2012, the image of Carlos Gonzalez in a Mariners uniform would’ve been met with joy and anticipation from fans starved for superstars and potent hitters.

February 24, 2020 6:05 p.m.

Mariners' Gonzales struggles with command in spring debut

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — For Marco Gonzales, better that this game came in his first start of spring training and not opening day at T-Mobile Park.

February 25, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Mariners' Gonzales struggles with command in spring debut

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — For Marco Gonzales, better that this game came in his first start of spring training and not opening day at T-Mobile Park.

June 3, 2020 3:27 p.m.

University to require virus testing before fall classes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes, the university announced Wednesday.

September 10, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Many more likely sought US jobless aid as layoffs persist

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will provide its latest snapshot Thursday of the pace of layoffs, which have remained elevated but have been declining as some sectors of the economy have rebounded in the months since the viral pandemic erupted.

October 13, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September as vehicles spike

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.

September 24, 2020 4:30 p.m.

AP Sources: Pac-12 football season to kick off in November

The Pac-12 has decided to play football in the fall, reversing an August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about COVID-19.

December 22, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US consumer confidence tumbles in crucial holiday season

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A closely-watched gauge for U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to a reading of 88.6 in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since summer.

December 3, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US service sector expansion slows in November

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of expansion in November.