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.

Allstate acquires National General for $4 billion in cash

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Allstate is buying National General Holdings for $4 billion in cash, expanding the scope of its insurance holdings.

Aquatic Center to hold duathlon

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Parks and Recreation is taking sign ups for Spring Festival's Duathlon to be held on Saturday, May 24 at the Aquatic Center. The event will start at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 10:30 a.m.

Merrill Gunderson

Merrill Gunderson, 78, passed away on January 15 at the LaPaz Regional Hospital in Parker Arizona.

Spring soccer program offered in Ephrata

Ephrata, WA – The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department is getting ready to start up their Recreational 5 v 5 Under-11 – Under-15 soccer program.

Quincy to host golf tourney Saturday

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Medical Center Foundation invites people to participate in the fifth Annual Spring Golf Tournament, rescheduled for Saturday at Colockum Ridge.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

The Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited organized a meeting called the Salmon Summit this past Wednesday, and they did a great job of lining up a terrific roster of speakers. There was a good crowd at the Chelan County PUD Auditorium, and they were brought up to date on a variety of topics.

Fishing Magician Report - June 24th

Fishing the Icicle River is always a great experience. I can't think of a prettier river to float this time of year. Everything is green, except the snowcapped peaks that loom over you as you make your way down the river. The fact that the fishing is darn good adds to the experience.

Fishing Magician Report - Wednesday, June 15

Everyone learned a lot at the seminar held at Town Ford the other night.

Yankees place Stanton on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have placed slugger Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

US construction spending declines 0.7% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell again in June, the fourth straight decline as the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the economy.

US construction spending declines 0.7% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell again in June, the fourth straight decline as the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the economy.

Winter blizzard drops on Grant, Adams counties

MOSES LAKE — Winter slammed most of Washington this past weekend, reminding residents that spring isn’t here yet. The area received between 2-5 inches of snow.

Mariners ace Hernandez hit in pitching arm; X-ray negative

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez was hit in his pitching arm by a line drive Monday and forced to leave his spring training debut.

The Fishin' Magician

Wednesday, May 25

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Convicted felons arrested after guns found in home • Spring Festival to Shake the Lake • Filing period ends in Grant and Adams counties • MLCA seniors receive awards at annual breakfast • Auditor's office says McKay Healthcare should reduce warrant balances • A quiche is just a quiche • Aren't most addicts born that way? • Ephrata man sentenced for gas station theft

Royal wrestler on scholarship at college

Carlos Hernandez

ROYAL CITY — Carlos Hernandez, who graduated from Royal High School last spring, has been awarded a wrestling scholarship to Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen.

City wide Mattawa clean-up taking place this weekend

MATTAWA - The City of Mattawa is offering help with your spring clean-up this weekend, May 15-17, and it might just be a good idea to take advantage.

Marshall holds virtual spring fountain ceremony

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University has held a quiet ceremony to turn on a fountain dedicated to the victims of a deadly plane crash involving its football team 50 years ago.

State to close assisted living center at veterans home

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State military officials announced Wednesday that they'll close an assisted living facility for veterans in southeastern Wisconsin this spring.