Universities, archdiocese named in lawsuit over Katrina aid

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two New Orleans universities, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and a government contractor are defendants in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging fraud involving more than $100 million in Hurricane Katrina aid.

4.2 quake hits southern Puerto Rico amid coronavirus curfew

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit Puerto Rico at a shallow depth and was felt across the U.S. territory on Monday.

Quake with 4.5 magnitude felt in Bulgaria's capital

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — An 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook central Bulgaria on Friday but there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Thousands in Puerto Rico still without housing since Maria

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly three years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, tens of thousands of homes remain badly damaged, many people face a hurricane season under fading blue tarp roofs and the island's first major program to repair and rebuild houses hasn’t completed a single one.

Thousands in Puerto Rico still without housing since Maria

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly three years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, tens of thousands of homes remain badly damaged, many people face a hurricane season under fading blue tarp roofs and the island's first major program to repair and rebuild houses hasn’t completed a single one.

Biden travels to Louisiana to see devastation caused by Ida

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Less than a week after Hurricane Ida ravaged the Gulf Coast, President Joe Biden was in Louisiana on Friday to get an up-close view of the damage and offer assistance from the federal government.

Nagorno-Karabakh truce frays amid reports of new shelling

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Reports of renewed shelling on Monday challenged the new cease-fire in the conflict over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, where heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has raged for over three weeks.

In Wisconsin, Trump's repeat hopes meet fierce Dem push

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump looked for a repeat win Tuesday in battleground Wisconsin, while Joe Biden hoped that voters would return to supporting Democrats for president as they had for a generation before Trump's narrow victory four years ago.

EU nations on Med coast renew push for migrant quotas

BRUSSELS (AP) — Four European Union countries that hundreds of thousands of unauthorized migrants have entered over the past five years have expressed concern that new proposals to revamp the EU’s asylum system will continue to leave them to cope with the challenge alone.

Othello's Alix Garcia hitting well down south

COOLIDGE, Ariz. — The first thing he did was cut the free flowing locks that hung down to his shoulders in high school. It’s more of a job now and image is important.

In Assaasafofum, charity leads to self-sufficiency

Businesses, faith leaders and city government in Othello came together last year to bring a tractor, a tiller and other equipment to an impoverished village in Ghana so small that it does not appear on most maps.

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OTHELLO — When Kennewick resident Bill Templeton was 16 years old, he purchased a 1940 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan for $60.

Robert Lee Nichols

Robert Lee Nichols was born Jan. 28, 1943 to Alvie and Doris (Crawford) Nichols in Vernon, Ala., joining a sister, Amogene. Bob went to be with our lord on June 9. Bob's family moved to Moses Lake from Alabama in the mid-1950's. Bob attended Moses Lake schools and served a short time in the Air Force. Bob worked until retirement as a mechanic in a shop that he owned with his father, known as Nick's Valley Automotive. Bob is also a retired musician and loved music. He had his own bands as well as playing music with Ron Hampton, his sidekick from the Sundowners. In the last five years, he worked at the Moses Lake Postal Service helping his wife, B. J., being her right hand man on her mail route. Bob loved fishing, golfing, camping and especially hanging out with so many of his friends. Bob was a wonderful man and not likely forgotten. He was know, to most as Robert, Bob, Bobby, Dad, PaPa and Uncle Bobby. Bob was a member of the Eagles and a forrner member of the VFW, Moose and Elks. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Alvie Lee Nichols, mother Doris Nichols and sister Amogene. Bob leaves behind his wife, lover, friend and soul-mate, B.J. Nichols; a cousin he called his brother, Dan (and Linda) Pennington of Nashville, Tenn.; aunts Annie, Dollie and Anna Banks and numerous cousins from his hometown, Vernon, Ala.; his sons, Scott Nichols (and Donna), and Joshua Nichols; daughter Lisa Nichols; granddaughters Brittney, Heather and Jillian Nichols; great grandson Blake W.S. Nichols; stepsons Ted (and Kris) Piccolo, Joey (and Angie) Piccolo, Jeff (and Toni) Piccolo and their 13 children; nieces Linda Cunnington (and Ray Minitani) and her children, Wish (and Tom Supan) and their children, Missy (and Duey) Dixon and their children, Joyce Watts and her son. Bob had many good friends including, Elmo, Mark, Mo, Eric, Carl, Ron Nuneley and the list goes on, including musician friends Arkie Gartett, Bob Lightel, Chuck Hansen, Chuck Warner, Ray Minitani, Ron Hampton, George Panger, Frank Pederson, Chuck Hart and more… Bob wanted to be remembered as having happy times, helping anyone he could and no tears. He loved you all. His wishes were to have a happy celebration of his life, which will be held at Moses Lake Eagles at 6 p.m. Friday, June 16 with music to follow. A Saturday "happy time" will be held at the Hang Out at noon. See ya'all. A special thank you to Mark and Sue Benson of Benson Family Funeral Service for your caring thoughts and service.

Edith Lee Murphy

Edith Lee Murphy, mother of Moses Lake resident Kathy Anne Sturm, died in her sleep on March 6, 2006 at the age of 89. She was being cared for at the Cascade Vista Convalescent Center in Redmond. Lee was the younger twin sister (by five minutes) of Mabel Irene Beinke who resides in Redmond.

Dining table problem solved; Garnet's special touch adds comfort

Back on track: Moses Lake BMX sees huge spring kickoff

Seventy-three riders took to the Moses Lake BMX track Saturday, most of whom were from out of town, representing a spectrum of ages and skill levels.

In Assaasafofum, charity leads to self-sufficiency

Businesses, faith leaders and city government in Othello came together last year to bring a tractor, a tiller and other equipment to an impoverished village in Ghana so small that it does not appear on most maps.

Changes the key for Othello's Alix Garcia at Central Arizona

COOLIDGE, Ariz. — The first thing he did was cut the free-flowing locks that hung down to his shoulders in high school.

Russia's foreign minister slams 'aggressive' US policies

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign policy chief on Friday blamed what he described as “aggressive” U.S. policies for growing global tensions, noting Washington's reluctance to extend a key nuclear arms pact.

George Edward Counsell

George Edward Counsell, 82, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. George was the first-born son of Ed and Lillian Counsell on Nov. 1, 1940, and raised in LaGrande, Oregon on a cattle ranch. He loved living on Happy Valley Ranch driving tractors, putting up hay, herding cattle and riding horses exploring local mountains and streams with his brothers. He attended a little country grade school just down the road and LaGrande High School. He was an active member of FFA and played an alto saxophone in the high school band. He graduated in 1958. He joined the U.S. Air Force in September 1959 and served until September 1963. He was stationed at San Antonio, Texas; Chanute, Illinois; Roswell, New Mexico and Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake. He was an airman 1st class, assistant crew chief and jet mechanic on a KC 135. He served temporary duty in Fairbanks, Alaska and Hickman AFB in Hawaii.