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April 24, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police

WASHINGTON (AP) — When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained in de-escalating such potentially volatile situations.

April 24, 2021 12:03 a.m.

California goes from worst to first in virus infections

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open.

April 23, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police

WASHINGTON (AP) — When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained in de-escalating such potentially volatile situations.

April 23, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Sen. Johnson on others getting shots: 'What do you care?'

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”

Bill to modify cultural competency training heads to governor’s desk
April 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Bill to modify cultural competency training heads to governor’s desk

The Washington state Senate passed a bill Tuesday during a virtual legislative debate requiring school personnel to receive training on topics related to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

Fewer kokanee at Lake Roosevelt
April 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Fewer kokanee at Lake Roosevelt

Chris Donley, the regional fish program director for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, talks about kokanee in Lake Roosevelt.

April 23, 2021 12:55 a.m.

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

NEW YORK (AP) — How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

April 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House of Representatives approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state.

April 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Oregon to allow indoor, full-contact sports despite surge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State officials say despite a fourth surge and rising numbers of patients hospitalized because of COVID-19, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will ease restrictions by allowing “indoor full-contact sports” to restart by the end of the week.

April 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

California goes from worst to first in virus infections

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open.

April 22, 2021 5:27 p.m.

California goes from worst to first in virus infections

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open.

April 22, 2021 9:27 a.m.

DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House of Representatives approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state.

April 22, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Pandemic puts tulips, bluebells, cherry blossoms in hiding

HALLE, Belgium (AP) — There is no stopping flowers when they bloom, blossoms when they burst. Unfortunately, people have been stopped from enjoying them these days.

April 22, 2021 12:03 a.m.

DC statehood faces a crossroads with congressional vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Proponents of statehood for Washington, D.C., face a milestone moment in their decades-long movement to reshape the American political map.

April 22, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Oregon to allow indoor, full-contact sports despite surge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State officials say despite a fourth surge and rising numbers of patients hospitalized because of COVID-19, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will ease restrictions by allowing “indoor full-contact sports” to restart by the end of the week.

April 21, 2021 10:27 a.m.

Oregon to allow indoor, full-contact sports despite surge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State officials say despite a fourth surge and rising numbers of patients hospitalized because of COVID-19, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will ease restrictions by allowing “indoor full-contact sports” to restart by the end of the week.

Sandra Zamora Flores
April 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Sandra Zamora Flores

Sandra Zamora Flores, a lifelong resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on April 14, 2021, at the age of 60, due to complications of COVID-19.

Moses Lake Spring Festival canceled for second year
April 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Moses Lake Spring Festival canceled for second year

The annual Moses Lake Spring Festival this year is canceled, organizers said Monday via social media, due to restrictions imposed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cougars look to build on early test
April 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Cougars look to build on early test

Warden High School softball opened up their spring season on Friday afternoon with a doubleheader against visiting Ephrata High School.

Perez follows path from Othello student to administrator
April 21, 2021 1 a.m.

Perez follows path from Othello student to administrator

Whether as a student, teacher or administrator, interim Othello School District Superintendent Pete Perez has been part of the district most of his life.