Mazda No. 1 in Consumer Reports 2020 auto reliability survey

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.

Mazda No. 1 in Consumer Reports 2020 auto reliability survey

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.

Mazda No. 1 in Consumer Reports 2020 auto reliability survey

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.

Ag markets moved mostly lower after Tuesday's USDA reports

Corn futures bounced on Tuesday’s production data. Today’s USDA Crop Production report stated the forthcoming corn crop at 14.032 billion bushels, which fell moderately below the average of analyst estimates. Global carryout on the WASDE report also fell short of expectations, thereby causing corn futures to take back a portion of early losses. September corn slipped 3.5 cents to $3.5325/bushel shortly after Tuesday’s reports were released, while December lost 4.75 to $3.635.

Grant County shows job growth

MOSES LAKE - Jobs in both Grant County's non-farm and agricultural sectors were up this July compared to last July, according to a recent Employment Security Department report.

Grant County unemployment at 7.4 percent

MOSES LAKE- Grant County unemployment dropped to 7.4 percent in October, a decrease of 0.2 percent compared to September, according to a state report.

Firearm theft reporting now mandatory in WA

OLYMPIA — Gun safety legislation requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms has been signed into law as of Tuesday. The new law passed through the Washington Legislature as House Bill 1903 and was sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry, D-Queen Anne, and requires that a report be made within 24 hours. “States with these laws have a 30% lower risk that guns will be purchased in that state and recovered after a crime in another state,” Berry said. “By giving law enforcement the tools they need to identify and investigate patterns of gun trafficking our communities will be safer. This bill will save lives.” While Berry said she feels it will save lives, the National Rifle Association has said that the bill punishes law-abiding gun owners who have been the victims of a crime with fines of $1,000.

Nursing homes lead list of reported Kansas COVID-19 clusters

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Nursing homes make up nearly half of the places in Kansas linked to active coronavirus clusters of five or more cases and some of them still are struggling to find testing supplies despite heightened federal testing requirements, a state official told legislators.

Minnesota reports 35 new COVID deaths, tying mark from May

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota reported 35 confirmed new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, tying a single-day record set on May 28.

Mississippi posts COVID-19 data after 5-day delay

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Health reported 1,646 new cases of coronavirus and 40 deaths on Monday, after a five-day delay in posting figures

State questions Grant County reports

Old software leads to audit finding

EPHRATA — Aging computers and software led to Grant County financial reports being questioned by the state auditor’s office.

Fresh News from MarDon

Central-Eastern Washington is enjoying the signs of an earlier spring than the last two years. Ice off was three weeks earlier this year compared to 2012. This past week bank fishing anglers were reporting quality rainbow trout from the southern shores of Potholes Reservoir. Six limits of rainbow's were also reported from the public access known as Blythe Point Boat Launch. One lunker trout 28 inches long was reported from these limits. Frenchman's Waste-way, where it enters Potholes Reservoir has been producing good trout as well. Bank fishers at MarDon Resort are having good action on rainbow up to 4lbs fishing from the shore and off the dock. Canal, Heart, and Windmill Lakes are also producing Trout. The bank fishing trout ammunition has been Berkley power-bait with a night crawler. Larger Rainbows are being caught using cocktail shrimp with a power-bait marshmallow or a brand name "Coon-Shrimp" (Larger Bait Shrimp) with Smelly Jelly.

Othello SD asked to change bookkeeping procedures

OTHELLO — The Othello School District will change procedures for bidding school meal program supplies and tracking students who transfer from Othello High School following the results of the district’s 2015-16 school year audit.

News bites for Sept. 7, 2023

OTHELLO — A 40-year-old man was transported to an out-of-area hospital after falling and suffering a leg injury Tuesday in the 1100 block of South Schaake Road southwest of Othello. The man fell from a height of six to 12 feet, according to a post from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. He suffered injuries to his left leg, the post said, and was transported via air ambulance. GEORGE — Two missing persons, one case of simple assault, one case of threatening behavior and one vehicle prowl were reported during the weekend concert by the Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheater, according to a post from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

State reports 6 more deaths, more than 900 new virus cases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island health officials reported six new deaths and more than 900 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Washington reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday, while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have Thanksgiving gatherings.

Washington reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday, while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have Thanksgiving gatherings.

Washington reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday, while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have Thanksgiving gatherings.

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School app bill worth another look

Defunct House Bill 2442 may be worth another look in the wake of last week’s Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.