Oregon tops 15,000 coronavirus cases, new Walmart outbreak

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority has reported 299 additional confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases in the state, bringing the state’s total number of cases since the pandemic began to more than 15,000.

Oregon tops 15,000 coronavirus cases, new Walmart outbreak

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority has reported 299 additional confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases in the state, bringing the state’s total number of cases since the pandemic began to more than 15,000.

Asia Today: South Korea reports 62 new cases, China has 17

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has confirmed 62 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period, as the country continues to grapple with new clusters after easing social distancing rules.

USPS official: Mail-in ballot surge will not impact service

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is prepared to handle an unprecedented influx of absentee ballots this November and any reports of the agency being overwhelmed or incapable are false, a senior postal elections official said Thursday at an event sponsored by Ohio’s elections chief.

Othello Hospital audit meets required procedures

Non-operating revenues helped Othello Community Hospital turn a profit in 2015. Patient revenues increased but so did expenses, according to information attached to the Washington Auditor’s Office report released Monday.

Puerto Rico power company contract worth $1.5B questioned

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A report published Wednesday accused Puerto Rico’s government of giving unfair advantage to a company that obtained a $1.5 billion contract and secured the first large generation project since Hurricane Maria.

States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claims

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some states on Friday continued to report huge spikes in new claims for unemployment benefits after a week of widespread business closures as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claims

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some states on Friday continued to report huge spikes in new claims for unemployment benefits after a week of widespread business closures as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases

NEW YORK (AP) — Between 10% and 20% of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients, officials reported Tuesday.

States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claims

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some states on Friday continued to report huge spikes in new claims for unemployment benefits after a week of widespread business closures as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

Reports: Unidentified planes strike targets in eastern Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Unidentified planes struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, reports said, triggering “a huge explosion” amid soaring tensions in the region between the U.S. and Iran.

Puerto Rico power company contract worth $1.5B questioned

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A report published Wednesday accused Puerto Rico’s government of giving unfair advantage to a company that obtained a $1.5 billion contract and secured the first large generation project since Hurricane Maria.

California authorities report first death from the new coronavirus in state

AUBURN, Calif. (AP) — California authorities report first death from the new coronavirus in state.

233 new virus cases reported at ICE facility in Arizona

ELOY, Ariz. (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reported 233 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at one of its facilities in Arizona.

Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly

BERLIN (AP) — Europe's aviation regulator is closing in on a decision to allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to the air after it was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes, according to a report Friday.

Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly

BERLIN (AP) — Europe's aviation regulator is closing in on a decision to allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to the air after it was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes, according to a report Friday.

Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly

BERLIN (AP) — Europe's aviation regulator is closing in on a decision to allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to the air after it was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes, according to a report Friday.

Coronavirus: 11 new cases in Grant County; rate of positive results climbs

By EMRY DINMAN

Moses Lake girl dies in collision

BURLINGTON, Wash., - Twelve-year-old Jessica Kalles of Moses Lake girl died in a motorcycle collision Sunday morning in Skagit County.

Columbia Basin Herald announces new editor

Business reporter Lynne Lynch promoted

MOSES LAKE - Lynne Lynch is the new managing editor of the Columbia Basin Herald.