Daily coronavirus case counts jump in Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington set a daily record for new coronavirus cases this week and has counted more than 1,000 cases per day for two days. The state Department of Health says 1,469 infections were tallied on Tuesday, breaking a daily case record.

Israeli army reports 'security incident' on Lebanon border

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Monday it received reports of a “security incident” along the country's volatile border with Lebanon and ordered residents in the area to stay indoors.

Nevada again sets single-day record rise in COVID-19 cases

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported 445 additional new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second straight day the state recorded its largest single-day jump in new cases since the start of the pandemic.

Nevada again sets single-day record rise in COVID-19 cases

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported 445 additional new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second straight day the state recorded its largest single-day jump in new cases since the start of the pandemic.

Nevada again sets single-day record rise in COVID-19 cases

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported 445 additional new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second straight day the state recorded its largest single-day jump in new cases since the start of the pandemic.

NC K-12 students to have mix of online, in-person classes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced guidelines on Tuesday that will allow North Carolina K-12 schools to reopen at reduced in-classroom capacity but give parents and school districts the choice to have classes entirely online.

Soap Lake motorcycle rider collides with cow

Struck by car afterward

EPHRATA — A Soap Lake man accidentally crashed his motorcycle into a cow and was later struck by a car on state Route 28, two miles east of Ephrata, Tuesday night.

Man dies in collision

A man died in a collision involving three motorcycles and one van on state Route 17, seven miles south of Othello, Wednesday afternoon.

Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has reported 41,100 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the country’s overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million.

Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has reported 41,100 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the country’s overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million.

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Utah governor focuses on pandemic relief in budget proposal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New Utah Gov. Spencer Cox presented his first budget proposal Monday which focuses on pandemic relief and further developing rural infrastructure.

Health District not part of marijuana decision

EPHRATA - Jefferson Ketchel recently said the Grant County Health District will not be involved in decisions about marijuana processing operations in the county.

Property crimes investigations lead to arrest, more expected

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating several property crimes cases as of Aug. 11 and have turned up one arrest.

Report: Mitsubishi to close Washington operations, halt SpaceJet flight tests

MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi Aircraft is closing its U.S. operations, halting flight testing on the SpaceJet in Moses Lake, according to a report in the Seattle Times.

Two arrested, two sought in Adams County crime spree

RITZVILLE - Adams County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two people and are searching for two more in connection with a series of crimes, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

STUDIO BASIN: Grant Co. Commissioner Rob Jones and state playoffs

MOSES LAKE – Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones joined Managing Editor R Hans "Rob" Miller for the news segment of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast this week. The pair discussed the process and cost of filing for office - Jones is running for reelection - as well as a variety of projects going on in the county. Jones also discussed how inflation has impacted the various businesses he owns and operates. In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer break down several of last week's district playoff games, including Moses Lake baseball, Royal and Wahluke boys soccer, Ephrata and Othello softball and Soap Lake tennis. The STUDIO BASIN podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/4blqNzr.

NY Times: Trump DOJ investigated House Dems, seized data

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats called for an investigation on Thursday after The New York Times reported that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump seized the communications data of members of the House Intelligence Committee.

Boyfriend of missing woman sentenced for unrelated crimes

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The boyfriend of North Plains woman reported missing in December was sentenced crimes not specifically related to her disappearance, officials said.

Fed notes what most Americans see: A sharp economic downturn

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is noting what most Americans are already acutely aware of: Economic activity contracted sharply and abruptly cross all regions of the country in recent weeks as the country locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic.