Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.

Quincy schools recognize staff

QUINCY - Quincy School District recognized its maintenance department and a teacher at a board meeting Tuesday.

GM to open racing tech center near Charlotte Motor Speedway

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is planning to open a new technical center for performance and auto racing near the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

GM to open racing tech center near Charlotte Motor Speedway

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is planning to open a new technical center for performance and auto racing near the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

Indiana House backs no test scores in teacher evaluations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Schools would no longer be required to use student standardized test scores in teacher evaluations under

Grads take a hit

Science test taking its toll on seniors

ROYAL CITY - The science (biology) test added two years ago to mandatory state testing (HSPE) is taking the toll some administrators feared would occur this year.

Parallel parking eliminated from Nevada driving exam

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has eliminated the parallel parking portion of the driving skills test.

Parallel parking eliminated from Nevada driving exam

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has eliminated the parallel parking portion of the driving skills test.

Civics failure

"Pathetic." That's what former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor called the results of the civics part of a test given last year to thousands of fourth, eighth, and 12th-grade students in public and private schools across the country. American Bar Association President Stephen Zack said the results are "a wake-up call we cannot ignore."

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Best bots: Robotics team wins big at state competition • Saving water statewide • 'The Dream is real': Life and Legacy of King celebrated in Moses Lake • Granco set to open Moses Lake branch in April • Long-term goals key to fitness success • Chamber Business Expo to feature school choices • Deputy finds dog missing from fatal accident • Applications being accepted for Service Corps position • Area realtors gather for annual awards banquet • Eric Kemper records best times at WA Open swim meet

Electric plane takes flight in aviation first

MOSES LAKE — A little history was made in Moses Lake when an AeroTEC Cessna Caravan, powered entirely by batteries, took off, flew for 30 minutes and landed successfully at Grant County International Airport on Thursday.

'Lost connection' hampers Virgin Galactic's test flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.

'Lost connection' hampers Virgin Galactic's test flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.

'Lost connection' hampers Virgin Galactic's test flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.

Master Hunter application deadline Feb. 15

The Fish and Wildlife will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program through Feb. 15. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful and ethical hunting and to strengthen Washington’s hunting heritage and conservation ethic.

Students could take SAT at home if schools remain closed

A home version of the SAT college entrance exam is being prepared in case schools remain closed into the fall, College Board officials said Wednesday as they announced the cancellation of June testing.

Master Hunter open enrollment begins Jan. 1

Fish and Wildlife will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15, 2014. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful and ethical hunting and to strengthen Washington's hunting heritage and conservation ethic.

Results of duck rape cause for study

OK, at the University of Washington Burke Museum the term used is forced copulation, but in reality the act is duck rape. Read on.

What you need to know to improve your vehicle's longevity

(ARA) - There are a number of car care considerations that can protect the performance and longevity of your vehicle, beginning with motor oil - your vehicle's life blood, says Jody DeVere, automotive expert and CEO of AskPatty.com.

Police: General Motors employees caught racing in Corvettes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Two General Motors employees driving new 2020 Corvette Stingrays apparently had a need for speed.