Letter: Freedom Fest was outstanding

Thank you, Moses Lake Spring Festival committee, for the Freedom Fest and all the beautiful things in the park.

Othello adds officer, parks and rec director

OTHELLO - A police officer and recreation director are two of the additions to Othello's proposed 2012 budget

Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — With chants of “Long live Kamala Harris,” fireworks and prayers, residents of a tiny Indian village celebrated her inauguration as U.S. vice president.

Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — With chants of “Long live Kamala Harris,” fireworks and prayers, residents of a tiny Indian village celebrated her inauguration as U.S. vice president.

More than just a blast: Folks relish Freedom Fest, being together

MOSES LAKE — When asked about what the Fourth of July means, Moses Lake Freedom Fest attendees listed many different responses: honoring service members, celebrating the country, barbecues, fishing, swimming, having fun and, most of all, freedom.

Florida governor OK's stricter thresholds on ballot measures

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a slate of bills into law Wednesday, including one that would make it more difficult to place citizen initiatives on the ballot and another that would extend the life of the agency that promotes tourism in a state already hard-hit by the

High temps expected this week

MOSES LAKE — It’s to be expected, being the height of summer and all that, and it’s here. Temperatures will be flirting with the 100-degree mark for a few days this week, although smoke drifting in from fires to the north may keep them below triple digits. “We do have some fires in Canada - they’ve been going about two months,” said Krista Carrothers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Spokane which serves much of Eastern Washington...

Washington fire update for July 6

OTHELLO — An Othello-area home was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to a statement from Adams County Fire District 5. Two vehicles were also destroyed, but all occupants got out of the house safely. The investigation determined that the cause of the fire was fireworks that had been collected and placed in a trash can...

Sunshine Week highlights public access

Spotlight on public's right to know

MOSES LAKE - It's one of those things that people don't really think about, because it's so much a part of American life, but the fact is the country runs on information. It might be big news from Washington or Olympia, or a Facebook gossip session. What matters is that the exchange of information keeps the wheels running.

N Ireland leaders call for calm after night of violence

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Young people set a hijacked bus on fire and hurled gasoline bombs at police in Belfast in at least the fourth night of serious violence in a week in Northern Ireland, where Britain's exit from the European Union has unsettled an uneasy political balance.

July 4 fun in the Columbia Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Columbia Basin has several different events over the Fourth of July weekend for people of all ages to enjoy.

8 arrested in LA during Dodgers championship celebrations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans jubilant over the Dodgers' World Series win danced in the streets and set off fireworks across Los Angeles, while in some areas the celebrations were marred by vandalism and looting.

Fresh News from MarDon

The Perch Fishing off the dock is really hot right now.

Foolish Fortune to play at SummerFest

on July 12

ROYAL CITY - Grant County-based Foolish Fortune will be the featured band for the July 12 Friday night BBQ at the Royal City SummerFest.

At Mount Rushmore, Trump digs deeper into nation's divisions

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump dug deeper into America's divisions by accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

At Mount Rushmore, Trump digs deeper into nation's divisions

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump dug deeper into America's divisions by accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

At Mount Rushmore, Trump digs deeper into nation's divisions

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump dug deeper into America's divisions by accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump is going big

WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump's style, and he was going big with a “special evening” that could bring tens of thousands to the National Mall.

The Latest: Israel reopens border crossing with Egypt

JERUSALEM -- Israel has reopened its border crossing with neighboring Egypt for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Herman Cain treated for COVID-19 after attending Trump rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — 2012 GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday.