Sweet tradition: A love of baking is ingrained in Shawna Sloane’s family

Shawna Sloane said her love of baking has its roots in family tradition.

Blair House guest quarters a temporary home for VP Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris can’t beat the work commute.

Jack Vernon Labbee November 24, 1924 - May 26, 2017

Jack Vernon Labbee, age 92, of Harrah, Washington was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, May 26, 2017. He was able to spend his last 3 weeks at his home surrounded and cared for by his family. 

Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter March 7, 1943 - November 26, 2016

Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter, our beloved Nana, went home to dance with the angels on Nov. 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of her children, family, and lifelong friends. She was born into this world on March 7, 1943 in Berkeley, Calif. to her adoring parents Martha and Harry Willett. The family spent a good amount of time living in various places around the Northwest before she met and married her first love, Kenneth Wilkins, on Dec. 12, 1959. Together they traveled and moved in pursuit of Kenny’s career advancement with the navy and then later into law enforcement. This brought the young couple to settle into Royal City, Wash. in 1973 where Kenny took the position of Deputy Sheriff with the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. They settled into the simple life and welcomed three beautiful children together: Mark, Melisa, and Shane. Becky and Kenny spent 31 wonderful years together before his sad passing in March of 1990.

AP Entertainment Digest for Friday, June 12, 2020

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William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime broadcast news executive William J. Small, who led CBS News' Washington coverage during the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and Watergate and was later president of NBC News and United Press International, died Sunday, CBS News said. He was 93.

William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime broadcast news executive William J. Small, who led CBS News' Washington coverage during the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and Watergate and was later president of NBC News and United Press International, died Sunday, CBS News said. He was 93.

Calls grow for UK leader's aide to quit over lockdown trip

LONDON (AP) — Several lawmakers from Britain’s governing Conservative Party on Sunday joined opposition calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top aide to be fired for allegedly violating the national coronavirus lockdown rules that he helped to create.

William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime broadcast news executive William J. Small, who led CBS News' Washington coverage during the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and Watergate and was later president of NBC News and United Press International, died Sunday, CBS News said. He was 93.

William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime broadcast news executive William J. Small, who led CBS News' Washington coverage during the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and Watergate and was later president of NBC News and United Press International, died Sunday, CBS News said. He was 93.

Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wes Unseld, the workmanlike Hall of Fame center who led Washington to its only NBA championship and was chosen one of the 50 greatest players in league history, died Tuesday after a series of health issues, most recently pneumonia. He was 74.

California curfews lifting amid peaceful protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California cities and counties cautiously lifted curfews after days of sporadic mayhem were replaced by peaceful protests and pledges by lawmakers to fight inequality.

California curfews lifting amid peaceful protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California cities and counties cautiously lifted curfews after days of sporadic mayhem were replaced by peaceful protests and pledges by lawmakers to fight inequality.

Jason Aaron Connor Finke

Jason Aaron Connor Finke, 31, of Ephrata Washington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Jason was born on Sept. 13, 1992, in Wenatchee, Washington to Jake and Jeanne Finke. He was a man of faith, a vibrant spirit, a beloved son, a father who adored his son Waylon, a friend and a cowboy. He attended primary school in Ephrata, Washington and went to Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington. Jason loved the rural small-town life, growing up on the family farm, and following in his grandfather’s footsteps as a volunteer fireman with the Grant County Fire District 3. He transitioned from 4-H, Future Farmers of America and the Smokiam Washington State High School Equestrian Team to the hard life of a professional rodeo cowboy in the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association.

Judy Kay Dykes

Jan. 19, 1953 – June 10, 2024

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Judy Kay Dykes, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at age 71. Judy was born on January 19th, 1953, to Arthur Briggs and Marjorie Church. Judy grew up in a big family being one of fourteen children and while there was not a lot to go around financially, there was always a lot of love. Love is something that defines Judy to the core. She loved unconditionally and in her final days, she was surrounded by people who loved her.

Erosion, floods make some final resting places not so final

WEYBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — When Revolutionary War soldier Josiah Clark was buried in a small Vermont cemetery near a river bank in 1835, it was supposed to be his final resting place.

Robert 'Ty' Ballinger

Oct. 24, 1932 — July 21, 2024

Robert “Ty” Ballinger was born in Ransom County, North Dakota on October 24, 1932. Ty passed from this world on July 21, 2024, at the age of 91 in Moses Lake, Washington where he had lived for 62 years.

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.