Calls for extension of eviction ban as new deadline looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — With one week to go before the nationwide ban on evictions expires, the White House is acknowledging that the emergency pandemic protection will have to end at some point. The trick is devising the right sort of “off-ramp” to make the transition without massive social upheaval.

Democrats decry slow spending of Indiana's federal virus aid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials are still holding back on spending more than half of the $2.4 billion state government received in federal coronavirus relief funding.

No. 3 Oregon women rout Washington State 88-57

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon had a big win in hand before it even hit the court Friday night.

Inconvenient accommodation

Short-term rentals have Moses Lake residents upset, but city may be able to help

MOSES LAKE — The prevalence of short-term or vacation rentals has upset some people in Moses Lake. “(There’s been) increased activity, a lot of vehicles and trailers,” said Moses Lake resident Rebecca Hutsell, who said her neighborhood has at least four homes available for short-term rental that she knows of. Traffic through the one entrance into her neighborhood can get hectic, she said. “Everybody wants to bring their trailers ... A lot of strangers in the neighborhood we don't know,” Hutsell said.

Local community supports Grant County EDC

Golf tournament is next week

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host the ninth annual Duel in the Desert golf tournament Friday, July 31.

Latest: 500,000 people in Oregon forced to flee wildfires

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Latest: 500,000 people in Oregon forced to flee wildfires

The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):

Latest: 500,000 people in Oregon forced to flee wildfires

The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):

Wilson Creek, Ritzville Grade School receive NW Farm Credit grants

MOSES LAKE — The Town of Wilson Creek and Ritzville Grade School in the Columbia Basin will receive grants from Northwest Farm Credit Services, which awarded more than $265,000 to 170 projects in rural communities across Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

Lawmakers pass bills to protect renters

Washington lawmakers are considering bill as the end of an emergency eviction moratorium looms over thousands of Washington renters.

Colorado governor sets start for COVID-19 special session

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers will convene Nov. 30 in a special session to craft a relief package for businesses, restaurants, bars, child care providers, landlords, tenants, public school students and others suffering under the coronavirus pandemic.

Grant PUD doesn't oppose Crescent Bar injunction

Expected move lets islanders stay temporarily

EPHRATA - A Grant County PUD spokesperson stated Friday a preliminary federal injunction concerning Crescent Bar Island was expected by the district.

Grant PUD doesn't oppose Crescent Bar injunction

Expected move lets islanders stay temporarily

EPHRATA — A Grant County PUD spokesperson stated Friday a preliminary federal injunction concerning Crescent Bar Island was expected by the district.

Goodman leads No. 17 Oregon State women past Colorado 70-53

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Aleah Goodman scored 24 points with four 3-pointers and four assists as No. 17 Oregon State rolled past Colorado 70-53 in its Pac-12 opener on Sunday night for its third straight win to start the season.

Goodman leads No. 17 Oregon State women past Colorado 70-53

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Aleah Goodman scored 24 points with four 3-pointers and four assists as No. 17 Oregon State rolled past Colorado 70-53 in its Pac-12 opener on Sunday night for its third straight win to start the season.

Courts buzz briefly as eviction ban lapses, is reimposed

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tenants, who crowded housing courts amid concerns about a spike in evictions, got a reprieve Tuesday after the Biden administration announced an eviction ban that lapsed over the weekend would be extended 60 days in most of the country.

Great granddaughter of Oregon settlers next speaker for PAWS

OTHELLO — An Othello woman, whose great grandparents settled in Oregon after the Civil War, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Presbyterian Adult Women’s Society on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Elleby scores 25, Washington State surprises No. 8 Oregon

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — After scoring a season-low in points in his last game, CJ Elleby was the go-to guy for Washington State against No. 8 Oregon.

Elleby scores 25, Washington State surprises No. 8 Oregon

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — After scoring a season-low in points in his last game, CJ Elleby was the go-to guy for Washington State against No. 8 Oregon.

Flooding inundates Pacific Northwest, major highway closed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Severe flooding in eastern Oregon closed a major freeway on Friday, forced evacuations and stranded at least one family on their roof as other parts of the Pacific Northwest also braced for more flooding and landslides from relentless rain and rapid snowmelt.