Jacob Lawrence painting missing for 60 years rediscovered

A painting by American artist Jacob Lawrence that has not been seen in public for 60 years has been found and is taking its designated place in a 30-piece exhibit of Lawrence's work, officials at the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts said Thursday.

Jacob Lawrence painting missing for 60 years rediscovered

A painting by American artist Jacob Lawrence that has not been seen in public for 60 years has been found and is taking its designated place in a 30-piece exhibit of Lawrence's work, officials at the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts said Thursday.

Cookie decorating the focus of Free Family Saturday

MOSES LAKE — ’Tis the season for all kinds of sweet treats, and this month’s Free Family Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center continues that tradition, decorating gingerbread cookies. “It’s our annual December event,” said Creative Programs coordinator Jenni Shelton. “We’ve done gingerbread cookies for, I think this is the fifth year.” It’s also one of the most popular Free Family Saturday events, Shelton said, drawing 150-200 participants. Most of the cookie artists are children, she said, but parents are welcome to join in too, and many do.

May 2023 community calendar

A community calendar for the Columbia Basin.

Spend a day at the museum

COLUMBIA BASIN — We often think of museums as something you find in big cities, but there are lots of them just a short drive away here in the Basin. Here are some places to enjoy art or learn about the area. Note: Many museums are staffed by volunteers and funded by donations, which means that hours and days of operation can change without warning. Visitors are advised to call ahead.

'Baked, Mashed or Fried' returns to Moses Lake museum Friday

MOSES LAKE — A new edition of one of the most popular exhibits in the history of the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will open Friday. The artists reception for “Reheated: Baked, Mashed or Fried” is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the museum, 401 S. Balsam St. The show will be on display through Nov. 9.

'Hidden animals' subject of lecture at museum

MOSES LAKE — A lecture on animals that could be out there is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium. It’s part of the summer exhibition of stories about Sasquatch at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Moses Lake supports new city complex

Two-story building features museum

Othello museum to open for summer

Opening day program recognizes Othello firefighters

OTHELLO - Everybody in town remembers the big fires, the time the old hotel burned down in 1988, even that time back in 1943 when the big range fire almost burned into town. The fire chief at the time died fighting that fire.

New exhibit opens Friday at Moses Lake Museum

MOSES LAKE — An exhibit featuring the photographs of the late Joe Rogers, longtime professor at Big Bend Community College, will open Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Dan David Prize announces 2020 laureates

JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III and Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, a professor of Jewish studies who played a leading role in the launch of a museum dedicated to the history of Poland's Jews, are among the recipients of the prestigious 2020 Dan David Prize.

Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum to hold free event

The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum at 415 F St. SW, along state Route 28, is holding a “Be Ready Expo,” free to the public, 12-4 p.m. May 22.

The Latest: Poland sends vaccines for its diplomats in India

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Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid.

Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid.

Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid.

UW's Burke Museum coming to Red Rock

ROYAL CITY - The Burke Museum, which is located on the University of Washington campus, is coming to Red Rock Elementary with many of the historical artifacts in its archives to share with Royal Slope students.

Moses Lake Visitor Center moves

Now at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center

The colonel is coming, the colonel is coming

Col. Paul Guemmer turned over command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and Fairchild Air Force Base to Col. Brian Newberry a year or so ago. Before leaving, Guemmer briefed Newberry about the nine months the wing spent at the Grant County Airport; the great treatment received from the airport personnel and the support for the troops from the community.

Chuck Yeager, 1st to break sound barrier, dies at 97

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the “right stuff” when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, has died. He was 97.