US holiday weekend adds to virus worries as case counts grow

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida and Texas reported record daily increases in confirmed coronavirus cases Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is surging in many parts of the United States, casting a pall over Fourth of July celebrations.

House passes sweeping police overhaul after Floyd's death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the

Retired pope's elder brother, Georg Ratzinger, dies at 96

BERLIN (AP) — The Rev. Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI who earned renown in his own right as a director of an acclaimed German boys’ choir, has died. He was 96.

Dancing into the spotlight

MOSES LAKE - Miss Moses Lake has a few tricks up her sleeve, dance tricks that is, and she wants to teach them to children.

Dr. Harvey S. 'Pete' Rice

Dr. Harvey S. "Pete" Rice, archaeologist, passed away while hiking in the outdoors he loved near Beverly, Wash., on May 30, 2008. He was 73.

NFL Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung dies at 84

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Paul Hornung, the dazzling “Golden Boy” of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback and kicker helped turn the team into an NFL dynasty, died Friday. He was 84.

Dr. Richard Paul Bunch

Dr. Richard Paul Bunch passed away at Othello Community Hospital in Othello, Washington, on Nov. 10, 2020, at the age of 84 years, after a number of months of declining health.

Next CBH historical picture book due out before Christmas

Tera Redwine needs your help. She is working to gather photos for another historical picture book. Remember the Herald published one in... Well has it been 14 years ago already? Contact Tera Redwine at the Herald at 765-4561 to have your photos included.

Former President Gerald Ford dies at 93

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Former President Gerald R. Ford, who declared "Our long national nightmare is over" as he replaced Richard Nixon, died at the age of 93.

Andrew Betes

On Friday, December 17, 2010, Andrew Betes, 31, was called home too soon by our Lord and Savior.  Andrew was born to Sebastian and Beatrice Betes on February 14, 1979, in Wentachee, Washington.  Andrew grew up on the family farm in Moses Lake, Washington, where he learned all the tools of the trade, a strong work ethic, and an absolute love and passion for farming.  Some of his favorite childhood experiences were his first camping trip with his Tio Angel along with many skiing trips together, and hunting and fishing with his father, and brother, Sebastian.  He took his first trip to Spain at 9 years old to see his father's family, and made two additional trips in 2000 and 2006. In school, he excelled at baseball and was selected to play on the All-Star Team.  On the playground at Longview Elementary, a relationship was born between two little boys, as well as a bond that would never be broken.  That is where Andrew met his best friend, Miguel.  Miguel and Andrew would spend many hours working on their trucks, driving in the dunes, and skipping Rosenow's shop class.  He also worked along side his Tio Joe helping on his farm.  Andrew's first job was working together with his brother moving hand lines, painting a barn and various other jobs for long time friend and neighbor, Clyde Henderson. While in high school, Andrew was employed by Brotherton Seed, Shari's Restaurant, and Les Schwab Tires.  On March 15, 1997, he began dating his future wife, Katrina Penrose.  After graduating from Moses Lake High School in 1997, Andrew explored his education while attending Shasta Community College in Redding, CA, along with a few of his friends.  Even after high school, Andrew maintained a close relationship with many of his high school buddies.  Every year, he looked forward to getting together with them at their annual 'Man Camping Trip', a tradition that continued since high school.  On April 21, 2001, Andrew proposed to Katrina. In March of the following year, Andrew moved with his family to Winnemucca, Nevada, to continue his love for farming with Betes Farms.  Andrew and Katrina were married on May 3, 2003, in Moses Lake, Washington.  He continued to farm with his family in the summers, and worked at Les Schwab, CR Drake and Sons, and CarWil in the winters.  On May 16, 2007, their first child, Maite, was born.  During the winter following Maite's birth, Andrew chose to be a stay-at-home dad and care for his daughter while Katrina continued in her teaching position.  Their second child, Stella, was born on March 31, 2009.  A long-term goal of Andrew and his brother, Sebastian, was to run a business partnership together.  On Christmas of 2009, it became a reality when Betes Brothers was created.  He and his brother put their hearts into building the business that they always wanted, and their success clearly showed.  Throughout Andrew's life, he always put family first.  The love and compassion that he shared with his daughters would never go unnoticed.  All who met Andrew would soon learn of his great hugs and signature smile.

Mabel B. Thompson

'See you in court': ACLU files nearly 400 cases versus Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The day after

President's virus swagger fuels anger ahead of Belarus vote

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — As Kseniya Milya's grandfather lay dying of COVID-19 at a hospital in Belarus' capital of Minsk, the country's authoritarian leader was blithely dismissing the pandemic as “psychosis,” and recommending an unusual remedy: Have a regular shot of vodka and work hard in the fields.

Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into the air or pointing skyward.

Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and some of its Republican allies in the Senate are signaling they want to extend, at least temporarily, a $600-per-week expanded jobless benefit that has helped keep families and the economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move looks to be too little, too late to prevent the lapse of the benefit officially on Friday.

Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into the air or pointing skyward.

Trump floats idea of election delay, a virtual impossibility

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, lagging in the polls and grappling with deepening economic and public health crises, on Thursday floated the startling idea of delaying the Nov. 3 presidential election. His campaign to sow doubt about the election's outcome drew immediate pushback from Democrats and Republicans alike in a nation that has held itself up as a beacon to the world for its history of peaceful transfer of power.

'See you in court': ACLU files nearly 400 cases versus Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The day after

Trump floats idea of election delay, a virtual impossibility

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, lagging in the polls and grappling with deepening economic and public health crises, on Thursday floated the startling idea of delaying the Nov. 3 presidential election. His campaign to sow doubt about the election's outcome drew immediate pushback from Democrats and Republicans alike in a nation that has held itself up as a beacon to the world for its history of peaceful transfer of power.

California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California on Monday became the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.