WA car insurance rates up more than 15% in 2025

MOSES LAKE — Like pretty much everything else, the cost of car insurance is going up – and in Washington, it’s going up by a hefty percentage. Divya Sangam, insurance specialist for LendingTree.com, said in a press release that car insurance rates in Washington are going up by an average of 17.2% in 2025.

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories

DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories

DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.

Schoonover Road construction begins, other road projects progressing

RITZVILLE — A section of Schoonover Road north of Ritzville is closed to traffic as construction crews start work on a complete rebuild. Schoonover Road is closed from Rosenoff to Rehn roads. “Currently the contractor has ground the existing pavement and is working on clearing vegetation on the shoulder, and will then begin the earthwork portion,” wrote Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger in response to an email from the Columbia Basin Herald. Construction is scheduled for completion Nov. 4. The old road surface will be removed, the roadbed rebuilt with improved drainage, the road widened, and guardrails added where needed, Yaeger said in an earlier interview. It’s the first year of a multiyear project; the first phase project cost is about $3.13 million.

Anytime Fitness trainer looks to bring workouts to clients’ living rooms

MOSES LAKE — Jitka Garza said it was surprising to watch as businesses and stores closed around the state and the nation as concerns over COVID-19 grew in mid-March. Garza said she didn’t really believe it at first.

Maryland lawmakers OK sports betting on last day of session

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters would decide in November whether to allow sports betting in the state, under a bill approved by the General Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers planned to end the legislative session later in the day due to concerns about the

Road work next week on Broadway

MOSES LAKE — Drivers in the vicinity of Broadway Avenue and Gumwood Street can expect some revisions in traffic this week as construction crews work on water lines.

Simple steps that can help to build a small business brand

The excitement of owning your own small business is matched only by the challenge of making sure people know about it. From the day you hang out your shingle - often a digital shingle these days - you're faced with an uphill battle to build recognition. The good news is that it takes just a few simple steps and some dedication to build a brand around your business.

Othello Food Bank sees increase in clients

OTHELLO — Like other food banks, the Othello Food Bank has seen an increase in families coming to get food, thanks to the closures ordered by the state to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike other food banks, the Othello Food Bank is not feeling a pinch from the increase in clients.

HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in next three years.

HSBC bank said Tuesday it will shed some 35,000 jobs as part of a deep overhaul to focus on faster-growing markets in Asia and better cope with a slew of global uncertainties.

Liz Weston: When life blows up your well-laid plans

Job loss, business failure, involuntary retirement, divorce, disability or the death of a breadwinner — these are just some of the ways our finances can force us to come up with a Plan B. That’s never as simple as downloading a list and ticking off completed assignments, however.

Liz Weston: When life blows up your well-laid plans

Job loss, business failure, involuntary retirement, divorce, disability or the death of a breadwinner — these are just some of the ways our finances can force us to come up with a Plan B. That’s never as simple as downloading a list and ticking off completed assignments, however.

Dynasties, infighting mark California legislative battles

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California voters picked through 101 legislative contests Tuesday, from a battle between two Democratic dynasties to nasty infighting among outnumbered Republicans.

Tips for a safe Memorial Day trip

Memorial Day

The good news this Memorial Day weekend is more than 38 million Americans are expected to travel making the unofficial kickoff to summer this year the second busiest on record.

Famed architect Paul Williams' archive goes to Getty, USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before there was Frank Gehry there was Paul Revere Williams, who shaped the face of Los Angeles throughout much of the 20th century, a time in which he also became known as perhaps the greatest Black architect of his time.

Famed architect Paul Williams' archive goes to Getty, USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before there was Frank Gehry there was Paul Revere Williams, who shaped the face of Los Angeles throughout much of the 20th century, a time in which he also became known as perhaps the greatest Black architect of his time.

Famed architect Paul Williams' archive goes to Getty, USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before there was Frank Gehry there was Paul Revere Williams, who shaped the face of Los Angeles throughout much of the 20th century, a time in which he also became known as perhaps the greatest Black architect of his time.

Famed architect Paul Williams' archive goes to Getty, USC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before there was Frank Gehry there was Paul Revere Williams, who shaped the face of Los Angeles throughout much of the 20th century, a time in which he also became known as perhaps the greatest Black architect of his time.

Kemp proposes $900M borrowing plan as part of Georgia budget

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget.

Kemp proposes $900M borrowing plan as part of Georgia budget

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget.