Paul Steven Weitzel

June 15, 1953 – January 30, 2016

June 15, 1953 – January 30, 2016

Oregon schools to start distance learning on April 13

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Facing an expected closure through the end of the academic year, schools across Oregon have been told to begin distance learning on April 13. Some schools are already handing out smart tablets and Wi-Fi devices to students.

Oregon schools to start distance learning on April 13

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Facing an expected closure through the end of the academic year, schools across Oregon have been told to begin distance learning on April 13. Some schools are already handing out smart tablets and Wi-Fi devices to students.

Oregon schools to start distance learning on April 13

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Facing an expected closure through the end of the academic year, schools across Oregon have been told to begin distance learning on April 13. Some schools are already handing out smart tablets and Wi-Fi devices to students.

How your credit card or debit card can protect you during the upcoming travel season

(ARA) - If you thought that your credit card and debit card were simply convenient ways to pay for things, you might be underestimating all the features they offer. Chances are both your credit and debit card come with a range of protections and services that could save you time, hassle and money.

OR rural hospital losing huge revenues, laying off workers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Rural community hospitals in Oregon have seen huge drops in revenue with elective procedures banned due to the coronavirus outbreak and are having to lay off workers to survive, even as many beds sit empty.

Port of Warden receives grant for growth

WARDEN — The Port of Warden has been awarded a $175,000 grant from Grant County’s Strategic Infrastructure Program to help cover road design and engineering for the second phase of the port’s rail expansion project.

Legals for March, 7 2022

Rental affordability debate ramps up in Olympia

OLYMPIA - As many Washingtonians struggle to meet rapidly rising housing costs, companion rent stabilization bills aiming to cap rent and fee increases have sparked significant debate amongst lawmakers, renters, and housing developers. The House version passed the Housing Committee in a 9-8 vote and was heard in Appropriations Monday.

Annual rubber duck derby feathers Boys and Girls Club's nests

MOSES LAKE — Rubber ducky was certainly the one on Saturday, as the annual Duck Derby filled Cascade Park with kids, noise and fun.

Authorities: Bus driver charged, put passenger in chokehold

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bus driver in Oregon was charged with strangulation and assault after he allegedly put a Black passenger into a chokehold and rendered him unconscious, a district attorney said Thursday.

Authorities: Bus driver charged, put passenger in chokehold

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bus driver in Oregon was charged with strangulation and assault after he allegedly put a Black passenger into a chokehold and rendered him unconscious, a district attorney said Thursday.

Robert H. Ruby

Robert H. Ruby, MD, 91, Moses Lake, WA., passed away peacefully February 15, 2013. A Memorial Service will follow in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Grant County Animal Shelter or send dog food to Daze of Camelot Animal Sanctuary.

Sandhill Cranes make a pit stop in Othello

The 21st annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is happening this weekend, March 23-25. The three-day event celebrates the return of the Sandhill Cranes as they head north to their breeding grounds in Alaska.

Layoffs, shut downs; leaders face scope of virus fallout

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Tens of thousands of workers laid off, losing income as rent or mortgage payments are due. Small businesses shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak, and at risk of never reopening their doors again.

Oregon Daybook

Associated Press Oregon Daybook for Monday, Jan. 13.

Bonton, Rodman help Washington St. beat Oregon St. 59-55

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaac Bonton had 15 points, seven assists and three steals, DJ Rodman scored all his career-high 13 points in the second half, and Washington State beat Oregon State 59-55 on Wednesday night.

Bonton, Rodman help Washington St. beat Oregon St. 59-55

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaac Bonton had 15 points, seven assists and three steals, DJ Rodman scored all his career-high 13 points in the second half, and Washington State beat Oregon State 59-55 on Wednesday night.

Salmon success subject of TV series

EPHRATA — A Spokane production company has released a 13-episode television show detailing some of the successful efforts to improve salmon runs along the Columbia River and its tributaries. The Grant County PUD is among the sponsors of “The Way of the Columbia,” produced by Cutboard Studio. The series is being broadcast on PBS stations around the Pacific Northwest.

Basin Summer Showdown coming Saturday

EPHRATA — The Basin Summer Showdown car show will take to the streets in Ephrata again Saturday.