Local firm to develop hybrid aircraft

MOSES LAKE — AeroTEC and electric aircraft motor maker MagniX announced on Wednesday a major deal with Los Angeles-based electric aircraft pioneer Surf Air Mobility to produce and certify a hybrid-electric Cessna Caravan aircraft usable by smaller airlines across the country. Under the arrangement, AeroTEC — which specializes in aircraft modification, testing and certification — will develop, engineer, test and certify the aircraft using MagniX electric motors and Surf Air Mobility’s proprietary technology to eventually convert as many as 100 Cessna Caravans to hybrid-electric power. “This is a very exciting program,” said AeroTEC founder and President Lee Human. “We’re going to produce a fully certified aircraft for use as a regional (commercial) aircraft.” ...

Car care tips for drivers looking to get the most from their vehicles

(ARA) - Travel is on the rise as the economy slowly recovers, with Americans logging an increase of 6.6 million miles during 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. As this travel trend is expected to continue, it is essential that drivers take the proper steps to help their vehicles remain durable and to get the most from what may be their second largest investment.

State data shows increased readiness for kindergarten

OTHELLO — Newly released data from the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows Othello School District’s (OSD’s) youngest learners are more prepared for kindergarten than ever before. The data, released on Jan. 27, shows a 346 percent increase in OSD kindergarten readiness in the past two years and a 209 percent increase in readiness in one year.

Avengers Campus to let Disneyland visitors sling like Spidey

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland.

Avengers Campus to let Disneyland visitors sling like Spidey

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland.

Avengers Campus to let Disneyland visitors sling like Spidey

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland.

Avengers Campus to let Disneyland visitors sling like Spidey

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland.

Improvement for Wahluke High School scores

in state-required academic examinations

MATTAWA - Students at Wahluke High School have shown improvement in all areas the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) requires to be tested, based on the 2011-12 school year results.

Walmart teams with GM to test autonomous deliveries

DETROIT (AP) — Walmart is teaming up with the General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit to test driverless delivery in Arizona.

Walmart teams with GM to test autonomous deliveries

DETROIT (AP) — Walmart is teaming up with the General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit to test driverless delivery in Arizona.

Royal School District reviews state testing results

ROYAL CITY - Royal School District officials are elated with the positive news from the latest round of state-mandated student testing, but they are not ignoring the negative.

Man charged in Soap Lake woman's death

Allegedly drank six or seven beers

EPHRATA — A Cheney man allegedly drank six or seven beers before he struck and killed a Soap Lake business owner riding her motor cycle.

Michigan House votes to repeal ban on ticket scalping

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to lift the state's rarely enforced ban on ticket scalping, bringing the long-proposed bill closer to the governor's desk.

Michigan House votes to repeal ban on ticket scalping

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to lift the state's rarely enforced ban on ticket scalping, bringing the long-proposed bill closer to the governor's desk.

Hunting seasons winding down

SAT drops plans for home exam amid technology concerns

The company that administers the SAT college entrance exam is scrapping plans to provide a home version of the test this year, saying it can't guarantee all students would have access to the needed technology.

State data shows increased readiness for kindergarten

OTHELLO — Newly released data from the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows Othello School District’s (OSD’s) youngest learners are more prepared for kindergarten than ever before. The data, released on Jan. 27, shows a 346 percent increase in OSD kindergarten readiness in the past two years and a 209 percent increase in readiness in one year.

SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns

The company that administers the SAT college entrance exam is scrapping plans to provide a home version of the test this year, saying it can't guarantee all students would have access to the needed technology.

Cougar season to close Dec. 31 in some areas of the state

Cougar hunting remains open through March 31 in some areas of the state. Now, through a new cougar hunting plan, Game Management Units will close, depending upon how many cougars have been killed in some areas. A hunter heading into the Great Outdoors in search of cougar or those who may encounter a cougar while hunting other animals, should check with Fish and Wildlife before stepping out the front door. Read on.

GM's Cruise to deploy fully driverless cars in San Francisco

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — General Motors' self-driving car company is sending vehicles without anybody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.