US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

France: 22 hurt, 2,700 evacuated from fires near Marseille

PARIS (AP) — Fires fueled by strong Mediterranean winds have raced across multiple towns in the Marseille region of France, leaving at least 22 people injured, destroying several businesses and forcing the evacuation of 2,700 tourists, nursing home residents and others.

Vardy's penalty gives Leicester 1-0 win over Wolves in EPL

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy's penalty gave Leicester a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton on Sunday to extend the team's strong start to the Premier League season.

Sept. new home sales fall 3.5%, after strong summer season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sales of new homes fell by 3.5% in September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 959,000 million units, the Commerce Department said Monday, as the housing market's hot summer buying season cooled.

Sept. new home sales fall 3.5%, after strong summer season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sales of new homes fell by 3.5% in September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 959,000 million units, the Commerce Department said Monday, as the housing market's hot summer buying season cooled.

US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tanzania asks for aircraft to battle fire on Mt. Kilimanjaro

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania's government is hoping helicopters and planes will help put out a fire raging on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain at 19,443 feet (5,926 meters).

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

One school closed in Quincy

QUINCY — One school in Quincy is out of service through winter break after strong gusts of wind tore through the Columbia Basin last week.

Gary Ray Fry

Born: October 4, 1946 Died: March 2, 2010

Gary was a charismatic man, who loved adventure and the outdoors. He was a proud father who gifted his children with a strong work ethic, a drive to succeed and the opportunity to do so. He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing and camping and cherished time with his family and friends. He was a man of many great talents, a gifted woodworker, a handyman, jack of all trades and business owner; he could build or fix anything.

Drive-by shooting in George follows fight

GEORGE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Saturday night drive-by shooting in George.

Fishing Magician Report - March 30

Huskies tennis sweeps dual with Quincy

OTHELLO - A strong start to the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) campaign was a welcome thing for the Othello Huskies tennis teams.

Wildfires always frightening, but now deadly, too

Wildfires have always been a frightening concern, but now the several fires in Washington State have turned deadly as well. We think of the heartbreak involved with the loss of life, but also with the loss of structures and animals, cattle, horses and pets.

Daughters urge votes for dad

Our dad, Jon Lane, is running for city council and we would like to express our support for his re-election.

Warden wins as Soap Lake returns to play

SOAP LAKE ?- After not playing for a few weeks due to some

Sparkman, Connors win titles at amateur tournament

MOSES LAKE - This year's Grant County Spring Amateur, which took place the entirety of the past weekend, saw some strong performances.