Michigan regulators OK $100M rate hike for Consumers Energy

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan regulators on Thursday approved a $100 million electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, authorizing the state's second-largest utility to bill the average residential customer about $9 more per month starting in January.

Chiefs remember season

Billy Brice wins college scholarship

The Latest: Offenses heating up in championship showdown

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The latest from the College Football Playoff championship game between No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson in New Orleans (all times local):

Going back to college? Chase your passion, not a paycheck

(ARA) - Given current economic conditions, it's no surprise that many people are considering going back to college either to pursue a more advanced degree in their field or to change fields altogether.

George house torched for training

GEORGE — The thing about firefighters is they usually put out fires.

At secondary school, Gear Up program does its job

MOSES LAKE - Grants for focused projects are a part of school life; some of them work, some of them wither away. The Gear Up program, at least in the opinion of staff and participants at Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS), is working.

Oh, so sweet, Chiefs rally to stay alive

MOSES LAKE — It was over. Plain and simple.

Basin Life

MOSES LAKE — After 25 years at Big Bend Community College, Nursing Program Director Linda Wrynn will be retiring from the career she has dedicated her life to. Wrynn, who began as a nurse before making the gradual transition to a nursing instructor and finally a program administrator, knew at an early age that she wanted to dedicate herself to the care of those in need.

Ex-CEO, citing virus, seeks home sentence in college scam

BOSTON (AP) — The former CEO of a top investment company who got nine months in prison in the college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge if he could begin his sentence at home because of the risk of catching the coronavirus behind bars.

Ex-CEO, citing virus, seeks home sentence in college scam

BOSTON (AP) — The former CEO of a top investment company who got nine months in prison in the college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge if he could begin his sentence at home because of the risk of catching the coronavirus behind bars.

Ex-CEO, citing virus, seeks home sentence in college scam

BOSTON (AP) — The former CEO of a top investment company who got nine months in prison in the college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge if he could begin his sentence at home because of the risk of catching the coronavirus behind bars.

Mid-Columbia Libraries add library ecard

OTHELLO — The Mid-Columbia Library has introduced a new online system that allows district patrons to check out ebooks and other material without a library card.

Big Bend sweeps classic

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Lady Vikings women’s basketball team turned out a dominating performance at the Basic American Foods Viking Classic basketball tournament last weekend.

Lady Vikings fall to no. 1 team

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MOSES LAKE — Wisdom gained sometimes comes via victory opportunities lost.

Vikings end season with split

Seven sophomores play last home game

Lady Vikings struggle on tough weekend trip

PASCO - It's pretty obvious that the Big Bend Lady Vikings' softball team has begun to turn the corner in making a name for themselves.

Cub Scout Pack plans food drive

MATTAWA - The members of Cub Scout Pack 94 of Mattawa will be doing a food drive to benefit the Mattawa Area Food Bank this Friday, Dec. 16.

Access restricted behind Wanapum Dam

The water behind Wanapum Dam is lower than since the building of the dam. This means the area is unsafe. We have heard of one person becoming stuck in sand/mud up to the waist. Take a trip to view this historical event, but stay above normal high-water level. Read on.

Washington DC announces phase 2 reopening starting Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's capital is moving ahead with the second phase of its reopening Monday, as city officials credited months of social restrictions with blunting an anticipated spike in COVID-19 infections.

AP Lifestyles Digest

Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. 16.