Matteo Salvini seeks power in Rome through regional victory

MILAN (AP) — Matteo Salvini is betting that the road to Rome runs through Emilia-Romagna.

Quincy street plan subject of July 1 public hearing

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council will hold a hearing July 1 to solicit public opinion on the city’s six-year street improvement plan. It's scheduled for 6 p.m. during the regular council meeting at Quincy City Hall, 104 B St. SW. Some proposed street improvements are tied to development, and others, said Quincy Engineer Ariel Belino, are added because the streets in question need some work.

Ephrata School Board to consider potential bond Monday

EPHRATA – At the regular school board meeting Monday, the board will receive a presentation from the Facility Study Group for the board to consider placing a $75 million bond on the Feb. 2026 ballot.

Moses Lake sit-sleep-lie ordinance approved

MOSES LAKE — New regulations in Moses Lake for sleeping, lying or sitting on sidewalks within a designated zone during specific times of day were approved Tuesday by the Moses Lake City Council. New rules governing shopping carts taken from businesses also were approved, but any fines levied against businesses that own shopping carts will be deferred for 90 days. Council member Deanna Martinez asked for additional time to look at alternatives for dealing with shopping carts once they’re abandoned.

Fire burns about 3 acres along Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A fire blackened about three acres and required a return visit from Moses Lake Fire Department crews Sunday afternoon. A press release from the city said the fire apparently was caused by an illegal campfire. No one was injured, and no homes were threatened.

Woman pleads not guilty, denied bail over Trump ricin letter

BUFFALO (AP) — A woman charged with making threats against President Donald Trump by mailing a package containing ricin to the White House was ordered held without bail Monday by a judge in Buffalo who cited “a very strong case" against her based on an indictment in Washington, D.C.

Fierce winds fan Rockies wildfires, new evacuations ordered

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Strong winds fanned two Rocky Mountain wildfires Wednesday, prompting new evacuation orders as one spread toward communities outside Rocky Mountain National Park.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Croatia; 1 death reported

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, causing major damage to homes and other buildings in a town southeast of the capital. A girl was killed in the quake and a man and a boy were pulled out alive from a car buried in rubble and sent to a hospital.

J&J, after surprisingly strong 2Q, ups outlook for the year

Johnson & Johnson had a surprisingly strong second quarter and bumped up its 2020 forecast even after COVID-19 contributed to a 40% drop in U.S. medical device sales.

J&J, after surprisingly strong 2Q, ups outlook for the year

Johnson & Johnson had a surprisingly strong second quarter and bumped up its 2020 forecast even after COVID-19 contributed to a 40% drop in U.S. medical device sales.

Riverhawks nearly defeat Spokane in the cold

ACH volleyball playing at state

Youth is the key

COULEE — They may not have a senior in the starting lineup, but the Almira/Coulee-Hartline volleyball team feels their youth is enough.

Economic stress turns ordinary brands extraordinary

Feeling hungry but afraid you can’t afford a mid-meal snack?

Lady Lions return from successful basketball camp

Take six of 10 games

COLFAX - Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball picked up where it left off last season, playing hard nose competitive winning round ball, as the Lions went 6-4 in summer camp last week.

Moses Lake tennis splits with Cadets

Boys win, girls lose

MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs boys team bounced back in a big way after being shutout by Wenatchee Tuesday with a dominate 7-0 win at home over the Eisenhower Cadets.

Ag markets diverged Friday morning

The grain markets followed soybeans higher Friday morning. Little fresh news concerning corn has emerged this morning, but grain market bulls were clearly encouraged by the big soybean sale announced this morning. The strong U.S. Employment report was also encouraging, but the fact that it sent the dollar to fresh five-year highs may have limited gains. March corn futures gained4.5 cents to $3.9425/bushel late Friday morning, while July bounced 4.5 to $4.0925.

Ag markets took some rather divergent paths Wednesday

Favorable crop prospects seemed to renew pressure on CBOT corn Wednesday. Talk that recent corn and wheat losses will reinvigorate demand boosted those markets Tuesday night, but yellow grain increases prices couldn’t be sustained. Traders apparently resumed their recent sales in response to the favorable moisture situation across the Corn Belt. July corn slipped 2.0 cents to $4.5625/bushel in late Wednesday trading, while December slid 0.75 cent to $4.535.

Othello girls tennis has strong showing

Boys struggle

MOSES LAKE - Despite being shorthanded on the court, the Othello Huskies girls tennis team performed well at the jamboree in Moses Lake Saturday.

Royal's Kaden Jenks signs with Weber State for football

ROYAL CITY — Royal High School senior football quarterback Kaden Jenks’ strong ties to his spiritual beliefs and family were an important factor in making one the biggest decisions of his young life.

Quincy takes Kiona Benton 11-0

3-1 start to season sees the Quincy boys rolling strong

QUINCY - Over the weekend, the Basin was exploding with spring sports. Those sports included team sports such as baseball, softball and soccer or individual sports like track and field, tennis and golf. Among those teams were the Quincy boys soccer team...