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February 25, 2021 6:03 p.m.

The Latest: Governor extends Oregon's state of emergency

SALEM, Ore. - Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency until May 2 as confirmed COVID-19 cases drop but hundreds of new cases continue to be reported daily.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Italy honors slain ambassador, bodyguard and prays for Congo

ROME (AP) — Italy paid tribute Thursday to its ambassador to Congo and his bodyguard who were killed in an attack on a U.N. convoy, honoring them with a state funeral and prayers for peace in Congo and all nations “torn by war and violence.”

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Italy presses UN for answers on envoy's slaying in Congo

ROME (AP) — Italy on Wednesday pressed the United Nations for answers about the attack on a U.N. food aid convoy in Congo that left a young ambassador and his paramilitary police bodyguard dead.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Things to Know: US COVID-19 death toll at brink of 500,000

Here’s what’s happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

Things to Know: US COVID-19 death toll tops 500,000

Here’s what’s happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

David Charles Brush
February 25, 2021 1 a.m.

David Charles Brush

David Charles Brush of Ephrata, Washington, beloved son of Charlene Brush of Richland and Donavin Brush of Ephrata, lost his battle with drug addiction by taking his own life Friday, Feb. 12.

Joseph Kuhns
February 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Joseph Kuhns

Joseph Buford (Joe) Kuhns passed away on Feb. 11, 2021, in Kennewick at the age of 92.

Half a million dead in US, confirming virus's tragic reach
February 23, 2021 12:55 a.m.

Half a million dead in US, confirming virus's tragic reach

For weeks after Cindy Pollock began planting tiny flags across her yard — one for each of the more than 1,800 Idahoans killed by COVID-19 — the toll was mostly a number.

Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox
February 22, 2021 1 a.m.

Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox

Malinda (Jantz) Zilliox was born March 25, 1921, in the family home near Ruff, Washington.

James Frank Goodrich
February 22, 2021 1 a.m.

James Frank Goodrich

James Frank Goodrich peacefully passed away at the Cheney Care Center in Cheney, Washington, on Feb. 3, 2021, at the age of 77.

February 18, 2021 8:03 a.m.

The Latest: Study suggests London infection rates down

LONDON — A major study suggests coronavirus infection rates in London have plunged by 80% in the past month as lockdown measures curb the spread of the virus.

February 18, 2021 7:03 a.m.

The Latest: Vatican decrees vaccinations for employees

ROME — The Vatican is taking Pope Francis’ pro-vaccine stance very seriously: Any Vatican employee who refuses to get a coronavirus shot without valid medical reason risks being fired.

February 18, 2021 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: U.S. jobless claims jump as layoffs stay high

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed viral infections.

February 18, 2021 4:15 a.m.

The Latest: Africa expects 1st AstraZeneca doses next week

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the first 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 are expected to arrive next week for distribution in some 20 countries on the continent.

February 18, 2021 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: UK invests in studies of long COVID-19 syndrome

LONDON — The British government is backing four new studies to investigate why some people continue to have symptoms months after becoming sick with COVID-19.

Rebecca Brown
February 18, 2021 1 a.m.

Rebecca Brown

Rebecca (Nelson) Brown, age 35, passed away on Feb. 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

February 17, 2021 12:09 a.m.

South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.

February 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.

February 15, 2021 5:27 a.m.

South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.

February 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Steady flow of customers at local restaurants as second phase of reopening begins

Business looked brisk, at least as brisk as it could be, at local restaurants for lunch Sunday, after Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday Grant and Adams counties would move to the second phase of the state’s reopening plan.