Pelosi, Meadows to talk virus aid, but outlook dim for deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows were set to discuss a stalled

Police union HQ targeted at Portland protest, 25 arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters repeatedly set fire late Monday night to a police union headquarters building and were repelled by officers spraying tear gas, officials said. Twenty-five people were arrested amid clashes that stretched into Tuesday morning.

Police union HQ targeted at Portland protest, 25 arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters repeatedly set fire late Monday night to a police union headquarters building and were repelled by officers spraying tear gas, officials said. Twenty-five people were arrested amid clashes that stretched into Tuesday morning.

Missouri lawmakers return to work amid coronavirus pandemic

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday will begin what's guaranteed to be an unusual legislative session as the state continues its battle with the coronavirus pandemic.

Officer Joe Harris' decision to return home works out

MATTAWA — It didn’t take Joe Harris very long to figure out he belongs in eastern Washington.

Small change will cost billions

We're seeing a lot of news stories these days about the projected costs of the new federal health care law known as Obamacare. Employers of all sizes, from small companies to warehouse stores and restaurant chains, are warning that compliance costs will force layoffs and price hikes.

Deadbeat Illinois serves as a warning

The dictionary defines "deadbeat" as someone who deliberately avoids paying their bills. It's an unflattering label, but for Illinois, it's now their unofficial new nickname: the Deadbeat State.

AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, June 8

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Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.

Thai police use tear gas against anti-government protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons Sunday to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who held a rally in Bangkok despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people.

Thai police use tear gas against anti-government protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons Sunday to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who held a rally in Bangkok despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people.

Thai police use tear gas against anti-government protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons Sunday to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who held a rally in Bangkok despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people.

Thai police use tear gas against anti-government protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons Sunday to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who held a rally in Bangkok despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people.

Letter from the editor: Pets are a community responsibility

As a community, we’re still struggling in the Columbia Basin to take care of the animals in our communities. While some progress has been made as funding becomes available to establish a new shelter for Grant County Animal Outreach, funding to ensure the operations of Adams County Pet Rescue are still a bit up in the air.

Buying still the best option

Despite market challenges, area agents still suggest purchasing over renting

COLUMBIA BASIN - Jennifer Kron a broker with Moses Lake Realty Group said it still makes more sense to purchase rather than rent, despite the increase in mortgage rates, a housing shortage and rising home prices throughout the Columbia Basin. “It’s our job to educate the community and educate the buyers and remind them that it is still the best investment of your life to purchase real estate,” said Kron...

Louisiana virus cases top 100 as lawmakers continue session

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana tops 100, health officials said Monday, as more state agencies shut down face-to-face business and calls grew for the Legislature to stop moving ahead with its lawmaking session.

Noem to push emergency legislation for a long COVID-19 fight

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem on Thursday said she will pitch legislators on a series of emergency bills to address what she believes will be a months-long fight against the coronavirus.

UK airline Flybe collapses as virus hits weakened company

LONDON (AP) — The struggling British airline Flybe collapsed Thursday amid drops in demand caused by the new coronavirus, leaving passengers stranded and threatening the viability of regional airports across the country.

Amid flurry of SC cancellations, Senate will keep meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Amid a flurry of cancellations of college classes, athletic events and St. Patrick's Day parades in South Carolina over the

Amid flurry of SC cancellations, Senate will keep meeting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Amid a flurry of cancellations of college classes, athletic events and St. Patrick's Day parades in South Carolina over the