Idaho universities to move online over coronavirus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State University will move instruction for more than 30,000 students online to combat the spread of the coronavirus and the rest of Idaho’s public higher education institutions will follow suit by April 1.

Idaho health officials confirm second coronavirus case

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health officials announced the state's first confirmed case on Friday and said it identified its second case on Saturday.

Sony's profits dive as stores, cinemas close during pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reported Wednesday that its quarterly profit tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic delayed music and movie releases and disrupted product supply chains.

Euan Loiseau

Euan Emiel Loiseau, 95, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on Dec. 16, 2022, from natural causes. Born to Alma Leora Gentry and Lionel Aubry Loiseau on March 11, 1927, in Lewiston, Idaho, he is predeceased by his parents; siblings Janine Walters and Mitzi Hemsley; wife Linda Gudrun Allison Loiseau and daughter Tena Jean Loiseau. Euan is survived by his brother Armand Loiseau of Pasco, Washington, and his 11 living children Amiel Loiseau of Lehi, Utah; Wendy Parent of Eugene, Oregon; Jeret Loiseau of Des Moines, Washington; Lori Ortlinghaus of Oracle, Arizona; Michele Yoder of Tacoma, Washington; Trece Loiseau Simpson of Lyle, Washington; Trent Loiseau of Izmir, Turkey; Becca Atlee of Renton, Washington; Megen McBride of Oceanside, California; Ember Dimond of Centerville, Utah; and Briel Loiseau of Moses Lake, Washington; 38 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren.

ADUs dominate Mattawa council housing discussion

MATTAWA — The possibility of “accessory dwelling units,” and how to enforce regulations on construction and development, was the subject of a lengthy conversation at the March 2 meeting of the Mattawa City Council...

MLHS Knowledge Bowl heads to nationals after winning state

Moses Lake High School’s Knowledge Bowl team is preparing for a national invitational tournament May 1, hosted by Colorado Knowledge Bowl, after claiming first place at the state-level invitational competition March 17.

Over 1,000 gather in Richmond to oppose abortion bills

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More than 1,000 people rallied at the Virginia Capitol on Thursday, protesting legislation advancing in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly that would ease restrictions on abortion access.

Airlines suspend China flights, cut service on virus fears

BANGKOK (AP) — British Airways and Asian budget carriers Lion Air and Seoul Air are suspending flights to China as fears spread about the outbreak of a new virus that has killed more than 130 people.

Guyana in crisis due to dispute over election fairness

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Authorities in Guyana were under international pressure on Tuesday to certify an opposition victory in national elections even as the head of the Elections Commission argued that the March 2 vote was badly flawed and should be thrown out.

Broncos players, coaches join Floyd demonstration in Denver

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coaches and players marched and spoke out against racism and police brutality at a protest in downtown Denver on Saturday.

Raymond Edward Gunn

September 30, 1934 – January 5, 2020

Proof of life: Photos emerge of stolen Van Gogh painting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch art sleuth has received “proof-of-life” photos of a Vincent van Gogh painting

Eliseo Rangel Salazar

March 5, 1983 — Oct. 1, 2025

Eliseo “Pancho” Rangel Salazar, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away tragically at the age of 42, on Oct. 1, 2025, in Ephrata, Washington. Born on March 5, 1983, in Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, Pancho was a man whose laughter and warmth filled every room he entered. Pancho is survived by his loving wife Dayna Rangel; his adored children Destiny Rangel and Francisco Rangel-Hersel; his stepdaughters Giavanna Chapman and Lily Gonzalez; his devoted mother Ma Teresa Salazar Canchola; his father Eliseo Rangel Pérez; and his caring sisters Lupe and Adilene Rangel. His life was further enriched by the joy of many nephews, nieces, chosen brothers and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

Dutch government: Coronavirus measures in place at elections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Social distancing and hygiene measures to rein in the spread of the coronavirus will be in force for upcoming Dutch local and national elections, the government announced Tuesday, creating a possible headache for local authorities who have to organize the voting.

Portland, Oregon, demonstrators gather near police precinct

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Demonstrators against police brutality have gathered Sunday night near a police precinct on the city’s north side.

Portland, Oregon, demonstrators gather near police precinct

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Demonstrators against police brutality gathered Sunday night near a police precinct on the city’s north side.

New, continuing unemployment claims climb slightly in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's unemployment claims climbed slightly, with 3,919 people filing for new unemployment benefits during the last week of October — about 57 more than the previous week, officials said Thursday.

Anti-Semitic banner pinned to Ukrainian president's office

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — About 5,000 ultra-right activists marched across the Ukrainian capital Wednesday to denounce a cease-fire in the conflict with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, leaving an anti-Semitic banner pinned to the presidential office's entrance.

Funeral homes offer limousine rides to the polls nationwide

BALTIMORE (AP) — Some voters could ride in style to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffer older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Losses in big technology companies drove more losses on Wall Street Friday, as the S&P 500 closed out October with its first back-to-back monthly decline since March.