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December 6, 2018 2 a.m.

New bill would be a positive step on climate change

A recent UN report (source: Seattle Times, Oct. 9) stated that if earth’s overall temperature rises another half-degree Celsius, millions are headed to major disasters. Sorry to be a prophet of doom, but catastrophes such as recently in California may become more common; Miami and other low-lying coastal places could be flooded (source: PBS, “Sinking cities”), water shortages will intensify and many coral reefs will likely die. Washington state voters decided Initiative 1631 wasn’t a right answer to “weather weirding,” but the challenge didn’t go away.

Johnny 'Scott' Williams
July 18, 2016 1 p.m.

Johnny 'Scott' Williams

Johnny “Scott” Williams joined many family and friends in eternity on July 7, 2016. His journey with us on earth may be over but the memories we’ve made will remain in our hearts as we long for the day “beyond the sunset” where we’ll see each other again. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. For now think of Scott whenever you hear a Rolling Stones song and amp it up! Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.

December 15, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Senator seeks VA facility probe amid whistleblower claims

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Tuesday he's seeking an investigation by the Veterans' Administration Office of the Inspector General into alleged unsafe working conditions at the West Haven VA hospital, where two workers were killed last month by the rapid release of hot water vapor during maintenance work on the facility's steam system.

September 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout.

September 24, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout.

September 21, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout.

September 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout.

November 13, 2020 1:36 p.m.

Explosion kills 2 steam pipe workers at veterans hospital

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two workers were killed in an explosion Friday while repairing a steam pipe in a maintenance building at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut, officials said.

July 10, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Summer getaway can begin: New UK quarantine rules in place

LONDON (AP) — The traditional British summer getaway to the sun-soaked beaches of the Mediterranean Sea is set to pick up steam Friday as U.K. quarantine restrictions are removed from dozens of countries, including France, Greece and Italy.

Martha Hughes
November 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Martha Hughes

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, Marti was allowed to come home to eternity. Her fight with pancreatic/lung/liver cancer is over.

October 15, 2020 4:30 p.m.

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career.

November 13, 2020 8:39 a.m.

2 dead, 1 missing in blast at veterans hospital outbuilding

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An apparent steam explosion in a maintenance building at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.

January 12, 2020 1:35 a.m.

Tiny Philippine volcano ejects smoke and ash, villagers flee

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tiny Philippine volcano that draws many tourists because of its picturesque setting amid a lake belched steam, ash and small rocks Sunday, prompting residents to flee from nearby villages and authorities to raise the danger level.

Merrill (Mitch-Mike) Musulin
November 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Merrill (Mitch-Mike) Musulin

Mike Musulin, age 88, passed over from this life to eternity on Nov. 12 in Moses Lake. Mike was born in Kaslo, BC on Oct. 16, 1918. He was preceded in death by a brother, Denzel (Denny), and a sister, Zelda (Irene). He is survived by a nephew, Larry Crowley of Bellevue, and longtime friend Gary Fisher of Moses Lake.

April 21, 2010 9 p.m.

Penny Sue Myre

Penny Sue Myre, age 46, entered into eternal rest April 12, 2010.

May 29, 2020 11:03 p.m.

China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'

BEIJING (AP) — The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party said U.S. moves to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interfere” in China’s internal affairs and are “doomed to fail.”

May 22, 2013 6 a.m.

LaPreal Chamberlain Payne

LaPreal Chamberlain Payne, age 85, quietly passed away in her home early Saturday morning, May 18, 2013. She was born April 20, 1928 in Orderville, Utah, being the sixth of 10 children born to Mark and Sally Chamberlain, with four brothers and five sistsers. LaPreal grew up in Orderville, and after graduating from high school she married Dale K. Payne. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and eternity on February 25, 1960.

Richard Schoessler
November 11, 2022 11:10 a.m.

Richard Schoessler

Richard Dean Schoessler was born in Lind, Washington on Sept. 28, 1934, to Reuben Schoessler and Ella Biermann Schoessler. Dick found eternal peace and comfort on July 23, 2022, after a short illness. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Marge of 59 years and his parents. Dick is survived by his son Jay, daughter Jill (Stuart), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dick graduated from Lind High School and began a career in the food industry and he worked at many potato processing plants in the Columbia Basin until his retirement from Nestle-Carnation in 1999. Dick loved meeting people, making friends and helping others. He was always willing to volunteer whenever he could.

September 28, 2020 10:30 a.m.

5 injured in Idaho sugar beet factory explosion

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Five people sustained minor injuries in an explosion at an Idaho sugar beet processing facility.

September 29, 2020 12:06 a.m.

5 injured in Idaho sugar beet factory explosion

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Five people sustained minor injuries in an explosion at an Idaho sugar beet processing facility.