Done with homework: More than 200 schools in UAE cancel it

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Students at more than 250 government-run schools in the United Arab Emirates are officially done with homework.

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Read Across America comes to Warden Elementary School

WARDEN — For Read Across America Week, Warden Police Chief Rick Martin stood in the office of Warden Elementary School sorting through a stack of Dr. Seuss books. “‘Hop on Pop,’” he said. “That’s a classic.” ...

Youth academy gives Moses Lake teen second chance

MOSES LAKE — Gavin Mann is glad to be back in Moses Lake.

Fiserv Forum, Miller Park to serve as early voting centers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The home arena of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and the home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers will serve as early voting sites for the 2020 general election.

Fiserv Forum, Miller Park to serve as early voting centers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The home arena of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and the home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers will serve as early voting sites for the 2020 general election.

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Soccer game raises fund donations for Special Olympics

London Cleverly enlists soccer, football players in charity match

MOSES LAKE - Recipe for a fun fundraiser:

9 killed, including 3 kids, at video game arcade in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four gunmen shot to death nine people at a video game arcade in western Mexico, and among the dead were are three children aged 12, 13 and 14.

You never know where the next superstar will come from

The funny thing about amateur sports is that you never know who you’re watching. Most of the time it’s just a bunch of local kids or some weekend warrior. But every now and then, one comes along that makes you stand up and take notice.

NHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffs

Nearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on the fundamentals of the position.

NHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffs

Nearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on the fundamentals of the position.

Tribal youth aid pollinators with WSU Extension-improved seed bombs

PULLMAN - Two summers ago, prairies burned as towns on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation filled with smoke from the 54-square-mile Chuweah Creek Fire...

Lack of closing punch proves costly for Bengals in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals started fast Sunday. Then they wound up with an all-too-familiar result.

Lack of closing punch proves costly for Bengals in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals started fast Sunday. Then they wound up with an all-too-familiar result.

Improving your child's math skills with fun, educational programs

(ARA) - How do you tell the difference between an online game that is a valuable educational tool and those that are merely fun? It may be difficult to assess the educational value of computer programs aimed at children - especially those aged 4 to 9.

Settling for second

Medical Lake's second half secures state championship trophy

Freezing temperatures in Syria's Idlib compounds crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing, many of them sleeping in open fields and under trees in freezing temperatures.

Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing, many of them sleeping in open fields and under trees in freezing temperatures.

Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing, many of them sleeping in open fields and under trees in freezing temperatures.

Establishing accountability

Eagles work to set foundation for future seasons with young team

SOAP LAKE – First-year head coach Garrett Devine and the Soap Lake Eagles have encountered several roadblocks during the 2022 season, but the lessons will help to improve the program in the future. “It’s been a tough year, it’s been a growing year though,” Devine said. Soap Lake, 0-4, entered the season with many 2021 starters having graduated the year prior...