Spreading Ephrata’s wings

EPHRATA — The one thing Greg Becken likes about his new job as the executive director of the Port of Ephrata is he gets to be both in charge and still go out and work on projects.

Legals for November, 2 2021

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is backdrop to US humanities grants

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking to inspire private and local matching investments in cultural institutions as it designated $31 million in public grants Tuesday to support humanities projects in 45 states.

Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan said it reopened its airspace Wednesday after an armed revolt from within its security forces shut down the capital’s airport for hours and left at least two people dead.

Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' largest city is imposing more restrictions, including a curfew, in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus as the number infections in the state continues to rise.

Vegas airport tower closes after after controller gets virus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas airport was running Thursday with reduced operations after an air traffic controller tested positive for the coronavirus, temporarily closing the airport's control tower, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The Latest: Belgian soccer training sessions suspended

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic's effect on sports around the world (all times local):

Arizona elections chief seeks move toward all-mail elections

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's top election official asked lawmakers Wednesday to let counties run elections entirely by mail later this year if it's necessary to protect election workers and voters from the coronavirus outbreak.

Judge won't suspend handgun carry law during virus emergency

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge declined on Tuesday to suspend a Georgia law that requires people to have a license to carry a handgun after a gun rights group raised concerns because licenses aren't being issued during the coronavirus emergency.

US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge canceled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays.

Trump consults faith leaders on phased-in reopening

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump held a call with faith leaders on Friday that included discussion about a phased-in return to broader in-person worship after weeks of religious services largely shifting online in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Classes at Utah schools will remain dismissed at least through May 1, Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday as the number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus spiked.

Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Classes at Utah schools will remain dismissed at least through May 1, Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday as the number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus spiked.

Whitmer: Michigan is probably a month away from virus apex

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that Michigan is probably a month away from reaching the apex of the coronavirus outbreak, which has already infected at least 9,300 people and contributed to the deaths of at least 337 others in the state.

Canada to cover up to 75 percent of salaries for businesses

TORONTO (AP) — Canada is increasing a payroll subsidy to small- and medium-sized businesses to now cover up to 75 percent of salaries as the country braced for a shutdown that a top health official said will last months.

Kansas officials express frustration amid coronavirus surge

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly and the state's top health official are expressing growing frustration as Kansas grapples with an continuing increase in coronavirus cases.

GOP asks permission to oppose Democrats' election lawsuit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party have asked a federal judge to let them officially oppose a lawsuit brought by Democrats who want to ease voting regulations for Wisconsin's spring election because of the coronavirus.

Harry C. Morley

June 12, 1937 – March 25, 2020

UN Mideast envoys urge warring parties to cease fighting now

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations envoys in Middle East hot spots urged all warring parties on Saturday to translate Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ appeal for immediate cease-fires to tackle the coronavirus pandemic into concrete actions aimed at ending hostilities.

UN Mideast envoys urge warring parties to cease fighting now

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations envoys in Middle East hot spots urged all warring parties on Saturday to translate Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ appeal for immediate cease-fires to tackle the coronavirus pandemic into concrete actions aimed at ending hostilities.