Columbia Basin Herald

April 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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.

April 29, 2020 2:03 a.m.

As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam

HONG KONG (AP) — Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in a luxury mall in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the latest in a string of small but determined protests as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows.

April 29, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from the outbreak.

April 23, 2020 8:06 a.m.

EU leaders weigh massive virus economic recovery measures

BRUSSELS (AP) — The new coronavirus is devastating lives, health care systems and economies, and European Union leaders must work together, using every lever at their disposal, to rebuild and restore public faith in the EU project, the head of the bloc's parliament warned Thursday.

April 15, 2020 2:27 p.m.

CEOs urge caution as Trump looks to reopen eocomy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump consulted with dozens of high-profile CEOs, union officials and other executives Wednesday on how to get the nation’s economy moving again and received a mixed message from the industry leaders: They, too, want to get the economy going but they have worries about whether there are enough coronavirus tests available to ensure workers can safely return to the job.

April 15, 2020 5:03 p.m.

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.

April 25, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Georgia officials investigate racist text to Atlanta mayor

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials are investigating a racist text received by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

January 14, 2020 7:35 a.m.

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.

January 14, 2020 11:05 a.m.

Sudan ends brief mutiny among security forces, no casualties

CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Sudan’s transitional government sought to reassure his jittery country on Tuesday after quelling a brief armed mutiny from within the state’s security apparatus.

January 10, 2020 12:14 a.m.

Health district confronts hepatitis A, influenza

EPHRATA — An upsurge of hepatitis A cases across the state has prompted the Grant County Health District to step up vaccination efforts among those most at risk for the disease.

January 14, 2020 12:05 p.m.

Sudan ends brief mutiny from within security forces

CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Sudan’s transitional government sought to reassure his jittery country on Tuesday after quelling a brief armed mutiny from within the state’s security apparatus.

September 26, 2023 12:29 p.m.

Santiago Silva Iñiguez

Santiago Silva Iñiguez, 85, a devoted family man, advocate for education, devout Catholic and pillar of his community, departed this world on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at 11:20 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev. He leaves behind a legacy that transcends generations, surviving through his life partner, Guadalupe Rodriguez, and their 11 children: Uriel, Pedro, Martina, Erlinda, Alexia, Ricardo, José, Emilio, Simón, Jesús, Moises. Additionally, his impact continues through 14 cherished grandchildren...

January 23, 2023 4:30 p.m.

Association honors locals at real estate banquet

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors held their annual banquet on Saturday, July 21. The awards recognized community members and real estate professionals in five categories. Jeannie Austin-Cook, a member of the Moms helping moms of Grant County WA Facebook group – and incidentally the receptionist at the Columbia Basin Herald – was honored as the Citizen of the Year. “I feel humbled and honored,” Austin-Cook said. “A little taken aback because what I do isn’t about being recognized.” Austin-Cook was nominated by Allison May of Better Homes and Gardens Gary Mann Real Estate for her work in the community.

September 21, 2022 12:50 p.m.

State kicks in $26.6 million for housing

OLYMPIA — Twenty-two affordable housing projects in Washington, including two in Central Washington, will be getting an extra boost thanks to supplemental funding by the state Department of Commerce, according to a press release from the department. The $26.6 million investment comes from the state Housing Trust Fund and will bridge the gap created by steep increases in construction costs and help support developers in maintaining a needed pipeline of affordable housing units, the release said. The projects in Central Washington that will benefit are Yakima Housing, which will receive $119,000 for 54 Fruitvale Housing units in Yakima, and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation in White Salmon, which will receive $1.4 million for 9 White Salmon Assisted Living units...

March 3, 2020 5:05 p.m.

Iowa bill ties restitution payment to felon voting right

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Felons would be required to repay restitution to victims before they could get their voting right restored under a bill passed Tuesday by the Iowa Senate.

March 4, 2020 3:05 p.m.

3 Iowa Supreme Court applicants have ties to governor

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three of 15 applicants to fill an Iowa Supreme Court vacancy have political ties to Gov. Kim Reynolds, including the Republican governor's senior legal counsel, underscoring concerns about her influence over the panel that chooses the finalists following a legislative change.

March 1, 2020 10:05 a.m.

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