Dunleavy, Begich outline student reading proposal

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is working with Senate Democratic leader Tom Begich on legislation aimed at ensuring students are proficient in reading by third grade.

Moses Lake rallies to beat G-Prep 2-1

ML Soccer

MOSES LAKE — The technical proficiency wasn’t quite there yet for Moses Lake, but the grit and determination was.

Electric flight

Eviation's Alice aircraft makes initial battery-powered test flight in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The very first test flight Tuesday morning of Eviation’s battery-powered Alice airplane only lasted about eight minutes. However, the implications for commercial flight could last for decades to come. “What we’ve done is made aviation history. This is about changing the way we fly,” said Eviation President and CEO Greg Davis as he stood with company test pilot Steven Crane on the ramp behind the main terminal at the Grant County International Airport. “And we are, well. obviously beaming with pride on this beautiful sunny day here at Moses Lake as we've just completed this flight.” Founded in Tel Aviv in 2015 by Omer Bar-Yohay and Aviv Tzidon, Eviation signed a deal with Seattle-based AeroTEC to test and certify the Alice at the Paris Airshow in 2019 and moved its headquarters to Arlington, Washington, in 2020. The company hopes to eventually produce passenger, cargo and executive transport versions of the all-electric, battery-powered aircraft for short-haul flights of 200 nautical miles (about 230 standard miles) or less...

New Hampshire seniors receive diploma on mountain top

A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Saturday.

New Hampshire seniors receive diploma on mountain top

A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Saturday.

New Hampshire seniors receive diploma on mountain top

A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Saturday.

Indiana on course for school reopenings despite virus jumps

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials showed no signs Wednesday of slowing down school reopenings that are just weeks away even as the state has been seeing higher rates of people testing positive and being hospitalized for the coronavirus.

Space heater burns Moses Lake motor home

MOSES LAKE - An early morning fire that demolished a motor home north of Moses Lake was reportedly sparked by a space heater placed too close to a bed.

ML School Board candidates introduce themselves at forum

MOSES LAKE — Candidates running for seats with more than one opponent in the Aug. 3 primary election for Moses Lake School Board introduced themselves to voters in an online forum July 19, sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 2:00 P.M. on August 18, 2015 for Supplying Ten (10) 550V/125VDC Motor Control Centers for Priest Rapids Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 270-4031.

Window opens for Virgin Galactic's final round of testing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The window for the final round of testing of Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered spacecraft opens later this week as the company inches toward commercial flights.

Window opens for Virgin Galactic's final round of testing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The window for the final round of testing of Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered spacecraft opens later this week as the company inches toward commercial flights.

Ford, GM confirm N. American factory shutdowns due to virus

Detroit (AP) — Detroit's three automakers have agreed to close all North American factories due to worker fears about the coronavirus, two people briefed on the matter said Wednesday.

Driver in fatal I-80 school bus crash sentenced to 10 years

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — The driver of a school bus who veered across Interstate 80 in New Jersey after missing an exit and crashed into a dump truck, killing a teacher and a student and injuring dozens of others, was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison.

Ohio gov tests negative after positive result at Trump visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his office.

NTSB: Safety processes failed in crash that killed 7 bikers

Systems meant to keep motorists safe failed to prevent a pickup driver on drugs from crashing last year into an oncoming group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire, leading to the death of seven bikers, the National Transportation Safety Board found Tuesday.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 1:30 P.M. on February 6, 2013 for Supplying Eight (8) Motor Control Centers as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-3564.

School districts comment on performance

COLUMBIA BASIN - Columbia Basin school districts commented Friday on their WASL performance and a federally mandated improvement list.

Ford, GM: North American factories will close due to virus

Detroit (AP) — Ford and General Motors are confirming that they will temporarily close all of their North American factories due to the coronavirus threat.

Ford, GM: North American factories will close due to virus

Detroit (AP) — Ford and General Motors are confirming that they will temporarily close all of their North American factories due to the coronavirus threat.