Lockdowns ease in Florida, Europe with new tourism rules

ROME (AP) — The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe to the United States on Monday, even as U.S. protests against police brutality sparked fears of new outbreaks.

Museum to show free movies for Women’s History Month

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will offer a series of free movie screenings this month, in honor of Women’s History Month, according to an announcement from Museum Communications Coordinator Tamara Valdez.

Air festival draws thousands to Moses Lake

Organizers deem event a success

Convicted killer, 73, to be freed over COVID-19 fears

VISTA, Calif. (AP) — A 73-year-old Southern California woman who has spent nearly two decades in prison for killing her husband will be released while fighting her conviction because her health may be at risk from the coronavirus if she remains behind bars, a judge ruled.

Convicted killer, 73, to be freed over COVID-19 fears

VISTA, Calif. (AP) — A 73-year-old Southern California woman who has spent nearly two decades in prison for killing her husband will be released while fighting her conviction because her health may be at risk from the coronavirus if she remains behind bars, a judge ruled.

Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art

WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost as soon as the towering black fencing was erected last week to seal off Lafayette Park, the barrier became an art gallery and a sounding board for the demonstrators protesting years of black deaths at the hands of police officers. Now, with much of the temporary fencing around the White House coming down, there's an effort to preserve hundreds of pieces of instant American history.

Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art

WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost as soon as the towering black fencing was erected last week to seal off Lafayette Park, the barrier became an art gallery and a sounding board for the demonstrators protesting years of black deaths at the hands of police officers. Now, with much of the temporary fencing around the White House coming down, there's an effort to preserve hundreds of pieces of instant American history.

Alaska Airlines secures loans; casinos in NJ reopening

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Alaska Airlines secures loans; casinos in NJ reopening

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

The Latest: Beijing has 7 locally transmitted virus cases

BEIJING — Officials in China’s capital are moving quickly to stem a new coronavirus outbreak after the discovery of seven cases the past two days.

The Latest: Texas has new high for virus hospitalizations

AUSTIN, Texas — Daily coronavirus hospitalizations in Texas have reached a new high for a third time in four days as state officials continue to loosen restrictions on public activities.

Officials to seek bids on Lincoln-Omaha commuter bus service

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State officials will seek bids this spring from companies to run buses between Lincoln and Omaha, a service aimed at the thousands of people who commute between the cities daily.

Events for February 2024

In February, love is in the air and spring is lurking somewhere around the corner. Here are a few things that are happening around the Basin this month.

With Americans anxious to go out, walking tours pick up pace

CINCINNATI (AP) — With an eerily quiet and empty stadium plaza behind him, the tour guide tried to help people picture what they would have seen there more than 160 years earlier.

With Americans anxious to go out, walking tours pick up pace

CINCINNATI (AP) — With an eerily quiet and empty stadium plaza behind him, the tour guide tried to help people picture what they would have seen there more than 160 years earlier.

'Triple Nickel' paratroopers subject of museum lecture

Unit selected for top-secret mission in closing days of World War II Triple Nickel

MOSES LAKE — The story of a top-secret operation in the closing days of World War II, featuring an elite – and all-black – paratrooper unit will be the subject of a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Civic Center Auditorium.

Harriet Weber given Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award

QUINCY – Harriet Weber – farmer's wife and partner, entrepreneur, educator, volunteer, leader – was presented the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Achievement award at the Chamber and Rotary Club Auction in November.

Holm locomotive bound for Pullman depot

Addition of engine completes Pufferbelly Depot dream

Maj. Gen. Richardson; a chaplain using humor

On March 2, my wife, Garnet, and I traveled to Fairchild Air Force Base for lunch. This wasn't just any ordinary lunch, but, rather, 92d Air Refueling Wing 2012 National Prayer Luncheon.

Aviation history takes flight on Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — It was quite a little gathering along the North Shore of Moses Lake Tuesday morning to see — or at least hopefully see — a piece of history take to the air.