French far right beaten in regional elections

PARIS (AP) — Mainstream candidates delivered a stinging setback to France’s far right in regional elections Sunday, thwarting its hopes of winning control of a region for the first time and slowing its momentum ahead of the presidential contest next year.

Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would help fight pedophilia but which human rights groups denounced as anti-LGBT discrimination.

Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would help fight pedophilia but which human rights groups denounced as anti-LGBT discrimination.

New study details Othello housing challenges

OTHELLO — The city of Othello doesn’t have enough housing to meet the demand, according to a study commissioned by city officials.

Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would help fight pedophilia but which human rights groups denounced as anti-LGBT discrimination.

Biden to launch task force on bottlenecks in supply chains

WASHINGTON (AP) — After

Ronald Lee Hull

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Ronald Lee Hull, returned to our Heavenly Father on the evening of June 6, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family.

Biden to launch task force on bottlenecks in supply chains

WASHINGTON (AP) — After

The Latest: UK's Johnson slammed for taking plane, not train

PLYMOUTH, England (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven nations meeting being held in England and the meetings between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden.

Biden to launch task force on bottlenecks in supply chains

WASHINGTON (AP) — After

French far right beaten in regional elections

PARIS (AP) — Mainstream candidates delivered a stinging setback to France’s far right in regional elections Sunday, thwarting its hopes of winning control of a region for the first time and slowing its momentum ahead of the presidential contest next year.

French far right beaten in regional elections

PARIS (AP) — Mainstream candidates delivered a stinging setback to France’s far right in regional elections Sunday, thwarting its hopes of winning control of a region for the first time and slowing its momentum ahead of the presidential contest next year.

Ned B. Hirz (Bampa)

April 24, 1940 - July 30, 2022

Ned B. Hirz (Bampa), of Moses Lake, WA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 82. He was born April 24, 1940, in Van Tassell, Wyoming to Harry and Margaret Hirz. He had 8 sisters and 2 brothers. He was raised on the prairie in Wyoming. He moved to Colfax, California at age six where he worked on the family farm. He attended college in Rocklin, California. He married his sweetheart Deanna Cuthbertson on June 11, 1960, and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. They moved to Grass Valley, CA in 1961 where he owned and operated a service/tire station. In March of 1966, Ned and Deanna moved to Moses Lake, Washington after purchasing a farm in the block 40 area. Together, Ned and Deanna raised six children on the farm and taught them the value of hard work and how to have fun working together. He also worked at U&I Sugar during the winter months. His motto “Go Slow, Keep Cool, and Drink Plenty of Water,” defines how he went slow and enjoyed life, how he kept calm and was slow to anger, and drank plenty of water, the living waters of Jesus Christ.

Run to the Desert gives back to Soap Lake

Poker run and other competitions raise money through friendly competition

SOAP LAKE – A weekend of music, food games – and most importantly, motorcycles – will be in Soap Lake this weekend for the Run to the Desert motorcycle rally, happening from August 26-28. “We are an organization that does motorcycle education and biker’s rights,” said Grant County Chapter Coordinator Susan Carson. “Our chapter likes to include not only that type of information but also help where we can throughout the community.” ABATE, standing for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enforcement, hosts the rally that serves as a fundraiser for the Soap Lake Food Bank. ABATE is an organization that fights for motorcyclist rights. “They don’t get the kind of support like a lot of the big food banks do,” Carson said of how the Soap Lake Food Bank was chosen as the benefactor...

Getting gnarly...

Moses Lake skate park ramps up with Rotarian assistance

MOSES LAKE — The terrain has gotten a little more interesting for skateboarders in Grant County with the formal opening of a concrete bowl at the Moses Lake Skate Park. “This was a labor of love,” said Steven Ausere, past president of the Rotary Club of Moses Lake. “When I was a kid, I loved it. Skateboarding is what I found meaning in.” ...

Honored: MLHS alum Omori discusses career successes

MOSES LAKE - Ron Omori, a Moses Lake High School graduate, recently paid a visit to his hometown after leaving Moses Lake to go on to become a pro baseball player, international officiator and coach. “I’ve been lucky,” Omori said...

Ephrata honors police officers, firefighters for saving two people

EPHRATA — Firefighters, police officers and other first responders gathered at Ephrata City Hall Wednesday evening to honor three Ephrata police officers and five firefighters for their involvement in the rescue of two people during a house fire on Aug. 21.

Governor: NYC schools to close to fight coronavirus

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is closing the nation's largest public school system, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.

US sued to stop deportation of 3 children to El Salvador

HOUSTON (AP) — After being denied U.S. asylum in Texas and returned to a squalid camp in Mexico, a mother from El Salvador chose to send her three children back across the border alone. Now, those children face deportation, even though their father lives in Maryland and is eager to take them in, according to attorneys.

Minneapolis closes bars as Minnesota's COVID-19 cases spike

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minneapolis ordered bars and restaurants to close as the number of coronavirus cases in Minnesota spiked to 54 on Monday and the Legislature sharply scaled back its operations.