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August 16, 2021 10:03 a.m.

US official: Top commander talks with Taliban on evacuation

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of America’s top military commanders met face-to-face with senior leaders of the Taliban, urging the longtime enemy not to interfere with the massive evacuation at the Kabul airport as the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.

August 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Grant County Health District says at least 160 COVID-19 cases linked to concert

The Grant County Health District announced Friday there were 160 COVID-19 cases in at least 11 counties linked to the three-day Watershed Music Festival July 30 to Aug. 1 in George.

August 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Forest Service maxed out as wildfires break across US West

WESTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening thousands of homes and entire towns.

August 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology

TOKYO (AP) — Japan marked the 76th anniversary of its World War II surrender on Sunday with a somber ceremony in which Prime Minister Yosihide Suga pledged for the tragedy of war to never be repeated but avoided apologizing for his country's aggression.

August 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West

QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Northern California homes were threatened Sunday by the nation's largest wildfire and officials warned the danger of new blazes erupting across the West was high because of unstable weather.

August 15, 2021 12:27 p.m.

California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West

QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Northern California homes were threatened Sunday by the nation's largest wildfire and officials warned the danger of new blazes erupting across the West was high because of unstable weather.

August 15, 2021 3:27 a.m.

Afghan forces surrender Bagram air base to Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says forces at Bagram air base, home to a prison housing 5,000 inmates, have surrendered to the Taliban.

August 15, 2021 3:15 a.m.

Taliban enters Kabul, awaits 'peaceful transfer' of power

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters entered the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Sunday and said they were awaiting a “peaceful transfer” of the city after promising not to take it by force, but panicked residents raced to the leave, with workers fleeing government offices and helicopters landing at the U.S. Embassy.

August 15, 2021 2:36 a.m.

Official: Taliban negotiators head to presidential palace

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official tells The Associated Press that Taliban negotiators are heading to the presidential palace to prepare for a "transfer" of power.

August 15, 2021 1:03 a.m.

Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology

TOKYO (AP) — Japan marked the 76th anniversary of its World War II surrender on Sunday with a somber ceremony in which Prime Minister Yosihide Suga pledged for the tragedy of war to never be repeated but avoided apologizing for his country's aggression.

August 15, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Greek wildfires a major ecological catastrophe, PM says

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday described the devastating wildfires that burned across the country for more than a week as the greatest ecological catastrophe Greece had seen in decades.

August 15, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Forest Service maxed out as wildfires break across US West

WESTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening thousands of homes and entire towns.

It's just peachy: Tips on caring for fruit trees  from an orchardist
August 14, 2021 1 a.m.

It's just peachy: Tips on caring for fruit trees from an orchardist

It isn’t uncommon when traveling around the Columbia Basin to pass by a fruit tree or two, or even an entire orchard. Raising a fruit tree at home is popular, too, but there are plenty of things to consider to ensure the best bounty possible.

August 14, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Greek wildfires a major ecological catastrophe, PM says

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday described the devastating wildfires that burned across the country for more than a week as the greatest ecological catastrophe Greece had seen in decades.

August 14, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Forest Service maxed out as wildfires break across US West

WESTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening thousands of homes and entire towns.

August 13, 2021 5:30 p.m.

Forest Service maxed out as wildfires break across US West

WESTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening thousands of homes and entire towns.

August 13, 2021 12:27 p.m.

Wildfires threaten rural towns in Montana, California

LAME DEER, Mont. (AP) — Wildfires in Montana threatened rural towns and ranchland Friday and victims of a California blaze returned to their incinerated community, even as the U.S. West faced another round of dangerous weather and smoke pollution fouled the air.

August 13, 2021 11:27 a.m.

Wildfires threaten towns in Montana, California

LAME DEER, Mont. (AP) — Wildfires in Montana threatened rural towns and ranchland Friday and victims of a California blaze returned to their incinerated community, even as the U.S. West faced another round of dangerous weather and smoke pollution fouled the air.

August 13, 2021 1:05 a.m.

Grant County Health District, board issue plea to residents

The Grant County Health District and Grant County Board of Health on Thursday issued an impassioned plea to residents about the delta variant and “recent COVID-19 surge.”

Wayne Gerald Crothers
August 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Wayne Gerald Crothers

Wayne Gerald Crothers was born May 4, 1956, in Omak, Washington, to Jerry and Barbara Crothers. Wayne passed away suddenly on July 31, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington.