China reports virus death toll rises to 811, surpassing SARS

BEIJING (AP) — Mainland China has reported the virus death toll has risen to 811, surpassing SARS fatalities in the 2002-2003 outbreak.

Gasoline prices set to rise nationwide ahead of summer

MOSES LAKE — While motorists across the country are paying less at the pump to fill their cars, gas prices will likely start rising by early summer, according to national fuel price tracker Gas Buddy.

Mayor concedes Los Angeles reopened too soon as virus surges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayor Eric Garcetti conceded Sunday that Los Angeles reopened too quickly and again warned that the city was “on the brink” of new shutdown orders as the coronavirus continues to surge in California.

Mayor concedes Los Angeles reopened too soon as virus surges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayor Eric Garcetti conceded Sunday that Los Angeles reopened too quickly and again warned that the city was “on the brink” of new shutdown orders as the coronavirus continues to surge in California.

Equine care

Handling gastric ulcers in horses

Stomach ulcers are often associated with stress, but they can also be caused by a variety of factors, including diet and medications. For horses, Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a common condition that is often diagnosed without its true cause ever being known...

Battle Buddies fundraiser brings in $10,000

Ephrata Legionnaires pull together to support nonprofit fighting PTSD with all four paws.

EPHRATA - The American Legion Art Semro Post and Unit 28 held a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit that gifts professionally trained service dogs to veterans battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD.

Committee looks to improve child services

HB 1999 and HB 2323

OLYMPIA — On Thursday, the Early Learning and Human Services Committee heard testimony in support of two bills, one aimed at helping children in foster care, and the other children with disabilities.

Review: 'Darling Rose Gold' an excellent debut by Wrobel

The phenomenon Munchausen syndrome by proxy — in which a parent purposely makes a child ill to gain sympathy and attention — receives a fresh update in Stephanie Wrobel’s excellent debut. The psychological thriller “Darling Rose Gold” works well as an intense look at a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship, a tale of manipulation and how one person’s devastating secrets and lies reverberate through a community and a family.

Review: 'Darling Rose Gold' an excellent debut by Wrobel

The phenomenon Munchausen syndrome by proxy — in which a parent purposely makes a child ill to gain sympathy and attention — receives a fresh update in Stephanie Wrobel’s excellent debut. The psychological thriller “Darling Rose Gold” works well as an intense look at a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship, a tale of manipulation and how one person’s devastating secrets and lies reverberate through a community and a family.

Review: 'Darling Rose Gold' an excellent debut by Wrobel

The phenomenon Munchausen syndrome by proxy — in which a parent purposely makes a child ill to gain sympathy and attention — receives a fresh update in Stephanie Wrobel’s excellent debut. The psychological thriller “Darling Rose Gold” works well as an intense look at a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship, a tale of manipulation and how one person’s devastating secrets and lies reverberate through a community and a family.

Review: 'Darling Rose Gold' an excellent debut by Wrobel

The phenomenon Munchausen syndrome by proxy — in which a parent purposely makes a child ill to gain sympathy and attention — receives a fresh update in Stephanie Wrobel’s excellent debut. The psychological thriller “Darling Rose Gold” works well as an intense look at a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship, a tale of manipulation and how one person’s devastating secrets and lies reverberate through a community and a family.

Rich and I teach political lesson, Part Two

Dennis note: Here is the last of a two-part humor story. This “Rich and I” story was first published in the Columbia Basin Herald in the early 1990s. We backtrack a bit and then continue with the story. Enjoy.

Pew buddies are important

One thing I've learned in my time here on earth is how important it is to have friends.

Vehicle crashes into stuffed animal business

MOSES LAKE - A vehicle reportedly crashed into a Moses Lake business Monday night.

AMERICAN FLAG

Reader upset about treatment of flag

So my buddies and I went to chow this morning. Just to see how Bank of America takes American flags out of the ground saying it was against their policy. The flags were there for a Marine who died from a roadside bomb.

A princess looking for her castle

SOAP LAKE – Meet Princess Ebby, a brave, playful cuddle bug with a heart of gold. She’s overcome so much and still greets the world with joy and curiosity. One leg is shorter, but her spirit? Unstoppable. Adopt Ebby and gain a lifelong snuggle buddy who’ll fill your days with love, laughter, and belly rubs. She is spayed, vaccinated and ready to go home to a luxurious castle, a house or an apartment will do. If she seems like your type of girl, visit RockBottomRocker.org and fill out her application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”

Battle buddies

American Legion to hold auction to help vets find service dogs

EPHRATA — Sometimes, when Johnny comes marching home again, the war marches along with him. Thousands of American veterans commit suicide every year, according to the Veterans Administration, and countless more go on living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. American Legion Post 28 in Ephrata wants to decrease that count one dog at a time.

Ara Juanita Autry

August 27, 1934 - July 27, 2015

August 27, 1934 - July 27, 2015

US reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — Racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children, according to two sobering government reports released Friday.

Survivors struggle as scientists race to solve COVID mystery

There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear's anniversary.