COVID-19 vaccine contender CureVac links up with Bayer

BERLIN (AP) — A German company that is in the advanced stages of producing a vaccine against COVID-19 is linking up with pharmaceutical giant Bayer to help develop and distribute the product.

COVID-19 vaccine contender CureVac links up with Bayer

BERLIN (AP) — A German company that is in the advanced stages of producing a vaccine against COVID-19 is linking up with pharmaceutical giant Bayer to help develop and distribute the product.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

Stocks rose on Wall Street Wednesday on expectations that Washington will deliver more stimulus for the economy, though some of the gains faded by late afternoon as political unrest gripped the nation's capital.

Construction begins on FEMA housing site for fire victims

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officials are starting to build a temporary housing site for residents in Linn and Marion county who lost everything in the 2020 wildfires.

Copa Libertadores final to be played at empty Maracanã

SAO PAULO (AP) — The Copa Libertadores final at Brazil's historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be played without fans due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

Construction begins on FEMA housing site for fire victims

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officials are starting to build a temporary housing site for residents in Linn and Marion county who lost everything in the 2020 wildfires.

Copa Libertadores final to be played at empty Maracanã

SAO PAULO (AP) — The Copa Libertadores final at Brazil's historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be played without fans due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

Othello buys new fire truck

The city of Othello will spend $637,670 to buy a new fire truck.

NCRL gets new name

Finalists announced for Wahluke School District superintendent

Wahluke School Board members announced the finalists for school superintendent.

Agritourism bill passed by Senate

OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved Senate Bill 5808, sponsored by 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick, chair of the Senate agriculture committee, that would limit liability for ranchers and farmers engaged in agritourism activities.

Rachel Risenmay, Liz Giles vie for Othello DYW crown

OTHELLO — The community of Othello will soon learn who will be chosen as the Distinguished Young Woman for 2017.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:  ALEXIS SHEETS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:00 P.M. on April 6, 2016 for Supplying Six (6) 2016 - 2017 3/4 Ton Super Cab Pick-Up Trucks as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-4228.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:00 P.M. on April 13, 2016 for Supplying Laminated Wood Poles for the Rocky Ford - Dover 115kV Line as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-4130R.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:  ALEXIS SHEETS

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:  ALEXIS SHEETS

Emma Villa takes second place

Wrestling Worlds

ROYAL CITY — Royal City 10-year-old Emma Villa finished second at her weight class at the Reno, Nevada Wrestling Worlds last weekend.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level on the Potholes reservoir held steady this week at 1043.40 feet. The water temperature on the main lake is in the low 40’s. The Reservoir and Seep Lakes are ice free. The forecast for the next several weeks is calling for highs in the mid 40’s to mid-50’s. The rising temperatures will get the fish moving.

Fresh News Report form MarDon Resort

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1043.67 feet, slightly up from last week. The water temperature on the main lake is in the upper 30’s. The reservoir and Seep Lakes are ice free. The forecast for warmer weather did not materialize — so it looks like winter weather is hanging on for the next several weeks.