AP PHOTOS: Animal attacks taking their toll in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Amid the long-raging deadly strife in Indian-controlled Kashmir, another conflict is silently taking its toll on the Himalayan region’s residents: the conflict between man and wild animals.

Ephrata airport's war service subject of MAC lecture

MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata airport’s contribution to World War II will be the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “The Ephrata Army Airport” will kick off the museum’s Winter Salon series.

Mueller report witness to be sentenced on child sex charges

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Lebanese American businessman who was a key witness in special counsel Robert Mueller's report and who helped broker the release of American hostages is slated to receive at least a 10-year prison sentence on child sex charges.

South Dakota man linked to Russian spy sentenced for fraud

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former conservative operative who was once romantically linked to a Russian agent was sentenced Monday to seven years in federal prison in South Dakota.

Hochstatter buys M & M Heating

MOSES LAKE - Two longtime Moses Lake businesses are merging with the sale of M & M Heating & Air Conditioning.

Confusion lingers over Medicare changes

Senior citizens, family members gather for seminar on new plan

Raising funds to help local Habitat for Humanity

$30,000 raised at 11th annual Festival of Trees

REC named as a 'world-changing' business

Expansion groundbreaking ceremony set for Aug. 15

Moses Lake residents return to the disaster

Church organization travels to Mississippi for relief

Tuesday's early meal reversal weighed on crop markets

Talk of slow harvesting is again boosting corn futures. Soybeans and meal led the crop markets higher overnight, but have set back from their highs. However, that has done little to discourage corn bulls, who reportedly were encouraged by the persistently slow harvest. December corn futures climbed 4.75 cents to $3.6775/bushel late Monday morning, while May added 4.0 to $3.895.

Divergent livestock futures highlighted Wednesday's market action

Ethanol news likely undercut corn futures Wednesday. The weekly EIA report on the energy sector stated domestic ethanol stocks at an 18-month high, thereby implying diminished corn demand from that sector. That won’t help the grain industry with another massive harvest looming. December corn futures dipped 2.0 cents to $3.4175/bushel in late Wednesday trading, while May sagged 1.75 to $3.625.

Surging U.S. dollar values weighed on ag markets Friday morning

The surging dollar may be undercutting commodities. The soy complex remained generally strong Friday morning, but that support couldn’t keep the grain markets from sliding. Prospects for good harvest may be weighing on corn but today’s big U.S. dollar jump is very likely depressing the commodity markets, particularly those with big export exposure. December corn futures slumped 3.25 cents to $3.7075/bushel late Friday morning, while May lost 4.0 to $3.9175.

Patrick Farrell

December 9, 1949 - January 21, 2015

December 9, 1949 - January 21, 2015

Moses Lake Civic Center work continues

MOSES LAKE - With about six months left until its anticipated completion, contractors for the Moses Lake's Civic Center are busy building the structure's exterior wall.

Women pleaded guilty to arson

EPHRATA - Two women conspired to set fire to a broken vehicle in an attempt to collect money from an insurance company.

Preparedness, health expo in Royal City Wednesday

Emergency preparation, wellness information available

ROYAL CITY - Readiness in case of emergencies, anything from a lengthy electrical outage to a bad snowstorm, will be the featured topic at the Health Care Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Red Rock Elementary School gym, 230 Wildflower St.

Ag markets posted divergent moves again Thursday

The Export Sales report discouraged corn traders. The USDA report indicated a disappointing total for old crop corn sales, although the new crop total easily topped forecasts. The former apparently grabbed the attention of traders, as indicated by subsequent CBOT weakness. Superlative growing conditions are encouraging bears. September corn dropped 4.75 cents to $3.57/bushel in late Thursday trading, while December lost 4.5 cents to $3.67.

Ag markets remained mixed at midsession Thursday

The USDA’s Export Sales report discouraged corn traders. The weekly export sales report indicated a disappointing total for old crop corn sales, although the new crop total easily topped forecasts. The former apparently grabbed the attention of traders, as indicated by subsequent CBOT weakness. September corn dropped 3.75 cents to $3.58/bushel in late Thursday morning trading, while December lost 3.5 cents to $3.68.

Ag markets posted divergent closes Monday

Corn futures edged higher to start the week. Talk of poor growing conditions and a likely improvement in Chinese demand seemed to boost the corn and bean markets to start the week. Short covering prior to tomorrow’s big USDA reports probably supported prices as well. September corn closed 5.0 cents higher at $3.5675/bushel Monday, while December gained 4.75 at $3.6825.

Ag markets posted divergent moves Thursday

Crop futures extended Wednesday’s losses Thursday. Anticipation of a huge U.S. corn crop heightened Wednesday, thereby triggering a drop to fresh lows. The drop resumed today, despite early news of a sizeable corn sale to an unknown destination. December corn futures settled 5.5 cents lower at $3.465/bushel Thursday, while May dropped 5.5 to $3.6825.