Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., satellite photographs released Monday show, likely signalling the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills.

Suiname gets new president, faces economic crisis

WAGENINGEN, Netherlands (AP) — Suriname's newly elected parliament chose a former police chief as the country's president on Monday to replace Desiree “Desi” Bouterse, who faces a murder conviction at home and a drug smuggling sentence abroad.

Suriname gets new president, faces economic crisis

WAGENINGEN, Netherlands (AP) — Suriname's newly elected parliament chose a former police chief as the country's president on Monday to replace Desiree “Desi” Bouterse, who faces a murder conviction at home and a drug smuggling sentence abroad.

The Latest: Wall Street gets a share of govt virus funding

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Treasury decision to identify hundreds of thousands of businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program, created to preserve jobs at smaller businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Under the PPP, Congress created $659 billion in low-interest loans that will be forgiven if employers use the money on payroll, rent and similar expenses. The public may never know the identity of more than 80% of the nearly 5 million beneficiaries to date because the administration has refused to release details on loans under $150,000. That secrecy spurred a lawsuit by news organizations including The Associated Press:

Sheriff looks to bring motorcycle cops to the streets

Traffic-safety unit awaits public hearing before commission

Philip Jacob 'Jack' Steffler

Philip Jacob “Jack” Steffler, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, was taken all too soon from this world on July 25, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. He was surrounded by loved ones and his loving wife, Ora was at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Rose Street Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1036 W. Rose Street with Bishop Don Tucker conducting. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Booster seats upgraded, celebrated on Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Parents in the Columbia Basin needing to get rid of outdated car seats, or those needing new ones, may have their prayers answered Saturday.

Pirates seek more host families

MOSES LAKE — On the verge of their fifth season in the West Coast League, the Moses Lake Pirates’ baseball team may have an almost complete roster but only half of their family is still to be decided.

Fishin' Magician

Klea Fae (Garfield) Wright

Klea Fae (Garfield) Wright, our wonderful mother, passed away at home on October 2nd, 2011 from liver cancer. She successfully recovered from cancer twice previously.

ML city council OKS 1.8 percent rate increases

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved increasing water, sewer, stormwater and ambulance utility rates by 1.8 percent.

Donald (Don) Leon Goodwin

Donald (Don) Leon Goodwin born on October 30, 1931 to William (Bill) and Ida Eccles Goodwin who homesteaded the beloved ranch where Don passed on March 2, 2014. He lived all his 82 years on his ranch in Mae Valley.

Crane Festival dominates weekend activities

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival begins today and continues through Sunday. If you have never participated in this annual event, now is the time.

Quincy Valley Pikeminnow Derby is a success

MOSES LAKE - The volunteers for the First Quincy Valley Pikeminnow Derby say the effort was a success. There were 135 anglers registered. No tagged fish were caught for the big money. However $5,000 was awarded for other reasons.

Moses Lake looks at nuisance abatement process

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake moved last week to collect on two nuisance abatements performed by the city after property owners failed to fix the problems themselves.

Elden "Bill" Richardson

Elden "Bill" Richardson, 85, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on May 17, 2014. Bill bravely battled cancer for the past nine months. Bill was strong in his faith of seeing Jesus and didn't let anyone feel sorry for him. He was uplifting and jovial with all who visited.

No elk yet, more general seasons set to open

My vehicle is just inside a gate on private land, but my view includes state Fish and Wildlife land. The goal is to notch an elk tag. However, after three and a half hours, no four-legged creatures have come into view, much less an elk. The first two hours were spent in a ground blind open to the elements, but the elements were fair and there wasn't any suffering by this human body.

Royal Knights loaded for new gridiron campaign

ROYAL CITY - The fact that the Royal High School Knights return 78 percent of their scoring from last season serves as evidence of depth and experience heading into the 2014 season.

Drones could be tested at Moses Lake, Wash.

SEATTLE (AP) — The airport at Moses Lake could be one of six places in the nation where drones are tested for commercial uses approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Right place, right time allows ML grad to save a life

Jake Hittinger receives Navy Commendation Medal

OAHU - Without the dog, what happened at Kaneohe Bay might have ended a lot differently. Or maybe, as Kendra Hittinger believes, the dog was a little nudge from God, just to make sure Kendra and her husband Jake were in the right place at the right time.