UK government mulling fresh restrictions amid virus spike

LONDON (AP) — The British government is mulling fresh restrictions on everyday life in England amid mounting fears that hospitals in some parts of the country may soon be overwhelmed by growing numbers of patients laid low by the coronavirus.

English retailers fret over Christmas as lockdown 2.0 looms

LONDON (AP) — This year, the annual illumination of the Christmas lights on London's famous Oxford Street was very much a bittersweet moment.

English retailers fret over Christmas as lockdown 2.0 looms

LONDON (AP) — This year, the annual illumination of the Christmas lights on London's famous Oxford Street was very much a bittersweet moment.

Stocks reach record highs as investors hope for stimulus

Major U.S. stock indexes climbed to new highs Thursday as investors remained optimistic that Washington will deliver another round of

Austria to allow Christmas skiing but many restrictions stay

VIENNA (AP) — Austria will allow skiing to start on Dec. 24, but will limit the capacity of ski lifts and keep restaurants, bars and hotels largely closed until early January, officials said Wednesday. It also will require many people entering the country over the Christmas period to go into quarantine.

Austria to allow Christmas skiing but many restrictions stay

VIENNA (AP) — Austria will allow skiing to start on Dec. 24, but will limit the capacity of ski lifts and keep restaurants, bars and hotels largely closed until early January, officials said Wednesday. It also will require many people entering the country over the Christmas period to go into quarantine.

Idaho unemployment falls to 5.6 percent in June

Nonfarm jobs recover 3.5 percent

For holiday travel, England uses tests to reduce quarantines

LONDON (AP) — In a boost to holiday travel that will be cheered by families and businesses, the British government has laid out a plan to reduce England's 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from destinations not deemed safe to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19.

Bar owners sue Louisiana governor over virus restrictions

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eleven Louisiana bar owners filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. John Bel Edwards, arguing his coronavirus rules limiting bars to takeout and delivery unlawfully target one business sector and impose overly harsh restrictions.

Bar owners sue Louisiana governor over virus restrictions

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eleven Louisiana bar owners filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. John Bel Edwards, arguing his coronavirus rules limiting bars to takeout and delivery unlawfully target one business sector and impose overly harsh restrictions.

Border Patrol names new chief patrol agent for Yuma Sector

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A Border Patrol official with 25 years of experience that included assignments in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas has been named the chief patrol agent for the agency's Yuma Sector.

Border Patrol names new chief patrol agent for Yuma Sector

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A Border Patrol official with 25 years of experience that included assignments in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas has been named the chief patrol agent for the agency's Yuma Sector.

Border Patrol names new chief patrol agent for Yuma Sector

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A Border Patrol official with 25 years of experience that included assignments in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas has been named the chief patrol agent for the agency's Yuma Sector.

Border Patrol names new chief patrol agent for Yuma Sector

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A Border Patrol official with 25 years of experience that included assignments in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas has been named the chief patrol agent for the agency's Yuma Sector.

Activity in services sector shows big rebound in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity in the U.S. services sector rebounded strongly last month, but those gains are now being threatened by the resurgence of coronavirus cases in many parts of the country.

Attacks on unions are faltering

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Not content to target only public-sector unions, Republican lawmakers in more than one-quarter of the states this year launched their most ambitious attempt in about generation to break up union shops in factories, offices and other private-sector workplaces.

Ramsey students explore vast array of questions, concepts at annual science fair

Ramsey students explore vast array of questions, concepts at annual science fair

Enlarged gummy bears, live baby chicks, elephant toothpaste, vinegar volcanoes, homemade X-ray machines, solutions for air pollution, how to manage bacteria in the cafeteria.

ACH Warriors open season with win

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-0) opened their season on the road against the Garfield-Palouse Vikings with a 40-12 victory last Friday. After having their first game canceled due to smoke, Head Coach Brandon Walsh said his team was excited to hit the gridiron.

Mavs win first league game off dominant second half

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (3-2) earned a statement league win over the Wenatchee Panthers 82-56. Head Coach Craig Groth said it was great to start league play with a win. “It's a good win,” he said. “It's going to be a battle no matter who you're up against. Our players know coming in that we had to play our best from start to finish. It took us a little while to get going. Once we got going, the buckets started to fall. Our defense started to come together as a team.”

Mavericks fend off Panthers in close home win

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (3-2) held off the Wenatchee Panthers in a competitive 46-43 win at home Friday. After the hard-fought win, Mavs Head Coach Matt Strophy complimented the Panthers for the challenge they gave Moses Lake. “They work super hard. They made us earn everything we got, and hopefully we did the same to them. I like the energy on both sides, so I'm just glad we came out on top with (Breanna Bischoff) knocking down those two free throws to kind of ice that game. That was really sweet,” Strophy said.