Election 2020, ADVISORY

Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

Fati and Koeman have Barca hopeful again after Bayern defeat

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona was teetering on the brink of complete disaster after Bayern Munich crushed its reputation in a historic 8-2 defeat that even made Lionel Messi believe it was time to abandon his club.

Election 2020, ADVISORY

Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

Pompeo, in Israel, vows new action against boycott movement

JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the U.S. will regard the Palestinian-led boycott movement as “anti-Semitic” and cut off government support for any organizations taking part in it, a step that could deny funding to Palestinian and international human rights groups.

Analysis: Mask mandate marks latest Edwards, Landry quarrel

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The timing seemed strange for Attorney General Jeff Landry to challenge Louisiana’s recently enacted mask mandate for the coronavirus outbreak, while he was in quarantine with the virus himself and only a day after the Trump administration supported the face covering requirement.

Analysis: Mask mandate marks latest Edwards, Landry quarrel

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The timing seemed strange for Attorney General Jeff Landry to challenge Louisiana’s recently enacted mask mandate for the coronavirus outbreak, while he was in quarantine with the virus himself and only a day after the Trump administration supported the face covering requirement.

Britain's Prince Charles attends German remembrance ceremony

BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, now that the U.K. tries to find its place outside — but also alongside — the European Union.

It's time to play ball as Ephrata becomes center of youth baseball universe

Photo booths emerging as new wedding staple

Other trends, traditions at Saturday's Bridal Expo

MOSES LAKE- For a long time, photo booths were typically only found in shopping malls, arcades or amusement parks.

Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others

Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a nursing home to hand out free doughnuts and raises money for school projects. She adopts a tiny dog and puts its needs ahead of her own. She makes fried egg sandwiches for friends. Amber Appleton is always helping, helping, helping.

Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others

Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a nursing home to hand out free doughnuts and raises money for school projects. She adopts a tiny dog and puts its needs ahead of her own. She makes fried egg sandwiches for friends. Amber Appleton is always helping, helping, helping.

Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others

Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a nursing home to hand out free doughnuts and raises money for school projects. She adopts a tiny dog and puts its needs ahead of her own. She makes fried egg sandwiches for friends. Amber Appleton is always helping, helping, helping.

Gov announces closure of all South Carolina public schools

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's governor on Sunday announced temporary closures for schools across the state as more cases of the new coronavirus continue to emerge.?

Fun facts for foraging fungi

Morel season nearing in North Idaho

Morel season is almost here and with the weather warming up, the U.S. Forest Service is offering residents in the Idaho Panhandle helpful tips for finding the highly-sought after seasonal treasures.

Events for January 2024

The holidays are over, but there are still things to do in the Columbia Basin to have fun, support good causes and learn. Here is just a sample of those events. To submit your event for possible publication, please visit www.columbiabasinherald.com, click on the EVENTS tab and select Create an Event. Free and premium listings are available.

Michigan lawmaker faces probe over comment to reporter

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker will be subject to a sexual harassment investigation for telling a young female reporter she could have “a lot of fun” with a group of high school boys visiting the Michigan Capitol, legislative leaders said Wednesday.

Evers calls special session on Wisconsin's farm crisis

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers extolled lawmakers during his State of the State speech Wednesday to work together to address the state's farm crisis, calling a special session of the Legislature as part of a three-prong attack to tackle the problem that's seen a record number of bankruptcies and farmer suicides.

Michigan lawmaker faces probe over comment to reporter

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker will be subject to a sexual harassment investigation for telling a young female reporter she could have “a lot of fun” with a group of high school boys visiting the Michigan Capitol, legislative leaders said Wednesday.

Community Notes: Polson Chamber seeks community award nominations

Also: Miracle of America Museum winter event; winter hike; Special Olympics plunge

N Carolina discourages large meetings to blunt virus spread

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With North Carolina and U.S. cases of the coronavirus increasing, Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday strongly discouraged large meetings and gatherings statewide to limit the magnitude of the outbreak.