Election-year spread of misinformation challenges local news

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When a Republican running for Congress in the Chicago suburbs tweeted that her Democratic opponent's town hall events were invite-only, they debunked it.

Quincy's defense harasses Ephrata for CWAC girls victory

Girls basketball recaps

Locomotive 557 arrives in Alaska

MOSES LAKE - A 160,000-pound piece of history made it home after decades in Moses Lake and a three week journey over land and sea.

Take a scroll through virtual Art on the Green

Art on the Green’s Virtual Festival 2020 has officially begun.

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Analysis: For Idaho Launch, the countdown to liftoff is already underway

By 2024, Idaho Launch will provide high school graduates with up to $8,000 to attend community college or receive workforce training. With an annual price tag of up to $80 million, this is Little’s aggressive but controversial plan to steer young adults into high-demand careers.

Virus effects take hold as Trump calls criticisms a 'hoax'

TOKYO (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak's impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even as President Donald Trump denounced criticisms of his response to the threat as a “hoax" cooked up by his political enemies.

Legals for September, 9 2026

Hope and the art of depression

Despite some setbacks, Dave Van Etten comes across as a content, gabby and likable guy.

Community news

Zinke meet and greet

Apocalypse (not) now

Believers await end, skeptics carry on

OAKLAND, Calif. - They spent months warning the world of the apocalypse, some giving away earthly belongings or draining their savings accounts. And so they waited, vigilantly, on Saturday for the appointed hour to arrive.

Freedom Tree finds new voice

Veterans' tribute harp guitar bears iconic image

SANDPOINT - Images of freedom come in all shapes and sizes.

UK leader Johnson stands by aide over 250-mile lockdown trip

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday he wouldn't fire his chief aide for allegedly violating the national lockdown rules that he helped to create by driving the length of England to his parents' house while he was infected with the coronavirus.

UK leader Johnson stands by aide over 250-mile lockdown trip

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday he wouldn't fire his chief aide for allegedly violating the national lockdown rules that he helped to create by driving the length of England to his parents' house while he was infected with the coronavirus.

UK leader Johnson stands by aide over 250-mile lockdown trip

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday he wouldn't fire his chief aide for allegedly violating the national lockdown rules that he helped to create by driving the length of England to his parents' house while he was infected with the coronavirus.

Russian spymaster says Belarus protests fueled from abroad

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign intelligence chief said Thursday during a visit to Belarus that the 2 1/2 months of protests since the country's presidential election have been fomented from abroad.

Chiefs host Blue Devils in first round

Moses Lake is division’s No. 3 seed

MOSES LAKE — After battling throughout the Big Nine’s regular season, the Moses Lake Chiefs baseball team will host their first round Columbia Basin Big Nine district tournament game this afternoon against the visiting Walla Walla Blue Devils.

Boys soccer rebounds for nonconference win

BONNERS FERRY — After a close loss to open its season, the Bonners Ferry boys’ soccer team regrouped the next day and topped visiting Stillwater Christian 2-0 on Friday, Aug. 30.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: April 3-7