The Latest: Alaska detects its 1st known case of UK variant

JUNEAU, Alaska -- Alaska has detected the state’s first known case of the coronavirus variant identified last year in the United Kingdom, officials said Tuesday.

St. Maries family sentenced in poaching case

Father, son imprisoned for conspiracy to hide evidence

A judge sentenced a St. Maries family convicted of conspiring to hide evidence of an illegal kill, sending a father and son to prison and placing a third family member on probation without hunting privileges.

The Latest: Electric bands for Koreans who break quarantine

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Electric bands for Koreans who break quarantine

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Electric bands for Koreans who break quarantine

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Electric bands for Koreans who break quarantine

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Beta Lambda donates $300 to Shop with Cop program

OTHELLO — The Othello Chapter of the Beta Lambda Phi sorority has come to the aid of Othello Policemen and their Shop with a Cop program, which will occur on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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The Latest: Chicago plans events for fully vaccinated people

CHICAGO — Chicago leaders are planning the return of cultural events this summer, including a concert series only for people who are fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

The Latest: Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to do flyovers

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FTC's antitrust inquiry turns up heat on Google

SAN FRANCISCO - Google may be entering a make-or-break phase in its colorful history now that U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into whether the company has been abusing its dominance of Internet search and advertising to stifle competition.

Saw power: MLHS junior hones his woodworking skills

The pandemic spurred many people to find new hobbies and activities to pass the time with community events on hold. For FFA student and Moses Lake High School junior Austin Kern, he’s honing his skills in the woodworking shop.

AP News Digest 6:15 p.m.

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Carl’s Jr. will open soon

Fern Plant Shop opens downtown Aqua Gem Jewelry opens near Costco New York Pizza Dept. opens in Post Falls And now the Tidbits

California salons say new closures threaten their survival

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — At the start of the year, Luis Lopez moved his barbershop to a bigger location with three more chairs and more than twice the rent. Then, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, he had to close, plunk down more cash for upgrades to health safety standards and wait for officials to allow salons to reopen.

California salons say new closures threaten their survival

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — At the start of the year, Luis Lopez moved his barbershop to a bigger location with three more chairs and more than twice the rent. Then, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, he had to close, plunk down more cash for upgrades to health safety standards and wait for officials to allow salons to reopen.

City council, community members continue parking discussion

MOSES LAKE — The quest for a new downtown continues.

San Jose becomes newest medi-pot battleground

SAN JOSE, Calif. - As marijuana goes mainstream in communities across California, the state's third-largest city has become the next big battleground over the drug's future.

Two 20-somethings extend 'invisible hands' in virus outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Elkind's big heart and his break from college was a highlight of 83-year-old Carol Sterling's week.