New ML city manager sworn in

MOSES LAKE — The first woman to take the top administrative position at the city, Allison Williams took her oath of office Monday as Moses Lake’s new city manager.

Indiana House sees leadership change session nears end

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The top leadership position in the Indiana House changed hands Monday for the first time in a decade in an unusual transition just as this year’s legislative session is about to wrap up.

Pence urges school reopening in Louisiana amid virus surge

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence insisted Tuesday the country's schools should reopen to in-person instruction for students, making the point in Louisiana as the state has reemerged as one of the nation's hot spots for the coronavirus only months after signs pointed to a successful outbreak response.

GOP says they’ve lowered taxes

There’s no way Republican legislators would rather ring in a new year than with lower taxes, and that’s exactly what we’ve done to kick off 2024.

Troy gets first mat crown; Greenchain claim three top-five finishes

Taking a break from practice two days before the Northwestern A divisional tournament in Libby, Greenchain junior Garret Chapel said he saw no reason why he could not win the state title.

Trout stocking taking place through September

Approximately 104,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this September.

David Yeats

David Yeats

US stocks close higher, adding to a solid string of gains

Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, extending the market’s recent string of gains. The S&P 500 ended with a gain of 1.5% Wednesday. Health care, technology and communication companies powered the rally. Energy companies fell along with crude oil prices. Treasury yields were mixed. DraftKings jumped 8% after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special advisor to the sports betting site. Chipmakers were big gainers, reflecting optimism about demand for computers, video games and other devices. Lam Research rose 6.5%, one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500.

Bob Hermann, soccer boss who helped found NASL, dies at 97

LADUE, Mo. (AP) — Bob Hermann, the soccer executive who launched the Hermann Trophy given annually to the top college soccer players in the United States, has died at age 97.

Vote for authenticity, vote for Herndon

Idaho Senate race

Pet of the Week: Shecky

Meet Shecky. This adorable mixed breed may be an Anatolian-Chihuahua mix, but it isn’t certain. Shecky and his two sisters came to Adams County Pet Rescue very emaciated with their ribs and pelvises showing. Since arriving at the shelter he’s filled out and now weighs in at just more than 28 pounds. He’s about six months old, so it’s uncertain how large he’ll be when he’s fully grown. Shecky is incredibly friendly and is available for adoption at the ACPR shelter. Contact them at 509-488-5514 or visit their website at www.adamscountypetrescue.com. The shelter is located at 1961 W. Bench Road near Othello.

US cruise ship in limbo as anti-virus controls spread

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. officials were deciding where to dock a cruise ship in California with 21 virus cases aboard and four American universities canceled in-person classes as sweeping efforts to contain the outbreak that started in China spread to the West.

LETTER: Honoring the 'Grant County Journal'

Dear Editor, This is to salute the service the Grant County Journal provided Ephrata residents over the years. As a former reporter for The Herald who covered the county seat, it's still hard to admit how many times Randy Bracht scooped me on stories. I always felt I had to work a lot harder just to keep up. It seemed like every morning we'd say hello as we made the rounds to the jail, courts, and other government offices...

THE CHEAP SEATS WITH STEVE CAMERON: When and why the lockout might end

I’ve covered baseball longer than many of you have been alive — so I know the people, the goals, and the logic (or lack of it) on both sides of this argument.

Angelis, Goodenberger to perform 'Transported'

Concert to be held Friday, May 6

Susan Jean (Langston) Conley

Susan passed away on April 25, 2022, from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Migrant kids play, watch TV in what US calls 'model' shelter

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Teenage boys chased down soccer balls on grassy fields. Dormitory beds were organized into small pods with a TV in each section. Some kids laid on the cots reading, while others played cards nearby with caseworkers.

Ronald William “RW” Hilmes

1938 – 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald (RW) William Hilmes on December 17, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, RW was born on May 28, 1938, at the family home in Ransom, Kansas, as the eighth of 13 children to John Henry and Dorothy Mary (Pabst) Hilmes. RW graduated from Ransom High School and soon enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.

The Latest: Louisiana expands vaccine delivery to elderly

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is boosting its distribution of coronavirus vaccines to the elderly.

Minnesota bans elective surgeries in response to COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health care providers must postpone elective surgeries and other medical procedures so they can focus their resources on responding to the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tim Walz ordered Thursday.