Europe's central banker: Recovery 'risks losing momentum'

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Central Bank says the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic “risks losing momentum” due to a second wave of infections and that more stimulus could be added if necessary.

Europe's central banker: Recovery 'risks losing momentum'

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Central Bank says the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic “risks losing momentum” due to a second wave of infections and that more stimulus could be added if necessary.

Luncheon attendees explore options regrding Odessa Aquifer project

Luncheon attendees explore options regrding Odessa Aquifer project

Biden picks former Obama chief of staff McDonough for VA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Denis McDonough, who was President Barack Obama’s White House chief of staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a sprawling agency that has presented organizational challenges for both parties over the years.

5 takeaways: Top donor sold access for foreign cash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Imaad Zuberi once had the ear of top Democrats and Republicans alike — a reach that included private meetings with then-Vice President Joe Biden and VIP access at Donald Trump’s inauguration. But the one-time elite political fundraiser Zuberi has pleaded guilty to campaign finance and foreign lobbying violations and now faces several years in prison.

Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Kelly Preston, whose credits included the films “Twins” and “Jerry Maguire,” died Sunday, her husband John Travolta said. She was 57.

Alibaba-backed Ant Group to go public in Shanghai, Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) — Ant Group, the online payments arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, announced plans Monday for an initial public stock offering that could become the world’s biggest since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Great Fish Challenge launches July 30

The Whitefish Community Foundation will kick off the sixth annual Great Fish Community Challenge with a virtual launch event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

Alibaba-backed Ant Group to go public in Shanghai, Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) — Ant Group, the online payments arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, announced plans Monday for an initial public stock offering that could become the world’s biggest since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Mary Trump's book offers devastating portrayal of president

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s niece offered a devastating portrayal of him in a book that credits a “perfect storm of catastrophes" for exposing the president at his worst.

Grant County seeks funds for murder case

EPHRATA — Grant County officials requested $101,000 in assistance from the state, claiming Dustin Gene Abrams' court costs and stay in jail have created an "extraordinary" financial burden.

Hog markets led cattle lower on Friday

Grain futures remained surprisingly stable Friday. Strong employment data and mixed economic numbers boosted stocks and sent the U.S. dollar soaring Friday morning. The fact that corn and wheat futures remained firm in the face of those moves was impressive. Bulls are crediting the storm system slowing the corn harvest and short covering. December corn futures ended the week 0.5 cent higher at $3.2325/bushel, while May added 0.75 to $3.45.

Skills center 70 percent complete

Slated to open for summer classes in June 2014

MOSES LAKE - All exterior walls and interior framing are up at the Columbia Basin Skills Center, and windows will be in and electricity on by mid-November. Moses Lake School Board members toured the site recently.

Fundraising challenge sets new record at midpoint

The Great Fish Community Challenge, a charitable giving campaign benefiting 56 local nonprofits, is now in the fourth week of the seven-week campaign and has set a new record for gifts collected in the first three weeks of the Challenge. More than $700,000 has been raised to date.

Great Fish challenge enters fourth week of giving

The Great Fish Community Challenge, a charitable giving campaign benefiting 56 local nonprofits, is now in the fourth week of the seven-week campaign.

Othello High School adds graduation options

Students at Othello High School will have more options for getting their diplomas, following some changes to the district’s graduation requirements.

Green senior housing growing in America's age wave

Green, sustainable building practices aren't just for celebrities and high-end homes; senior housing is going green too.

"Marci" Johnson, 55, of Troy

“Marci” Johnson, 55, of Troy left home for her journey to another place on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in the loving arms of her family and friends, both two- and four-legged. She was born Feb. 28, 1958, in Parkersburg, W. Va., and was very proud of her Appalachian heritage which she credited with giving her deep roots, strong wings, and a loyal and tenacious spirit that no one or no thing could ever stifle.

Local man charged in Saturday shooting

SANDPOINT — Quick reflexes are credited with saving the life of a man who was fired on with a handgun at a Sandpoint retirement facility on Saturday night.

NASA aerospace program open to high school juniors

Idaho high school juniors will have the opportunity to take a special STEM class that could result in their having an opportunity to visit the NASA Ames Research Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., next summer and meet top NASA scientists and engineers.