Pearson left off Jays' roster, likely delaying free agency

TORONTO (AP) — Nate Pearson was not included on the Toronto Blue Jays' 30-man roster for Friday's opener at Tampa Bay, a move that likely will delay free-agent eligibility of the hard-throwing right-hander by a year until after the 2026 season.

Ephrata braces for cuts

Economy affects city's 2009 budget

Local community supports Grant County EDC

Golf tournament is next week

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host the ninth annual Duel in the Desert golf tournament Friday, July 31.

Soap Lake reports low standardized test scores

Discussion on improving student learning, morale

SOAP LAKE — About 65 percent of students from all Soap Lake schools did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements.

Othello's Ochoa wins 300th game

Othello sweeps Quincy

OTHELLO — The defending Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 2A softball state champion Othello Huskies continued their title defense Tuesday afternoon, sweeping a home doubleheader against the visiting Quincy Jacks.

Power resources topic of meeting

MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD plans to push for power conservation by supporting a state incentive in January to pay for solar water heaters in homes and businesses.

Moses Lake tax contributions total more than $99,000

Association continues program in 2007

New health plan creates questions

GUEST EDITORIAL

Health care was a dominant issue at the national level and in Congress in 2010. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, businesses, individuals and states have been trying to determine how to comply with the law and what impact it will have on them. With the size and complexity of the law, the transition has not been smooth. Last month, the Obama Administration announced a delay in the employer mandate. This mandate requires businesses with more than 50 employees to provide health coverage to their employees, or pay a fine if one or more of their employees receives a tax credit through the exchange.

Upcoming shred events prevent identity theft

MOSES LAKE - The Region 8 Crime Victim Service Center will host two free shred events April 25 in Moses Lake and Ephrata.

World shares march higher as S&P 500 nears all-time record

World stock markets rallied on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to cut taxes on capital gains and on middle income earners, pushing the S&P 500 to within striking distance of an all-time high.

Othello Chamber of Commerce looking for new manager

Othello Chamber of Commerce directors are looking for a new manager, as current manager Sharon Skorick has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 28.

Lake County District Court actions, Jan. 20

Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley

Five insurance discounts you should know about

Think you're paying too much for

Community grapples with affordable housing

KOOTENAI — Affordable housing is not still not the brightest bulb in Bonner County’s real estate marquee.

Robust response snuffs Garfield Bay blaze

SAGLE — A robust confluence of firefighting and law enforcement resources is being credited with putting down a structure fire on a remote section of Lake Pend Oreille waterfront on Thursday.

SHS highlights achievements

SANDPOINT — Numbers show Sandpoint High School is one of the highest-performing Idaho high schools in its size category, according to school representatives.

Judge balks at theft case sentence

SANDPOINT — A 90-day jail sentence for stealing over a quarter million dollars failed to add up in the mind of 1st District Judge Steve Verby on Friday.

Records June 18, 2013

U.S. homes sales highest in more than 3 years

Records June 19, 2013