Millions crowd Spanish cities to see a total solar eclipse

The eclipse could draw at least an additional half-million visitors, authorities say. Demand for hotel rooms along the path of totality, including in the northern cities of A Coruña, Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela, has soared.

The Latest: 24 more crew members from naval ship have virus

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.

Ambassador: Time is right for new arms control agreement

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration has sketched out a framework that it hopes will avoid a three-way arms race as a deadline nears for extending the only remaining nuclear arms control deal with Russia and as China looks to expand its nuclear forces.

Ambassador: Time is right for new arms control agreement

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration has sketched out a framework that it hopes will avoid a three-way arms race as a deadline nears for extending the only remaining nuclear arms control deal with Russia and as China looks to expand its nuclear forces.

Plains caboose mystery finally unraveled

Danielle Switalski

AP News Digest 3:30 a.m.

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Boyd makes grizzly pic into art

I am so old I often can’t remember how long ago certain things that I remember clearly actually happened. This week’s story started about 30 years ago. I am pretty sure it was before the Red Bench Fire in 1988.

Boyd makes grizzly pic into art

I am so old I often can’t remember how long ago certain things that I remember clearly actually happened. This week’s story started about 30 years ago. I am pretty sure it was before the Red Bench Fire in 1988.

AP News Digest 2:10 p.m.

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Fred's Appliance moves into its new home

After watching the building go up brick by brick, the employees of Fred’s Appliance in Kalispell have moved into their new home across the street and are officially open for business. 

Do-ahead preparations make Christmas feasting easier

Wow! Where did November go? And is Christmas really less than three weeks away? The answer to both is “yes” — so today our column will offer some recipes to give you a start on the season with food and nibblies to make ahead. Enjoy!

Moses Lake Cyclery moves downtown

MOSES LAKE — It’s typical for a bike shop to see some down time in winter.

Liquor store available

State seeking new contract facility for sales in Worley

For a Worley business that wants to take advantage, the state has booze to sell.

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Moses Lake Police Department

US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

FRESH NEWS: Summer fishing continues to be excellent

MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,034 feet – dropping 1.6 feet this past week. We are currently 12.5 feet below full pool. The water temperature on the main lake is right around 75 degrees. The water temperatures in the sand dunes have jumped this week to the mid-80s.

FRESH NEWS: Anglers catching big bluegill at Potholes

MARDON — Feeling lucky? Want a chance at winning a brand-new Skeeter bass boat? Well, the Nixon’s Marine 2025 Big Bass tournament Saturday is your chance. This tournament offers hourly pay-outs for big fish and each hour’s big fish winner gets a chance to win the Skeeter. Also, there will be additional prizes and drawing. This is one of the most popular and most fun tournaments of the season. Don’t miss out, sign up today. Big, big, bluegill: Anglers are reporting larger-than-average bluegill being found and caught in the dunes. One of these large bluegill may be the new state record; caught by Chad Halvorson, it weighed in at 2 pounds 6 ounces. Chad spotted this monster bluegill while pre-fishing for the walleye tournament and caught it on a 2-inch swim bait. Anglers are also catching bluegill limits on jigs tipped with worms.

The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo: We have a president, not a 'king'

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.

Boat treated like trash

COEUR d'ALENE - A turquoise and white junked boat was left on the side of a road near Rathdrum. Not once. Twice.