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Soap Lake City Council establishes performance-based pay for mayor
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a new performance-based salary range for …
Some governors use federal virus aid to expand school choice
When Congress sent states billions of dollars early in the coronavirus pandemic to help make schools safe, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee saw an opportunity.
Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue
MOSCOW (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their sharply different views of Russia's treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, democratic values and o…
Taliban took Afghanistan but face cash squeeze
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban face a frontal challenge in cementing control of Afghanistan: Money.
NYC will require vaccination for 'high-risk' school sports
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's public schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations for student-athletes and coaches participating in “high-risk” sports including football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse…
US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19 despite increasing pressure to lift the restriction.
Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation, flights resume
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden planned to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from a…
Malaysian king picks ex-deputy PM as nation's new leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s longest-governing political party reclaimed the premiership it lost in a shock 2018 election defeat, after the king on Friday named its candidate, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, as th…
A derby win: Sparks, dirt and tires fly in Northwest Ag Demo Derby’s second night
The Northwest Ag Demolition Derby returned for its second night Wednesday, with even more drivers than the night before and plenty of dirt and sparks flying.
MLSD superintendent in talks to step down
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board is in talks with Moses Lake School District Superintendent Josh Meek to step down from his position following a roughly two-week investigation into “financial concerns.”
COVID-19: Transmission rates ‘high’; Samaritan still has room, contingency plan
The COVID-19 transmission rate recently has prompted health officials to require people to take precautions, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, even if they’re vaccinated.
Cozy collection: Quilts on display at the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — At the Grant County Fair, it seems like there’s an exhibit for just about everyone to enjoy and explore. In the Home Economics Building, fair gues…
Geek chic: Nerdiness on display at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
MOSES LAKE — Artists had the opportunity to embrace their nerdy side for the exhibit opening at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center next week.
Cows and pigs and chickens, oh my!
MOSES LAKE — Clairese Snyder is clear on why she picked chickens as her 4-H project.
Man pleads not guilty in double murder case
A Moses Lake man pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm…
Archaeology of Holy Land subject of weekend lecture in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — Archaeological discoveries in the Holy Land and the stories they tell will be the subject of a free lecture at 6 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, 322 Division St. S.