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Ephrata proclamation honors 9/11 victims, calls for service
EPHRATA — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City of Ephrata h…
As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of
Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd's murder last year, as nearly a dozen l…
US, China hold high-level talks, highlighting differences
TIANJIN, China (AP) — High-level face-to-face talks between U.S. and Chinese diplomats on Monday highlighted sharp differences between the sides, although the tone appeared somewhat less contentious than at their l…
The Latest: Netherlands bans multi-day summer festivals
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government is ruling out multiple-day festivals this summer and tightening rules for people returning from vacations in hopes of preventing another spike in coronavirus infections.
Tunisia on edge as president suspends parliament, fires PM
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Troops surrounded Tunisia’s parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister and other top members of governme…
The Latest: AstraZeneca backs Australia vaccine advice
CANBERRA, Australia — AstraZeneca has backed the advice of Australia’s immunization expert body that Sydney residents should take any COVID-19 vaccine they can get.
Policy debate: MLSD inches closer to equity policy
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake School Board inched closer to completing a final district statement and policy on equity at a sometimes fraught meeting …
ML shop rallies after COVID-19 setback
MOSES LAKE — Acashia Crowell was all set to close her downtown business, children’s clothing and toy store Tyke’s 2 Kid’s last month.
Local brewery celebrates 2-year anniversary with Learn 2 Brew
MOSES LAKE — July marks two years since Squirrel Fight Artisan Brewing’s grand opening at 530 W. Valley Road, Suite N, in Moses Lake, and it celebrated Saturda…
Working together: Community support helped Ephrata School District pandemic response
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne said he was very proud of the way the district responded to the challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak, …
State treasurer takes the long-term view
MOSES LAKE — It’s one of the most important offices no one has ever heard of.
Northrup Fire 65% contained; evacuation notices lifted
All evacuation notices for the Northrup Fire were lifted at 6 p.m. Sunday, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office alert.
China calls US policy 'misguided' in high-level talks
TIANJIN, China (AP) — China came out swinging at high-level face-to-face talks with the United States on Monday, blaming the U.S. for a “stalemate” in bilateral relations and calling on America to change “its highl…
The Latest: Education Dept OKs Georgia plan for relief funds
ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Education approved Georgia’s plans to use $1.4 billion in federal coronavirus relief money.
In shift, GOP ramps up vaccine push as resistance hardens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican politicians are under increasing pressure to speak out to persuade COVID-19 vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves and take the shots as