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Moses Lake Police Department logs for May 3-4, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until pr…
Pentagon cancels disputed JEDI cloud contract with Microsoft
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday it canceled a disputed cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Am…
As leaders hunt Biden budget deal, every Dem has leverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a crucial moment for congressional Democrats, leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy the party’s rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance
The Latest: Bangladesh hits record 11,525 daily virus cases
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has reported 11,525 positive cases, the highest in a day since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest: Britain to scrap isolation of fully vaccinated
LONDON -- Britain’s government says it is scrapping rules for self-isolation for those who are fully vaccinated starting mid-August, as the country prepares to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions.
The Latest: Chinese city near Myanmar imposes virus lockdown
BEIJING — A Chinese city bordering Myanmar is stepping up efforts to fight a third coronavirus outbreak after several locally transmitted cases were reported this week.
The Latest: COVID-19 deaths hit daily record in Russia
MOSCOW -- Coronavirus deaths in Russia have hit another daily record, with authorities reporting 737 more fatalities amid a rapid rise in infections.
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
Fighting to save every drop of water
QUINCY — “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.”
Riding home: Rodeo family returns for Coulee City Last Stand
Shane Proctor, of Grand Coulee, has ridden bulls in professional rodeos across the globe. Of them all, Coulee City PRCA Last Stand Rodeo was one of the most ne…
Grant County to test ballot counting system in run-up to August primary
EPHRATA — As voters across Grant County prepare to cast ballots in the Aug. 3 primary election, the Grant County Auditor’s Office is going to test the county’s…
Precautions necessary to avoid harmful effects of sun
Summer, with long days filled with sunshine. It’s so tempting to just soak it up, but that might not be the best idea.
Interviews set for district court judge candidates
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners will interview five candidates for two open Grant County District Court positions Wednesday.
Grant County Jail escapee still on loose
A Grant County Jail inmate who escaped Sunday was apparently still on the loose Monday evening.
Celebrating independence
A red blast lights up the sky over Moses Lake during the Moses Lake Freedom Fest fireworks show Sunday night.
Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — For thousands of years, an Arizona tribe relied on the Colorado River's natural flooding patterns to farm. Later, it hand-dug ditches and canals to route water to fields.