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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…
Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defen…
As frustration mounts, a White House push on voting rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a call to “save American democracy,” the Biden administration has unveiled new efforts to protect access to the ballot amid rising complaints from civil rights activists and other Democrats…
More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian authorities have made more arrests in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, raiding Taiwan's Embassy where several suspects are believed to have sought refuge, while als…
France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) — France will withdraw more than 2,000 troops from an anti-extremism force in Africa’s Sahel region by early next year and pivot its military presence to specialized regional forces instead, President Em…
Biden set to sign competition order targeting big business
President Joe Biden is set to sign on Friday an executive order that the White House says will target anticompetitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy while boosting workers' wages and …
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
BANGKOK (AP) — Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus rushed to impose tough restrictions, a year and a half into a pandemic that many initia…
Diverse England team wins fans in nation eager for good news
LONDON (AP) — Hannah Kumari has been an English soccer fan since childhood, but she never wanted to fly an England flag. Until now.
Summer Fury: Marines deploy to Moses Lake for training exercise
MOSES LAKE — The north end of the Grant County International Airport’s main runway is not the best camping spot in the world.
Commissioners continue discussion on changing fireworks ordinance
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will continue to discuss the county’s fireworks ordinance, and the possibility of making changes, after county officials meet with representatives of fire districts and municipa…
Quincy callback: Marie Jamison returns to helm of Quincy Valley Allied Arts
Marie Jamison was elected president of Quincy Valley Allied Arts for the second time by the board of directors June 29.
Leave lawns longer in the heat
Proper timing of lawn maintenance practices is an important factor in having a nice green yard.
A unique mold: Moses Lake retiree makes custom concrete garden fixtures
When searching for the right combination of flowers and plants to fill out garden beds around a home, often finding the right planters and garden features are …
Oregon woman last seen in Ephrata still missing
EPHRATA — Police officers throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana are asking people to help them find a missing Prineville, Oregon, woman.
Women-run businesses to have second pop-up
More than 30 women-owned small businesses will have a Sunset Pop Up event from 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mi Casa Market, 723 W. Third Ave., in Moses Lake.
Commissioners postpone announcement on judges
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will announce their choices for two Grant County District Judge positions at 8:15 a.m. Monday.