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In Illinois, Biden to push money for families and child care
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday turned his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community college in an Illinois swing district to high…
A leader remembered: Moses Lake, Confederated Colville Tribes unveil new banners honoring Chief Moses downtown
Before the mural of Chief Moses on his horse and the basalt pillars of Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake, the Downtown Moses Lake Association, along with …
Let freedom ring: Othello gathers for nation’s birthday celebration
OTHELLO — A sunny day, the nation’s birthday, a real chance to get out for the first time in 15 months – there were plenty of reasons to celebrate. And the Oth…
Mattawa reaches agreement with city’s former police chief
The Mattawa City Council approved and ratified Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya’s settlement agreement with former police chief Joe Harris during a city council meeting Thursday.
More than just a blast: Folks relish Freedom Fest, being together
MOSES LAKE — When asked about what the Fourth of July means, Moses Lake Freedom Fest attendees listed many different responses: honoring service members, celeb…
Basin Bites: La Michoacana Paleteria creates sweet frostiness
Many might know about the Quincy Public Market or the Quincy Farmers Market, perhaps because of their larger footprint than other places in town.
Othello water test project continues
OTHELLO — After about three months, most of the water pumped from an irrigation canal, treated and then pumped into the aquifer serving the city of Othello is staying put, which could give residents more water, if …
Basketball, volleyball return to Othello’s Independence Day celebration
OTHELLO — After a long absence, volleyball and three-on-three basketball returned to the Othello Independence Day celebration Saturday.
Warden man gets 23 years after guilty plea
SPOKANE — A Warden man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in late March to child sex trafficking and possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the U.S. De…
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.
6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.
Beyond DC partisanship, Warnock makes broad pitch in Ga.
SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — On Capitol Hill, Sen. Raphael Warnock assails Republicans’ push for tighter voting rules as “Jim Crow in new clothes,” while his campaign operation blasts emails bemoaning dire risks to democracy.
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's parliament was set to vote Monday on whether to renew a temporary law first enacted in 2003 that bars Arab citizens of Israel from extending citizenship or even residency to spouses from t…
Press watchdog puts Hungarian PM Orban on 'predators' list
PARIS (AP) — Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on its list of “predators,” the first time a Western European leader has been placed in the lineup of heads of sta…