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Ephrata Patriot Day honors 9/11 Grant County first responders, and military service members
EPHRATA — The names and faces have changed over 25 years, but the message remained the same Thursday evening as ve…
Marines to practice over Moses Lake
If it’s a little louder in Moses Lake beginning Wednesday, it’s because portions of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing will be in town — over it, actually — as part of a major military exercise for the first time in Mose…
Perez hired as permanent Othello School District superintendent
Interim Othello School District superintendent Pete Perez has been hired as its permanent superintendent, as Othello School Board members unanimously approved …
On the right track: Record number of riders out for Moses Lake BMX at weekend races
Moses Lake BMX hosted a record number of riders for Gold Cup and Washington State Cup series events June 26-27 at the Moses Lake BMX Track.
Quincy teen injured in Whitman County
A Quincy teen was injured Saturday evening in a collision, about nine miles west of Colfax, when his motorcycle veered off the road, according to the Washingto…
BBCC to hold late-July job fair
Big Bend Community College has scheduled a rare summer job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29 at the community college’s Masto Conference Center (7611 Bolling St. NE).
Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given U.S. spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups that might once again use the beleaguered nation to plan attacks against the U.S. homeland. But …
Biden hosts baseball champion Dodgers at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden praised sports' ability to heal and bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday.
Tax law experts see 'strong' case against Trump Org. CFO
NEW YORK (AP) — Companies give perks to their employees all the time. Many top executives at Fortune 500 companies have access to a corporate jet for personal use, a company apartment, or an expense account for fan…
Justices turn away florist who refused same-sex wedding job
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to take up the case of a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding, leaving in place a decision that she broke state anti-discrimination l…
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.
Proposal would ban mink farming to stem coronavirus mutation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A
Water crisis reaches boiling point on Oregon-California line
TULELAKE, Calif. (AP) — Ben DuVal knelt in a barren field near the California-Oregon state line and scooped up a handful of parched soil as dust devils whirled around him and birds flitted between empty irrigation …
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
‘Nobody’s winning’: Drought upends life in US West basin
TULE LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Ben DuVal knelt in a barren field near the California-Oregon border and scooped up a handful of parched soil as dust devils whirled around him and birds flitted between empty irrigation pip…
TAKEAWAYS: Trump's safe for now, but company's in hot water
NEW YORK (AP) — With