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Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season …
The Latest: Turkey announces first local COVID vaccine
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has announced the country’s first local vaccine in development against COVID-19 would be called TURKOVAC.
White House: 70% of Americans 30 or older get COVID-19 shot
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said, even as President Joe Biden is set to fall short of reaching
Putin hails WWII heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen Europe…
Catalan separatists eye freedom after Spain's Cabinet pardon
MADRID (AP) — Nine Catalan separatist leaders jailed for sedition were eyeing freedom, after Spain’s Cabinet pardoned them Tuesday in the hope of starting what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a much-needed reco…
EXPLAINER: Ranked choice voting gets big test in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Ranked choice voting
Spanish Cabinet partially pardons 9 Catalan separatists
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish Cabinet issued pardons on Tuesday for nine imprisoned instigators of Catalonia’s 2017 secession bid in a move that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says is needed to bring reconciliation.
Activists: Vatican is 'meddling' in Italy's LGBT rights law
MILAN (AP) — The Vatican has formally opposed a proposed Italian law expanding anti-discrimination protections to the LGBT community, a leading Italian newspaper reported Tuesday. Activists immediately denounced th…
Putin hails WW II heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's World War II heroes and calling for efforts to strengthen Europe…
Spain's Cabinet aims for a fresh start by pardoning Catalans
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish Cabinet is meeting Tuesday to issue pardons for nine imprisoned Catalans who spearheaded the 2017 effort to establish an independent republic in the affluent northeastern region, a move th…
Kim sister derides US official, dismisses chances for talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed prospects for an early resumption of diplomacy with the United States, saying Tuesday that U.S. expectations of talks would…
Hungary's immunity cards allow packed stands, raise concerns
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Tens of thousands of soccer fans packed the Puskas Arena in Budapest last week to attend Euro 2020 matches. It was the first full-house international soccer event in Europe in more than a y…
Pondering trails: Moses Lake Trails Planning Team talks about new trails on Marina Drive, state Route 17, Nelson Road
At a recent Moses Lake Trails Planning Team meeting, many ideas were thrown around to extend, repair or beautify pedestrian and bicycle opportunities across to…
Bringin’ the heat: Dry, hot air from the southwest to sit on region
MOSES LAKE — Summer officially started Sunday, and it’s going to celebrate its arrival with temperatures that are about as summery as possible.
Working together: Volunteers fix up Doolittle Dream Park
MOSES LAKE — While the Doolittle Dream Park off Patton Boulevard in Moses Lake is already considered by many one of Moses Lake’s best playgrounds, Sunday morni…
Seeing and being seen critical to paddle craft safety
MOSES LAKE — It’s the right time of year to take out the boat, whether it’s to the lake or the river. But no boat usually is out there alone, and some of the o…