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Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting …
The Latest: Germany still opposed to easing vaccine patents
PLYMOUTH, England (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven nations meeting being held in England and the meetings between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden.
The Latest: UK's Johnson slammed for taking plane, not train
PLYMOUTH, England (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven nations meeting being held in England and the meetings between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden.
Lawyers urge ICC to probe alleged crimes against Uyghurs
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence Thursday to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that they say establishes jurisdiction for the global tribunal to investi…
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials and experts in Asia have welcomed U.S. plans to share 500 million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine with the developing world, but some say it would take more than donation…
Europe tells tourists: Welcome back! Now work out the rules
PARIS (AP) — Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions, in hope of luring back tourists — and their dollars — to the continent's trattorias, vistas an…
Clear water: Moses Lake as clean as it’s been in 40 years
MOSES LAKE — Ron Sawyer said the water in Moses Lake is as clear and clean as he’s seen in the 40 years he’s owned and operated Cascade Marina.
Inslee: State close to fully reopening
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state of Washington has a total COVID-19 vaccination rate of 66% and is “close to being able to fully reopen.”
Going forth: MLHS top 10 seniors weigh in on year
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School top 10 seniors for 2021 had a few choice words to describe their final year in high school.
Law protecting land from noxious weeds takes effect in July
Legislation recently passed to protect state lands from toxic and noxious weeds, and takes effect in late July, according to a release from the Washington State House Republicans.
Commissioners vote to close trash site
EPHRATA — After taking public comment on Feb. 23, the Grant County Board of Commissioners voted June 1 to approve the recommendation of the county’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee to close the Coulee City drop box,…
Ephrata School District offers free summer meals
The Ephrata School District will provide free breakfast and lunch beginning Monday through July 29 for all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of family income level.
Warden walking path project gets extra city funding
WARDEN — A project to construct new walking paths and sidewalks along Warden’s First Avenue is moving along, with more funding from the city than anticipated, at $107,000.
EXPLAINER: The differences between Democrats' 2 voting bills
DENVER (AP) — The Democratic Party's hopes of passing a massive overhaul of elections may have suffered
Oregon Legislature expands options for affordable housing
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Legislature has approved a measure expanding options for the development of affordable housing.
Gov. names Feek as Employment Security Department head
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday named Cami Feek as commissioner of the state’s Employment Security Department, which last year temporarily suspended unemployment benefits payments after discoveri…