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Agreement reached in lawsuit by regional PUDs against federal government
EPHRATA — Three public utility districts who operate hydroelectric projects in the mid-Columbia River have settled…
Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.
EU finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said Monday.
The Latest: Poland sends vaccines for its diplomats in India
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Biden expanding summer food program for 34M schoolchildren
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expanding a program to feed as many as 34 million schoolchildren during the summer months, using funds from
MLHS Knowledge Bowl heads to nationals after winning state
Moses Lake High School’s Knowledge Bowl team is preparing for a national invitational tournament May 1, hosted by Colorado Knowledge Bowl, after claiming first…
High school to be named after Reagan
The Moses Lake School Board has decided to name the district’s next high school after former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Space Burger Fest flies again
More than 3,000 Space Burgers blasted off Saturday to hungry patrons.
ML to vote on Mattawa interim police chief deal
Moses Lake City Council members will consider on Tuesday an interlocal agreement to provide an interim police chief for the city of Mattawa at their regular meeting.
Hill sworn in as Grant County Superior Court judge
New Grant County Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill pledged to give his job the time and attention it needs, as he was sworn in Friday during a virtual ceremony a…
Akins Fresh Market named Retailer of the Year by food association
John Akins Sr. was presented an award at a surprise event at the Akins Fresh Market in Quincy on April 6.
Capital gains, low-carbon fuel bills go to governor
As the Washington state Legislature reaches its final day of this session, Senators passed bills that would impose a capital gains tax and create a low-carbon …
Washington Legislature approves new capital gains tax
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets was approved Sunday by the Washington Legislature and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins
DENVER (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
The Latest: Biden envisions clean energy jobs as summit ends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Joe Biden's