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State burn ban ends; aid sought for E. Washington
OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban is scheduled to end Oct. 1, but state fire officials caution the…
Othello buys new fire truck
The city of Othello will spend $637,670 to buy a new fire truck.
Royal City Summerfest scheduled to return in 2021
While a lot could happen between now and the second weekend in July, planning for Royal City Summerfest is underway.
Deena Vietzke new Othello Chamber of Commerce manager
Deena Vietzke said she wants the Othello Chamber of Commerce to keep expanding its potential.
Othello park gets new life
There are big plans for P.J. Taggares Park: improvements to the combined football-soccer fields, lights at the shop and the playground.
Jobless rate down in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County dropped between February 2020 and February 2021, and increased slightly between January and February 2021.
Firing of Mattawa police chief stirs strong reactions
MATTAWA — Some decisions by Mattawa’s mayor and the direction of the western Grant County community are drawing poignant comments from individuals who say they live in the community or previously lived or worked th…
Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president's agenda
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jay Copan doesn't hide his disregard for the modern Republican Party.
Biden says pause on J&J shots shows gov't putting safety 1st
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign hit a snag Tuesday when federal regulators recommended a “pause” in administering Johnson & Johnson shots. But the White House portrayed the act…
Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran blamed Israel on Monday for an attack on its underground Natanz nuclear facility that damaged its centrifuges — sabotage that imperils ongoing talks over Tehran's tattered nu…
Major training: Biden dog gets help adjusting to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's dog Major will get professional help adjusting to the White House after a pair of biting incidents last month.
Biden to address joint session of Congress on April 28
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala deploy troops to lower migration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to temporarily surge security forces to their borders in an effort to reduce the tide of migration to the U.S. …
Pentagon chief declares 'ironclad' US commitment to Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
LONDON (AP) — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my cri…
Business faces tricky path navigating post-Trump politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a half-century, the voice emerging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s monolithic, Beaux Arts-styled building near the White House was predictable: It was the embodiment of American …