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PUD seeking comment on 2027 rates
EPHRATA — The public comment period is open for Grant County Public Utility District customers who want to weigh i…
'We failed the test' of COVID-19, says human rights champion
PARIS (AP) — Agnès Callamard is best known for her investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and has made a career uncovering extrajudicial killings.
Perez appointed interim Othello School District superintendent
Pete Perez has been appointed as the interim Othello School District superintendent, replacing Chris Hurst, who announced in March he accepted a job in Califor…
Adams County Commissioners consider changes to emergency management job
Adams County Commissioners will make changes to the emergency management director position, as Commissioner Jay Weise, who had the job before he won his commission seat, said times have changed and the job needs to…
Roadside newborn recovered, family set to go home soon
Washington State Patrol Troopers responded to a woman in a car going into labor at 9:48 p.m. March 19 at westbound exit 188 off Interstate 90, near Road U Southeast.
Othello school librarian is April artist of the month
Items on display include mini albums, junk journals, cards and mixed media art displays.
Mattawa reviews chicken ordinance
In the past 10 years, only one person has applied for a chicken license.
City of Mattawa to host cleanup events
The first event will be for Mattawa residents only, Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mattawa water tower.
School upgrade: Progress starting to show on Royal construction project
Construction workers were adding stucco to the exterior of two new classrooms at Royal Middle School Friday, and crews have finished the foundation slab for th…
Senate passes bill regarding student fees
In a 25-23 vote, the Washington state Senate passed a bill during a virtual legislative debate Tuesday that would prevent students from having their grades or …
Mental health facility moves closer to meeting license requirements
Crisis Solutions will have to upgrade its heating-cooling system before it can be licensed to provide inpatient services.
Labor board says Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has found that two outspoken Amazon workers were illegally fired last year.
AP-NORC poll: Border woes dent Biden approval on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of
After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it's a “big lie” to call the
Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Roberts hadn’t had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when the coronavirus arrived, they called it a …
Philly lawyer Sprague, active in civic affairs, dies at 95
Richard A. Sprague, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who prosecuted murderers, won high-stakes civil lawsuits and was deeply influential in state and city political and civic affairs, died Saturday evening, his fami…