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Candidates discuss rural priorities, budget concerns at forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates in three races representing the 13th Legislative District and Washington’s 4th Congression…
Fiercely divided House kicks Greene off both her committees
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fiercely divided House has tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading
The Latest: Germany to receive 1st AstraZeneca vaccine
BERLIN — Germany’s health minister says first batches of the newly authorized AstraZeneca vaccine for will be delivered to the country’s 16 states Friday.
The Latest: Czech Republic tightens entry rules
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic is further tightening entry rules in an effort to limit the growing spread of highly contagious variants of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Israel to begin easing lockdown on Sunday
JERUSALEM — Israel plans to begin slowly easing its latest coronavirus lockdown on Sunday, hoping that its rapid vaccination campaign helps to contain an outbreak accelerated by new variants.
Surprise tax forms reveal extent of unemployment fraud in US
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the country were bombarded with so many claims during the pandemic that many struggled to distinguish the correct from the criminal.
Business owner steps into county commissioner slot
Business owner Rob Jones, of Moses Lake, took the Grant County Commissioner District 2 seat in January for four years.
Pet-proofing helps reduce hazards
MOSES LAKE — It’s common knowledge - well, pretty common - that some things around the house can be dangerous for pets.
Saw power: MLHS junior hones his woodworking skills
The pandemic spurred many people to find new hobbies and activities to pass the time with community events on hold. For FFA student and Moses Lake High School …
NCW Libraries celebrates Black History Month with reading lists, challenges
North Central Washington Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February with reading lists and a reading challenge to celebrate African-American authors, voices and experiences.
Study to evaluate Mae Valley traffic impacts
A study to determine the impact of growth on traffic in the Mae Valley area of Moses Lake should be completed by June.
New QHS principal already at work
Growing up in a family of educators, Felicie Becker was determined not to become a teacher.
Legislator co-sponsors bill on Medicaid for incarcerated people
House Bill 1348 would suspend an incarcerated person’s Medicaid status only after 30 days of their incarceration had passed
Dent aviation bills advance in Olympia
Two aviation-related bills sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, advanced toward becoming law Tuesday in the Washington Legislature.
The Latest: Pfizer withdraws vaccine application in India
NEW DELHI, India — Pfizer Inc says it has withdrawn its application for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in India.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans open to Biden's approach to crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks into a new administration, a majority of Americans say they have at least some confidence in President Joe Biden and his ability to manage the myriad crises facing the nation, including