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Ephrata parks director outlines growth, upgrades and vision
EPHRATA — Despite a summer marked by smoke, wind and cooler temperatures, the City of Ephrata's Parks and Recreati…
Michigan to end monthslong ban on youth contact sports
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will end a monthslong ban on youth contact sports that was ordered to curb rising coronavirus cases.
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills
KHIRBET HUMSU, West Bank (AP) — It looks like the aftermath of a tornado.
Fake accounts gain traction as they praise China, mock US
A pro-China network of fake and imposter accounts found a global audience on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to mock the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the deadly riot in Washington that left five …
University of Hawaii looks to add 6K seats to practice field
HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii could add more than 6,400 seats to its practice football field to play games there over the next three years if Aloha Stadium remains closed.
Biden, at prayer breakfast, calls out 'political extremism'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a confrontation of the “political extremism” that inspired the U.S. Capitol riot and appealed for collective strength during such turbulent times in rema…
Yellen says 'tough months' ahead, more relief needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says there are “tough months ahead” for the country with COVID-19 continuing to flare, making it critical that Congress pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion rel…
Hunter Biden's memoir 'Beautiful Things' out in April
NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden and an ongoing target for conservatives, has a memoir coming out April 6.
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
The Latest: WHO team meets with managers, residents in Wuhan
WUHAN, China — World Health Organization investigators looking for clues into the origin of the coronavirus in Wuhan say the Chinese side has provided a high level of cooperation but caution against expecting immed…
Kremlin: Thousands of arrests at protests necessary response
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin strongly rebuffed Western criticism Thursday and described the thousands of arrests at protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny as a necessary response to the unsan…
The Latest: Study finds 21.4% of adults in India had virus
NEW DELHI — India’s third nationwide study of prevailing coronavirus infections found that 21.4% of adults had already been infected before vaccinations started in January.
All parties appeal verdict in German far-right killing case
BERLIN (AP) — The prosecutors, defendants and co-plaintiffs have said they will appeal against the verdicts issued over the 2019 killing of a politician that sparked outrage in Germany and an attack on an asylum-se…
The Latest: Red Cross to help poor countries with vaccines
GENEVA — A top international Red Cross organization has announced a 100-million Swiss franc ($110 million) plan to help support the immunization of 500 million people worldwide against COVID-19 amid concerns about …
Billy on patrol in Soap Lake
Billy sits anxiously still, focused and alert. He knows exactly what’s behind the closed door.
Moses Lake beginner soccer league signups open
Signups for beginning soccer leagues through Moses Lake Parks and Recreation are open online now through Feb. 19 for the spring season. Beginning soccer leagues are for children ages 3-7.