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Stoke Space looking for first launch in 2027
MOSES LAKE — The owners of Stoke Space Technologies are planning the first launch of the company's reusable space …
This month's Paris Fashion Week goes totally digital
PARIS (AP) — Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men’s and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus…
Israeli tycoon in Swiss court over alleged bribes in Guinea
GENEVA (AP) — Israeli diamond and minerals magnate Beny Steinmetz went on trial in Switzerland on Monday on charges of corruption and forging documents in an alleged bid to win lavish iron ore mining concessions in…
Global shares fall as pandemic fears overshadow aid hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and U.S. futures were mostly lower Monday as hopes for more U.S. economic aid were countered by fears over spreading damage from the pandemic.
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Pakistan launches new anti-polio drive amid tight security
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Despite a steady rise in coronavirus cases, Pakistan on Monday launched a five-day vaccination campaign against polio amid tight security, hoping to eradicate the crippling children’s disease this …
India returns Chinese soldier who crossed disputed border
NEW DELHI (AP) — A Chinese soldier seized by India's military in the remote Ladakh region, where the two countries are locked in a border standoff, was handed back to China on Monday, the army said.
Indonesia green-lights emergency use of Chinese coronavirus vaccine
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia green-lights emergency use of Chinese coronavirus vaccine.
Auctioneers find freeway exposure
Auctioneer Chuck Yarbro makes no bones about why his company has moved to its new location near the interchange of Interstate 90 and Dodson Road.
Yonezawa Boulevard to be extended
Revisions are planned at the intersection of Yonezawa Boulevard and Pioneer Way (state Route 17), which will extend Yonezawa Boulevard to an access road and th…
New year baby a bright light after a dark year
Not long after the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep through the country and cast a dark shadow on America, Natalie Adame found out she was pregnant with her…
Ephrata City Council raises garbage rates
Residential garbage rates will increase 6-10% in Ephrata this year, and rates for a container will increase by 8-15%, as Ephrata City Council members on Wednesday approved an ordinance setting new rates.
Dye, Schmick, Schoesler outline legislative priorities
District 9 state legislators plan to solve issues ranging from climate change to health care during this year’s legislative session.
Security increased for Legislature’s opening day
Increased security is expected around the Capitol building in Olympia on Jan. 11 for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
Pandemic-related relief tops state budget priority list
Desperately needed COVID-19 relief is a top priority for this year's state Legislature.
Lawmakers convene: Session begins with calls for cooperation, quick action on pandemic
Washington state legislative leaders Monday took turns delivering upbeat messages that promised unity in taking swift action to relieve residents and businesses hit hard during the past year by the coronavirus pand…