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Ephrata residents honor veterans during annual parade
EPHRATA — American flags lined Basin Street Wednesday morning as veterans, community members and local organizatio…
Israeli High Court hears challenge to Jewish nation law
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday was hearing a case against a contentious law that defines the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people, marking the beginning of a landmark challenge ag…
Kosovo to hold early election after court ruling
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo's Constitutional Court has ruled that the country must hold a new general election because parliament's confirmation of the Cabinet in June only passed because of an invalid vote by a…
Spokane woman sentenced to 43 months for stealing truck
A Spokane woman was sentenced last week to just more than three and a half years (43 months) in state prison after pleading guilty to a Dec. 2 incident in which she was found in Beverly behind the wheel of a vehicl…
Santa and friends help animals in need
Children lined up Saturday as Central Park Villas staff positioned Christmas trees, lights, candy canes, an inflatable minion and a place for Santa and his elf…
Othello Christmas baskets delivered on time, despite pandemic
After more than 40 years, the volunteers who organize, assemble and distribute the Christmas baskets of food and other items in Othello have it down to a scien…
Washington restaurants face hardships
Some might say it's been a tough year for restaurants.
Mattawa man arrested on kidnapping, harassment allegations
A Mattawa man was arrested late Sunday night after allegedly forcing his wife into his car against her will and threatening to kill her if she didn’t comply, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Federal fugitive arrested after brief chase cut short by spike strips
A Moses Lake man wanted on federal charges, who eluded authorities Friday, was arrested Monday morning in the Cascade Valley area after a brief car chase, whic…
Moses Lake discusses ending per-meeting stipend for elected officials
The Moses Lake City Council will consider Tuesday night whether to stop paying a per-meeting stipend to the city mayor, deputy mayor and council members, according to the council’s meeting agenda.
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Kushner heads to Morocco to mark normalization with Israel
BEN-GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (AP) — Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner was leading a delegation from Israel to Morocco on Tuesday on the first known direct flight since the two countries agreed to…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Fultz, Isaac, White, Kennard and Anunoby get extensions done
For some young NBA players, a free-agency payday came early Monday.
Mets sign 4 to minor league deals with spring invites
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets have signed right-hander Jerad Eickhoff, left-handers Jerry Blevins and Tom Windle, and infielder Wilfredo Tovar to minor league contracts.
Bell's big hit sets tone as Bengals stun slumping Steelers
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals safety Vonn Bell made a beeline for JuJu Smith-Schuster and delivered a devastating hit, forcing a fumble while sending the Steelers' receiver flying backward.