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Soap Lake looking to seat salary commission

SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is seeking residents to serve on its newly reactivated Salary Commission, a citi…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Column: Trump and golf were never a comfortable fit

Donald Trump was never a comfortable fit for golf.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Ohio gov. activates National Guard ahead of potential riots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the count…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; first execution of female federal inmate in 67 years

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; first execution of female federal inmate in 67 years.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Maricopa County detention officer accused of molesting child

PHOENIX (AP) — A Maricopa County Sheriff’s detention officer has been accused of molesting a child over a four-year span, authorities said Tuesday.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An oil company operating in northwestern New Mexico has agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty as part of a settlement.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
High court weighs compensation for business restrictions

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments as it weighs whether the state must compensate businesses for losses due to temporary closures and other pandemic-related restr…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Arizona redistricting commission to hold its first meeting

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's latest redistricting commission will meet Thursday for the first time to be sworn in and interview five independents nominated to serve as the panel's chair and potential tie-breaking vote .

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Supreme Court clears way for woman's execution

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to carry out the first execution of a female death-row inmate in almost seven decades.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
House ready to ask VP to help oust Trump; impeachment next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump show…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Woman convicted of killing 3 children in fire free on parole

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Southern California woman who spent 29 years behind bars after being convicted of killing her three children by setting their home on fire was released from state prison on parole Tuesday.

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
State of State: Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment paymen…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
The Latest: Group of House Republicans wants Trump censured

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Rural Nevada GOP official's letter draws calls for FBI probe

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s two U.S. senators have joined calls for an investigation of comments by the Republican Party chairman in rural Nye County that they warn could incite violence and insurrection against elec…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment system

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment paymen…

Updated 5 years, 4 months ago
Pence rules out using 25th Amendment to remove Trump, urges Congress to focus on Biden transition and avoid impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pence rules out using 25th Amendment to remove Trump, urges Congress to focus on Biden transition and avoid impeachment.