Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
US names new Arctic envoy in push to expand reach in region
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday named a special envoy for the Arctic, filling a post that had been vacant for more than three years as the administration seeks a greater role in the region a…
Another federal lawsuit challenges Maine's ranked voting
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Ranked choice voting opponents are trying a new argument in a federal lawsuit to try overturning the voting system in Maine.
Hawaii placed on Japanese list of safe travel destinations
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii was listed among 12 countries and regions the Japanese government considers safe international travel destinations for its citizens during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Gaps in federal oversight add to virus woes at vets homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Big gaps in federal oversight of long-term care facilities for aging veterans may have contributed to rampant coronavirus infections and more than 200 deaths at state-run homes, according to a con…
US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany, move 5,600 more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spurred on by
US to withdraw troops from Germany, sending 6,400 home and 5,400 to other countries, under shakeup sought by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — US to withdraw troops from Germany, sending 6,400 home and 5,400 to other countries, under shakeup sought by Trump.
Ex-Indiana Gov. Kernan, who was a Vietnam POW, dies at 74
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan, a Vietnam prisoner of war who entered politics and was thrust into the state’s top office when his predecessor suffered a deadly stroke, died Wednesday at age 74.
Police reform, absentee ballot use bills advance to governor
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that attempts to reform police procedures and policies in light of the police-involved killing of George Floyd and other Black people, a…
GOP opens campaign office in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Party has a new, temporary campaign headquarters for the next few months, at 108 E. Third Ave., right in downtown Mose…
Taylor, Jones run for District 2 commissioner seat
MOSES LAKE — With two of the three seats on the Grant County Commission up for election in November, voters in District 2 — which includes the southeast part o…
Watchdog group: Trump campaign improperly masking payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s reelection effort allegedly hid nearly $170 million in spending from mandatory public disclosure by routing payments through companies tied to his former campaign manager,…
Graves confirmed as new leader of Arkansas' prison system
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Department of Corrections official has been confirmed as the prison system's new leader.
Ohio House to meet Thursday to vote on removal of speaker arrested in bribery probe, with both parties supporting ouster
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House to meet Thursday to vote on removal of speaker arrested in bribery probe, with both parties supporting ouster.
County in oil-production zone fights stay-at-home order
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A county in New Mexico's southeastern oil production region is backing a legal challenge against a statewide ban on indoor dining amid surging coronavirus infections across the state.
Cooper: Alcohol sales at N.C. restaurants ending earlier
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday he's curbing alcohol sales hours at restaurants starting later this week, a