Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
Bargainers say have policing 'framework,' but issues remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers said Thursday they've agreed to a bipartisan framework for overhauling policing procedures, producing an upbeat but bare-bones statement that provided no details, conceded…
Vetoed Arizona sex education bill heading back to governor
PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican-controlled Legislature on Friday sent a contentious sex education bill that was previously vetoed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey back to his desk after it was stripped of language he objec…
The Latest: Hawaii to drop rules for vaccinated travelers
HONOLULU -- Hawaii is dropping its testing and quarantine rules for vaccinated domestic travelers in two weeks.
DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
Late Philippine leader hailed for integrity, guts vs China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Late Philippine President Benigno Aquino III was hailed Friday for his integrity in a Southeast Asian nation long plagued by corruption and for standing up to China over long-raging terri…
EXPLAINER: WA tenants get modified eviction reprieve
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers fo…
UK health minister admits virus rules breach with embrace
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s health minister apologized Friday for breaching national coronavirus restrictions after a newspaper ran pictures of him embracing a woman with whom he allegedly had an affair.
Falling short: Why the White House will miss its vax target
WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing in the State Dining Room on May 4, President Joe Biden laid out a lofty goal to
US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the main American military force completes its withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in …
The Latest: Maine nears 70% vaccination level for residents
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine is approaching getting 70% of its eligible residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and the director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says he sees that figur…
Pence 'proud' of his role certifying 2020 election results
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence has defended
'Like a hell': Ethiopia airstrike survivors recall massacre
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Maerg was serving customers at his cafe in
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here…
'Like a hell': Ethiopia airstrike survivors recall massacre
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Maerg was serving customers at his cafe in
Trump airs old election grievances in return to rally stage
WELLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday, holding his first campaign-style event since leaving t…