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Candidates outline priorities at Moses Lake Chamber Forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates for Grant County auditor, assessor, superior court judge and Public Utility District commi…
Disneyland reopens as California emerges from virus depths
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland reopened to excited visitors Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state that was so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated i…
US to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous varian…
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…
Biden's corporate tax plan takes aim at income inequality
WASHINGTON (AP) — From John Kennedy to Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, American presidents have taken aim at corporate America's tax-avoidance schemes before — and mostly missed.
Giuliani probe includes look at move to oust ambassador
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities investigating Rudy Giuliani are seeking information related to a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was ousted from her job two years ago on orders of then-President Donald …
Belarus Olympian to go on hunger strike as political protest
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An Olympic silver medalist who is one of Belarus’ most lauded athletes says he is going on a 10-day hunger strike to support victims of political repression in the country.
Kinzinger goes to Texas in search of anti-Trump Republicans
MANSFIELD, Texas (AP) — Adam Kinzinger came to Texas this week to hunt unicorns.
Eyeing 2024, Pence says he'll push back on 'liberal agenda'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence, positioning himself for a possible return to elected office, told an audience in early-voting South Carolina that he will spend the coming months “pushing bac…
'We did it!': Minnesota exults at Census win at NY's expense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans spent 18 months worrying over whether
All aboard! Biden to help Amtrak mark 50 years on the rails
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden, once a regular Amtrak rider, helped the nation's passenger rail system celebrate 50 years of service Friday.
Carper urges tough US rules barring gas-powered cars by 2035
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Senate Democrat is urging U.S. anti-pollution standards that would follow a deal brokered by California with five automakers and then set targets to end sales of new gasoline-powered vehicle…
Key piece of Biden's $1.8T families plan expires after 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden couldn’t get everything he wanted into his own
State eyes guidelines for vaccinated people
OLYMPIA — Saying the state is facing a possible fourth wave in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee said his office is working on new guidelines that would allow people who have received the COVID-19 vacc…
A look back: District 13 legislators reflect on losses and triumphs of the recently concluded legislative session
If there is one word that can describe how this past legislative session went for Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, it would be: difficult.
Former Mattawa police chief files appeal over being fired
MATTAWA — A hearing will be scheduled, albeit at an unknown time, for the Mattawa Police Department civil service commission for an appeal from Chief Joe Harris, who was fired by Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya April 10.