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June 18, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Wisconsin Assembly approves transgender sports bans

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports — measures taken up in the middle of

June 18, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

June 17, 2021 8:06 p.m.

Catholic foster care agency wins Supreme Court verdict

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday

June 17, 2021 3:36 p.m.

Mistrial halts case on minimum wage for immigrant detainees

SEATTLE (AP) — A trial over whether the GEO Group must pay minimum wage — instead of $1 a day — to immigration detainees who perform tasks like cooking and cleaning at its for-profit detention center in Washington state has ended with a hung jury.

June 17, 2021 2:03 p.m.

Top general 'shocked' by AP report on AWOL guns, mulls fix

Shocked by an Associated Press investigation into the loss and theft of military guns, the Pentagon's top general signaled Thursday that he will consider a “systematic fix” to how the armed services keep account of their firearms.

June 17, 2021 1:06 p.m.

General 'shocked' by AP report on AWOL guns, considers fix

Shocked by an Associated Press investigation into the loss and theft of military guns, the Pentagon's top general signaled Thursday that he will consider a “systematic fix” to how the armed services keep account of their firearms.

June 17, 2021 12:45 p.m.

Another victory at the Supreme Court for religious groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

US Army has hidden or downplayed loss of firearms for years

The U.S. Army has hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms disappear, significantly understating losses and thefts even as some weapons are used in street crimes.

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Jury deciding if immigration detainees must get minimum wage

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal jury is deciding whether one of the nation's biggest private prison companies must pay minimum wage — instead of $1 a day — to immigration detainees who perform tasks like cooking and cleaning at its jail in Washington state.

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Portland police officer indicted on protest assault charge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has returned an indictment against a Portland police officer accusing him of hitting an Oregon protester in the head with a baton in 2020.

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

AP: Some stolen US military guns used in violent crimes

Pulling a pistol from his waistband, the young man spun his human shield toward police.

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Wisconsin Assembly approves transgender sports bans

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports — measures taken up in the middle of

June 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

June 16, 2021 4:03 p.m.

Wisconsin Assembly approves transgender sports bans

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports — measures taken up in the middle of

June 16, 2021 9:33 a.m.

US Army has hidden or downplayed loss of firearms for years

The U.S. Army has hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms disappear, significantly understating losses and thefts even as some weapons are used in street crimes.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Othello spring athletes named to GSL All-League

More than 40 Othello High School athletes were selected to the Greater Spokane League All-League teams for spring sports in Othello’s only season with the GSL.

Street work: Othello City Council approves rebidding Ash Street contract
June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Street work: Othello City Council approves rebidding Ash Street contract

OTHELLO — Othello city officials will advertise a second time for bids for a project to modify some street corners on Ash Street and build a few sections of sidewalk, as Othello City Council members approved rebidding the project Monday.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids

Paramedics were called regularly to treat children suffering from panic attacks so severe their hands would constrict into balls and their bodies would shake. The outbursts often occurred after other children were taken away to be reunited with families, dashing the hopes of those left behind at the largest emergency shelter set up by the Biden administration to hold minors who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on transgender sports bans

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly planned to vote Wednesday on bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports — measures that are being debated in the middle of gay pride month and are all-but certain to be headed for a veto by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Jury deciding if immigration detainees must get minimum wage

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal jury is deciding whether one of the nation's biggest private prison companies must pay minimum wage — instead of $1 a day — to immigration detainees who perform tasks like cooking and cleaning at its jail in Washington state.