Bill to reassess military credit makes cut-off in House

A bill to reassess the way military service credit for state retirement plans is awarded to veterans who have been deployed narrowly made cut-off in the Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.

WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend.

WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night over shooting

For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.

ACLU sues over federal response to Portland, Oregon protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging U.S. agents sent by President Donald Trump to protect a federal courthouse targeted by Black Lives Matter protesters illegally used excessive force and illegal detentions to rob protesters of their freedom of speech and assembly.

WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend.

Condemned Tennessee inmate pushes for DNA tests in his case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee inmate scheduled to be executed in December continued to push Friday for DNA testing of the evidence in his case, arguing that would exonerate him.

California's Golden State Killer faces life prison sentence

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., a former police officer, faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 13 rape-related charges and 13 murder counts stemming from crimes in the 1970s and 1980s across six California counties. He pleaded guilty in June and is set to be sentenced on Friday after

California's Golden State Killer faces life prison sentence

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., a former police officer, faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 13 rape-related charges and 13 murder counts stemming from crimes in the 1970s and 1980s across six California counties. He pleaded guilty in June and is set to be sentenced on Friday after

Virginia Senate puts off vote on eviction moratorium

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate has put off a vote on legislation to block evictions until next year, a measure supporters say is a vital protection for renters amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Man sentenced for pulling knife

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for threatening a man with a knife during a physical confrontation after the man accused him of raping a woman.

Friday standoff in Moses Lake ends peacefully

December 1, 2015

Bail set for Royal man charged with murder • 'Saddest possible outcome': Sheriff believes lost hunter fell to his death from cliff • Knights bound for state again • Mattawa's Carlos N. Mata named Top Cadet at the latest State Trooper graduation • This Thanksgiving one of the best • Wahluke Junior High STEM Program grows with additional funding • Living with Faith: Sometimes the lesson isn't just meant for you • Wahluke's students learn police work through career and technical education program • Cozy Comforts Bazaar: Steve Largent Seahawks jersey (80) available • Holding solid position the goal of Grant County potato growers • Give Back Challenge: Saddle Mountain Elementary students distribute 25 meals • Snow drift causes rollover near George • Cortez, Villafana lead Royal defense in near shutout of Connell in semis, headed to state • Offense or Defense? Royal is a balanced team • State contender taking shape on Royal High School mats this season • Ready for the time of their life: Coach Miller wants Japanese wrestlers to remember Royal • King's took out tough programs to get to Tacoma this Saturday • Homeless Taskforce: Volunteers, donations sought for count • Mattawa boy takes first in Seattle Seahawks Punt, Pass & Kick • One from Mattawa hurt in rear-ender • Washington State's electronic recycling program updated • Kittitas kids lend a hand to Mattawa Area Food Bank • Spirit of Giving Alive: Christmas Toy Drive underway in Mattawa

Marijuana legalized but still could be troublesome

MATTAWA - If you are a marijuana user and think that the legalization of pot in Washington State has given you free reign, you may want to think again.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Bayern beats Frankfurt in cup semi, still targeting double

MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Wednesday to reach the German Cup final, with both teams paying tribute to the global protests against the killing of George Floyd.

Nike, NFL and others to start giving workers Juneteenth off

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike, the NFL and other businesses will give their employees a day off for Juneteenth for the first time this year, the latest example of how American employers are responding to protests that have placed additional attention on racial injustice in the U.S.

Nike, NFL and others to start giving workers Juneteenth off

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike, the NFL and other businesses will give their employees a day off for Juneteenth for the first time this year, the latest example of how American employers are responding to protests that have placed additional attention on racial injustice in the U.S.