2nd Washington corrections officer dies of COVID-19

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Vaccinations started in Washington state prisons this week while prisoners point to poor conditions, the Department of Corrections announced on New Year’s Eve the second COVID-related death of a corrections officer.

Utah doctors warn Thanksgiving could be super spreader event

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Thanksgiving could become a major super spreader event for COVID-19 transmission if people don't follow public health guidelines, physicians in Utah warned on Wednesday.

Trump adviser broke law with Biden criticism, watchdog says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog agency on Monday reported that one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers repeatedly violated the law during the campaign season with his criticisms of Joe Biden, now the president-elect.

Kentucky reports 3,481 new confirmed coronavirus cases

LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that Kentucky's steadily declining test positivity rate is a sign that an exponential rise of new coronavirus cases in the state is slowing and urged residents to continue to follow guidelines meant to stop more infections.

Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats ill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that “directed” microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.

Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats ill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that “directed” microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.

EU auditors: Antitrust probes too slow to curb tech giants

LONDON (AP) — The EU's efforts to rein in the power of big tech companies such as Google and Facebook through antitrust investigations have taken too long, dulling their effectiveness, a report said Thursday.

EU auditors: Antitrust probes too slow to curb tech giants

LONDON (AP) — The EU's efforts to rein in the power of big tech companies such as Google and Facebook through antitrust investigations have taken too long, dulling their effectiveness, a report said Thursday.

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Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they had yet to confirm reports of damage to coastal villages.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they had yet to confirm reports of damage to coastal villages.

Nearly 1,000 new infections include delayed test results

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is reporting its highest single-day caseload of new coronavirus infections since early May, although the state Department of Health said Tuesday that a significant portion are backlogged or delayed test results.

UN-backed experts point to new war crimes in Syria conflict

GENEVA (AP) — Investigators commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say Syrian government forces and their Russian allies bombarded civilian sites in Idlib province indiscriminately, while rebels tortured and executed civilians in recent months, acts amounting to war crimes on both sides.

Report of virus at Job Corps questioned

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District and Columbia Basin Job Corps disagree about whether students were affected by Norovirus in June.

Fresh News From MarDon

MarDon Resort regulars are reporting quality perch from the Lind Coulee, Goose Island, the mouth of Crab Creek, Medicare Beach and the Walleye Humps off the face of the sand dunes. Fishers are reporting 17"-22" as the best depth for quality perch from 8 inches and larger.

Polis signs order to diversify Colorado state government

DENVER (AP) — Amid the backdrop of the nation's reckoning over racial inequities, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order he says is designed to diversify state government and create policies to promote equality and inclusion.

Polis signs order to diversify Colorado state government

DENVER (AP) — Amid the backdrop of the nation's reckoning over racial inequities, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order he says is designed to diversify state government and create policies to promote equality and inclusion.

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Grant PUD auditors to review safety reports

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EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD’s auditors will be among the employees reviewing safety audits and reports.

Newhouse veterans bill passes through committee

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, designed to fix mismanagement issues at the Veterans Health Administration recently passed through a key Congressional committee.