Court: Portland crowd control covers journalists, observers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily lifted a lower court’s preliminary injunction on federal law enforcement officers’ use of force, threats and dispersal orders against journalists and legal observers working at Portland protests.

Court: Portland crowd control covers journalists, observers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily lifted a lower court’s preliminary injunction on federal law enforcement officers’ use of force, threats and dispersal orders against journalists and legal observers working at Portland protests.

US holiday weekend adds to virus worries as case counts grow

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida and Texas reported record daily increases in confirmed coronavirus cases Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is surging in many parts of the United States, casting a pall over Fourth of July celebrations.

US holiday weekend adds to virus worries as case counts grow

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida and Texas reported record daily increases in confirmed coronavirus cases Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is surging in many parts of the United States, casting a pall over Fourth of July celebrations.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states

Election demonstrators arrested in Seattle and Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Seattle and Portland, Oregon arrested more than a dozen people as hundreds took to the streets to demand a full count of all presidential election votes and a halt to President Donald Trump's court challenges to stop counts in some key battleground states, officials said.

Election demonstrators arrested in Seattle and Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Seattle and Portland, Oregon arrested more than a dozen people as hundreds took to the streets to demand a full count of all presidential election votes and a halt to President Donald Trump's court challenges to stop counts in some key battleground states, officials said.

New Year's Eve celebrated in Sinkiuse Square

Freedom Fest: Moses Lake celebrates

Putting on a Freedom Fest this year wasn’t guaranteed until about four weeks ago.

FIRE REPORT: GCFD 7 knocks down fireworks fire

SOAP LAKE — Fireworks sparked a wildfire late Wednesday night, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 7. At about 11:10 p.m., firefighters were called to a vegetation fire at Road 19 and Division Road, according to the statement. There they found a fire spreading at a moderate rate through light, flashy fuels. The first arriving brush engine made an aggressive attack and the fire was contained to 3.12 acres. Crews remained on the scene until 3:30 a.m. mopping up.

White House announces plans for July 4th celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.

White House announces plans for July 4th celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgettes the key to George's old fashioned Fourth of July

GEORGE – The Georgettes invite you to their old fashioned Independence Day celebration in George, Washington on the Fourth of July.

Riot swiftly declared for Portland protest at union building

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A riot was again declared by authorities Sunday night in Portland when protesters marched to a police union building, blocked a road and set dumpster fires as officers work to quell nightly unrest in Oregon's largest city.

Fourth of July events planned for Othello, George

By CHERYL SCHWEIZER

Georgettes key to George's old fashioned Independence Day

GEORGE - The Georgettes invite you to their old fashioned Independence Day celebration in George, Washington on the Fourth of July.

Violent crowd in Portland leads to arrests, business damage

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police made arrests after a New Year’s Eve crowd became violent, throwing fireworks, bricks and frozen water bottles at officers.

Violent crowd in Portland leads to arrests, business damage

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police made arrests after a New Year’s Eve crowd became violent, throwing fireworks, bricks and frozen water bottles at officers.

Wildfire near Mount Rushmore contained ahead of Trump visit

CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — A wildfire located near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota has been completely contained, according to Gov. Kristi Noem's office.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Ephrata man, teenage girlfriend charged for stabbing incident • Homeless task force looking for building • Fire at REC Silicon plant will impact third quarter production • Firework sparks brush fire in Moses Lake • Man sentenced for pulling knife • New exhibit opens Friday at museum • PUD's Kevin Nordt will address EDC luncheon • BBCC announces President's, Vice-President's lists • Big Bend women's basketball to host camps • Spuds rally to salvage split with Titans