Review: Methanol plant would boost greenhouse gas emissions

SEATTLE (AP) — A new environmental review of plans to build a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington shows that the project would boost the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere — but not as much as if the methanol were made elsewhere.

Review: Methanol plant would boost greenhouse gas emissions

SEATTLE (AP) — A new environmental review of plans to build a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington shows that the project would boost the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere — but not as much as if the methanol were made elsewhere.

UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, in a statement that provided few details but marked the first public release of information on the efficacy of the shot.

US population growth smallest in at least 120 years

The U.S. population grew by the smallest rate in at least 120 years from 2019 to 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau — a trend that demographers say provides a glimpse of the coronavirus pandemic’s toll.

US population growth smallest in at least 120 years

The U.S. population grew by the smallest rate in at least 120 years from 2019 to 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau — a trend that demographers say provides a glimpse of the coronavirus pandemic’s toll.

Public meetings set on PUD fiber options

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD will hold two public meetings to discuss the future of its fiber optic network in late April. The first is scheduled for 2 p.m. April 25 at the PUD commission meeting room, 30 Southwest C St. in Ephrata. The second will be at 6 p.m. April 27 at the George Community Hall, 403 West Montmorency Blvd., George.

Facilitator to help Othello school committee

OTHELLO — Members of a committee asked to recommend options to meet facility needs in the Othello School District are asking for some help. Committee chair Ryan Frazier, making a report to the Othello School Board, asked for a facilitator with experience a big construction project, like school construction.

Board discusses next step for Othello school bond

OTHELLO — The next step for the Othello School District after the rejection of its construction bond was the subject of lengthy discussion at the Othello School Board meeting Monday.

DNA identifies California 1968 homicide victim and suspect

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A homicide mystery that haunted Southern California police detectives for 52 years has been solved with genetic genealogy that identified the young woman who was slain and a now-deceased man who is suspected of being the killer, authorities said Thursday.

DNA identifies California 1968 homicide victim and suspect

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A homicide mystery that haunted Southern California police detectives for 52 years has been solved with genetic genealogy that identified the young woman who was slain and a now-deceased man who is suspected of being the killer, authorities said Thursday.

Groups call for meetings as US lab preps for weapons work

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Several groups are asking state and federal officials to hold semi-annual public meetings as Los Alamos National Laboratory prepares to resume and ramp up production of key components for the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.

Groups call for meetings as US lab preps for weapons work

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Several groups are asking state and federal officials to hold semi-annual public meetings as Los Alamos National Laboratory prepares to resume and ramp up production of key components for the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.

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Washington state nixes methanol plant meant to supply China

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Officials in Washington state denied a key permit for a large proposed methanol plant Tuesday, saying the project that aims to send the chemical to China to be used in everything from fabrics and contact lenses to iPhones and medical equipment would pump out too much pollution.

Washington state nixes methanol plant meant to supply China

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Officials in Washington state denied a key permit for a large proposed methanol plant Tuesday, saying the project that aims to send the chemical to China to be used in everything from fabrics and contact lenses to iPhones and medical equipment would pump out too much pollution.

AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates how many Americans immunized

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday vastly overstated the number of Americans who've been vaccinated against COVID-19. And when addressing the racial gap in vaccinations, he claimed progress that is not apparent in the statistics.

Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training

ROME (AP) — Nearly seven weeks after the last game was played, Italy’s top soccer division finally has a target date to resume practice.

Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training

ROME (AP) — Nearly seven weeks after the last game was played, Italy’s top soccer division finally has a target date to resume practice.