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UK sanctions Russians, Saudis under new Magnitsky powers

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Monday announced economic sanctions against individuals and organizations from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar and North Korea under new U.K. powers to punish human rights offenders.

UK sanctions Russians, Saudis under new Magnitsky powers

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Monday announced economic sanctions against individuals and organizations from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar and North Korea under new U.K. powers to punish human rights offenders.

US review: Airstrike in Somalia killed, injured civilians

WASHINGTON (AP) — An American military airstrike in Somalia more than a year ago killed two civilians and injured three others, U.S. Africa Command acknowledged in a new report on Monday.

Two certifications for Grant County fire captain

ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire District No. 10/11 Captain/Mechanic Russ Hersh has achieved the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (ET) certifications.

Norwegian musher has commanding lead in Iditarod race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Norwegian running in only his second Iditarod has a commanding lead as mushers enter the final stretch of this year’s sled dog race across Alaska, one of the few U.S. sports not canceled over fears of the new coronavirus.

Harvest Valley Pest Control expanding again

QUINCY — Eradicating bugs and rodents — not your ideal American Dream. But for David and Katie Kaylor it’s a business that has exceeded their wildest expectation.

Ten Signs Your Cooling System Requires A Service Technician

(NAPSI)—Before you turn on your air-conditioning system, you may need to perform a few simple maintenance tasks to ensure it runs efficiently—things such as changing filters, tightening loose screws and clearing away obstructions from vents. Systems that fail to turn on or present challenges beyond your expertise require the skills of a trained technician. This is especially true if your cooling system exhibits any of the following signs:

Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.

Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.

Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged on Monday after the company's founder resigned amid allegations of fraud — just two weeks after signing a $2 billion partnership with General Motors.

Violet Power to build at Port of Moses Lake

Solar power start-up Violet Power will build a production facility north of Moses Lake rather than leasing space, as it first announced.

What you need to know to become a veterinary technician

(ARA) - Ask pet owners about their dogs and watch their eyes light up because of the bond they share. After all, Discovery News reports in an August 2009 article that dogs have been man's best friend for some 10,000 years.

US official: Top commander talks with Taliban on evacuation

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of America’s top military commanders met face-to-face with senior leaders of the Taliban, urging the longtime enemy not to interfere with the massive evacuation at the Kabul airport as the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.

Group14 moves dirt, hires locals

Battery tech company working on ramping up for operations in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — With construction crews only beginning to turn dirt on Group14 Technologies’ new Moses Lake facility, which is expected to be up and running sometime in 2024, Chief Operating Officer Eric Robinson said the company has already hired its first local production staff. “We’ve already hired a number of people locally, including our first operators. Most folks don’t recognize and realize what it takes to be really, truly knowledgeable about a process like this,” Robinson said. “It takes quite some time.” ...

EMT: Danielle Snyder

ROYAL CITY - Danielle "Danny" Snyder may be the youngest Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on the Grant County Fire District No. 10/11 ambulance. She's been an EMT-B (basic) for three years.

City of Othello and CBHA still need to reach an agreement

OTHELLO — The City of Othello and Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) are not any closer to reaching an agreement on the construction of Columbia Street than they were a month ago.