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February 17, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.

February 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.

February 15, 2021 7:03 a.m.

Activists fear Biden's commitment to higher minimum wage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.

February 15, 2021 1:27 p.m.

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.

February 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his

ACSO holds community connection night in Lind
May 8, 2024 5:16 p.m.

ACSO holds community connection night in Lind

LIND — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, Undersheriff Adolfo Coronado and new Jail Commander Kelly Watkins came down to Lind Community Church Tuesday evening to give an update on the department and allow the community to ask questions.

July 28, 2021 9:06 a.m.

Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with Democrats said Wednesday they have reached agreement on the major outstanding issues and are ready to vote to take up the bill.

March 21, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Pennsylvania reports COVID-19 death; Wolf defends shutdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll rose by one on Saturday as lawyers for Gov. Tom Wolf asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging his authority to shutter “non-life-sustaining” businesses, declaring that unprecedented action is needed to combat a global pandemic they called “perhaps the biggest catastrophe of our lifetimes.”

March 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pennsylvania reports COVID-19 death; Wolf defends shutdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll rose by one on Saturday as lawyers for Gov. Tom Wolf asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging his authority to shutter “non-life-sustaining” businesses, declaring that unprecedented action is needed to combat a global pandemic they called “perhaps the biggest catastrophe of our lifetimes.”

September 1, 2020 1:27 a.m.

The Latest: Russia passes 1 million coronavirus cases

MOSCOW — Russia’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases. Russia has the fourth largest caseload in the world after the U.S., Brazil and India.

August 31, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Cyprus calls for masks, distancing at protests

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ Health Ministry says anyone taking part in a peaceful protest is obligated to wear a face mask and keep at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from other demonstrators.

Power administrator pushes for larger dam generator budget
August 11, 2017 3 a.m.

Power administrator pushes for larger dam generator budget

E-mail from Cheryl

October 14, 2008 9 p.m.

Swartz hopes to serve

MOSES LAKE - Carolann Swartz is running for Grant County Commissioner position 2 and spoke to a crowd during a candidates' forum at Big Bend Community College Monday night.

August 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Stockwell to revive Columbia Basin Project

RITZVILLE — Glen Stockwell, a Democrat from Ritzville, is running for the state House of Representatives in the Ninth District because he wants to revive the Columbia Basin Project.

August 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid.

August 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid.

August 1, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid.

August 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid.

January 16, 2020 10:35 a.m.

Massachusetts News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts.

January 16, 2020 10:35 a.m.

Rhode Island News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Rhode Island.