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February 21, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Iran votes in parliament elections that favor conservatives

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians voted for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran's leadership as sanctions weigh on the economy and U.S. pressure isolates the country diplomatically.

February 21, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Iranians vote in parliament elections favoring conservatives

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians voted for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran's leadership as sanctions weigh on the economy and U.S. pressure isolates the country diplomatically.

Cantwell, Newhouse discuss budget impacts on Medicaid
March 26, 2025 2:05 a.m.

Cantwell, Newhouse discuss budget impacts on Medicaid

MOSES LAKE — If Congress makes cuts to Medicaid, the results could be disastrous for Central and Eastern Washington, Sen. Maria Cantwell said at town hall meetings in Spokane and Richland last week.

September 3, 2020 2:27 p.m.

The Latest: Sky Blue FC won't have fans at fall home games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

October 25, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Malaysian PM acknowledges king's rebuff of virus emergency

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister said his government was prioritizing protecting people from COVID-19 amid a new outbreak after the king rebuffed his emergency proposal that critics saw as an undemocratic attempt to hold onto power.

October 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Malaysian PM acknowledges king's rebuff of virus emergency

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister said his government was prioritizing protecting people from COVID-19 amid a new outbreak after the king rebuffed his emergency proposal that critics saw as an undemocratic attempt to hold onto power.

October 26, 2020 12:27 a.m.

Malaysian PM faces calls to resign after emergency rebuffed

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister faced calls to resign from both sides of the political aisle Monday after the king rebuffed his proposal for a coronavirus emergency that critics saw as an undemocratic attempt to hold onto power.

October 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Malaysian PM faces calls to resign after emergency rebuffed

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister faced calls to resign from both sides of the political aisle Monday after the king rebuffed his proposal for a coronavirus emergency that critics saw as an undemocratic attempt to hold onto power.

Analyzing needs and wants first step in kitchen design
September 27, 2020 1 a.m.

Analyzing needs and wants first step in kitchen design

MOSES LAKE — Kitchen designer Barb Skaug said successful home design can change the way a room is used. It can even change the way people live in that space.

January 4, 2021 12:33 a.m.

Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark

TOKYO (AP) — Tick-Tock-Tick.

December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Kentucky governor backs giving larger stimulus checks

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Democratic governor has made a pointed plea for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, saying the larger direct payments would pump an extra $5 billion into the state's virus-damaged economy.

December 30, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Kentucky governor backs giving larger stimulus checks

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Democratic governor has made a pointed plea for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, saying the larger direct payments would pump an extra $5 billion into the state's virus-damaged economy.

December 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Polish leader hails summit deal on use of EU sanctions

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s conservative ruling party leader says the compromise struck at last week’s European Union summit that limits the use of financial sanctions is a “saber” protecting the country against any potential “attack” on the EU’s part.

December 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Polish leader hails summit deal on use of EU sanctions

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s conservative ruling party leader says the compromise struck at last week’s European Union summit that limits the use of financial sanctions is a “saber” protecting the country against any potential “attack” on the EU’s part.

December 18, 2020 11:06 p.m.

Michigan lawmakers, governor agree to $465M in virus aid

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed to a $465 million pandemic spending plan, including relief payments to businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat because of the coronavirus and government restrictions to curb its spread.

December 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Michigan lawmakers, governor agree to $465M in virus aid

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed to a $465 million pandemic spending plan, including relief payments to businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat because of the coronavirus and government restrictions to curb its spread.

November 19, 2020 6:30 a.m.

UK military spending boost stokes concerns on overseas aid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday backed what is being touted as the biggest investment in the U.K.'s armed forces since the end of the Cold War three decades ago, brushing aside whether his government is about to abandon pledges on overseas aid spending.

Public Power Week reminds us of our hydropower resource
October 5, 2017 3 a.m.

Public Power Week reminds us of our hydropower resource

Grant Public Utility District (PUD) celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 1-7. Public Power Week is an annual celebration throughout the nation recognizing the contribution not-for-profit electric utilities make to customers. Grant PUD started in 1938 with a vision of local residents who wanted a county-wide public utility to provide them with affordable, reliable energy. Today, we realize their vision by delivering energy to nearly 40,000 customers both large and small and using the power of the Columbia River to generate more than 2,000 megawatts of clean, reliable, affordable energy.

Governor's State Of The State disappoints Republicans
January 10, 2018 2 a.m.

Governor's State Of The State disappoints Republicans

OLYMPIA — Governor Inslee laid out his priorities Tuesday for the upcoming session at the annual State of the State address, including passage of the capital budget and funding public schools, but half of his speech focused on one item: a carbon tax.

December 6, 2018 2 a.m.

It's time to invest in education beyond high school

The elections are over, and lawmakers are once again gearing up to gather in Olympia for the 2019 legislative session. Their job this year is challenging because legislators must write the next two-year state budget, weighing many competing and important demands in the process.