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February 12, 2020 12:05 a.m.

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September 13, 2020 12:03 a.m.

NJ voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The presidential election and the coronavirus outbreak have largely overshadowed New Jersey's highest-profile ballot question this year, but the state could be the latest to legalize recreational marijuana if voters say yes to a constitutional amendment.

September 12, 2020 6:06 a.m.

NJ voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The presidential election and the coronavirus outbreak have largely overshadowed New Jersey's highest-profile ballot question this year, but the state could be the latest to legalize recreational marijuana if voters say yes to a constitutional amendment.

October 11, 2020 4:28 a.m.

Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead, the same day local media reported two senior officials had been infected and the nation's currency plunged to its lowest level ever.

October 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead, the same day local media reported two senior officials had been infected and the nation's currency plunged to its lowest level ever.

September 25, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Michigan Legislature eases processing of absentee ballots

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers voted Thursday to make it easier for clerks to process a surge in absentee ballots in the battleground state's presidential election by letting them start a day earlier than normal.

September 24, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Michigan Legislature eases processing of absentee ballots

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers voted Thursday to made it easier for clerks to process a surge in absentee ballots in the battleground state's presidential election by letting them start a day earlier than normal.

December 1, 2020 12:09 a.m.

OPEC talks on oil production to go into second day

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Leaders of the OPEC oil cartel adjourned their virtual meeting Monday on future production as no agreement was announced on whether to extend output cuts into next year.

November 30, 2020 10:27 a.m.

OPEC talks on oil production to go into second day

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Leaders of the OPEC oil cartel adjourned their virtual meeting Monday on future production as no agreement was announced on whether to extend output cuts into next year.

July 26, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Hundreds rally in Manila ahead of Duterte's annual speech

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual state of the nation speech.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Hundreds rally in Manila ahead of Duterte's annual speech

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual state of the nation speech.

July 27, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Duterte threatens criminals, seeks death penalty for drugs

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned would-be criminals on Monday that “bodies will pile up" if they turn to robberies and other crimes during the coronavirus pandemic and urged that the death penalty be restored for illegal drugs.

July 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares mixed as investors eye EU meeting on pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in directionless trading Monday as investors cautiously eyed the summit of European leaders discussing the pandemic crisis, as coronavirus cases soared in the U.S.

July 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Home deliveries don't get food-tax exemption during pandemic

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Taxes are being levied on home-delivered groceries that are tax free when purchased at stores in New Mexico, undercutting incentives to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, tax policy experts warned Thursday.

July 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Home deliveries don't get food-tax exemption during pandemic

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Taxes are being levied on home-delivered groceries that are tax free when purchased at stores in New Mexico, undercutting incentives to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, tax policy experts warned Thursday.

January 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Water rates to increase in Othello

Citizens speak out against the increase

October 26, 2011 1 p.m.

Port of Royal Slope (Grant County Port District No. 2)

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Lawmakers work to determine transportation priorities
January 31, 2014 5 a.m.

Lawmakers work to determine transportation priorities

OLYMPIA - Agriculture policy makers said transportation and other major issues before the legislature will impact farmers.

December 2, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Farm Bills benefit more people than farmers

SPOKANE - Among many other pieces of legislation, Congress is debating the Farm Bill. Most of us don't farm but most of us should care about this legislation that comes before Congress every five years or so. Why should we care? Because we all eat. Because agriculture is responsible for one out of every 12 jobs in America. Because agriculture contributes positively to America's trade balance and is a major part of Washington's exports. Because about 35 percent of Washington state is agricultural land and its management affects water and air quality for everyone. Because a large part of America and Washington is rural.

Grant Transit Authority building likely done in April
March 17, 2011 6 a.m.

Grant Transit Authority building likely done in April

MOSES LAKE - The construction of Grant Transit Authority's new Moses Lake facility is nearing completion.