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June 23, 2021 7:33 a.m.

The Latest: France adds Russia to list of banned countries

PARIS — France is adding Russia to its “red list” of countries from which travels are banned unless it is for urgent reasons as they are struggling with virus surges and worrisome variants.

June 23, 2021 5:27 a.m.

Poll: Many Democrats want more US support for Palestinians

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll on American attitudes toward a core conflict in the Middle East finds about half of Democrats want the U.S. to do more to support the Palestinians, showing that a growing rift among Democratic lawmakers is also reflected in the party’s base.

June 23, 2021 4:03 a.m.

Hungary's PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of a new law seen as targeting the LGBT community has turned this month's European Championship into a major stage for his challenge to Europe's liberal values.

June 23, 2021 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: Italy welcomes tourists from US, Canada, Japan

ROME — Italy’s leader is pitching for tourists to start coming from the United States, Canada and Japan to give a vitally needed boost to Italian hotel and restaurant businesses.

June 23, 2021 2:27 a.m.

Biden anti-crime effort takes on law-breaking gun dealers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime but questions persist about how effective the federal efforts will be in calming what could be a turbulent summer.

Play ball!: Moses Lake Youth Baseball honors Coach Pete Doumit with tournament
June 23, 2021 1:05 a.m.

Play ball!: Moses Lake Youth Baseball honors Coach Pete Doumit with tournament

Around 25 teams from all over the state came together Friday through Sunday at the Larson Playfield on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake for the first-ever Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament, put on by the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association (MLYBA).

June 23, 2021 1:03 a.m.

Blinken brings Biden Europe charm offensive to Germany

BERLIN (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Germany as the Biden administration presses ahead with a diplomatic charm offensive designed to woo back wary Western European allies after four years of turbulent relations under former President Donald Trump. That's despite some lingering differences with key allies over energy and defense priorities.

June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Changes planned for mail delivery

MATTAWA — Mattawa residents will get home mail delivery, with the goal of initiating mail routes by the end of the year, and a second carrier route will be added in Desert Aire.

June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Othello City Council to discuss traffic

OTHELLO — Othello residents are invited to the July 12 Othello City Council meeting to discuss traffic, the city’s collision rate and options being considered to slow down traffic.

Two new officers sworn in to Othello Police Department
June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Two new officers sworn in to Othello Police Department

OTHELLO — Two new officers have joined the Othello Police Department.

Tri-Cities artist featured at Othello’s Old Hotel Art Gallery
June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Tri-Cities artist featured at Othello’s Old Hotel Art Gallery

OTHELLO — Original paintings by artist William Hermanns are on display at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello through the end of June.

June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Grant County commissioners decide not to buy downtown Ephrata building

EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners approved a budget revision allowing them to buy property adjacent to the Grant County Fairgrounds, but they decided Monday not to purchase a building in downtown Ephrata, which they also had been considering.

Alfredo Alvarado
June 23, 2021 1 a.m.

Alfredo Alvarado

Alfredo Alvarado, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away at his home in the presence of his family on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Guam launching COVID-19 vaccine tourism program

HAGATNA, Guam — Guam is launching a vaccine tourism program to encourage citizens of neighboring countries and Americans living in East Asia to come get inoculated against COVID-19.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

How Big Tech created a data 'treasure trove' for police

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of personal data created by Big Tech companies via the devices and online services that have hooked billions of people around the world.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Background checks blocked a record high 300,000 gun sales

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The number of people stopped from buying guns through the U.S. background check system hit an all-time high of more than 300,000 last year amid a surge of firearm sales, according to new records obtained by the group Everytown for Gun Safety.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

US to review Native American boarding schools' dark history

The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of policies that over the decades forced hundreds of thousands of children from their families and communities, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Swedish PM loses confidence vote, sparking uncertainty

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Stefan Lofven, Sweden’s Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, making him the first Swedish leader ever to lose such a motion.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of gains

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters took control of a key district in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province Monday and encircled the provincial capital, police said, as the insurgent group added to its recent battlefield victories while peace talks have stalemated.

June 23, 2021 12:06 a.m.

EXPLAINER: Ranked choice voting gets big test in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Ranked choice voting