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July 15, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Ethiopia denies reports government has started filling dam

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s water minister denied reports Wednesday that the government had begun filling a massive hydroelectric dam that has caused severe tensions with Egypt and led some to fear military conflict, while Cairo swiftly asked for clarification.

July 15, 2020 3:03 p.m.

North Macedonia election commission site hacked on poll day

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A suspected hacking attack caused the site of North Macedonia’s electoral commission to crash shortly after polls closed in the country’s national elections Wednesday, officials said, with partial results showing both main parties in a close race.

July 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll.

July 22, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Ohio Dems want nuclear bailout law repealed as scandal grows

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A nuclear plant bailout law should be repealed immediately, Democratic members of the Ohio House announced Wednesday as a bribery scandal involving one of the state’s most powerful lawmakers unfolded over the law’s passage.

July 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Graham on NCAA compensation rules: We’ve got to do something

The Senate Judiciary Committee wants to have a bipartisan plan in place to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for name, image and likeness rights by Sept. 15, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday.

July 21, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Trump to send federal agents to Chicago, maybe other cities

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning to deploy federal agents to Chicago and possibly other Democrat-run cities as he continues to assert federal power and use the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented, politicized ways.

July 21, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll.

July 6, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Iraqi expert on armed groups shot dead in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi analyst who was a leading expert on the Islamic State and other armed groups was shot dead in Baghdad on Monday after receiving threats from Iran-backed militias.

July 3, 2020 2:03 a.m.

Myanmar leader blames joblessness for deadly mining tragedy

HPAKANT, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed sadness Friday over a landslide at a jade mining site in the country’s north that took at least 172 lives, blaming the tragedy on joblessness.

Former Husky returns to lead embattled program
July 7, 2004 9 p.m.

Former Husky returns to lead embattled program

SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington softball player Heather Tarr has been named the team's new head coach, distancing the program from a prescription drug scandal linked to a former team doctor.

Soap Lake girls swat, shoot down Odessa
January 16, 2008 8 p.m.

Soap Lake girls swat, shoot down Odessa

SOAP LAKE - In spite of last Friday's blowout loss to state power Liberty Bell, the Soap Lake girls basketball team feels awfully good right now.

June 10, 2008 9 p.m.

NTSB: Holloway's plane lost control

Autopsy completed in fatal aircraft accident

November 3, 2008 8 p.m.

Grant PUD sees higher labor costs

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD staff and commissioners are studying next year's proposed $479 million budget, which shows a 4 percent increase in labor costs from last year.

Oregon boy wows conference with Lego creations
January 27, 2009 8 p.m.

Oregon boy wows conference with Lego creations

Hobby serves as networking tool

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Fifteen-year-old Warren Seely answers questions about his hobby of building miniature, powered Lego farm equipment with confidence and ease.

PUD proposes 15 percent rate increase
November 10, 2009 8 p.m.

PUD proposes 15 percent rate increase

Budget hearings continue, comment sought

GRANT COUNTY — Power supplied by the Grant County PUD could cost rate payers 15 percent more in the next three years.

January 28, 2008 8 p.m.

With nominees announced, will there be Oscars?

The Academy Award nominations are so good this year, especially in the best picture category, it was even more worth it than usual to drag myself out of bed to watch the live announcement at 5:30 a.m.

September 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Energy or salmon?

A new conservation plan to save salmon on the Snake River was offered by the Obama administration recently.

November 12, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Judge: GOP petition blocking virus rules is unconstitutional

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Thursday rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and other restrictions to prevent the spread of

November 12, 2020 3:43 p.m.

Chicago White Sox slugger José Abreu wins AL MVP award

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox slugger José Abreu won the AL MVP prize Thursday, a reward for powering his team back into the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Mass murder a good time to seek God?
December 21, 2012 5 a.m.

Mass murder a good time to seek God?

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