Florida announces $10M housing loan program to aid Panhandle

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $10 million housing loan program that could benefit hundreds of home buyers in the Florida Panhandle, which was devastated two years ago by Hurricane Michael.

Lynx hand reigning WNBA champion Mystics 5th straight loss

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 13 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 68-48 on Tuesday night, handing the reigning WNBA champions their fifth straight loss.

Lynx hand reigning WNBA champion Mystics 5th straight loss

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 13 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 68-48 on Tuesday night, handing the reigning WNBA champions their fifth straight loss.

3 Rajapaksas sworn into new Sri Lanka Cabinet after election

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president swore into office a new Cabinet on Wednesday that includes two of his brothers and a nephew, after a landslide election victory last week.

McConaughey writing book based on life-changing adventures

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey didn't want to write an ordinary celebrity book.

Bulgaria: Protesters seek support from Berlin and Brussels

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Several hundred anti-government protesters gathered on Wednesday in front of the German embassy in Sofia, calling on Berlin and Brussels to “open their eyes” to widespread corruption in Bulgaria.

McMorris Rodgers will now uphold Electoral College vote

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Spokane has reversed course, now saying she will uphold the Electoral College vote count and President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

McMorris Rodgers will now uphold Electoral College vote

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Spokane has reversed course, now saying she will uphold the Electoral College vote count and President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

Algeria leader back to Germany for COVID-19-linked treatment

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returned Sunday to Germany, where he spent two months for treatment of a COVID-19 infection, this time to treat a related foot problem, the presidency announced.

Algeria leader back to Germany for COVID-19-linked treatment

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returned Sunday to Germany, where he spent two months for treatment of a COVID-19 infection, this time to treat a related foot problem, the presidency announced.

Cyprus, UAE sign first military cooperation agreement

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed their first military cooperation agreement as the eastern Mediterranean island nation seeks to bolster relations with nearby countries in the Middle East.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level is rising, and the water temperature is falling on the Potholes Reservoir. The current water level is 1038.15 — 1.37 feet higher than this time last week. The water temperature is in the low to mid 40’s.

Scammers call PUD customers

EPHRATA - According to Grant PUD publicist Thomas Stredwick, telephone scammers are calling Grant PUD customers and threatening to shut off their electricity unless an immediate payment is made.

Mattawa Police Department to use new emergency alert system

The Mattawa Police Department will be using a new emergency alert system to better and more quickly inform residents of fires, traffic hazards and other incidents.

Taylor Orchards Plat Plans moving forward in Mattawa

MATTAWA — City Planner Darryl Piercy told the last meeting of the Mattawa City Council, on June 16, that the Taylor Orchards Plat, which would bring much-needed new housing to the community, is moving right along.

Whitneys power Warden past Royal

Warden basketball

ROYAL CITY — Brenna and Bailey Whitney put together solid performances to help Warden extend its win streak to five games.

Russell C. Rogers

August 1, 1930 – October 10, 2018

Franklin PUD Vendor List

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Franklin County, as required by RCW 39.04.190, is notifying the public of the existence of a vendor list and is soliciting new vendors for the 2016 calendar year.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1,043.92 feet, slightly down from last week. The water temperature is in the low 40s on the main Reservoir and approaching 50 degrees back in the sand dunes. The gates have been opened and the Potholes Canal is flowing — filling Soda Lake. This water flow will draw fish to the mouth of the canal where it enters the lake.

PUD grants rebates when purchasing appliances

EPHRATA - According to Grant County PUD, the purchasing of Energy Star certified appliances is a wise decision, and the PUD encourages such purchases with rebates.