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FIRE REPORT: Firefighters knock down blaze in Soap Lake, fires season continues statewide
September 19, 2023 5:39 p.m.

FIRE REPORT: Firefighters knock down blaze in Soap Lake, fires season continues statewide

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7, with a little help from its friends, extinguished a 2-acre wildfire Monday night in Soap Lake, according to a statement from the fire district. At about 10:45, GCFD 7 responded to a report of a structure fire at Division Street and SR 28, the statement said. When firefighters arrived, they found that no structures were actually burning, but a commercial building and multiple residences were threatened. Making matters worse were high winds, light fuels and a power pole brought down as a result of the fire...

January 12, 2021 12:12 p.m.

The Latest: Pence acknowledges 'our time' coming to an end

The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local)

March 24, 2020 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: Ice rink in Spain turned into makeshift morgue

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 382,000 people and killed over 16,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 101,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

August 29, 2020 4:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 7:05 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

April 3, 2021 3:03 a.m.

Deadly breach could delay decisions on Capitol fencing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Thousands remain protesting in NYC streets, defying curfew

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators defiantly remained on the streets of New York City well past the 8 p.m. curfew put in place Tuesday by officials struggling to stanch destruction seen on other nights and growing complaints that the nation’s biggest city was reeling out of control.

July 16, 2021 12:06 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump stokes Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is falsely describing

July 14, 2021 10:03 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump stokes Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is falsely describing

July 15, 2021 12:03 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump stokes Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is falsely describing

January 16, 2020 12:05 p.m.

Rockies News Digest

Good evening. Here's a look at how AP’s news coverage is shaping up in the Rockies. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to:

August 30, 2021 4:03 a.m.

WHO European head backs 3rd vaccine doses for the vulnerable

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization’s European branch says he agrees with the top U.S. infectious diseases expert that a third dose of coronavirus vaccines can help protect the people most vulnerable, and it shouldn’t be seen as a “luxury booster.”

October 3, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Migrant caravan faces roadblocks in Guatemala

RIO DULCE, Guatemala (AP) — About 1,000 Honduran migrants headed for the United States became increasingly desperate Friday in the face of a police and army roadblock in northern Guatemala that was preventing them from continuing toward the United States.

November 3, 2020 6:30 a.m.

Long lines form as Pennsylvania voters make their choice

Voters appeared to be turning out in force Tuesday in the key presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania as Donald Trump and Joe Biden headlined a statewide election in which millions of ballots have already been cast.

October 2, 2020 9:30 p.m.

Migrant caravan faces roadblocks in Guatemala

RIO DULCE, Guatemala (AP) — About 1,000 Honduran migrants headed for the United States became increasingly desperate Friday in the face of a police and army roadblock in northern Guatemala that was preventing them from continuing toward the United States.

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Belgian beach brawl fuels virus, political, climate tension

BRUSSELS (AP) — It started as a Saturday trip to Belgium's coast, a chance to escape a heat wave and coronavirus restrictions for a while. As the tide came in, the beach got crowded. Someone complained about the music being too loud. The mood quickly turned ugly.

January 17, 2021 7:09 p.m.

FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.

April 20, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Biden praying for 'right verdict' in Chauvin trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is “praying the verdict is the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and that he believed the case, which has gone to the jury and put the nation on edge, to be “overwhelming.”

June 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is taking on an increasingly public role as the nation confronts a confluence of historic crises that has exposed deep racial and socioeconomic inequalities in America and reshaped the November election.

July 24, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”

July 21, 2021 11:06 a.m.

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”