Indiana lawmakers back banning local rental regulations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed blocking Indiana cities from regulating rental properties, a move that

Indiana lawmakers back banning local rental regulations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed blocking Indiana cities from regulating rental properties, a move that

2 female Democrats vie to take on 12-term GOP incumbent

CINCINNATI (AP) — Some years, Democrats have struggled to field a viable candidate in Ohio's 1st U.S. House district. This year, they have two.

European Central Bank offers stimulus to offset virus impact

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is deploying new stimulus measures to cushion the economic pain inflicted by the virus outbreak.

AP news guide: Thompson easily wins in 2nd District

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi was holding party primaries Tuesday to choose nominees for a U.S. Senate seat and four congressional seats. What's at stake:

AP news guide: Mississippi reps win; Espy to face Hyde-Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi held party primaries Tuesday to choose nominees for a U.S. Senate seat and four congressional seats:

US supervised injection site put on hold amid opposition

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Plans to open what could be the nation's first medically supervised injection site in Philadelphia were put on hold Thursday night amid strenuous opposition from a federal prosecutor and residents of the neighborhood where it would have been located.

Miss watching sports? Cricket final going live - in Vanuatu

PORT VILA, Vanuatu (AP) — They’re ready to go live in Vanuatu.

US says Washington state overstepped with oil train law

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday moved to block a Washington state law that imposed safety restrictions on oil shipments by rail following a string of explosive accidents.

With European economy in record drop, central bank gives aid

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is stepping up its efforts to cushion the economy against a record downturn that the bank's president, Christine Lagarde, said was “of a magnitude and speed that are unprecedented in peacetime.”

US says Washington state overstepped with oil train law

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday moved to block a Washington state law that imposed safety restrictions on oil shipments by rail following a string of explosive accidents.

Syria virus death traced to Kurdish-run northeast region

BEIRUT (AP) — A 53-year-old male resident of Syria’s Kurdish-administered northeast died earlier this month from COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, according to an email from the World Health Organization obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.

Trump panel: Boost US uranium mines as strategic interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday urged government intervention to rescue U.S. uranium mining and nuclear fuel industries in a tough global marketplace, from making it easier to mine public lands out West to blocking some imports of foreign nuclear fuel.

UN says 'staggering' deaths of rights activists in Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed alarm Tuesday at the “staggering number” of social activists killed in Colombia despite a peace accord aimed at improving conditions in poor, rural areas.

Fun for health

Games, dances, healthy living tips at Mattawa health fair, movie night

MATTAWA — Maybe that dart game was a little harder than it looked. The guys tried it, and tried again, and kept missing. “If a little kid can do it, you can do it,” one of the guys told the others, but he was wrong...

Autumn party: Othello Chamber hosting Family Fall Festival

OTHELLO – The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce will host a Family Fall Festival Oct. 21 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Othello City Hall. This is the first fall festival the chamber has put on...

Indian apple, pea and lentil tariffs to be lifted

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tariffs imposed on American apples, peas and lentils by the Republic of India in 2018 will be lifted within 90 days. Lifting of the tariffs was announced Thursday, during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington D.C. “It’s a happy day when things go right,” said Kim Schrier (D-Washington), who represents the state’s Eighth Congressional District, which includes Chelan County and a small portion of Douglas County...

MLIRD looks at assessment changes following new law

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District hopes to have its new assessment structure ready for the public by Sept. 1, according to MLIRD Board President Bill Bailey. “We will decide how these rates will be determined and then publish them and make them available,” Bailey said. “There are a lot of factors that need to be considered.” Bailey spoke following passage by the Washington State Legislature during the regular spring session of a measure supported by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, to clarify the MLIRD’s legal status and ability to levy assessments on property within the district. In 2020, a Grant County Superior Court judge found in favor of property owner and former MLIRD board member Mick Hansen when he challenged the district’s method of levying assessments on property, noting the district could not levy an irrigation assessment because it has no way of delivering irrigation water to properties in the district.

Staying active

Class provides fitness activities geared toward helping seniors keep moving

MOSES LAKE - A fitness class geared toward seniors, but also fitness beginners and those with mobility challenges, is available three days a week at a local gym. “I have a history of teaching senior classes,” said Chrystal Flerchinger, an instructor at South Campus Athletic Club. “(I’ve) probably been doing it for about 10 years so it's kind of a love of mine. I really enjoy it.” ...

Washington schools names Purple Star districts

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Association of School Administrators have selected the Purple Star Award winners for 2024, according to an announcement from OSPI. Washington state is home to thousands of military-connected families, including active-duty service members, reserves members, and veterans, the announcement said. To recognize school districts that have incorporated military-friendly practices and demonstrate a commitment to military-connected students and families, the 2023 Legislature created the Purple Star Award Program.