Myanmar election chief considers dissolving Suu Kyi's party

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s military-appointed state election commission said Friday that his agency will consider dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi's former ruling party for alleged involvement in electoral fraud and having its leaders charged with treason.

Nurses, nonprofits, others take vaccine to homebound people

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For months, Victoria McAllister searched online to make a vaccination appointment. Unlike other people who can hop into a car, though, she has ruptured discs that could slice her spinal cord if she hits a pothole or her wheelchair bumps floor molding.

The Latest: UN agency says situation in Gaza is dire

GENEVA —The U.N. humanitarian agency is describing an increasingly dire situation inside the Gaza Strip as the war between Israel and the territory’s Hamas rulers rages with no end in sight.

Report: 2 Seattle police officers broke law during DC riots

SEATTLE (AP) — Two Seattle police officers who were in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6 insurrection were illegally trespassing on Capitol grounds while rioters stormed the building, but they lied about their actions, a police watchdog said in a report released Thursday.

Report: 2 Seattle police officers broke law during DC riots

SEATTLE (AP) — Two Seattle police officers who were in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6 insurrection were illegally trespassing on Capitol grounds while rioters stormed the building, but they lied about their actions, a police watchdog said in a report released Thursday.

Educators connect students with careers

MOSES LAKE — The North Central Educational Service District has stepped up its outreach efforts recently in Grant County, finding ways to bring businesses and schools together to build a skilled workforce in the community.

State approves $4 million for Connell Rail Interchange

OTHELLO — Port of Warden officials discussed a legislative update on their ongoing projects during their regular meeting Thursday, primarily the Connell Rail Interchange improvements, which received another $4 million in approved funds from the state legislature, and potential future funding for their industrial road project. Consultant for the port Patrick Boss gave the update on the interchange, used by the Columbia Basin Railroad, during the meeting. “I think we're all happy about that,” Boss said, “because we all were concerned about being a little short on that (funding).” “That's a good thing to hear,” said Port Commissioner Dale Pomeroy.

Ted Vance Christensen

Aug. 28, 1934 — Jan. 23, 2024

Ted Vance Christensen, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at his home in Royal City, surrounded by his family. Ted was a humble, generous, industrious man of faith who dedicated his life to making the world a better place through the many acts of service he provided to his family, neighbors, friends and community. Ted was born in Ellensburg, Washington on Aug. 28, 1934, to LeRoy and Lucy Fay Christensen. He was the fourth of what would eventually be five children in the family. He had an adventurous childhood on their family farm in Kittitas where he learned the value of hard work and good rambunctious fun. When he was just 14 years old his father died, leaving the young Christensen brothers in charge of their family farm. Ted attended Kittitas High School where he excelled at many sports, but especially loved basketball. He graduated in 1952 and soon after married his childhood friend, turned sweetheart, Norma Jean Jensen on Sept. 16, 1953. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple.

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NEWS BITES for August 12, 2024

EPHRATA – A 40-year-old Ephrata man was injured due to a one-vehicle collision in the late morning on Friday according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. There was a semi-rollover collision at North Frontage Road just East of Adams Road. Jesus Villa Ambriz was driving a 2003 tractor-trailer westbound on North Frontage Road when his vehicle failed to make a northbound curve. Villa Ambriz sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.

Ohio Daybook

Associated Press Ohio Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Washington Supreme Court OKs lesser version of carbon cap

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a severely limited version of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to cap carbon pollution in the state, a decision the Democrat described as a “clarion call” that lawmakers must act on climate change.

Washington Supreme Court OKs lesser version of carbon cap

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a severely limited version of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to cap carbon pollution in the state, a decision the Democrat described as a “clarion call” that lawmakers must act on climate change.

Illinois News Digest

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Lawmakers: Inslee's homelessness plan unlikely to pass

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Top lawmakers said Thursday that Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to use hundreds of millions of dollars from the state's emergency budget reserve to combat Washington's homelessness crisis was unlikely to pass the Legislature.

Spud-focused: Research results among subjects at 2024 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

KENNEWICK — Research into potato pests and disease, new labor rules in Washington and innovations in the potato industry will be among the topics covered at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference Jan. 23 through 25 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.

Drive to charge packagers for recycling, but industry fights

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement.

Drive to charge packagers for recycling, but industry fights

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement.

Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend

Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend