Missouri lawmakers spar over how to handle spike in violence

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker pitching a tough-on-crime bill Tuesday directed blame for a surge in violence in the state's biggest cities at factors including the sometimes violent

Missouri lawmakers spar over how to handle spike in violence

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker pitching a tough-on-crime bill Tuesday directed blame for a surge in violence in the state's biggest cities at factors including the sometimes violent

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News bites for Dec. 5, 2023

VANTAGE — A 79-year-old woman died Friday in a collision with a semi on SR 26 near the junction with SR 243, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol. Judy M. Coluccio of Auburn was driving a 2014 Chrysler minivan west on SR 26 at about 6:45 when she crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2013 semi driven by Jose M. Avitia Sillas, 40, of Pasco, the WSP wrote. The minivan came to rest perpendicular in the westbound lane and the semi came to rest in the eastbound lane. Coluccio was declared dead at the scene, according to the statement. Avitia Sillas was unhurt. SR 26 was closed due to the collision and reopened around midnight. It was unknown whether Coluccio was wearing a seat belt, or whether drugs or alcohol was a factor in the incident. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Newspaper carrier confronted by sheriff files $5M tort claim

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Black newspaper carrier confronted by Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has filed a legal claim seeking at least $5 million in damages.

Newspaper carrier confronted by sheriff files $5M tort claim

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Black newspaper carrier confronted by Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has filed a legal claim seeking at least $5 million in damages.

Newspaper carrier confronted by sheriff files $5M tort claim

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Black newspaper carrier confronted by Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has filed a legal claim seeking at least $5 million in damages.

Man arrested and charged with murder in the disappearance of Moses Lake woman

MOSES LAKE — Police in Hermiston, Ore. have arrested a former Moses Lake resident in the disappearance of 30-year-old Yanira Cedillos of Moses Lake last week. At a press conference held at the Moses Lake Civic Center on Thursday, Moses Lake Police Department Capt. Mike Williams said Hermiston Police officers arrested Juan Gastelum, 27, a former Moses Lake resident, Wednesday evening. Gastelum has been charged with second-degree murder and rape...

Legals for April, 15 2022

Battle of the Badge to return to Larson Playfield

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff's Office will be hosting their Battle of the Badge community outreach softball game on July 20, raising money for local community outreach programs. “It’s a great event,” MLPD Evidence Technician Miranda Martinez said. “It’s been a great way to get people to come out and we’re human too, you know. We just want to go out there and have fun. At the same time, it’s entertainment.” ...

Northam seeks to delay minimum wage, collective bargaining

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state's minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.

Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state's minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.

Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state's minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.

Health officer: Models suggest 350-650 Grant County residents already infected with COVID-19

GRANT COUNTY — Dr. Alexander Brzezny, Grant County health officer, said at a Monday morning briefing that models indicate between 350 and 650 people in Grant County have been infected with the novel coronavirus,

Judge orders feds to turn over file in Park Police shooting

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal magistrate on Friday excoriated the government for refusing to turn over its investigative file in the death of a Virginia man shot by U.S. Park Police.

ACLU files lawsuit over Montana's ballot collection law

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Montana and the Native American Rights Fund are challenging a Montana law that they say severely restricts Native Americans' ability to vote.

Sister of executed man to governor: 'You killed my brother'

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The sister of an executed inmate, whose case drew national scrutiny because he was not the gunman, confronted Alabama's governor on Thursday for not stopping the lethal injection.

Whistleblower: Feds helping evacuees lacked virus protection

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government whistleblower has filed a complaint alleging that some federal workers did not have the necessary protective gear or training when they were deployed to help Americans evacuated from China during the coronavirus outbreak.

AP source: Bulls hiring 76ers' Eversley as general manager

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have hired Philadelphia 76ers executive Marc Eversley to replace the fired Gar Forman as general manager and work under new top basketball executive Arturas Karnisovas, a person familiar with the situation said Monday.

COLUMN: Inslee right to support individual tutoring to help students make up for COVID learning loss

Earlier this year Senator John Braun (R-Centralia) introduced SB 5248 to provide funding for individual tutoring to help students recover from the learning losses resulting from the COVID school shutdowns.