AAA: Partially automated driving systems don't always work

DETROIT (AP) — Two tests by AAA during the past two years show that partially automated driving systems don’t always function properly, so the auto club is recommending that car companies limit their use.

AAA: Partially automated driving systems don't always work

DETROIT (AP) — Two tests by AAA during the past two years show that partially automated driving systems don’t always function properly, so the auto club is recommending that car companies limit their use.

Study: Students falling behind in math during pandemic

A disproportionately large number of poor and minority students were not in schools for assessments this fall, complicating efforts to measure the pandemic’s effects on some of the most vulnerable students, a not-for-profit company that administers standardized testing said Tuesday.

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Royal High School News team keeps students in the loop

ROYAL CITY — Royal High School students can’t say they don’t know what’s going on in their school. “Hello, and welcome to this … edition of Royal High School News,” says a young anchorperson, holding a printed script and flanked by a classmate and a coffee mug that says “RHS News.” The edition changes according to whatever is being recognized on that particular day: National Education Week on Dec. 2, National Zipper Day on April 29. The teenage journalists go on to introduce themselves and the happenings of the day at Royal High School before launching into an interview with a teacher or an athlete...

Shift to digital census raises fear of Iowa-like breakdown

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The stakes are high when a major civic exercise involves a large population, new technology that has not been thoroughly tested and an entire country waiting on the results.

Call for Bids

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Drilling Well No. 4 Rebid.

NTSB: Pickup driver's drug use critical in death of 7 bikers

A pickup driver’s drug use was the reason he crashed last year into an oncoming group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire, leading to the death of seven bikers, the National Transportation Safety Board found Tuesday.

News bites for Oct. 3, 2023

EPHRATA — A Quincy man died Sunday evening in a motorcycle collision northwest of Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Report: Social media manipulation affects even US senators

BRUSSELS (AP) — The conversation taking place on the verified social media accounts of two U.S. senators remained vulnerable to manipulation, even amid heightened scrutiny in the run up to the U.S. presidential election, an investigation by the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence found.

DeWine tests negative for virus after earlier positive test

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to his Twitter page.

Q&A: Grant County Clerk candidates

Kim Allen, Marla Roduner and Ulises Infante, all of the Republican Party, are in the running for the position of Grant County Clerk. Each candidate was presented with four questions and an opportunity to provide a short bio to introduce themselves to the voters in the county. Each candidate's responses are provided below and have been lightly edited for clarity...

Two days left in the current duck and goose hunting seasons

Two days remain in the current duck and goose hunting seasons. The duck season will continue through Sunday, Jan. 29.

The Latest: LSU decides to allow fans at Tiger Stadium

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The Latest: Rutgers says 4 athletes, 1 staffer test positive

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Requests for Bids

Remote activated motorized, security gate, for security enhancement of the Grant County Emergency Management office and Emergency Coordination Center, 3953 Airway DR NE, Moses Lake WA.

Free hazardous waste collection planned

EPHRATA - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.

Free household hazardous waste collection planned

EPHRATA - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.

Mini-motor bikes a tiny outlaw in ML roads

City leaders, state agencies, residents, clash on use of motorized vehicles

Royal City Council learns of plans for Ahlers Road

ROYAL CITY — Lisa Villegas of SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) presented a plan for the beautification of Ahlers Road to the Royal City Council at its meeting of Sept.15.

Quincy operation draws $120,000 fine

QUINCY – The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has fined Imerys Minerals California Inc. (Imerys) of Quincy $120,000 for emitting more air particle pollution than is allowed by its permit.