Legislator who resigned amid probe to run for county office

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Arizona state Rep. David Stringer is running for office again, just nine months after the Republican lawmaker resigned amid an ethics investigation of 1983 sex charges and comments he made on race and immigration.

US expects insurers to cover COVID vaccine without copays

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Tuesday they expect health insurance companies will cover vaccines for COVID-19 without charging copays, once those vaccines are developed and become available.

3 UN elections on June 17 including new council members

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The president of the U.N. General Assembly announced Tuesday that elections for new members of the U.N. Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and his successor as head of the 193-member world body will be held simultaneously on June 17.

UN nations to elect new Security Council members Wednesday

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is holding elections Wednesday, including for two hotly contested seats on the U.N. Security Council.

US expects insurers to cover COVID vaccine without copays

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Tuesday they expect health insurance companies will cover vaccines for COVID-19 without charging copays, once those vaccines are developed and become available.

Adviser: China will honor trade deal, wants better US ties

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing will honor its trade deal with the U.S. and wants to see better ties with Washington, senior Chinese officials said Thursday.

Wahluke Warriors starting tough to play strong soccer

MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors soccer team is working the pitch to ensure a successful season and Head Coach Cele Lopez said he’s hoping to set the team up to represent their school, community and families well. He’s working to address the gaps left by last year’s graduates while building up returning players.

ACH baseball ready to swing for the fences in 2025

COULEE CITY — As the Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team gears up for the 2024 season, excitement fills the air, especially after a commendable last season that culminated in a second-place finish at the state championship. Head Coach Hunter Lee is optimistic about what lies ahead, especially with a roster boasting considerable experience and talent.

Porterhouse Steakhouse to close after 15-year run

Russell brothers reflect on restaurant's legacy, sense of community

MOSES LAKE – The Porterhouse Steakhouse will be closing its doors March 29. Brothers Sam and Cale Russell have owned the restaurant for more than 15 years; however, they said it’s time for the restaurant to move onto its next era. The restaurant will remain open for normal business hours until then.

Adams County Commission sends letter to governor

RITZVILLE — The Adams County Commission is asking Gov. Jay Inslee to give the sparsely-populated county a variance from the governor’s COVID-19 reopening plan and allow the county to restart business sooner.

Dennie Lee Harris

November 8, 1939 – January 21, 2020

Big Sky Now: Spring football updates, transfer portal buzz, and Sac State's FBS ambitions

The spring football season is here, and Big Sky Now is diving deep into what it all means for your favorite programs!

Big Sky Now: Griz rally, Bobcats dominate, and Bengals battle

Montana’s thrilling rally in Pocatello to Montana State’s dominant ground game and Idaho’s push for playoff positioning.

Halloween in 2020: Some fun with death and fear, anyone?

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The setting: a rolling patch of Pennsylvania farmland, about 15 miles from the little town where “Night of the Living Dead” was filmed. The moment: Halloween season 2020, a moonlit Friday night.

The Latest: Louisiana gov: 'catastrophic damage' from Zeta

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Zeta (all times CDT):

Halloween in 2020: Some fun with death and fear, anyone?

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The setting: a rolling patch of Pennsylvania farmland, about 15 miles from the little town where “Night of the Living Dead” was filmed. The moment: Halloween season 2020, a moonlit Friday night.

Mavs’ Richardson says circle is where she belongs

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School softball pitcher Paige Richardson said one of the most appealing things about the game is the chance it gives her to test herself. “I think a lot of it is the adrenaline that comes from it,” she said. “I love getting that rush, to just have that sense of urgency. I just want to be out there.” She wants to do well for her team, she said, and while softball requires practice, there’s a payoff at the end.

The Latest: Pence calls for global leaders to confront Iran

JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest on the gathering in Jerusalem of dozens of world leaders for the World Holocaust Forum, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp (all times local):

Quincy Special Olympics sees strong first year

QUINCY – When a Special Olympics team was announced as coming to Quincy, co-Coordinator Yesenia James said there was a positive reaction among residents hearing the news. “They were saying, ‘Finally, something’s happening!’” she said.

The Latest: Biden team not expecting pre-caucus endorsements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on