Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief

BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered.

C-Falls’ Robison breaks state assist record

Maddie Robison scored a hat trick and broke the Montana all-class record for career assists in a 10-0 Wildkats win over Lockwood Friday.

No. 20 Washington welcomes back fans, noise hosting Montana

Jimmy Lake never heard the groans that accompany a controversial decision, the cheers for a big play, or experienced walking off the field to adulation following a victory last year.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

Meek to receive year of severance pay, bonus

MOSES LAKE — Former Moses Lake School District Superintendent Josh Meek will receive both a full year’s salary and a bonus as part of the agreement ending his employment with the MLSD.

Avista gets approval in general rate case

Customer tax credits will offset overall proposed base rate changes over a two-year plan

Avista gets OK

Mightier than the sword: Local author releases new novel in August

MOSES LAKE — The realms of speculative fiction and fantasy have only seemed to grow in popularity in recent years as more fantastical worlds are shared through television, movies and books. Avid readers of the genre might have picked up a novel by local author Voss Foster.

Julie Pace named new Associated Press executive editor

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Pace, a longtime Washington journalist who managed coverage of the U.S. government during a period of historic tumult, was named Wednesday as the executive editor and senior vice president of The Associated Press.

Tea party 2.0? Conservatives get organized in school battles

MEQUON, Wis. (AP) — A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in

China bans men it sees as not masculine enough from TV

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government banned effeminate men on TV and told broadcasters Thursday to promote “revolutionary culture,” broadening a campaign to tighten control over business and society and enforce official morality.

Merkel prepares to step down with legacy of tackling crises

BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel will leave office as one of modern Germany's longest-serving leaders and a global diplomatic heavyweight, with a legacy defined by her management of a succession of crises that shook a fragile Europe rather than any grand visions for her own country.

Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief

BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered.

Legals for September, 3 2021

Columbia Falls brewery part of class action lawsuit claiming overcharges by Secretary of State's office

A Columbia Falls business and seven others across the state have filed a class action lawsuit claiming the Montana Secretary of State’s of Office is double charging businesses for fees, sometimes without their knowledge.

China bans men it sees as not masculine enough from TV

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government banned effeminate men on TV and told broadcasters Thursday to promote “revolutionary culture,” broadening a campaign to tighten control over business and society and enforce official morality.

​​Three Whitefish men involved in lawsuits

Three Whitefish residents are embroiled in lawsuits involving each other that include claims of trying to derail a criminal investigation, an alleged sexual scheme and participating in racketeering activity.

Merkel prepares to step down with legacy of tackling crises

BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel will leave office as one of modern Germany's longest-serving leaders and a global diplomatic heavyweight, with a legacy defined by her management of a succession of crises that shook a fragile Europe rather than any grand visions for her own country.

Merkel prepares to step down with legacy of tackling crises

She is set to become the first German chancellor to leave power when she chooses

Tammy Marie (Bruketta) Johnson

Tammy Marie (Bruketta) Johnson passed away Thursday, Aug. 26 at her home in Moses Lake, after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

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