Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

More than 22 million Americans have already cast ballots in

Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election

More than 17 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven both by Democratic enthusiasm and a pandemic that has transformed the way the nation votes.

Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election

More than 17 million Americans have already cast ballots in

Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

More than 22 million Americans have already cast ballots in

Election 2020-Debate, ADVISORY

The vice presidential debate takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additional presidential debates are planned for Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. It is unknown whether those plans will change because of President Donald Trump's diagnosis with COVID-19.

Election 2020-Debate, ADVISORY

The 2nd presidential debate takes place at 9 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The debate will be moderated by NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker.

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Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency reported Alaska led the nation in 2018 toxic chemical releases. But a state commissioner contends a large portion should not be categorized as toxic.

Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency reported Alaska led the nation in 2018 toxic chemical releases. But a state commissioner contends a large portion should not be categorized as toxic.

Regional labor economist receives new county focus

COLUMBIA BASIN - The face of labor analysis in the region is about to change.

Election 2020-Debate, ADVISORY

The first presidential debate takes place on Sept. 29 at at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. Additional presidential debates are planned for Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 7.

Moses Lake enters capital facilities analysis stage

Another aspect of Moses Lake’s ongoing comprehensive planning process came before the city council recently. The capital facilities plan is one part of the city’s comprehensive plan, which is headed for adoption in October.

EXPLAINING RACE CALLS: Minnesota, Montana and Iowa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is an alphabetical state-by-state look at how and why The Associated Press is calling U.S. states in the 2020 presidential election. States will be added throughout Election Night.

EXPLAINING RACE CALLS: Missouri for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is an alphabetical state-by-state look at how and why The Associated Press is calling U.S. states in the 2020 presidential election. States will be added throughout Election Night.

Democrats aiming to grab Indiana attorney general's office

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The race for the Indiana attorney general’s office was

Canada to get access to recorders from downed plane in Iran

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's Transportation Safety Board said Monday that Iranian officials have invited it to participate in analysis of the voice and flight data recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner shot down by a missile that killed 176 people including 57 Canadians.

Ephrata hospital hosts health fair

Runs Tuesday through Thursday

Ephrata — Columbia Basin Hospital offers testing and screening at a health fair this week.

Probe of police shooting continues

ROYAL CITY - As of Friday afternoon, the investigation of the Oct. 24 police shooting in Royal City remains incomplete.

US focused on disrupting finances for Somalia's al-Shabab

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States strongly backed efforts to disrupt the illegal financing methods used by Somalia’s al-Shabab extremist group, which according to U.N. experts raised more than the $21 million it spent last year on fighters, weapons and intelligence.

US focused on disrupting finances for Somalia's al-Shabab

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States strongly backed efforts to disrupt the illegal financing methods used by Somalia’s al-Shabab extremist group, which according to U.N. experts raised more than the $21 million it spent last year on fighters, weapons and intelligence.