Mississippi could drop Jim Crow-era statewide voting process

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi just ditched its Confederate-themed state flag. Later this year, the state's voters will decide whether to dump a statewide election process that dates to the Jim Crow era.

Long season catching up with Wolves as Liverpool, City win

A long season might just be catching up with Wolverhampton. As for Liverpool, the newly crowned Premier League champion looks as fresh as ever.

Long season catching up with Wolves as Liverpool, City win

A long season might just be catching up with Wolverhampton. As for Liverpool, the newly crowned Premier League champion looks as fresh as ever.

BET Awards kick off with strong performance by Chuck D, Nas

NEW YORK (AP) — The BET Awards, celebrating its 20th anniversary, kicked off with a performance reflecting the current times as Black artists rapped and sang anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights.

Long-shut factory helps COVID-struck Afghans breathe free

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Seven years ago, Najibullah Seddiqi closed his oxygen factory, frustrated with power cuts and with rampant corruption that kept him from getting contracts with hospitals.

Fire damages building at Iran nuclear enrichment site

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A fire broke out early Thursday at a building above Iran's underground Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, though officials said it did not affect its centrifuge operation or cause any release of radiation.

Singapore election campaign begins, PM's brother not running

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's estranged brother is not running in next month's general election but said Tuesday he hopes to be a “catalyst for change" as campaigning began.

Long-shut factory helps COVID-struck Afghans breathe free

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Seven years ago, Najibullah Seddiqi closed his oxygen factory, frustrated with power cuts and with rampant corruption that kept him from getting contracts with hospitals.

Tigers can't keep pace with high-powered Prosser

Ephrata hosts West Valley-Spokane in Tuesday play-in contest

WSPC questions salmon in Crab Creek

Irrigation district, stake holder interests both important

Grant County, governor greet Guardian

Community turns out for groundbreaking of new fiberglass plant

Sharing secrets of Grant County's success

GRANT COUNTY— One of Grant County's economic development leaders imparted wisdom onto members of the Washington State Grange, in hopes of spreading success statewide.

Grant County PUD discussing 5 percent rate increase

Budget workshop held

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners directed staff to explore 5 percent electrical rate increases for 2010 and 2011 on Friday.

Fearing speaks at Moses Lake candidates' forum

MOSES LAKE - Democratic candidate for the 4th Congressional District George Fearing shared his political views at a Monday candidates' forum at Big Bend Community College.

Washington doesn't need an income tax

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Othello listens to input concerning containers

Considering regulations

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council listened to citizen suggestions concerning how to formulate manageable regulations on the placement of cargo containers in the city.

Brush plant to locate in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A long-time Seattle-based company is giving the area the exact opposite of the brush-off.

Mixed Martial Arts invades the Basin

MOSES LAKE — Mixed Martial Arts combatants from around the region converged on the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday to entertain a full house of fight fans with 11 bouts that featured knockouts, submissions and non-stop action.

Court upholds public defender payments

Opinion rules drafted attorneys should be paid judges' rates

GOP senator, business leaders urge prompt Biden transition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is increasing on a Trump administration official to authorize a formal transition process for President-elect