Court could reimpose Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider reinstating the death sentence for

Soap Lake may benefit from new form of government

Citing communication issues between Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle and the city council, councilmember Robert Brown and former councilmember Maynard Hagan are proposing a big change for the small town of about 1,500. They want a paid city manager to run Soap Lake City Hall and eliminate the current mayor-council form of government.

Travis Franklin gets 10 years for slitting man's throat

10 years prison

EPHRATA — A Yakima man will be spending over 10 years in prison for slitting a Moses Lake man’s throat in May.

Thousands protest army takeover in Myanmar's biggest city

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Myanmar's biggest city on Sunday and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an internet blackout.

Thousands protest army takeover in Myanmar's biggest city

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Myanmar's biggest city on Sunday and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an internet blackout.

Celtics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right now

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them.

Celtics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right now

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them.

Celtics coach: Empathy means more than basketball right now

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens believes the best way he can be helpful to his players right now is by listening to them.

Wisconsin hair salon owner sues over stay-at-home order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The owner of a Christian-based children's hair salon has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Gov. Tony Evers' “safer at home” order that closed nonessential businesses is a violation of free speech and religious rights.

Wisconsin hair salon owner sues over stay-at-home order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The owner of a Christian-based children's hair salon has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Gov. Tony Evers' “safer at home” order that closed nonessential businesses is a violation of free speech and religious rights.

Wisconsin hair salon owner sues over stay-at-home order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The owner of a Christian-based children's hair salon has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Gov. Tony Evers' “safer at home” order that closed nonessential businesses is a violation of free speech and religious rights.

Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozen

HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong stock exchange halted trading of Next Digital shares Monday at the media company's request after authorities froze assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, who has been a high-profile voice in the the territory's pro-democracy movement.

Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozen

HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong stock exchange halted trading of Next Digital shares Monday at the media company's request after authorities froze assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, who has been a high-profile voice in the the territory's pro-democracy movement.

Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozen

HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong stock exchange halted trading of Next Digital shares Monday at the media company's request after authorities froze assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, who has been a high-profile voice in the the territory's pro-democracy movement.

Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozen

HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong stock exchange halted trading of Next Digital shares Monday at the media company's request after authorities froze assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, who has been a high-profile voice in the the territory's pro-democracy movement.

Garland launches gun trafficking strike forces in 5 cities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is launching an effort in five cities in the U.S. to reduce spiking

39-year-old booked on warrant and controlled substance possession

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee Police Department conducted a traffic stop Jan. 6 in the 700 block of Third Street Southeast. Sergeant Tye Sheats recognized the driver of the vehicle and was aware of his outstanding felony arrest warrant in Santa Barbara, California.

FBI wants Yellowstone tourist photos to help search for kids

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. authorities are asking Yellowstone National Park tourists to review their vacation photos to see if they can spot any clues about two missing children whose mother has been brought back to Idaho to face charges.

Explosion caught on video damages paper mill; no one hurt

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An explosion at a paper mill in Maine shook the ground Wednesday and produced a plume of black smoke that was visible for miles around, but it appeared no one was injured.

After Supreme Court punts on the homeless, cities are left with tenuous status quo

MOSES LAKE — The Supreme Court’s refusal last Monday to review last year’s Boise decision maintains the right of homeless individuals to sleep on public property if there are no shelter beds available.