China blocks imports from Australian beef producer

BEIJING (AP) — China blocked imports from an Australian beef producer on Friday after reporting a banned drug was found in its meat, and Australian officials said they were working to resolve the problem.

All parties appeal verdict in German far-right killing case

BERLIN (AP) — The prosecutors, defendants and co-plaintiffs have said they will appeal against the verdicts issued over the 2019 killing of a politician that sparked outrage in Germany and an attack on an asylum-seeker three years earlier, court officials said Thursday.

In flip-flop, NYSE will delist 3 Chinese companies after all

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Stock Exchange is going ahead with plans to delist shares of three Chinese state-owned phone carriers under an executive order from President Donald Trump, reversing course just days after saying they wouldn't be delisted.

Deutsche Bank to pay $100 million to avoid bribery charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Deutsche Bank agreed Friday to pay fines and penalties of more than $100 million to avoid a criminal prosecution on charges it participated in a foreign bribery scheme.

German hairdressers protest soccer players' haircuts

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German hairdressers are protesting that the country's soccer players look suspiciously well groomed amid the lockdown.

In flip-flop, NYSE will delist 3 Chinese companies after all

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Stock Exchange is going ahead with plans to delist shares of three Chinese state-owned phone carriers under an executive order from President Donald Trump, reversing course just days after saying they wouldn't be delisted.

NYSE withdraws plans to delist 3 Chinese phone carriers

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Stock Exchange says it is withdrawing plans to remove shares of three Chinese state-owned phone carriers under an order by President Donald Trump.

Grant County mails out 2021 property tax statements

If you’re a property owner in Grant County, you will soon receive your 2021 property tax bill, if you haven’t already.

Oregon to allow indoor, full-contact sports despite surge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State officials say despite a fourth surge and rising numbers of patients hospitalized because of COVID-19, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will ease restrictions by allowing “indoor full-contact sports” to restart by the end of the week.

Othello takes pair from East Valley

Othello softball

OTHELLO — Huskie softball coach Rudy Ochoa thought his club was swinging the bats well during their pre-season practices.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Buescher dock - Replace an existing dock, install a 9' x 10' boat lift, and widen an existing path at 602 N. Crestview Drive. The proponents are Joshua & Karrie Buescher.

Kavanaugh proceedings show the need for Republicans to stand together

After watching the proceedings against Judge Kavanaugh I am convinced that the Republicans need to circle the wagons to protect and insure that Matt Manweller’s seat remains in Republican hands. Manweller has said that he will step down if elected, and his seat will be filled by a Republican selected by county commissioners.

Huskies make mincemeat out of Wapato Wolves

Othello swept a doubleheader with Wapato at home Saturday.

Lincoln Day Dinner slated for Feb. 18

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the ATEC at Big Bend Community College.

Robbery a big problem for Schawana landlady

SCHAWANA - A property owner in Mattawa has lost renters three times because of robberies at one of her properties, the latest on May 15, and she claims she gets no help from law enforcement.

Dent aviation bills advance in Olympia

Two aviation-related bills sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, advanced toward becoming law Tuesday in the Washington Legislature.

All parties appeal verdict in German far-right killing case

BERLIN (AP) — The prosecutors, defendants and co-plaintiffs have said they will appeal against the verdicts issued over the 2019 killing of a politician that sparked outrage in Germany and an attack on an asylum-seeker three years earlier, court officials said Thursday.

Police killing of boy in southern Mexico under investigation

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy from the United States by a local police officer.

Police killing of boy from US in Mexico under investigation

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy from the United States by a local police officer.

FIFA ranks Australia-New Zealand as best 2023 World Cup bid

ZURICH (AP) — The Australia and New Zealand joint bid was the highest rated by FIFA on Wednesday of three candidates to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.