Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Lawyers to meet with Irish police over Black man's shooting

LONDON (AP) — Lawyers representing the family of a Black man who was shot dead by police in Ireland said Monday they will meet with police ombudsman investigators to seek to find out what happened.

University of Michigan paying $9.25M to abuse victims

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan said Wednesday it will pay $9.25 million to eight women who reported emotional or sexual abuse by a man who became the school's chief academic officer.

Quincy recognizes police sergeant

QUINCY — Quincy honored one of its police officers on Tuesday for a decade of service to the city.

Burglary, theft suspect arrested after trying to run from cops

MOSES LAKE — Police in Moses Lake were able to arrest one of two theft suspects after a foot pursuit Monday night.

Almost 8 pounds of drugs found in man's car

MOSES LAKE — A Quincy man could be facing federal drug charges after a traffic stop in Moses Lake turned up almost 8 pounds of heroin and methamphetamine in his vehicle.

Warden man dies in Moses Lake accident

MOSES LAKE — A 75-year-old Warden man died in a two-vehicle collision near Moses Lake Wednesday.

Man busted after stolen cars located at his home

COULEE CITY — A joint effort between deputies from Lincoln and Grant counties led the recovery of two stolen vehicles at a Coulee City residence Wednesday morning.

Wife of suspect locked in Dollar General store is arrested

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The wife of a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third has been arrested in the case.

Wife of suspect locked in Dollar General store is arrested

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The wife of a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third has been arrested in the case.

Ex-cop charged in Floyd's death faces tax evasion counts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd was charged Wednesday with multiple felony counts of tax evasion.

Prosecutors: Company, CEO tried to export chemicals to China

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A California company and its CEO are facing conspiracy, money laundering and other federal charges for allegedly attempting to illegally export chemicals to a Chinese company with military ties, federal prosecutors said.

Prosecutors: Company, CEO tried to export chemicals to China

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A California company and its CEO are facing conspiracy, money laundering and other federal charges for allegedly attempting to illegally export chemicals to a Chinese company with military ties, federal prosecutors said.

Prosecutor: Marshals acted lawfully in Black man's death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force who fatally shot a 20-year-old Black man after he pointed a rifle at them will not be charged in his killing, the top prosecutor in Memphis, Tennessee, said Friday.

Kosovo court jails Serb ex-army officer for war crimes

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A Kosovo court on Monday jailed a former Serb army police reserve officer for 22 years for crimes committed during the 1998-1999 war.

Wenatchee Youth Circus performers dies

An 18-year-old East Wenatchee man died Saturday while setting up circus equipment at Wahluke High School, according to a Grant County Sheriff's report.

Grant County shoe drive benefits Haiti

Collecting through March 15

GRANT COUNTY — The Northwest Multiple Listing Service is hosting a shoe drive throughout Grant County benefitting Haiti.

Coronavirus forcing low key inaugural for Indiana governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The start of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s second term in January won’t include any large public celebrations because of coronavirus concerns, the head of the state Republican Party said Friday.

Police respond to Wisconsin mall, witnesses report gunshots

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Officers were responding Friday to “a very active situation” at a suburban Milwaukee mall, according to a police dispatcher, and local media reported several people could be seen being taken away from the building on stretchers.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2006