Suicide bomber kills 3, including child, in Somali capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali official says a suicide bomber killed at least three civilians, including a young boy, at a restaurant in Somalia's capital Wednesday evening.

Man who disappeared in Banks Lake still missing

A diving team continues to search for a man who went missing on Banks Lake northwest of Coulee City Sunday night after jumping into the water from a stationary boat.

Suicide bomber kills 2, wounds 6 outside mosque in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali police officer says a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in the southern port city of Kismayo as Friday prayers ended, killing two people.

Beverly man's death ruled a homicide

The death of a Beverly man whose body was found Tuesday has been ruled a homicide, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement seeks information in Beverly case

BEVERLY — Grant County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in the case of an unidentified man whose body was found outside a Beverly home Dec. 8.

School district sets timeline for sex ed curriculum

OTHELLO — Othello School District has established a timeline for implementation of a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum as mandated by the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The curriculum will be implemented in the 2022-23 school year.

Home Depot agrees to $17.5m settlement in 2014 data breach

BOSTON (AP) — Home Depot has reached a $17.5 million settlement with the attorney generals of 46 states and the District of Columbia over a 2014 data breach that exposed the payment card information of some 40 million customers.

Kelly to take Senate oath of office on Wednesday

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Mark Kelly is scheduled to take is seat in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday after state officials formalized his victory.

Quincy schools' $108 million bond passing

EPHRATA — The Quincy School District’s (QSD) proposed $108 million bond measure aimed at constructing a new high school and improving existing schools is passing with just over 63 percent approval.

Moses Lake man involved in car/pedestrian accident

CLE ELUM — Washington State Patrol officers are investigating an accident near Cle Elum in which a Moses Lake man hit a pedestrian who allegedly stepped out into the roadway. The man was transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Home Depot agrees to $17.5m settlement in 2014 data breach

BOSTON (AP) — Home Depot has reached a $17.5 million settlement with the attorney generals of 46 states and the District of Columbia over a 2014 data breach that exposed the payment card information of some 40 million customers.

Woman shot to death in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a woman was shot to death and a man was injured in Northeast Portland.

Woman shot to death in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a woman was shot to death and a man was injured in Northeast Portland.

Woman shot to death in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a woman was shot to death and a man was injured in Northeast Portland.

Police: 4-year-old accidentally shoots, kills sibling

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — A 4-year-old Tennessee child has accidentally shot and killed a younger sibling, police said.

Moses Lake Police begin controlling traffic flow

To last six months

Othello man dies in farm accident

A tractor accident in an orchard in Adams County killed an Othello man.

Rufus Woods Lake limit corrected

Trout, kokanee limit is two fish

EPHRATA — After confusion about catch limits among anglers at Rufus Woods Lake, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced last week the catch limit for trout and kokanee is two fish.

THANKS

Reader enjoys election stories

Thank you so much for the Columbia Basin Herald. We all appreciate it very much. It really helps us learn about the communities around us. I especially like the debates and stories about people running for office. And again, thank you so much for giving us the free paper. We truly enjoy it.

Man found hanged, suicide suspected

COULEE CITY – According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, a man found hanged here apparently committed suicide after allegedly assaulting his wife.