Hundreds arrested in Belarus 'Freedom Day' protest

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Protesters calling for the resignation of Belarus’ authoritarian president marched in small groups Thursday throughout the capital of Minsk, the first sizable turnout of demonstrators since weeks of protest rocked the country last year.

City council roundup

GRANT COUNTY — Two city councils in Grant County met this past week – Royal City and Mattawa.

March 14, 2015

March 24, 2016

Justin Duran Weyns

March 6, 1992 - April 18, 2015

Justin Duran Weyns, born March 6, 1992 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Wa., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home on Royal Slope, near Othello, Wa.,while held in the loving arms of his parents, Ko and Kriston Weyns.

Police news dominates Mattawa council meeting

MATTAWA - News from the police department dominated the Mattawa City Council meeting last week.

Thousands continue marching, protesting in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched for the seventh consecutive night Thursday in Portland, Oregon to decry the death of George Floyd.

Thousands continue marching, protesting in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched for the seventh consecutive night Thursday in Portland, Oregon to decry the death of George Floyd.

Thousands continue marching, protesting in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched for the seventh consecutive night Thursday in Portland, Oregon to decry the death of George Floyd.

Anna 'Ann' Hastings

June 13, 1921 — March 9, 2024

Anna “Ann” Vivian Hastings (Farnik), a beloved figure cherished by her family and community, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024, at the remarkable age of 102. Born June 13, 1921, in Colorado, Ann lived a long life rich in experiences, love, and compassion.

Robert Henry Padilla

Aug. 25, 1956 — March 6, 2024

Robert Henry Padilla, a compassionate, loving, spirited father, friend, spouse and world's greatest Papa, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at home, at the age of 67.

Ronald E. Ries

May 7, 1945 – March 23, 2024

Ronald E. Ries, 78, passed away on March 23, 2024, at Samaritan Hospital. Ronald was a modest and private man whose last wishes included a request that no services be held. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories. Ronald was born on May 7, 1945, in Long Beach, California, the son of the late Darrell and Mary Ellen Ries. His family moved to Moses Lake in 1949. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1963. He met his future wife, Janet N. Ries, while attending college and was married to her in 1965 in Ephrata. In 1967, Ronald graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Business and Accounting and enlisted in the Air Force. In the service, Ronald received flight training at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona and pilot-instructor training in Panama City, Florida.

Port of Moses Lake starts executive director hunt

MOSES LAKE — A new executive director for the Port of Moses Lake should be announced by the end of March. Port commissioners hired Prothman, a business based in Issaquah, to conduct a search for candidates for the position Monday. The contract is $19,500 plus applicable expenses, which were expected to be about $5,000 to $6,500 for placing recruitment ads. Jim Darling, a consultant working with port officials on recruitment, said the port saved money by doing some of the work before looking for a consultant. “Their fee is a little bit less than they normally would charge, because we spent several months on a draft job description and characteristics summary,” Darling said.

Confluence Health announces pay cuts in wake of pandemic

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health’s chief executive officer, Peter Rutherford, took a 25 percent temporary reduction in pay, effective March 23 — one of a series of temporary cuts for the organization’s senior management and physicians. The cuts come in response to financial challenges resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Legals March 31, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SEAL COAT PROJECT - 2017 Moses Lake, Washington Sealed bids will be received at Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until APRIL 18, 2017; 2:00 PM, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with SEAL COAT PROJECT - 2017 marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications shall be obtained at the Civic Center Annex at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $35.00. Only bids from bidders who have purchased plans and specifications at the Civic Center Annex will be accepted. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. Contact person: Randy Graffe; (509)764-3778 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Schedule A includes completing approximately 156,800 square yards with a 3/8" - No. 10 seal coat, and fog sealing approximately 156,800 square yards on streets within the City of Moses Lake. Other work includes applying temporary raised pavement markings, sweeping, utility adjustments, flushing streets, brooming, and traffic control. The emulsified asphalt to be used is CRS-2P. Estimated Project Cost: $650,000 base bid The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #04008/62095 Pub: March 31, 2017 & April 3, 2017

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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 21 cents to $46.57 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for February delivery fell 28 cents to $49.97 a barrel.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 21 cents to $46.57 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for February delivery fell 28 cents to $49.97 a barrel.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 21 cents to $46.57 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for February delivery fell 28 cents to $49.97 a barrel.