5 things to watch in Washington Legislature

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The 105-day legislative session begins Monday with the expectation that it could be a tough few months for lawmakers who return to town under a contempt order by a state Supreme Court that has grown increasingly more impatient with their progress on fixing the way the state pays for basic education.

A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Dems reluctant to wound him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders have a potent dynamic on their side as Congress preps for its first votes on the party’s

House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.

House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.

House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.

The Latest: Milwaukee school board cuts ties with police

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Othello PD achieves accreditation for third consecutive term

OTHELLO – Othello Police Chief David Rehaume announced Monday during the regular Othello City Council meeting that the OPD had achieved accreditation through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Cheifs. The city will also seek grant funding to continue funding a second School Resource Officer.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee's Sale No: 01-FEE-78776 Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on December 4, 2009, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE POLICE JUSTICE COURT BUILDING, 401 BALSAM STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington: LOT 12, MEADOWS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 OF PLATS, PAGES 27 THRU 30, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 12-0724-112, commonly known as LOT 12 MEADOWS ADDITION (MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS 5602 RD 6.6 NE), MOSES LAKE, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/9/2004, recorded 6/11/2004 , under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1150371, rerecorded under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1168536, and rerecorded under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1188023, records of GRANT County, Washington, from SCOTT R HICKMAN & KATHERINE HICKMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of FIRST HORIZON CORPORATION D/B/A FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EverHome Mortgage Company. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Ill The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 10/1/2008, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of September 4, 2009 Delinquent Payments from October 01, 2008 8 payments at $1,946.94 each $15,575.52 4 payments at $1,836.51 each $ 7,346.04 (10-01-08 through 09-04-09) Late Charges: $794.67 Beneficiary Advances: $81.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $23,797.23 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $269,005.60, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on December 4, 2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by November 23, 2009 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before November 23, 2009, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after November 23, 2009, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: KATHERINE HICKMAN, 1100 HAYDEN DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 KATHERINE HICKMAN, LOT 12 MEADOWS ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 KATHERINE HICKMAN, 5602 ROAD 6.6 NORTHEAST, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 KATHERINE HICKMAN, 1100 EAST HAYDEN DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SCOTT R HICKMAN, 1100 HAYDEN DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SCOTT R HICKMAN, 1100 EAST HAYDEN DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SCOTT R HICKMAN, 5602 ROAD 6.6 NORTHEAST, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SCOTT R HICKMAN, LOT 12 MEADOWS ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 by both first class and certified mail on 7/1/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 7/1/2009, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee's Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary's opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier's check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's Sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DATED: September 1, 2009. EffectiveDate: REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee MELISSA HJORTEN, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:

Royal Golf Course looks at its future

Royal Golf Course

ROYAL CITY — Royal Slope residents concerned about the future of the Royal Golf Course – closure is a real possibility – will meet at the golf course pro shop at 6 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 2, to discuss ideas for moving forward.

Detroit to see layoffs, pay cuts due virus-caused deficit

DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit will begin some layoffs, cut back hours to other employees and reduce services to meet a projected $44 million deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Detroit to see layoffs, pay cuts due virus-caused deficit

DETROIT (AP) — The city of Detroit will begin some layoffs, cut back hours to other employees and reduce services to meet a projected $44 million deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tax amendment fails in Illinois, provides no budget relief

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois' flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.

Dubai's budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai said Wednesday that it would start flying twice daily to Tel Aviv later this month, becoming the first Emirati airline to announce regular service after a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

Dubai's budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai said Wednesday that it would start flying twice daily to Tel Aviv later this month, becoming the first Emirati airline to announce regular service after a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — House Speaker Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for a special legislative session so lawmakers can allocate additional funds to help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — House Speaker Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for a special legislative session so lawmakers can allocate additional funds to help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

$56,000 grant would help finish Old Hotel remodel

OTHELLO — A $56,000 grant the Old Hotel Art Gallery is seeking from Washington state’s Heritage Capital Projects fund would allow the gallery to finish a remodel that began five years ago, according to Old Hotel manager Jenn Stevenson.

Dems weaken school mental health care bill

Amidst calls to strengthen school safety in an era of mass shootings, a bill that sought to bring up-to-date lagging school district response plans for students suffering emotional or behavioral health crises was stripped of its core substance earlier this month.

Board: Nebraska revenue drop won't be as sharp as expected

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska tax revenue will likely dip below earlier projections because of the coronavirus, but the state's budget picture won't be as bad as previously expected, a state board predicted Thursday.