Senators want more time to negotiate hemp funding

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State Board awards high-demand program funds

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Alaska residents to get $992 from Permanent Fund dividend

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Lawmakers locate again $4M for N.C. African American honors

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Alaska residents to get $992 from Permanent Fund dividend

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund dividend was finalized at $992 and distribution is expected to begin early this year because of economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic, state department officials said.

Alaska residents to get $992 from Permanent Fund dividend

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund dividend was finalized at $992 and distribution is expected to begin early this year because of economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic, state department officials said.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the NO. 07-4-00083-0

Legals February 24, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS TREE REPLACEMENT 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 MARCH 21, 2017; 10:00 A.M., 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 TREE REPLACEMENT 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 $30.00. 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: Jeffrey Holm; (509)764-3781 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of removing and replacing thirteen (13) trees and tree planters in the downtown paver district. The work includes removing and replacing 200 LF of curb and gutter, 20 LF of concrete sidewalk edging strip, 150 SY of concrete brick pavers, 300 LF of sawcut, 70 SY of asphalt patch, one (1) concrete utility structure edging, and five (5) catch basin inlet protection devices. Estimated Project Cost: $85,000 The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #02069/51348 Pub: February 24 & 27, 2017

Legals April 29, 2019

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY UNION GAP, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE PURPOSE AND PLACE OF USE UNDER WATER RIGHT NOS. S4-01002J and SWC10379. TAKE NOTICE: That on April 23, 2019, the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (OTID) of Oroville, Washington filed application numbers CS4-ADJ01P2@13 and CS4-SWC10379@1 with the Washington State Department of Ecology to change the purpose and place of use to instream flow and mitigation under water right Nos.S4-01002J and SWC10379 That No. S4-01002J, under priority date of March 1, 1912, authorizes the diversion of 176.80 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 33,070 acre-feet per year (ac-ft/yr) for irrigation of 8,000 acres. And that No. SWC 10379, under priority date of August 13, 1954, authorizes the diversion of 130.68 cfs (additive) and 33,070 ac-ft/yr (non-additive) for irrigation of 8,000 acres (non-additive). Both rights authorize use from April 1 through October 15 within the OTID service area. That both water rights authorize the diversion of water from Lake Osoyoos, the Okanogan River, and the Similkameen River at points located: 1) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21, Township 40 North (N), Range 27 East Willamette Meridian (E.W.M.); 2) SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 34, Township 39 N., Range 27 E.W.M., 3) E1/2NW1/4 of Section 3, Township 38 N., Range 27 E.W.M.; 4) NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 27, Township 38 N., Range 27 E.W.M.; 5) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 4, Township 37 N., Range 27 E.W.M.; 6) SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 20, Township 37 N., Range 27 E.W.M.; and 7) SW1/4NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 40 N., Range 26 E.W.M (under No. S4-01002J); or 8) NE1/4NW1/4 of Section 7, Township 40 N., Range26 E.W.M. (under No. SWC10379), all located in Okanogan County, Washington. That said applicant proposes to change the purposes of use to instream flow and mitigation, and change the places of use to Lake Osoyoos, the Okanogan River, the Similkameen River, and the Columbia River. The resulting water rights will be managed in the Washington State Trust Water Right Program and will be used to benefit instream flows in Lake Osoyoos and the Similkameen, Okanogan, and Columbia Rivers and to mitigate out of priority uses. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections. All letters of protest will become public record. Cash shall not be accepted. Fees must be paid by check or money order and are nonrefundable. Protests must be accompanied by a $50 recording fee payable to the Department of Ecology, Cashiering Unit, PO Box 47611, Olympia WA 98504-7611, within 30 days from: May 6, 2019 #05014/288217 Pub: April 29, 2019 & May 6, 2019

Legals for May, 15 2025

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous.

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous.

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous.

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous.

EU agrees on $2.1 trillion deal after marathon summit

BRUSSELS (AP) — After four days and nights of wrangling, exhausted European Union leaders finally clinched a deal on an unprecedented 1.8 trillion-euro ($2.1 trillion) budget and coronavirus recovery fund early Tuesday, after one of their longest summits ever.

EU agrees on $2.1 trillion deal after marathon summit

BRUSSELS (AP) — After four days and nights of wrangling, exhausted European Union leaders finally clinched a deal on an unprecedented 1.8 trillion-euro ($2.1 trillion) budget and coronavirus recovery fund early Tuesday, after one of their longest summits ever.

Biden choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.

Cicotte unveils "contract" with Eastern Washington

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