Clashes erupt on Greece-Turkey border as migrants seek entry

KASTANIES, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities fired tear gas and stun grenades to drive away a crowd of migrants making a push to cross the border from Turkey on Wednesday, as pressure on Greece continued after Turkey declared its previously guarded gateways to Europe open.

Republicans hope for US House turnaround in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of California Republicans were leading Democratic incumbents Wednesday in battleground congressional districts as the GOP tries to position itself to win back a string of U.S. House seats it lost two years ago.

EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism

BRUSSELS (AP) — Amid fierce criticism from environmental activists, the European Commission unveiled plans Wednesday for its first ever climate law, which will act as the basis of the European Union's aim to make the 27-country bloc climate neutral by 2050.

Voting problems, long lines mar California primary voting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Technical issues plagued polling sites throughout California as people turned out in droves, taxing a system meant to make voting easier with new technology, same-day registration and centralized vote centers in some counties.

Legals March 4, 2020

ADAMS COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER/ VENDORS LIST In accordance with RCW 39.04.155 RCW 39.04.190 as authorized by the Board of Fire Commissioners; the Adams County Fire Protection District No. 5 is now accepting applications for its Small Works Roster and Vendors List. The roster and list will cover the purchase of materials, supplies including fuel and oil, and equipment not connected to a projects with an estimated cost greater then $4,500, but less than $10,000 for the Vendor List and project including building and maintenance repair between $2,500 and $200,000 for the Small Works Roster. All vendors already on the list/roster will remain on the list/rosters as active until notified as otherwise. Required application forms can be picked up or emailed/faxed to you by: Adams County Fire District No. 5 Attn: District Secretary 220 S Broadway Ave Othello, WA 99344 Phone (509) 488-2951 Fax (509() 488-7808 [email protected] Please specify Small Works Roster or Vendor List Application. Minority and small businesses are encouraged to apply. #03005/368687 Pub: March 4, 2020

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Greens, Thunberg say EU climate law lacks ambition

BRUSSELS (AP) — Climate activists and Green members of the European Parliament are urging the European Union to be more ambitious as the bloc gets ready to unveil plans for a climate law to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by mid-century.

UN agency: Iran nearly triples stockpile of enriched uranium

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has nearly tripled its stockpile of enriched uranium since November in violation of its deal with world powers, U.N. atomic watchdog agency said Tuesday, while raising new questions about possible nuclear-related activities and undeclared nuclear material at three locations.

Spokane adopts law to quiet anti-abortion protests

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Spokane City Council has adopted a new law that seeks in part to dampen the loud protests outside of the Planned Parenthood Spokane Health Center.

Long lines in Los Angeles County prompt Sanders complaint

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Technical issues plagued voting sites throughout California on Tuesday, including in the nation's most populous county, where long lines and an overloaded new voting system prompted a legal complaint from Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

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Long lines in Los Angeles County prompt Sanders complaint

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Technical issues plagued voting sites throughout California on Tuesday, including in the nation's most populous county, where long lines and an overloaded new voting system prompted a legal complaint from Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

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Royal City Council approves park plan

Warden spring clean-up days planned

WARDEN — The city of Warden has set the date for its annual spring clean-up, according to a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This year, spring clean-up will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. The city of Warden works with Consolidated Disposal to bring the clean-up event each year.

Date set for grand opening of Othello bee research facility

OTHELLO — Washington State University’s new bee research facility in Othello is finally opening, after months of waiting. The university has scheduled a grand opening for Friday, March 6.

Cunningham wins Senate primary; Forest earns GOP gov's nod

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina primary voters on Tuesday chose a Democratic former state legislator and Iraq War veteran to challenge Republican Sen. Thom Tillis this fall and the GOP lieutenant governor to try to unseat Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Royal City Council approves park plan

ROYAL CITY — While it may take some time to develop, Royal City now has a plan to improve its city park. After a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Royal City Council approved the city’s Park and Recreation Plan. The Capital Improvements section of the plan allows the city to apply for grants, according to Shilo Christensen, finance director for the city.

Warden spring clean-up days planned

WARDEN — The city of Warden has set the date for its annual spring clean-up, according to a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This year, spring clean-up will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. The city of Warden works with Consolidated Disposal to bring the clean-up event each year.

Date set for grand opening of Othello bee research facility

OTHELLO — Washington State University’s new bee research facility in Othello is finally opening, after months of waiting. The university has scheduled a grand opening for Friday, March 6.