Asia Today: New restrictions coming for Australian hot spot

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s hot spot Victoria state on Tuesday reported 374 new cases of COVID-19, its second-highest daily tally.

Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and delivering a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken public health and environmental protections his administration views as obstacles to businesses.

New oversight committee would restore faith in NYPD, AG says

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James proposed sweeping changes Wednesday to boost oversight of the New York City Police Department, including forming an independent commission that would approve the department's budget and have the final say on officer discipline.

Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, the prime minister said Thursday.

Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and delivering a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken public health and environmental protections his administration views as obstacles to businesses.

Ex-UN human rights chief calls for Hong Kong special envoy

LONDON (AP) — The United Nations’ former human rights chief and eight former U.N. special envoys urged the body’s secretary-general Thursday to appoint a special envoy on Hong Kong, saying they are deeply concerned about a potential “humanitarian tragedy” as Beijing prepares to impose a draconian national security law on the city.

Legals for July, 1 2020

Michigan judge allows restart of disputed oil pipeline

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge Wednesday allowed Enbridge to resume pumping oil through a Midwestern pipeline, nearly a week after shutting it down because of damage to a structure that anchors a section of the line running through a Great Lakes channel.

Michigan judge allows restart of disputed oil pipeline

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge Wednesday allowed Enbridge to resume pumping oil through a Midwestern pipeline, nearly a week after shutting it down because of damage to a structure that anchors a section of the line running through a Great Lakes channel.

Hard solutions ahead to balance county budget

Some offices say they have no place left to cut

Public shares opinions on railroad project

New line could be built in Moses Lake

State minimum wage increases by 19 cents

Merchants, agriculture industry impacted

'An exercise in futility'

Optimism tapered by skepticism in Longview Tracts meeting

Gregoire vows to bring unique vision to state

Candidate for governor says she has track record of getting things done

Ephrata attorney receives hero award

EPHRATA - When Jerry Hamley went to a Washington State Bar Association luncheon, he had no idea he'd be named a hero there.

Area leaders get rail, air updates at forum

Group hopes to present unified front for railroad progress

ORDINANCE NO. 2415

An ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Gambling Tax"

Vera Beth Claussen

Vera Beth Claussen, retired Grant PUD Commissioner and champion of public power died in a fire at her home in Soap Lake on Monday, Jan. 15. She was 79.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases materials, equipment and supplies estimated to cost between $10,000 and $50,000 as set forth in RCW 39.04.190. Quotations are solicited through District communications to vendors having requested to be listed to receive such notifications.

The legend of Soaphenge

SOAP LAKE — Brent Blake towers over the ancient and mysterious structure, looking for the Neanderthal throwing a rock.