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Proposed Royal City library has opportunity for financial boost
ROYAL CITY — Royal City has learned that it has the opportunity to apply for a grant through the Washington State Department of Commerce Library Capital Improvement Program. The Friends of the Library in Royal City invited Royal City Mayor Kent Andersen and Finance Director Shilo Christensen to meet with representatives from the North Central Regional Library to learn about the grant, according to Christensen, who told the Royal City Council about the meeting during a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Othello council finally OKs new zoning rules
OTHELLO — After two and a half years and 32 meetings, the city of Othello finally has a new zoning code.
Mattawa Police Department to see promised 2020 raises
MATTAWA – The members of the Mattawa Police Department will finally see the raises that they were promised in the 2020 budget.
Speed limit to drop by Port of Mattawa offices
MATTAWA — Mattawa residents can expect to see new speed limit signs going up on the west end of town. The Mattawa City Council voted to lower the speed limit along Road 24 Southwest/Government Road during a regular council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. The speed drop will take place between Brian Avenue South and Pat Chee Drive.
Burger King possibly coming to Mattawa
MATTAWA — Last week, Mattawa city officials and council members met with the owner of the Burger King franchise who is looking to build a new location in Mattawa.
Proposed Royal City library has opportunity for financial boost
ROYAL CITY — Royal City has learned that it has the opportunity to apply for a grant through the Washington State Department of Commerce Library Capital Improvement Program. The Friends of the Library in Royal City invited Royal City Mayor Kent Andersen and Finance Director Shilo Christensen to meet with representatives from the North Central Regional Library to learn about the grant, according to Christensen, who told the Royal City Council about the meeting during a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
UN to vote on endorsing road map to end the war in Libya
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would endorse a 55-point road map for ending the war in Libya and condemn the recent increase in violence.
Virus puts Hong Kong protests on ice. Will they return?
The crowd lining up recently on a cold, dark Hong Kong street wasn't part of the anti-government protest movement that rocked the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for months.
Palestinian chief and ex-Israeli PM show 2 sides can talk
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sat beside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Tuesday and said he is ready to resume negotiations under an international umbrella on the peace deal they made significant progress on in 2008 — not on the Trump administration’s plan that he said destroys a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Trump wants Pentagon to review impeachment witness' conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that the Pentagon should review the conduct of a former White House national security aide who played a central role in the Democrats' impeachment case and potentially consider disciplinary action against him.
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4 lawyers quit case after DOJ decision on Stone prison time
Seattle councilwoman charged over work toward 'Amazon tax'
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s elections watchdog has charged a city councilwoman with violating the law by using her office to promote a potential ballot measure that would tax Amazon and other large companies to pay for things like affordable housing.
Dominion announces new greenhouse gas reduction goals
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dominion Energy announced Tuesday that it will aim to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, an acceleration of the goals the company had previously pledged to meet.
US, Taliban close to 'reduction in violence' agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy, demanding a reply on their offer of a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan, or they would walk away from the negotiating table, two Taliban officials said Wednesday.
Push to scale back US environmental law draws ire at hearing
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday hosted the first of two hearings on its proposal to speed energy and other projects by rolling back a landmark environmental law. Opponents from Western states argued the long-term benefits of keeping the environmental reviews.
El Salvador's Bukele says he'll obey high court on military
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — President Nayib Bukele said Tuesday he will obey a Supreme Court order that he stop pressuring lawmakers to approve a $109 million loan he is seeking to bolster El Salvador’s fight against gangs, lowering tensions after military and police were deployed to the congress over the weekend.
Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager, alleging canvassers forged signatures and committed other acts of fraud.
Virginia lawmakers approve Confederate statue removal bills
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Local Virginia governments would have the power to remove Confederate monuments in their public spaces under legislation approved Tuesday by state lawmakers.
Officials: North Dakota oil output may peak within 5 years
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s oil production may peak within five years as companies finish drilling the most prolific portions of the state’s oil patch, state and industry officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
Palestinian chief rejects US plan, seeks global conference
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vehemently rejected the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan in a speech to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, calling it an attempt to keep the Palestinians from having an independent state.