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Grant Co. Mounted Posse has last training of 2022

GRANT CO. - According to a release by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Grant County Mounted Posse enjoyed the last training of 2022. The Posse is looking forward to 2023 and is looking for new members join their team. For more information, contact the GCSO at 509-754-2011 or visit their website at www.grantcountywa.gov/375/Mounted-Posse-Unit.

Print praise

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriffs Office recognized Records Supervisor Dawn Prince, left, as January’s employee of the month in an announcement Thursday morning. Prince was nominated by Lt. Dan Durand for her efforts which lead to GCSO receiving a $20,000 grant from the Washington State Patrol to replace the department’s Livescan fingerprinting equipment. The new equipment is expected to assist investigators in obtaining information in an efficient and timely manner.

AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton

DALLAS (AP) — The FBI recently opened a criminal investigation into claims that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton abused his office to benefit a wealthy donor.

Information on judge's collision called misleading

Report recommends termination of deputy prosecutor

EPHRATA — An investigative report recommended the termination of Grant County Deputy Prosecutor Teddy Chow for his role in the release of information about a judge’s collision.

Information on judge's collision called misleading

Report recommends termination of deputy prosecutor

EPHRATA — An investigative report recommended the termination of Grant County Deputy Prosecutor Teddy Chow for his role in the release of information about a judge’s collision.

Legals April 30, 2019

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF WARDEN WEIR WAY & 8TH STREET PROJECT Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Warden, 121 South Main Street, Warden, Washington 98857 up to 2:00 PM; local time on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Weir Way & 8th Street Project. This Contract provides for three (3) schedules of work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Special Provisions, and the Standard Specifications: Schedule A: Weir Way Reconstruction: The construction of the overlay of approximately 1,610 lineal feet of Weir Way, including but not limited to pulverizing the existing pavement, excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, driveway entrances, cement treated base, hot mix asphalt pavement, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. Schedule B: 8th Street Reconstruction: The construction of the overlay of approximately 600 lineal feet of 8th Street, including but not limited to pulverizing the existing pavement, excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, storm drainage improvements, cement concrete curb, gutters, curb ramps, sidewalks, driveway entrances, cement treated base, hot mix asphalt pavement, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. Additive Item No. 1: Schedule C: 8th Street Water Main Crossing: The construction of approximately 80 LF of 8-inch PVC C900 water main at the intersection of 8th Street and Weaver Road. The basis of award shall be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for Schedule A and Schedule B, or Schedule A, Schedule B, and Additive Item No. 1: Schedule C as available funding allows and as it best serves the interests of the Contracting Agency. The Work shall be substantially complete within 40 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Warden, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the "City of Warden" and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: "http://gobids.grayandosborne.com". Bidders are encouraged to "Register" as a planholder in order to receive automatic email notification of applicable addenda and to be placed on the "Planholder List". For assistance, please call (509) 453 4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. Financing of the Project has been provided by the City, Washington and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. (Signed) KRISTINE SHULER CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR #04028/285772 Pub: April 19, 30, 2019

Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.

Feds raid Giuliani's home, office, escalating criminal probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones

Feds raid Giuliani's home, office, escalating criminal probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones

Feds raid Giuliani's home, office, escalating criminal probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones

Audit faults Wolf's business shutdown waiver program

Pennsylvania’s chief fiscal watchdog on Tuesday criticized a state program under which businesses could seek permission to operate during Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic shutdown, saying waivers were granted inconsistently and with little transparency and comparing the process to a “Keystone Kops routine."

California county pays $10M after shooting paralyzed man

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California county has paid nearly $10 million to settle a lawsuit by a Silicon Valley software engineer who was having a mental health crisis two years ago when a deputy shot him, paralyzing him from the waist down.

Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland, Oregon, where protesters breached a fence surrounding the city's federal courthouse building where U.S. agents have been stationed.

Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland, Oregon, where protesters breached a fence surrounding the city's federal courthouse building where U.S. agents have been stationed.

Portland: Big protest crowds again over US agents' presence

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Portland, Oregon, for another night of protests Saturday as demonstrations over George Floyd’s killing and the presence of federal agents sent by President Donald Trump showed no signs of abating.

Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland, Oregon, where protesters breached a fence surrounding the city's federal courthouse building where U.S. agents have been stationed.

Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continues

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general is seeking an order to stop federal agents from arresting people in Portland as the city continues to be convulsed by nightly protests that have gone on for seven weeks and have now pitted local officials against the Trump administration.

Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continues

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general is seeking an order to stop federal agents from arresting people in Portland as the city continues to be convulsed by nightly protests that have gone on for seven weeks and have now pitted local officials against the Trump administration.

Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continues

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general is seeking an order to stop federal agents from arresting people in Portland as the city continues to be convulsed by nightly protests that have gone on for seven weeks and have now pitted local officials against the Trump administration.

Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continues

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general is seeking an order to stop federal agents from arresting people in Portland as the city continues to be convulsed by nightly protests that have gone on for seven weeks and have now pitted local officials against the Trump administration.