Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department inspector general has found additional failures in the FBI's handling of a secretive surveillance program that came under scrutiny after the Russia investigation, identifying problems with dozens of applications for wiretaps in national security investigations.

Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department inspector general has found additional failures in the FBI's handling of a secretive surveillance program that came under scrutiny after the Russia investigation, identifying problems with dozens of applications for wiretaps in national security investigations.

Epstein frequented Harvard, had own office, report finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein visited Harvard University's campus more than 40 times after his 2008 sex crimes conviction and was given his own office and unfettered access to a research center he helped establish, according to a review of his ties to the school.

Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears

NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.

Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears

NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.

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Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests take shape

RAEFORD, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined up Saturday to pay respects to George Floyd in his North Carolina hometown, and the nation’s capital prepared for what was expected to be the city’s largest demonstration yet against police brutality.

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Ferguson details proposed budget savings of nearly $4B to address shortfall

(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled his plan for nearly $4 billion in cuts as lawmakers in the Washington State Legislature grapple with a projected four-year operating budget shortfall. Just after taking office last month, Ferguson asked most agencies to find 6% in spending cuts.

Grant PUD appoints John Mertlich as new general manager and CEO

EPHRATA – John Mertlich is the new general manager and chief executive officer of the Grant County Public Utility District, PUD commissioners announced Tuesday. The decision was announced during the Commission's meeting Tuesday. Mertlich's official start date is today. He succeeds Rich Wallen, who is leaving to take a position with Oglethorpe Power in Georgia.

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Legals April 22, 2019

INVITATION TO BID The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for PIPE-2019-04. Sealed bids must be received at the District's main office no later than 2:00PM, PDT, on April 25, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. For more information contact the District's main office located at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, Washington, 99344 or by phone at (509) 488-9671. #04025/284577 Pub: April 15, 22, 2019

Legals August 4, 2016

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT The United States of America acting through | the Rural Housing Service or Successor Agency, | United States Department of Agriculture, | No. 16-2-00686-4 | Plaintiff, | SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION v. | | The Estate of Donna R. Jackson; unknown | heirs, spouses, legatees and devisees of The | Estate of Donna R. Jackson; unknown occupants | of the subject real property; parties in possession | of the subject real property; parties claiming a | right to possession of the subject property; and | also all other unknown persons or parties | claiming to have any right, title, estate lien, or | interest in the real estate described in the | complaint herein; and DSHS, Financial Services | Administration, Office of Financial Recovery of | the State of Washington. | | Defendants. | TO: Defendant, The Estate of Donna R. Jackson, occupants of the premises and any parties or persons claiming to have any right, title, estate lien, or interest in the real property described in the Complaint: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 30th day of June, 2016, and defend the real property foreclosure in Grant County, Washington and answer the Complaint of The United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or Successor Agency, United States Department of Agriculture ("Plaintiff"). You are asked to serve a copy of your Answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint which has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Grant County, Washington and legally described as: Lot 297, Larson Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, pages 71 through 80, records of Grant County, Washington, EXCEPT that portion described as follows: Beginning at the most Westerly corner of Lot 297, the true point of beginning; thence North 65855\u00A530" East (shown on the plat as North 65854\u00A500" East), a distance 74.51 feet along the Northerly boundary of Lot 297; thence South 18835\u00A540" East, a distance of 44.33 feet; thence South 19841\u00A540" East, a distance of 31.98 feet along the common wall of the garage; thence South 19832\u00A550" East, a distance of 22.60 feet along the centerline of the driveway to the Southerly boundary of Lot 297; thence South 65824\u00A500" West, a distance of 74.14 feet along the Southerly boundary of Lot 297 to the Southerly corner of Lot 297; thence North 19824\u00A550" West (shown on the plat as North 19826\u00A500" West), a distance of 99.55 feet (shown on the plat as 99.48 feet) along the boundary common to Lots 297 and 295 to the true point of beginning. Commonly known as: 8942 B Westover Blvd NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 DATED this 28th day of June, 2016. /s/Bryce H. Dille_________________________ Bryce H. Dille, WSBA #2862 of Campbell, Dille, Barnett & Smith, P.L.L.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 317 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 #08002/5196610 Pub.: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2016

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Ephrata and Soap Lake blotters for July 3, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.