Legals March 4, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a budget extension request to the Economic Rural Enhancement Fund #133.184 in the amount of $100,000.00. This is a contribution to Big Bend Community College for the new Workforce Education Center project. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #03015/273340 Pub: March 4, 11, 2019

The Latest: Pelosi wants gold medal for police at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on former President Donald Trump's second Senate

Army investigating officer who led group to Washington rally

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Army is investigating a psychological operations officer who led a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Discovery of pipe bombs in DC obscured by riot at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, federal agents were working at the same time to detonate two pipe bombs found just blocks away at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees.

Discovery of pipe bombs in DC obscured by riot at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, federal agents were working at the same time to detonate two pipe bombs found just blocks away at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees.

Rare bipartisanship: Police reform bills advance in Oregon

SALEM, Oregon (AP) — Republicans and Democrats on the Oregon House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved almost a dozen bills on police reform, a rare show of bipartisan unity in an otherwise bitterly divided Legislature.

AP source: Garland to announce Minneapolis police probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce that the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis a day after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd.

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School security meeting scheduled in Othello

Othello School District patrons are being invited to a community meeting to discuss school security within the district. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 12, at a location to be announced.

Grant County Jail chief demoted after assualt

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Jail Chief Deputy Greg Knutson was demoted in June after his fiancée told police he'd assaulted her during a St. Patrick's Day domestic dispute.

Mattawa City Council discusses park toys, police promotions, equipment

Mattawa City Council

MATTAWA — There was news to please city and police department employees at the Oct. 1 meeting of the Mattawa City Council.

Death sought in SC police ambush, suspect insults prosecutor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials will seek the death penalty against a South Carolina man charged with shooting seven police officers in an ambush, killing two of them, a prosecutor announced Thursday during a hearing where the defendant twice called the prosecutor “Fat Eddie.”

Coast Guard Academy faulted on response to racial incidents

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy failed to properly address complaints of racial harassment, including the use of racial slurs by cadets, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general.

Protests continue in NYC amid lingering tensions over curfew

NEW YORK (AP) — Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd continued in New York City on Saturday, with thousands taking to the streets and parks to protest police brutality as police pulled back on enforcing an 8 p.m. curfew that has led to confrontations over the past several days.

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death

DENVER (AP) — Protesters swarmed Denver on Thursday, blocking traffic and smashing vehicles while running from gunfire and police tear gas after a demonstration against the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody turned violent.

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death

DENVER (AP) — Protesters swarmed Denver on Thursday, blocking traffic and smashing vehicles while running from gunfire and police tear gas after a demonstration against the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody turned violent.

NY mayor: 8 p.m. curfew all week after post-protest mayhem

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's mayor extended an 8 p.m. curfew all week in hopes of stopping destruction that continued overnight despite the city's efforts to stop protests over George Floyd's death from devolving into lawless mayhem.

Hundreds of federal agents descend on DC to quell violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two black SUVs travel from checkpoint to checkpoint, each guarded by federal drug enforcement agents alongside members of the National Guard.

Ephrata approves parade, works on budget planning

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council approved a Veterans Day Parade and discussed budgeting during their Nov. 1 meeting, City Administrator Ray Towry said. They also examined property tax rates. “Council has just asked for the typical 1% (overall revenue) increase last night,” Towry said on Nov. 2. “Which is what you’re allotted, not counting new construction.” State law prohibits a higher increase and the rate set by the city will fall in line with those requirements, he said.

Nebraska Daybook

Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.