'Strategic' well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in a small San Francisco Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a Walmart and storming a car dealership.

Floyd family meets Biden as Congress weighs police bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The anniversary of George Floyd’s death was supposed to be a milestone moment, a time to mark passage of legislation to “root out systemic racism” in the criminal justice system, in the words of President Joe Biden. Instead, Floyd’s family visited Washington on Tuesday to mourn with Biden and prod Congress to act as they commemorate the loss of their brother, father and son one year ago.

NYPD’s new leader: Helping people is at heart of police work

NEW YORK (AP) — On the Bronx streets where

Othello School Board discusses security

OTHELLO — Othello School District officials and Othello Police Department officers detailed some of the measures they’re taking to enhance school security following several recent mass shootings across the country. Board member Lindsy Prows said the Uvalde, Texas shooting affected her differently than earlier incidents. “I know I’m not the only parent,” she said. “It’s been a topic of conversations at the baseball field and after graduation, and any time parents are together with their kids. They’re concerned. This last event hit a little bit different. It looked like our community, and maybe that’s why it felt different.”

Basin events for Dec. 2-8

The events below are subject to change, postponement or cancellation at the organizers' discretion. Friday Second Annual Members Art Exhibition 4-7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Gallery, 401 S. Balsam St. Featuring the works of museum members in nearly all art media. Info: www.moseslakemuseum,com. 27th Annual Agricultural Parade Join the Downtown Moses Lake Association and other sponsors for the annual street party and ag parade in downtown Moses Lake. Care Moses Lake will be serving up hot soup for $5 per bowl. The street party begins at 5 p.m. and the parade will roll out at 7 p.m. The street party will be centered around Sinkiuse Square and floats will line up in the Surf N’ Slide parking lot. Free admission. Info: /bit.ly/3gQUilr...

Samaritan Healthcare construction bond goes to voters

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare voters will be asked to approve or reject a $130 million construction bond request in a special election April 25. Ballots were mailed to voters late last week, according to officials at the Grant County Auditor’s Office. If the bond is approved, property owners would pay $1.10 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If it’s approved, the owner of land assessed at 250,000 would pay $275 per year, and the owners of property assessed at $300,000 would pay $330 per year. The bond has a 30-year payback provision. Samaritan Hospital commissioners voted to approve the construction of a new hospital in October 2018. Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sullivan said that originally district officials and commissioners thought a bond wouldn’t be required to help pay for the project...

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Moses Lake School District investigates Park Orchard incident

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is investigating an incident at Park Orchard Elementary School in early January where an adult is alleged to have dragged a student, first by the legs and then by the arms, down a hall and through the school’s front office.

Q&A: What's next for Seattle protesters' 'autonomous zone'?

SEATTLE (AP) — For nearly a week, people opposing police brutality and racial injustice have turned a Seattle neighborhood into ground zero for their protests, creating a carnival-like atmosphere with speakers and drum circles near a largely abandoned police station.

Legals April 27, 2018

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF ROYAL CITY WRF UV EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Royal City, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, Washington 99357, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Monday, May 14, 2018, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof for the WRF UV Equipment Procurement. The work includes furnishing UV disinfection equipment and providing startup and testing services for the Royal City WRF. Equipment includes reactors, power distribution equipment, control panels, and all other appurtenances required for a complete and workable disinfection system. The Equipment shall be delivered to the project site within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. All bidding and Work 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, Royal City, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Monday, May 14, 2018. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the "City of Royal City" and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of the City of Royal City, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: "http://gobids.grayandosborne.com". Bidders are encouraged to "Register" in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the "Bidders List". For assistance, please call the Project Engineer, Keith Stewart, P.E. at (206) 284 0860. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. The City of Royal City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Small minority and women-owned business are encouraged to submit bids. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Royal City, Washington, the Washington State Department of Ecology, and the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. The City of Royal City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposal and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the bidder whose proposal is in the best interest of the City. (Signed) SHILO CHRISTENSEN FINANCE DIRECTOR #05008/185238 Pub: April27, 2018 & May 1, 2018

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Legals for June, 9 2020

Legals for June, 9 2020

Legals for June, 9 2020

Legals for June, 9 2020

Legals for June, 9 2020

Legals for June, 9 2020

Service honored: South Grant Co. Chamber hosts law enforcement appreciation luncheon

MATTAWA – The South Grant County Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon Tuesday at the Wanapum Heritage Center south of Desert Aire, with a keynote address from Wahluke School District Superintendent Andrew Harlow.

Othello man arrested on drug possession, delivery

OTHELLO — An Othello man was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver after he was stopped by Othello Police Department officers and his vehicle searched Aug. 11.