Inslee signs bills to delay, expand exemptions in WA Cares

Gov. Jay Inslee signed bills Thursday to delay the WA Cares payroll tax on Washington workers and expand the number of people who can seek permanent exemptions to avoid paying into the first-of-its-kind long-term care program.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Conservation District will be holding a Voluntary Stewardship Program Work Group Meeting on June 27, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WA State Potato Commission, 108 S. Interlake Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837.

If voters decide to allow WA Cares op-out, will the state refund tax collections?

(The Center Square) – More than nine months since Washington state workers started paying into the state-mandated long-term care insurance program known as WA Cares, most working Washingtonians have contributed at least a few hundred dollars to the program.

WA Cares private insurance exemptions cause confusion

(The Center Square) – There seems to be some confusion among certain state agencies about workers who received exemptions from WA Cares, Washington’s mandatory long-term care benefit program.

Association of WA Business endorses two of three initiatives on the fall ballot

(The Center Square) – The board of directors of the Association of Washington Business – the state’s oldest and largest business association – has endorsed two of three initiatives on this November’s ballot. AWB’s board has voted to endorse Initiative 2109, repealing the state’s capital gains tax, and Initiative 2124, allowing employees and self-employed individuals to opt out of coverage under WA Cares, the state’s mandatory long-term care insurance program.

Legals October 18, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE The Grant County Conservation District will be holding a Voluntary Stewardship Program Work Group Meeting on October 24, 2016 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at WA State Potato Commission, 108 S Interlake Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. To be added to the e-mail list to receive notices for meetings contact Grant County Conservation District at (509) 765-9618 or [email protected] or visit our website for future meeting notices at columbiabasincds.org/vsp. #10051/8967 Pub: October 18, 2016

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

The State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Grant County Department of Community Development - Planning, in the amount of $330,000.00 to receive a Washington State Department of Ecology Grant (G1200053) for a mandatory update to the Shoreline Master Program.

Legals January 22, 2020

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION and REGISTRATION DEADLINES -ADAMS COUNTY, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Election will be held on February 11, 2020 in Adams County, State of Washington, to submit to the qualified electors thereof, for their approval and adoption or rejection, special propositions. Replacement ballots may be obtained by contacting the Adams County Elections Office at 509-659-3249 or in person from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday at 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200. Additional information about voter registration, candidates, ballot issues, ballot drop box locations, and voter service centers can be found at www.co.adams.wa.us/departments/elections_new2019. Registration Deadlines: The last day for mail in and online voter registrations and transfers for the February 11, 2020 Special Election is Monday February 3, 2020. The last day of in-person registration and transfers for the February 11, 2020 Special Election is Tuesday February 11, 2020. In-person registration is available daily at the Adams County Elections Office, 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville, WA 99169. The Adams County Services Building, 425 E Main Ave, Othello, WA 99344 will accept in person registrations at the voter service center on Election Day, February 11, 2020 from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. Canvassing Board Meetings: The Adams County Canvassing Board will hold public meetings for the February 11, 2020 Special Election on the following days: Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:00 am for logic and accuracy test, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm and Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 am. These meetings will take place at the Adams County Elections Office at 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville WA, 99169. The February 11, 2020 ballot will include: Proposition 1 Submitted by Washtucna School District No. 109-43 Resolution No. 2019-03 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $150,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $150,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition 1 Submitted by Benge School District No. 122 Resolution No. 133 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition 1 Submitted by Othello School District No. 147-163-55 Resolution No. 19-008 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $2,350,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $2,435,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 $2,560,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2023 Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Lind School District No. 158 Resolution No. 19/20-1 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $525,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $525,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition No. 2 Submitted by Lind School District No. 158 Resolution No. 19/20-2 Capital Levy for Educational Technology Improvements $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Ritzville School District No. 160-67 Resolution No. 2019-016 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $877,500 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $877,500 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition No. 2 Submitted by Ritzville School District No. 160-67 Resolution No. 2019-017 Capital Levy for Educational Technology Improvements $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $50,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition 1 Submitted by Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J Resolution No. 1-2019-20 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy $600,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 Proposition 2 Submitted by Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J Resolution No. 2-2019-20 Replacement Capital Levy for School Improvements $100,000 for facility improvements to be collected in 2021 Proposition 1 Submitted by North Franklin School District No. J51-162 Resolution No. 499 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy $1,950,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $2,010,000 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 Proposition 1 Submitted by Endicott School District No. 308 Resolution No. 20-03 Educational Programs and Operation Replacement Levy $231,137 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2021 $241,591 for educational programs and operation to be collected in 2022 All Voter Service Centers for this election meet Accessibility Standards as set forth in the Revised Code of Washington, 29A.16 RCW and the Washington Administrative Code Title 434-257. Adams County Election Office Voters may drop off ballots; get replacement ballots; use an Accessible Voting Unit, or receive other assistance as needed beginning on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Adams County Elections Office located at 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville WA, 99169. For questions please call 509-659-3249 email [email protected] or go to our website at www.co.adams.wa.us. Adams County Services Building Voters may drop off ballots, get replacement ballots, or receive other assistance as needed only on February 11, 2020 at 425 E Main, Othello WA, 99344. Hours will be only be 8:30 am to 8:00 pm on February 11, 2020. For questions please call 509-659-3249 or 509-660-0584. You can also email [email protected] or go to our website at www.co.adams.wa.us/departments/elections_new2019. Ballot Drop Box Locations Town of Lind, 116 1/2 W. 2nd St., Lind, WA Adams County Public Services Building, 425 E. Main St. Othello, WA City of Ritzville, 216 E. Main St. Ritzville, WA Town of Washtucna, 165 S. Main St., Washtucna, WA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 13th Day of January, 2020. Heidi K. Hunt, County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Adams County, Washington #01004/359509 Pub: January 22, 2020

Three WA airports receive federal grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A joint release by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) on Tuesday stated that three Washington State airports will receive grants from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program to support infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects...

Legals March 21, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Washington Growers League , 406 W. Chestnut Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Mattawa Slope Seasonal Farmworker Housing, is located at 230 Pat Chee Drive SW in Mattawa in Grant county. This project involves 3.1 acres of soil disturbance for Residential construction activities. All discharges and runoff goes to ground water. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology's action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #03004/172145 Pub: March 21, 28, 2018

Washington state election summary

OLYMPIA – Washington state general elections will be held Nov. 5, with a primary election Aug. 6. According to the Washington Office of the Secretary of State website, the primary is a “top 2” primary, which allows voters to choose among all candidates running for each office.

Legals for January, 25 2023

CITY OF WARDEN

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Warden on June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 201 S. Ash, Warden, WA. to consider and receive public comment on the City of Warden’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2013 – 2018.

Legals August 10, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE MOSES LAKE CITY at 401 S BALSAM ST Moses Lake, WA 98837 is seeking coverage under: Eastern Washington Phase II Permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in eastern Washington. The proposed permit will authorize stormwater discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system located in Moses Lake. The permit requires MOSES LAKE CITY to develop and implement a stormwater management program that: 1. Reduces the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 2. Protects water quality. 3. Satisfies appropriate requirements of the Clean Water Act. Any person desiring to present views to the Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Washington Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Municipal Stormwater Permits P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #08038/216621 Pub: August 10, 13, 2018

Legals for February, 1 2021

Three local representatives, other lawmakers back bill to replace WA Cares Fund program

Washington state’s new long-term care program and payroll tax got immediate attention from lawmakers as the Legislature opened its session.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

PERMIT NO’s.: WA-0021067 & ST-5278

Legals August 24, 2016

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. of Seattle, WA on July 28, 2016 under Application No. G3-30769, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from one well in the amout of 275 gallons per minute each year, for continuous domestic supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 31, Township 19N., Range 31 E.W.M., in Grant County. The applicant is requesting additional instantaneous quantities only (GPM). No addistional acre-feet are being requested. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from August 24, 2016. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 #08047/5275862 Pub: August 17 & 24, 2016

Legals for January, 26 2023