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MONDAY, JAN. 14
BOYS BASKETBALL
Seton Catholic at Stevenson, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mark Morris at Ridgefield, 7 p.m.
Washougal at Columbia River, 7 p.m.
Woodland at Hockinson, 7:30 p.m.
Washington School for Deaf at Battle Ground C-squad, 4:30 p.m.

SPOKANE — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by former Spokane Police Chief Frank Straub alleging due process violations in his ouster from the city.
The Spokesman-Review reported that the court’s decision last week ends the case. The former chief alleged that the public release of a letter from police brass containing accusations of harassment damaged his reputation, and that he was not afforded the opportunity to defend against those claims before his dismissal from the city in 2015.

EVERETT — The city of Everett is offering buyouts to more than 300 workers to help deal with an $11 million budget gap.
The Daily Herald reported that payroll is one of the city’s biggest expenses. Everett employs about 1,200 people.
Mayor Cassie Franklin says staff members themselves suggested buyouts. The City Council approved the plan last month.

Only months before the opening of its $1 billion Star Wars expansion, the Disneyland Resort announced price increases of up to 25 percent for daily tickets, annual passes and parking.
The increases, which took effect Jan. 6, come less than a year after the resort adopted price hikes of up to 18 percent. Under the latest increases, the cheapest daily ticket will be more than $100. Daily parking prices are rising to $25 from $20 — a 25 percent increase.