What happened on Sunday, 30 November 2025
Mason County, Washington
At the Nov. 25 Mason County commission meeting residents and staff highlighted Operation Greenlight for Veterans, asked the county to pave a school drop‑off staging area, and urged prioritizing affordable housing and homelessness strategies.
US Department of State
Unidentified speakers at a Florida meeting said ending the war must also preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and create conditions for economic recovery; one speaker thanked U.S. support and "President Trump's initiative" and said the delegation has worked with the U.S. for 10 months.
Mason County, Washington
The Mason County commission set 2026 rates for Island Lake Management District No.1, estimating $50,000 in 2026 revenue and a 15‑year total of $343,980; commissioners authorized a 62¢ per $1,000 valuation assessment and anticipated debt issuance to fund district activities.
United Nations, Federal
An unidentified speaker said the purpose of a recent trip was to review work with Central African partners, MINUSCA and United Nations colleagues and to prepare for the future, noting security gains and ongoing support by MINUSCA and bilateral partners for elections under secure, inclusive and transparent conditions.
Mason County, Washington
Mason County commissioners approved ordinances establishing 25 mph speed limits on Yates Road (CR 36600) and Ellis Road (CR 15960) after staff said both roads were converted from primitive to paved/chip-seal.
Mason County, Washington
Mason County commissioners voted Nov. 25 to sign a memorandum of understanding with the City of Bremerton to study extending sanitary sewer service into the Puget Sound Industrial Center; the vote follows public concern about capacity, environmental impacts and who would pay for upgrades.
Lake Havasu City, Mohave County, Arizona
Mayor Cal Sheehy and a city worker described sidewalks, handicap ramps, pavement repairs and a new signal at Jamaica and McCulloch; the city expects the signal to be operational in November or early December to reduce long morning and afternoon waits for school traffic.
Mason County, Washington
Mason County commissioners set the 2026 current expense levy at $11,230,126.50 and the road levy at $11,982,340.51 (including a $2,160,000 diversion), certified small refund levies, and continued final levy certification to Dec. 9, 2025.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
At a session in the Municipal Court of Providence, Judge Caprio dismissed several minor traffic violations and directed small donated payments to defendants who described financial hardship, including a single mother and a man sleeping in his car.
Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Mayor Matt Montgomery opened Cannon Falls' 30th annual Deck the Falls, thanking volunteers and sponsors, announcing Altaf Hardware's closing after 92 years, awarding Chamber-dollar prizes and a $868 50/50 raffle before a tree-lighting and fireworks finale.
Jen Loesch asked residents to help neighbors, especially seniors, through the city's senior shovel program and said she would post a volunteer sign-up link in the comments.
City spokesperson Jen Loesch said Auroras snow crew is working and that the city will begin ticketing vehicles parked on narrow streets tomorrow morning; residents were urged to clear driveways and use yards or driveways to avoid blocking plows.