Ellington

Playing Through

Moses Lake allows overhead power lines

PUD upgrading substation

Basin rep:

Country of origin labeling 'a good thing'

Kennel cough discovered at

animal shelter

Brian Eugene Byrd

Brian Eugene Byrd died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in a motorcycle accident in the Boise foothills at the age of 42.

Verna L. Hibbs

Verna L. Hibbs, 85, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Adams County forms new development council

21 members selected for new board

Moses Lake Museum names new director

MOSES LAKE - Freya Hart never heard of Moses Lake before she heard about the open manager position at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.

LEGAL NOTICE

Multi Agency Communications Center E911

Major drug bust in Grant County

Twelve arrested

Moses Lake teachers, district reach agreement

Sides to ratify contract in September

Fairgrounds expanding equine barns, buildings

MOSES LAKE - More restrooms, equine barns and modernized infrastructure are in store for the Grant County Fairgrounds by next year.

Mother upset with pool closures

Claims it was shut numerous times

Warden parking ordinance to be enforced

WARDEN - Warden City Council decided Aug. 21 to begin enforcing an ordinance prohibiting parking along Oak Street.

New Moses Lake postmaster's vehicle catches fire

MOSES LAKE - The truck in Debbie Welden's driveway was supposed to be her son Levi's to drive when he turns 16 on Thursday.

Barney E. Bennett

Barney E. Bennett, 85, Ephrata resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised code of

Moses Lake man airlifted after motorcycle accident

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was airlifted to Seattle after a two-vehicle accident on Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake Monday afternoon.

Register for Quincy 'Rally in the Valley'

QUINCY - The 16th annual "Rally in the Valley" coed volleyball tournament takes place Saturday, Sept. 8, as part of Quincy's Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day.

Quincy junior high on 'needs improvement' list

QUINCY - McFarland Junior High School moved into the most critical step on the federal "needs improvement list," according to a preliminary report from the state superintendent's office.

Mildred Machell Nazworthy Bryant

Mildred Machell Nazworthy Bryant, "Missy," a loved and adored wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend and a mom to many, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Aug. 22, 2007, in Moses Lake. Missy was bom in Seattle, and lived most of her life in the Everett and Marysville area. She retired with her lifetime partner, Charles Bryant, in Moses Lake, with three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Husband Charles Bryant, four children, Joannie Alice Nazworthy, Brenda Sue Madison, James Ray Nazworthy and Tonya Latrice Bryant, 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and eight siblings survived Missy. She also was a mom and grandma to KaDesha Nazworthy, Keelyn Bryant, Adele Nazworthy, Tara Nazworthy and newly acquired great-grandson Tarance Nazworthy. Missy was also a great friend and a wonderful mother figure to many. She will be deeply missed, although she will always be in our hearts and looking over us. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Benson's Funeral Home, 104 W 5th Avenue, Moses Lake, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. To honor her life, graveside funeral services will be held on Aug. 29, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Moses Lake Cemetery, 14403 Rd. 2 N.E. A reception will follow the service at 8527 Hillcrest Drive N.E., Moses Lake.

Michael Frank Moores

Michael Frank Moores passed away Aug. 18, 2007, in Baker, Ore. Michael was born in LaGrande, Ore., on March 29, 1950, to Roy Wallace Moores and Grace Johnson Moores.

CB United looking for goalkeeper coach

MOSES LAKE - CB United, the Columbia Basin's premier youth soccer club, is searching for someone with goalkeeping experience who is interested in coaching and training youth goalkeepers.

New face seeking downtown contributions

MOSES LAKE - There's a new person working to draw contributions for downtown Moses Lake.

Lund survives, wins drama-filled street stock race in Ephrata

Ray, Hector, Pirnat also take checkered flags on Saturday

Quincy reviews retail business moratorium

Meetings to expedite process

Walter James Holbrook

Walter James Holbrook, 70, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Sunbridge Care and Rehab, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 12, 2007 at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a proposed amendment to the Moses Lake Estates PUD Conceptual Master Development Plan, to provide for the development of the remainder of the 1107 - acre site into a year-round residential community with up to a total of 958 dwelling units (including Phase 1) accompanied by commercial facilities, extensive open space, and community recreation opportunities. The proposed Dune Lakes Master Development Plan will include: a mix of single and multi-family residential properties, commercial retail services and office park accommodations, an 18-hole golf course open to the public, extensive community park, recreation center, and playfield open space, and a waterfront park with boat launch and docking facilities for community use. Overall residential density for the amended PUD would be 1.15 units per acre. Location is in portions of S 3, 4, 9, and 10, T 18 N, R 28 E, W M, south of Pelican Point, Moses Lake. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Florence Abbie Moore

Florence Abbie Moore, 91, of Moses Lake went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 18, 2007, after a one-month struggle with congestive heart failure. Florence was born to Joe and Ethel Hanby on Dec.18, 1915, at Baker City, Ore., where she grew up, graduating from high school in 1933. Florence attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore., for 1 1/2 years and then Eastern Oregon Normal School (now Eastern Oregon University) at La Grande for another year, where she graduated with an associate's degree in education in 1936. She then taught school for six years in one-room schools at Copperfield, Ore., near where Brownlee Dam is now located; Mt. Carmel, Ore., near North Powder; and Boardman, Ore.

Garza runs unopposed for Othello port position

OTHELLO - Sam Garza is running unopposed for another term on the Port of Othello board of commissioners.

PUD offers workshop to study service costs

Meeting takes place Wednesday

Ephrata council runs unopposed

EPHRATA - Four incumbents on Ephrata City Council are running unopposed.

Othello elections numbers updated

OTHELLO - The Adams County Auditor's Office released the final results of two Othello races Wednesday.

A journey to find one's self

MOSES LAKE - It took a trip covering thousands of miles to N'Zao, Africa, a community of around 2,000 individuals, for Bethany Verhage to realize she had found her calling in life.

Talks continue for Moses Lake teachers contract

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Education Association is continuing to bargain with the school district for an agreeable contract, after unsuccessful negotiations Thursday and Friday.

Othello schools gain 44 staff

Greeted with breakfast

Starlet's availability means hope for Weaver?

If you believe the gossip rags, and I often take them with a whole spoonful of salt, Jessica Alba is single again.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a Plat Alteration and Environmental Checklist were received on May 10, 2007 from Steve Bruns (Designated Contact: Knudsen Land Surveying, L.L.C., P.O. Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-4376); and were found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of August 13, 2007. PROJECT: A 0.87-acre parcel is proposed to be subdivided into two (2) lots. The re-plat will split an existing duplex putting each unit on an individual parcel, approximately 0.31 & 0.56 acres. SEPA: MDNS issued August 13, 2007. LOCATION: 8905 Travis Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837, all of lot 17, Larson Subdivision lying in a portion of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of S 4, T 19 N, R 28 E, WM, Grant County, WA. (Parcel #31-0017-000) ZONING: Urban Residential-3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission hearing, 7 pm, September 5, 2007 in the Commissioners Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #07-4801) are available from Igor Shaporda at the Grant County Department of Community Development/Planning at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, extension 624; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm August 31, 2007 to the Planning. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the SEPA MDNS and Plat Alteration.

Ephrata funded for road repairs

Awarded $6.6 million loan

Hotel opens doors in Moses Lake

Comfort Suites hopes to create 'raving' fans

Shopping carts may be living creatures

I have always wondered about shopping carts.

Quincy executive session questioned

Discussion subject wasn't notified

Strong 'Adventures'

Bremerton author signs books in Moses Lake Saturday

More primary votes counted

Incumbent leads in votes

Moses Lake welcomes new teachers

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District welcomed 46 new teachers Thursday at a district-wide orientation.

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Duffner wants to continue on boardBuildings in good condition

EPHRATA - Larry Duffner said his work is not done on the Ephrata School District Board of Directors.

Finding the middle ground Moses Lake woman strives to solve problems

MOSES LAKE - Carol Conley is sort of a jack of all trades.

Reyes Sauceda

Reyes Sauceda was born June 13, 1952, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Victor and Emelia Sebera Sauceda.

Romans pleads not guilty

OTHELLO - James Dallas Romans, 67, Othello, pleaded not guilty to murder in the second degree in Adams County Superior Court Monday.

Smart Homes, Moses Lake mitigate claimHome construction to resume

MOSES LAKE - Smart Homes, Inc. lifted a claim of damages against the city of Moses Lake after certain negotiations were met.

Yenney brings interest in schoolsFacility needs should be examined

EPHRATA - Ron Yenney said he has had a longstanding interest in serving on the Ephrata School District Board of Directors.

Christina Perez

Christina Perez, born June 27, 1971, to Carmel Perez Sr. and Graciela Noyola Perez went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. Christina died of gastric cancer at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Wash. Christina was a native of Moses Lake where she attended school and worked for most of her life. A daughter, Jasmine G. Pantoja, 14, and two sons, Javier C. Pantoja, 16, and Devin Thomas Deitrick, 7, survive her as well as her parents, two brothers, a sister, nieces, a nephew and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation for Christina's friends and family will be at Benson Family Funeral Home at 5th and Division, Aug. 23, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and funeral services will be held at the LDS Stake Center, 1515 S. Division Street on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Moses Lake Cemetery, 14403 Rd. 2 N.E., Moses Lake.

Locals win state slowpitch softball tournament

WENATCHEE - The Brew Crew, a Columbia Basin-based men's slowpitch softball team, took home first place at the 2007 state tournament, played Aug. 11-12 at Walla Point Park.

Strike ends at Celite

Teamsters, company settle on contract

Demands sent to Grant County

Moses Lake claims breach of contract

Locals win state slowpitch softball tournament

WENATCHEE - The Brew Crew, a Columbia Basin-based men's slowpitch softball team, took home first place at the 2007 state tournament, played Aug. 11-12 at Walla Point Park.

Kuhn to bring new perspective

EPHRATA - Ron Kuhn decided to run for the Grant County Hospital District No. 3 Board of Commissioners at the urging of residents in the community.

Columbia Basin primary election results are in

COLUMBIA BASIN - The primary ballots were due Aug. 21 and the initial results are tabulated.

Mary Ellen (Engleman) Frankhouser

Mary Ellen (Engleman) Frankhouser went to be with Our Lord, Dec. 23, 2006. Mary Ellen was born March 5, 1922.

Nicholls to develop strategic plan

EPHRATA - Meredith Nicholls wants to give back to the community and bring a unique perspective to Columbia Basin Hospital.

Bessett hopes to bring change

Candidate believes morale needs restoring

Pirates place 15 on all-league rosters

WENATCHEE - Fifteen members of the Moses Lake Pirates were recently honored on the All-West Coast Collegiate Baseball League teams.

Intuit headlines EDC's fall luncheon

Vice president addresses council Sept. 13

Hoffman hopes to continue serving

Bus barn, math issues facing district

Warden volleyball tournament Sept. 1

WARDEN - The Warden High School volleyball team is sponsoring an outdoor tournament as part of Warden Community Days on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Hanson wins Northwest men's golf title

Ephrata's Molitor reaches semifinals of Moses Lake match play event

Othello outages caused by storm

Moisture causes dust accumulation to combust

Concert campers riot at Gorge

Comfort station burned

Dancing into the spotlight

MOSES LAKE - Miss Moses Lake has a few tricks up her sleeve, dance tricks that is, and she wants to teach them to children.

Studying the area's geological history

EPHRATA — John Moody's office at the Bureau of Reclamation resembles part of the geology building of a major university.

Moses Lake teachers at bargaining impasse

MOSES LAKE — Teachers in the Moses Lake School District declared an impasse during contract negotiations with the district for salary increases and other contractual items.

Demolition derby sees many winners

MOSES LAKE — Listed below are results from the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Demolition Derby that took place over the weekend.

Soap Lake farmer crowned Hay King

GRANT COUNTY — A Soap Lake farmer went home from the Grant County Fair newly crowned royalty.

Motorcycle collision leaves one dead

Rider suffered extensive injuries

Golladay hopes to improve facilities

MOSES LAKE — Aaron Golladay believes schools are one of the most important parts of local government.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 28, 2007 at 9:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding preliminary long plat application from Bert Roylance for the subdivision of a single 177.28-acre parcel into 4 residential lots and 1 agricultural/open space lot in the Agricultural Zone of Grant County. Property is located approx. half mile south of Interstate 90 and east of Moses Lake in the northeast quarter of the intersection of Rd M-NE and Baseline .5 Rd SE, and is portion of S 5, T 18 N, R 29 E, (Parcel No. 21-1758-000). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Delmar 'Del' Parrott

Delmar "Del" Parrott, born in Lindsay, Calif., on Oct. 4, 1930, passed away Aug. 14, 2007, in Soap Lake having moved to Washington state in 1963.

Maria Del Carmen Silva Barragan

Maria Del Carmen Silva Barragan, age 21, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, as the result of an accident in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Recitation of the Rosary will be said at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21, in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with viewing from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial and concluding services will immediately follow in Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens, Othello. Arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

Myron B. Hussey

Myron B. Hussey, 85, passed away Aug. 13, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Myron was a farmer and Quincy resident for 35 years.

The Tao and Te of Rocksteady and Bebop

The recent success of the newly renovated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie, expected to hit stores in DVD format in August, left me mixed.

Record book rewritten at Moses Lake Rodeo

New arena standard set in team roping

Rupprecht seeks to continue service

WARDEN — Marilyn Rupprecht hopes to continue serving the community as a board member for the Warden School Board of Directors.

Spaceburgers and fried Twinkies at the fair, oh my!

The most famous of American delicacies can be found at county fairs.

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IN THE MATTER OF ) NO. 07-4-00091-1

Moses Lake to be U.S. water sport destination

Council approves branding plan

Moses Lake blames county for feud

At odds over growth management needs

Passion for fashion

Moses Lake woman opens new women's clothing, apparel store

Soap Lake debates Lava Lite

Project parts to remain in Ephrata

Kids raising 'kids'

MOSES LAKE - The first time Alyssa Bennett showed goats at the fair she was in sixth grade.

William L. Varney Grant County Auditor

and Supervisor of Elections

Garza wants business diversity

Longtime Othello area man runs as port incumbent

Showing sheep for the first time

MOSES LAKE — Close to 100 sheep are calling the Grant County Fairgrounds their home for the week.

Milton Sandlie

Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, and friend, Milton B. Sandlie, died Aug. 8, 2007, in Republic, Wash., of heart failure. He was born Sept. 23, 1938, in Glasgow, Mont., to Adolph Peter and Mary Sandlie. He was raised in Bremerton, Wash., but driving down any stretch of highway was where his heart was.

Valiant effort not enough for RiverDogs

San Gabriel Valley 4 RiverDogs 2

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Yonezawa students arrive in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Japanese exchange students received a warm welcome from Mayor Ron Covey Tuesday morning, a day after their arrival in Moses Lake.

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Guinea pigs kick off small animal judging

MOSES LAKE — Guinea pigs were some of the first small animals to be judged at the Grant County Fairgrounds Tuesday morning.

Thompson 'wholly' supports growth

Former Othello farmer running for port commissioner

Earl Horning

Earl Vernon Horning, 79, of Othello, died Aug. 5, 2007, at his home.

Osa Raye Patzwaldt

Osa Raye Patzwaldt was born on May 29, 1922, in Halltown, Mo. to parents, Loy and Caryl Samuel. She went to rest with her Maker on Aug. 9, 2007, when she passed away peacefully in Ellensburg. She was 85 years old.

Othello pool closed without permission

Citizens to be compensated

Conley considers five-member commission

MOSES LAKE— A longtime Grant County man is running for Port of Moses Lake Commissioner.

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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Multiple agencies contain Beezley Hill fire

Fire near Ephrata exhausts local resources

John H. Cline

John H. Cline passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at his home.

Flower Building offers much to consider

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County residents can get plenty of ideas for their own gardens in the Flower Building during the 2007 Grant County Fair.

Johnny Lee Crowder

Johnny Lee Crowder, 35, left this world too soon on Aug. 10, 2007, after an unexpected injury and difficult recovery process.

Ecret would start with tenants' needs

MOSES LAKE — Bill Ecret hopes to bring energy and enthusiasm to the Port of Moses Lake.

Kalous runs for Warden council

WARDEN — Annette P. Kalous is running for Warden City Council position five to make a difference.

Jan Jane Johnson

Jan Jane Johnson, 84, Moses Lake resident and formerly of Quincy, passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Fire burns 500 acres near Ephrata

Four homes threatened

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Othello murder suspect claims he can't remember

RITZVILLE — An Othello man arrested for murder reportedly thought it might have been a dream at first, according to Adams County court documents.

Pirates' ride defense to championship

Big double plays by Moses Lake give Pirates upper hand

Leavitt wants to represent Warden

WARDEN — Mike Leavitt is running for Warden City Council position five to represent the views of the citizens and be active in the city process.

Leslie August Lindekugel

On Aug. 10, exactly a week after his 90th birthday, Leslie August Lindekugel died. He was a hard-working product of the Depression, born on a farm near Dawson, N.D., on Aug. 3, 1917.

Rodeo kicks off in Moses Lake Thursday

Three nights of rodeo performances

Velva "Irene" Sprouse Franz

Irene was born on March 30, 1913, to Grace (Newborn) Sprouse and Vernon Sprouse. She went to her rest on Aug. 11, 2007. She grew up on a farm near Ellendale, N.D., where she graduated from high school, and later received a teaching certificate from the State Normal and Industrial College located in Ellendale.

RiverDogs still alive in series — just barely

San Gabriel Valley 5 RiverDogs 0

Grant County Fair opens for 2007

Youth exhibitors march in first ceremony

Socializing tops Cowboy Breakfast fun

Food, music draw residents to fair, rodeo kickoff event

Rodriguez, Valdez supply the power in RiverDogs' rout

RiverDogs 12 Muskingum Valley 2

Pirates win pitchers' duel; take series lead

Playing for title tonight

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Reference Number: 1049078

Seniors warm community with quilts

MOSES LAKE — Quilters at the Moses Lake Senior Center are getting ready to bring homemade quilts to the Ronald McDonald House in Spokane.

Spaceburgers!!!!!!!!!

Hallelujah.

Ribail works to benefit taxpayers

WILSON CREEK — A longtime Port of Wilson Creek commissioner wants to work for the benefit of all taxpayers in his district.

Blackman wants to be involved

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek resident Roger Blackman wants to be more involved.

RiverDogs in must-win situation after loss to Louisiana

Denham Springs 2 RiverDogs 1

What's Weaver worrying about?

Sometimes I worry so much, I begin to worry I'm worrying too much.

Ethelda L. Pasley

Ethelda L. Pasley, 88, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at LakeRidge Special Care Center. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Bradley Dale DeShaw

Brad joined his father in heaven in the morning of Aug. 9, 2007.

High turnout for Soap Lake Hog Run

Vehicle entries more than doubled

Stamford pitcher stymies RiverDogs

Stamford 4 RiverDogs 1

Gang fight reported near Moses Lake

Third occurrence of juveniles fighting

Opening ceremony starts Grant County Fair

New fair flag to be displayed

Korean students visit Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - Eleven students from Grant County returned from a trip to Gunpo, Korea, where they stayed with host families.

Moses Lake man opens business service office

Concentric Business Services supports area companies

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received either by mail or hand delivered by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, Washington, 98823, until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2007 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. The name and address of the bidder shall be on the outside of the envelope.

Grant County burn ban enacted

Due to extensive wildland fires

Salmonella source found

Moses Lake restaurant identified

Columbia Basin Herald heads to Ohio!

Newspaper covering RiverDogs

Pirates slam AppleSox, advance to championship

Zach Kim's grand slam highlights Pirates' victory

RiverDogs will face stiff opposition in Ohio

Team goes to playoffs with 44-12 record

Lava lamp crop circle appears near Soap Lake

Resident estimates object 999 feet long

Cole runs for another term

Enjoys serving on Othello council

Johnson hopes to improve Othello

Wants to promote the city

Richard O. Ragan

Richard O. Ragan, 79, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Aug. 4, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Yargh! Pirates win!

Moses Lake forces game three in playoffs Four-run eighth inning keeps post-season alive

Grant County deputies penalized for accidents

EPHRATA — Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies were disciplined for wrecking patrol cars.

Cowboy Breakfast comes home to Sinkiuse Square

Official fair, rodeo kick-off gathers Friday morning

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Dorothy L. Goldsmith

Dorothy L. Goldsmith, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday morning from 8 a.m. until noon. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Brian Kay Flieder

Brian Kay Flieder, 52, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, as the result of a motorcycle accident near George. A memorial service to celebrate Brian's life will take place at a later date. Arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

Howard Vernon (Copie) Copenhaver

Howard Vernon (Copie) Copenhaver, age 87, was born on Aug. 10, 1919, in Nampa, Idaho, to Edna and Henry Edward Copenhaver. He was the youngest of their nine children. He passed away on July 30, 2007.

Pruitt pleads not guilty

Defense objects to 27 charges being filed

Pearce to continue council leadership

Incumbent wishes to boost tourism

Jackson seeks to change city council

Candidate doesn't agree with council's decisions

Soap Lake resident arrested for firing pistol

No one injured in Moses Lake incident

Lawrence K. Bichler

Lawrence K. Bichler was born in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1917 to a recently emigrated mother and father. The family operated a small family farm in Canada before moving to North Dakota for greener pastures and the promise of a bright future.

RiverDogs will face stiff opposition in Ohio

NEWARK, Ohio — If results of the recent regional tournaments are any indication, the 2007 Babe Ruth 16-18-year-old World Series is going to be one wild event full of plenty of twists and turns.

All that Glitters

Pirates, princesses shine during library program

Larry Olson

"Mr. O!" Larry Olson, 51, a longtime Moses Lake resident drowned in Billy Clapp Lake near Wilson Creek. His body was recovered Aug. 1, 2007.

Permitting drops to eight weeks

EPHRATA — The wait for a building permit has gotten shorter, but the director of Grant County's community development department hopes to make it shorter still.

Carlton runs for another term

OTHELLO — Incumbent Kathy Carlton is running for position seven on the Othello City Council and wants to continue being a positive voice for the city.

REC Silicon look at four sites for worker housing

MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon's quest to find housing for construction workers during its multimillion dollar expansion continues.

Man arrested for murder in Othello

Man found shot dead

Duel in the Desert results in

MOSES LAKE — The I-90 Auto Group team of Brian Faust, Tracy Truettle, Eric Skaug and Brian Skaug took first place at the Duel in the Desert golf tournament Saturday at Moses Lake Golf Club.

Dever runs to help city progress

OTHELLO — DeWitt (Dan) Dever is running for position seven on the Othello City Council because he wants to help the city progress toward a stronger economic future.

Ambushed: Pirates trounced in playoff opener

AppleSox 11 Pirates 2

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2007/2008 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the MLSD Board Room, 1318 W. Ivy Ave.

Ephrata pool struggles with closures

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata reported a $5,000 loss in revenue due to fecal contamination in the city pool.

School buddies reunite after nearly 50 years

WARDEN — Warden resident Josie Moreno, 69, received an unexpected surprise when her high school friend from nearly 50 years ago contacted her.

Teamsters, Celite at impasse

Striking Quincy workers 'pretty dug in,' rep says

Duel in the Desert tees off today

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Golf Club is hosting the Duel in the Desert golf tournament, beginning today and continuing Saturday.

Pets cost more than money

Dogs are fun, especially in pairs.

MLHS announces next Hall of Fame class

Doumit, Hansen are honorary inductees at Aug. 31 ceremony

Bellingham's Krause delivers big blow to Moses Lake

Bells 4 Pirates 3

Elementary, my dear Sheep-lock

Like many an enthusiastic reader, I am always on the look out for new, exciting and different.

Pirates batter Bells, finish regular season on high note

Moses Lake secures home field advantage throughout playoffs

Liebrecht offers her common sense

MOSES LAKE — Karen Liebrecht is running for Moses Lake City Council position seven to be a listener.

Elida D. DeLaRosa

Elida D. DeLaRosa, age 65, was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Crystal City, Texas, to Pedro Jr. and Lucilla (Rodriguez) Zamora, has flown away with her guardian angels at her side to the gates of heaven on July 31, 2007.

A space for the face

MOSES LAKE — A longtime Moses Lake hairdresser is adding to her focus.

Lane hopes to continue serving city

MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Jon Lane hopes citizens re-elect him for Moses Lake City Council position seven because he is a leader, he listens to his constituents and he represents the community's interests.

Teamsters reject Simplot contract

Union ratifies Port of Moses Lake contract

Isabella Rachelle Moreno

Isabella Rachelle Moreno, infant daughter of George and Kristen (Perry) Moreno was stillborn on Friday, July 27, 2007, in Moses Lake. Graveside services will be held in Valley View Memorial Park, Soap Lake on Friday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Fred Scudder officiating. Arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

Newspaper racks damaged, stolen

Moses Lake Police ask people to report suspicious activities

Pitching does the trick again

Pirates 1 AppleSox 0

Breastfest 2007 comes to Moses Lake Friday

MOSES LAKE — The 2007 annual breastfeeding celebration, Breastfest, returns to Moses Lake Civic Center Park Friday.

AOL to refund Washington customers

Refunds for canceled services

Carol Lee Ransford

June 22, 1934 - July 28, 2007

Japan-America Society conducts regional ag tour

COLUMBIA BASIN — Exports to Japan, particularly within the Columbia Basin, got a closer look earlier this week.

Reneau strong again, but Pirates fall at Wenatchee

AppleSox 2 Pirates 1

McCosh Park pigout records larger numbers

MOSES LAKE — The coordinator behind the second annual Pigout in McCosh Park said the weekend-long event went well.

Moses Lake enforcing yard signs ordinance

Leaving signs after sale could cost $475

Alice Olene Luvaas Milholland

Alice Olene Luvaas Milholland, 92, died on Thursday, July 19, 2007, in her residence in East Wenatchee. She was born on Feb. 18, 1915, to the Reverend Peter J. Luvaas and Flossie B. Morris Luvaas in Saint Paul, Minn. Alice is known for her tenacious spirit, love of learning, and heart of gratitude. She is and will always be a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and educator. She lived a full life and made a difference wherever she spent time. She passed from this life to the next gently with grace and knowing she was loved.

Garrett, Polito lead Manta Rays at regional swim meet

SPOKANE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team finished 14th in the A Division and 15th in the B Division at the Inland Empire Swimming A/B Championships at Witter Pool last weekend.

State ag department forms beekeeping advisory panel

OLYMPIA — The state is forming an advisory panel of beekeepers to determine research necessary for the Washington bee industry.

Royal to open season at Qwest Field

Farmers Insurance new sponsor for WIAA football, volleyball events

Double eagle at Moses Pointe

MOSES LAKE — Dan Oberg finished the 18th hole at The Links at Moses Pointe in two shots.

Betty Hein

Longtime Moses Lake resident and educator Betty Hein passed away July 9 in Spokane following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. At her bedside in her final moments were her son Richard and daughter-in-law Marissa. Betty is preceded in death by her beloved husband John Hein in 1986.

Two people presumed drowned in river

QUINCY — Two people are presumed drowned in the Columbia River, 12 miles west of Quincy near Crescent Bar.

NOTICE

The Housing Authority of Grant County has developed a Public Housing Agency Plan, which it intends to implement January 2008. The Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and includes but is not limited to goals and objectives for the time period covered by the Plan. The Plan will be available for review at the Housing Authority office, located at 1139 Larson Boulevard in Moses Lake, until September 17, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. On that same date, at 2:45 p.m., a public hearing will be conducted by the Housing Authority Commissioners to receive verbal comment on the Plan. The meeting will be at the Housing Authority office. Written comment will also be accepted if it is received no later than the day of the public hearing by 1:00 p.m. at the Housing Authority office. Persons interested in reviewing the Agency Plan should contact Carol Anderson at 509-762-5541 or 1-800-747-9202

Randal William "Randy" Wright

Randal William "Randy" Wright, age 56, died suddenly at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Randy was born the eighth of nine children on June 7, 1951, in Saint Ignatius, Mont. to Ronald Desmond and Flora Hazel (Thornock) Wright.

Former Quincy official loses case

EPHRATA — A former city administrator for the City of Quincy lost his lawsuit against the city in Grant County Superior Court Thursday morning.