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Lt. Col. Ray Herbert Wagner

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and decorated World War II veteran passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in Wenatchee. Ray Herbert Wagner was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Sioux City, Iowa to Ray Wagner and Maude Marie Sutherland. He married his high school sweetheart Shirley Jean Tucker on Jan. 15, 1943, and enlisted in the Army the same month as a 2nd Lieutenant. As a member of the 382nd regiment of the 96th Infantry Division (the "Deadeye" Division of World War II), he participated in some of the most critical battles of the Pacific front, including the battles at Leyte and Okinawa. The 96th received the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation for its achievements on Okinawa. Ray received the Silver Star for "gallantry in action against the enemy on Okinawa Island on 12 May 1945." He served in the Korean War and was posted around the world, including tours in Greece, Germany, Honolulu, and Washington, D.C. He received two bronze stars and two purple hearts during his 20-year career. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on July 1, 2008.

Yahoo! celebrates grand opening in Quincy

Event marks first data center 'built from ground up'

Baby sitter's condition improves

No criminal charges planned for Royal City deaths

Dean Hubbard

Dean Hubbard, 73, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Moses Lake port approves 2008 budget

Incoming commissioner asks questions during hearing

Design studio opens second Moses Lake location

'Lucky' owner pursues dream with new concept store

Ephrata housing requests a go

Between 623 to 798 new homes expected

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Hastings concerned for Moses Lake Clinic

Says Medicare bill could close three area clinics

Storm wrecks Big Bend's plans with avalanche of turnovers

Storm 63, Vikings 53

Runnin' Vikes rain on Bisons' parade

Vikings 106, Bisons 93

Vera Darlene Walraven

Vera Darlene Walraven, 85, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Coulee Community Hospital.

Big Bend women rout Salish Kootenai behind stifling defense

Vikings 101, Bison 43

Tye N. Cruver

Tye N. Cruver, 23, of Pullman, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, near Ritzville. Services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at St. James Episcopal Church on Stadium Way in Pullman. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Moses Lake.

Five arrested for rioting in Moses Lake

Incident began with vehicle altercation

Eunice Rose (Lander) Lucas

Eunice Rose (Lander) Lucas, a Moses Lake resident for over 45 years, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2007, at age 90. Her husband, Gordon Lucas, died 26 years earlier to the day (Nov. 21, 1981).

Royal City school grieves children's deaths

Surviving sibling, cousin in critical condition

Citizens concerned with new city hall vacation

Vacation to support new city campus

Two join Soap Lake School District board

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake residents Jerry Bessett and Steve Merriel are being sworn in as members of the Soap Lake School District Board of Directors Dec. 18.

John Henry Albrandt

John Henry Albrandt was born Jan. 18, 1966, to Alex and Lorna Albrandt in Belle Fourche, S.D. The family moved to Moses Lake, in Dec. 1966 where John attended Moses Lake schools. He moved to Collbran, Colo., with his parents and younger sister, Julie, for his high school years and, after graduating, moved back to Moses Lake to begin a career in heavy construction.

Shelby I. Mortensen

Memorial service time has been set for 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Benson's Funeral Home, 104 W. 5th Ave., Mosses Lake.

Othello business sends troops 'piece of home'

Boxes sent containing comforts

Dean Stanley Weyand

Dean Stanley Weyand, 60, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Warden Chapel with Bishop Kay Lybbert conducting, Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

Elks Lodge holding hoops contest

MOSES LAKE - Boys and girls ages 8-13 are invited to take part in the 34th annual Moses Lake Elks Lodge Hoop Shot contest.

John H. Albrandt

John H. Albrandt, 41, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Eric Frey officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

NOTICE

The Board of Directors for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District have changed their regular monthly meeting date in December to be held Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at 932 E. Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake WA. The Board, acting as a board of equalization, will meet to equalize assessments by publication in a newspaper published in the county comprising the District. The time fixed for the meeting shall not be less than twenty nor more than thirty days from the first publication of the notice.

Freshman Brice leads Chiefs bowlers

MOSES LAKE - Tuesday's matchup with the Pasco Bulldogs turned out to be another blowout for the Moses Lake Chiefs girls bowling team.

Three children die from carbon monoxide poisoning

Baby-sitter and sister in critical condition

Conley beats Ecret in Moses Lake port race

MOSES LAKE - Increased visibility, air service and rail service are three things the newest Port of Moses Lake commissioner says are in store.

Soap Lake school fire ruled arson

Building did not have electricity

Man sought by deputies

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Moses Lake man wanted on firearm, vehicle theft, DUI and suspended driving warrants.

Ray Herbert Wagner

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and decorated World War II veteran passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in Wenatchee. Ray Herbert Wagner was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Sioux City, Iowa to Ray Wagner and Maude Marie Sutherland. He married his high school sweetheart Shirley Jean Tucker on Jan. 15, 1943, and enlisted in the Army the same month as a 2nd Lieutenant.

Vikings open with wins over alumni squads

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College men's basketball team opened its season on Friday night with a 131-89 victory against a team of Vikings alumni players.

Moses Lake chamber hosts farmer brunch

Sponsors, families may dine together at annual event

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Royal vs. Connell, round two

Knights humble Cascade Christian in semifinals, face SCAC rivals in title game

Assessors ask for property tax limit

Special legislative session set for Thursday

Moses Lake soldier completes poetry book

Writing helps author work through post-traumatic stress

Odessa holds off Tri-Cities Prep

SPOKANE - Tri-Cities Prep quarterback Will Hoppes put up some gaudy numbers in Saturday's 1B state semifinal game against the Odessa Tigers at Joe Albi Stadium.

Fern E. Palmer

Fern E. Palmer, 80, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Spokane, with her family by her side.

Chickenpox sends Moses Lake students home

Immunization records required

Geraldean Farris

Geraldean Farris went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2007. She was born in Stroud, Okla., on Sept. 23, 1933, and was raised in Farmersville, La. She is survived by five children, Rosetta (Jim) Kusler of Spokane, Thelma Farris of Chelan Falls, Wash., Wayne (Kathy) Farris of Stevenson, Wash., Darrell Farris of Burbank, Wash., and Teresa Farris of Yuma, Ariz., seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, brother Phillip and sister Phyllis of Calif.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

Semi trucks can park in Soap Lake

Council agrees to compromise

Othello's amazing run ends in state semifinals

TACOMA - Othello fans may debate the final play call for years to come, but there was no debating the heart-stopping effort put forth by the Huskies in their 2A state semifinal game on Friday night.

Happy feet

The worst part about surgery is answering the same question every single day: "What happened?"

Cougars' season, Brink's career end on high notes

Cougars 42, Huskies 35

Score-at-will Warriors charge into title game

TACOMA - Fifty points is a lot to give up in a football game, but not necessarily in the world of eight-man football.

Ephrata port receives Port of Year award

EPHRATA - When the discussion first started about nominating the Port of Ephrata for Port of the Year, Manager Mike Wren was hesitant.

Moses Lake firefighter honored for 15 years

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Assistant Fire Chief Brett Bastian was honored for more than 15 years of service by the City of Moses Lake.

Moses Lake health center named employer of the year

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Community Health Center received special recognition Monday for the organization's hiring practices.

Ray H. Wagner

Ray H. Wagner, 85, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital. Full military honors will be presented at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Rural Grant County garbage fees to increase

Customers can comment

Earl W. Patterson

Earl W. Patterson, 74, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Summerwood Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

No more food mentions for Weaver, starting …

Everyone's been too kind to point it out before now, but I wanted to alert you as to the fact we are aware of the problem and are working to fix it.

Miracle on Main Street ushers in Ephrata holidays

Plethora of holiday activities for annual celebration

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Soap Lake sports banquet next week

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake High School fall sports banquet will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Eagle Hall.

Salvation army bell ringers are all volunteers

Donations help

Eunice Rose Lucas

Eunice Rose Lucas, 90, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Newt G. Thornton

Newt G. Thornton, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Nov. 19, 2007. He spent his last 10 months at Hawthorne Court Retirement Center in Kennewick, Wash.

Seth Dillon Merrill

Seth Dillon Merrill, 33, lifelong resident of Grant County, passed away Sunday, Nov.18, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at the Moses Lake First Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy, with Pastor Eric Frey officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Job Corps served up Thanksgiving dinner

MOSES LAKE - While most Moses Lake residents were asleep, students at Columbia Basin Job Corps were up and preparing Thanksgiving dinner for the community.

'We were friends first'

Brothers, friends unite for new Moses Lake construction company

Chambers doing well at next level

LIBERTY, Mo. - Nikki Chambers, a 2007 graduate of Moses Lake High School, is already making her mark as a first-year player on the William Jewell College women's tennis team.

High school food drive continues

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School students are accepting donated canned food for the Moses Lake Food Bank through next Wednesday as part of the school's traditional food drive.

Big Bend alumni basketball Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College basketball teams will both be hosting alumni games on Saturday at DeVries Activity Center.

Quincy hospital offers tours of surgery suites and operating room

Use of suites set for December

Festival of Trees auction ready for record turnout

MOSES LAKE - Some board members are going to be standing at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake's 13th Annual Festival of Trees Auction Saturday.

Moses Lake schools, staff still negotiating

No agreement after long weekend meeting

Moses Lake food bank hands out turkeys

Samaritan Healthcare donates 353 birds

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Your right to know

Parks department offering youth clinics

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring several upcoming activities for youths of all ages.

Moses Lake shooting deemed accidental

Teen Ismael Ortiz pleads innocent in adult court

Brice perfect once again

MOSES LAKE - Billy Brice, a junior at Moses Lake High School, bowled the second perfect 300 game of his career on Sunday in the Central Washington High School Travel League.

Newt G. Thornton

Newt G. Thornton, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Nov. 19, 2007. He spent his last 10 months at Hawthorne Court Retirement Center in Kennewick, Wash.

Lady Chiefs win bowling showdown

Moses Lake defeats Eisenhower in battle of unbeatens

Soap Lake school fire called suspicious

No electricity in abandoned building

Prostitutes arrested in Othello

Two women charged after undercover drug sting

Shelby lone Mortensen

Shelby lone Mortensen, 69, went home to be with her loved ones in Heaven on Nov. 14, 2007. She was bom in Aitkin, Minn., on March 30,1938, to Murel L. and Erma Cartie Pratt. Shelby is survived by her sister Jackie of Klamath Falls, Ore., her brother, Chuck, of Weiser, Idaho and one half-sister; her sons, David and Larry, and her daughters, Rochelle, Melissa, and Theresa; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her life companion, Clyde Crow. Her parents, one sister and her son, Monte who died in infancy, precede her in death. Shelby worked at Carnation in Moses Lake for 25 years. All who knew her will miss her. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.

Fired-up soccer team sees hard work pay off

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin United 95 Fire boys soccer team recently finished its season with a 7-3-1 overall record, tied for second in its division.

Dolores Gudmunson, 79

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cashmere Convalescent Center in Cashmere, Wash. She was born Sept.14, 1928, to James and Nellie Maguire in Collingdale, Pa. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ray Gudmunson of Ephrata, her parents, her brothers Kenny and Bud Maguire and sister Marie Gudmunson.

Christmas displays light up I-90

GEORGE - The 23 lighted Christmas displays off I-90 have provided a respite for weary travelers driving through Grant County on dark winter nights.

Lee Sumrall

Lee Sumrall was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Buffalo, Texas to his parents Jesse and Sarah (Slatter) Sumrall. He passed this Nov. 11, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash.

Ski and skate swap this Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Moses Lake High School Math Scholarship Program are co-sponsoring a ski and skate swap this Saturday, Dec. 1.

Residents unite,fill Soroptimist holiday boxes

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community rose to the challenge of providing three boxes full of food to 150 families in need for the holidays.

Runnin' Vikes with new faces, same style

Big Bend's Poth aiming for eighth straight NWAACC tournament berth

Richard Thomas Morris

Richard Thomas Morris, 40, of Moses Lake, was born to Leo Thomas (Dusty) Morris and Diana Louise (Jeske) Morris on Dec. 1, 1966, in Auburn, Wash. Rich passed away on Nov. 11, 2007, in Moses Lake. In 1967, the Morris Family moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where Richard attended North Pole Elementary School and became an accomplished violinist, showing his love for music. In 1978, the family moved around to various places, but returned to their hometown, Moses Lake, where Rich attended Moses Lake High School and graduated in 1985, then continued his education at Big Bend Community College. Rich's passion was playing the guitar and singing. He spent his spare time playing music with his family and friends and loved teaching his son and nephew new guitar "licks." Rich made his living as a Journeyman Carpenter. He could build anything from wood and did numerous projects for his mom and friends, which will be enjoyed and treasured by all. He worked for many different construction companies in and around Moses Lake, Spokane and Reno, Nev. Rich is survived by his daughter, Heather, 20, son Matt, 18, both of Spokane, mother Diana, brothers Clint of Moses Lake, Tim of Yakima, his grandmother Alvina (Schmidt, Jeske) Lodoen, one niece, Samantha and nephews Scott, Chris, Dusty, Thomas, his longtime companion Julia Pitt and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Leo "Dusty" Morris in 1987 and brother Donald Morris in 1992. Rich will be missed by all who knew him, but know he's in a better place, playing music with his dad and brother and ultimately, making much needed repairs on those very busy Gates to Heaven!

Teen turns himself in for shooting

MOSES LAKE - A 16-year-old Moses Lake male allegedly involved with the shooting death of Leoncio Garcia, 18, turned himself in to Grant County Juvenile Detention Sunday night.

Soap Lake cafe, chamber start Thanksgiving benefit

Wednesday dinner raises money for scholarship fund

Maxine V. Sullivan

Maxine V. Sullivan, 85, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at SunBridge Care and Rehab, Moses Lake.

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Holiday travel for Snoqualmie pass

No delays expected Thanksgiving day

ACH finds a way

KENNEWICK - When the opposing team's star running back goes off for 326 yards and four touchdowns, the odds of winning can't be good.

Royal dismantles Cascade offense, moves on

Knights win in the rain, 48-0

Grant County K-9 program resurrected

Othello police dog joins program

Teen sought for homicide

Moses Lake Police looking for Ismael Ortiz

So many things to be thankful for in the fall

Aaaahhh fall! This is by far my favorite season. Mother Nature puts on the finest display of her favorite jewel tone colors in everything from leaves to gourds. Mornings become crisp, and snuggling in cozy fabrics becomes a must.

Othello overwhelms Tumwater

Huskies defeat previously unbeaten Thunderbirds for semifinal berth

Task force focuses on high school students

January job fair aimed at parents, children

Gutsy plays spell out glorious finish for Odessa

SPOKANE VALLEY - The top-ranked Odessa Tigers hadn't been truly challenged all season.

Leonard Ingvald Mattson

Leonard Ingvald Mattson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at the SunBridge Care facility located in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake swimmers 22nd at state competition

FEDERAL WAY - Moses Lake High School's girls swim and dive team finished up its fall season last weekend with a 22nd-place performance at the 4A state championships.

Weaver considers ways to spruce up 'unwork'

My life is fairly limited right now.

Vieno 'Vee' Viola Nansen

Vieno "Vee" Viola Nansen, 97, longtime Almira and Electric City resident, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at the Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Clifford Breese, officiating. Interment will follow at the Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at the church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake.

Downtown Moses Lake fills with holiday spirit

MOSES LAKE - Downtown Moses Lake was packed Friday night as the community started the holiday season's shopping and watched free entertainment.

No rate increase in proposed Grant PUD budget

2008 budget set at $458.7 million

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Othello talks pool repairs

Cracks appear on pool deck

Saturday last day for turkey drive

Donations benefit Moses Lake Food Bank

Soroptimists put holiday food boxes together

MOSES LAKE - When 150 Moses Lake families celebrate Thanksgiving this year, it will be with the help of Soroptimist International of Moses Lake.

Man attacked by eight suspects in Moses Lake

Possibly gang related

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SILVER BOW COUNTY

Moses Lake man permitted fourth dog

MOSES LAKE - Martin Larioz received permission from the Moses Lake City Council to keep all four of his dogs Tuesday night.

Tack Shop expands inventory in new spot

Moses Lake business moves onto Third Avenue

Pruitt's trial set for Jan. 8

EPHRATA - The murder trial for an Othello teen charged in the 2004 shooting death and robbery of an elderly Soap Lake man has been set for Jan. 8, according to the Grant County Prosecutor's Office.

Sean Patrick Heldt

Sean Patrick Heldt, age 24, of Ephrata died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Spokane. Sean was bom Dec. 17, 1982, in Moses Lake to James Andrew and Joline Marie (Kaiser) Heldt.

Othello starts new water contract with J.R. Simplot

Rates to increase 32 percent for using city water

Moses Lake school employees vote to strike

Strike approved, but not planned

Lady Chiefs' softball star headed east

Ballinger signs letter of intent with Towson University

Harold B. Preston

Harold B. Preston, 90, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Harold was born to F. Joshua Preston and Grace Briscoe Preston in Eureka, Calif., on Aug. 12, 1917. He graduated from Arcata High School and attended California Polytechnic Institute in San Luis Obispo. He worked as a logger as well as owning his own ranching operation in the Blue Lake area in Northern California for many years. The family moved to Warden in 1962 to farm in block 44, with his son John. They raised registered Shorthorn cattle, selling bulls to ranches throughout the western states.

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Moses Lake home invasion attempt fails

Victims claim suspects are gang members

Moses Lake council discusses conflicts of interest

MOSES LAKE - While discussing a request made by the Moses Lake Clinic to vacate a portion of Juniper Drive, Moses Lake council discussed possible conflicts of interest.

Ephrata graduate part of title-winning cross country team

CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Ephrata High School graduate Amanda Evans, a freshman runner for the North Central University women's cross country team, was part of a squad that claimed its second straight National Christian Colleges Athletic Association Division II national championship last Saturday.

Heidi Susan Herdrich Edmonston

Born: April 28, 1981 Died: Nov. 4, 2007

'Our goal is to win this year'

New coach, new faces have Lady Vikings believing in themselves

Moses Lake tables Juniper Drive vacation

Council still seeks solution

Wind damages considered 'minor'

Power restored to 2,166 Grant County PUD customers

No contract signed for Moses Lake classified staff

Unsettled issues involve salaries, health insurance

Moses Lake teen shot, died Saturday

No arrests made

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Stepfather stabbed in Moses Lake

Victim sustained three stab wounds inflicted by stepson

Leoncio Garcia Jr.

Leoncio Garcia Jr., 18, of Moses Lake, passed away Nov. 10, 2007. He was born May 26, 1989, to Gloria Gonzales and Leoncio Garcia Sr. He was attending school at the Moses Lake SkillSource. He enjoyed playing sports, enjoyed being around his family and he was a great grandson. A wonderful brother, he was the only and best uncle.

Playoff times set for football teams

Odessa 54, Lacrosse-Washtucna 6; ACH 52, Garfield-Palouse 14; Royal 60, Lakeside 7

Glenn Eldon Reed

Glenn Eldon Reed, 80, of Othello, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the Avalon Care Center.

Food banks ready for Thanksgiving

Donations of food, cash welcome at area food banks

Local volleyball squads finish up with strong outings at state

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake Christian Lady Lions finished fourth last Friday at the 1B state volleyball championships at the SunDome.

Susanne Christine Yearout 1943-2007

Susanne Christine (Peden) Yearout passed away at her home, in Tucumcari, N.M., on Nov. 6, 2007, after a battle with cancer.

Winds down power line in Othello

10 Othello Avista customers, part of Royal City without power

Bergeson, McFarland receive scholar athlete awards

COLUMBIA BASIN - Moses Lake High School athletes Garin Bergeson and Stephanie McFarland were recent recipients of a special scholar athlete award given to two students at each of the 14 Columbia Basin League schools.

Moses Lake's Loera named CBL's top offensive player

COLUMBIA BASIN - Josh Loera, who quarterbacked the Moses Lake Chiefs to a 6-4 overall record and a regional playoff berth this fall, was named the Columbia Basin League's 4A Offensive Player of the Year by league coaches on Sunday.

Join up for Ephrata's family fun run

Downtown event on Dec. 1 for all ages, abilities

Veterans Memorial Park dedicated in Quincy

War veteran and congressman speak

James Kolar

James Kolar, 97, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.

Quincy group looking for animal sponsors

Animal shelter in need of assistance

Othello Huskies outgrind, outlast Colville

Overtime win puts Othello into state quarterfinal game with Tumwater

Moses Lake approves policy for railroad stops

Buses can pass over four railroad crossings without stopping

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Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District

Ephrata could grow by 3,000

Two housing developments submitted to city

Roseanne rules my world

If there was ever a show to watch it was Roseanne.

Basin bucks national housing trends

Resident industry members advise buying now

James 'Jim' Kolar

James "Jim" Kolar, 97, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Odessa lives up to top billing

ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers got off to a bit of a slow start in their 2007 1B football playoff opener on Friday, but in the end it simply didn't matter.

Asotin avalanche swallows Broncos' halftime edge

RITZVILLE - With one half in the books for last Friday's 2B state playoff opener, there was little reason to believe the Lind-Ritzville Broncos and Asotin Panthers weren't headed toward a fantastic finish.

Vehicular tricks no cause for celebration

Every six months or so, my car learns a new trick.

Knights have no problems

Royal levels Lakeside 60-7, moves into state quarterfinals

All Lit Up

A Qwest utility worker hangs a wreath on Third Avenue in Moses Lake Friday morning. The Moses Lake Business Association, Moses Lake Christian Academy and Job Corps students hung wreaths, banners and lights along Broadway Avenue and Third Avenue including all the connecting streets. The holiday decor is an annual event. Photo by Candice Boutilier/Columbia Basin Herald.

Pullman batters Ephrata up front

Tigers' season ends in 36-10 state playoff defeat

Royal City children held at gunpoint

Suspects stole family savings

Quincy 'big box' ban to end

City developing standards for large retail

A safe place to play

MOSES LAKE - It's Monday night in Moses Lake and most of the stores lining Third Avenue are closed except for one building.

Grant County's GIS Web site shown Wednesday

Provides information to the public

Othello's Walker, Ephrata's Ratigan head CWAC volleyball teams

COLUMBIA BASIN - Othello High School's Allison Walker and Ephrata High School's Britney Ratigan were the lone Columbia Basin area choices on the All-Central Washington Athletic Conference first team volleyball squad announced earlier this week.

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Port of Warden - 2008 Budget Hearing

Ephrata's Mills takes top coaching honors for CWAC football

COLUMBIA BASIN - After leading his Tigers to a 7-2 conference mark and their first state playoff berth in 15 years, Ephrata High School football coach Jay Mills was named the Central Washington Athletic Conference's Coach of the Year.

Big Bend uses multi-year grant for student success

$400K going to data-driven strategies for staying in school

Grant County PUD's power auction brings $39 million to utility

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD's recent power sales auction brought nearly $39 million to the utility, which is 12 percent of the power produced annually at Priest Rapids Dam.

Lions' championship run stopped short

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake Christian Lady Lions had just one loss all year entering the 1B state volleyball tournament at the SunDome.

Othello welcoming two new school board members

Results finalized Nov. 27

Fire District No. 3 levy renewal passing

GRANT COUNTY - A Grant County Fire District No. 3 maintenance and operations levy renewal is on its way to approval, according to preliminary results from the county auditor's office.

Bridging the language gap: Ephrata firefighter translates safety brochures into Ukrainian, Russian

Translation part of department's fire prevention work

Longtime Moses Lake resident takes over car lot

Aces aims for quality reputation

Ephrata graduate to NAIA cross country nationals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ephrata High School graduate Eric Burck is one of 67 individual qualifiers for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics cross country championships to be held on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Skull fragment is several hundred years old

Located on farm in Adams County

Big Bend women scrimmage on Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's women's basketball team is hosting a scrimmage this Saturday at the DeVries Activity Center.

Spanish radio station eyes Grant County

EPHRATA - A Granger-based Spanish radio station is trying to widen its audience by building two new stations near Ephrata on Beezley Hill and a second near Prosser to serve the Tri-Cities.

Chiefs' relays chase state swimming medals

Devine, Polito also look to make mark at 4A meet

Ice rink opens Friday in Moses Lake

Offers multiple programs

Adams County election remains close

Results updated Wednesday afternoon

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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Robert Braunwart III

Robert Braunwart III passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 59 in Los Angeles. He was born in Richland, Wash., on March 17, 1948, the oldest of four boys born to Bob and Dorothy Braunwart. Robert had been living in Oaxaca, Mexico, for 15 years prior to returning to the U.S. for medical treatment in 2006. His death was from a rare form of melanoma following a long and unsuccessful battle with cancer.

'Bye Bye Birdie' flies into Moses Lake

Performances tonight, Friday, Saturday

Jeanne Louise Massart

Bom in Seattle on Jan. 30, 1919, and spent her childhood in Seattle attending public schools. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937. She attended the University of Washington for one year.

Drought is over for Tigers

Ephrata football advances to state playoffs for first time since 1992

Financial author shares wisdom with Portland audience, Herald reporter

Saving for retirement, planning for our daughter's college education and paying off our debts became priorities for my family this year.

NEW SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County Fire District #11 requests that all interested parties write to the Administration Office, 7202 Road 17 SW, Royal City, WA 99357. Commissioners will entertain projects ranging from $2,500. to $50,000. Questions may be directed to District Secretary at (509) 346-2244

Bessett and Merriel ahead in Soap Lake school district race

SOAP LAKE - Two Soap Lake residents are in the lead for positions on the Soap Lake School District Board of Directors.

New housing planned for Ephrata

Planning commission to issue recommendation on Dodson request Thursday

Lane sweeps Moses Lake City Council election

Excited to continue service

2007 Election Results

Three Othello City Council incumbents behind in races

OTHELLO - Three Othello City Council incumbents were lagging behind in the races for their contested seats, according to Tuesday's preliminary election results.

Don Wayne Redwine

Don Wayne Redwine, 53, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Don was bom Oct. 3, 1954 at Chehalis, Wash., to James D. and Velma (Overton) Redwine who precede him in death. Don is survived by his brothers, Virgil, David and Jerry and will be missed by his many friends in Moses Lake. Don had lived the last nine years at SunBridge Care and Rehab where he was known to always know what was going on, when something was going to happen, who was in or out, and why. Don's family wish to express their deep appreciation to the staff at SunBridge for the kindness and care they gave Don while he was a resident there. A memorial service will be held for Don at SunBridge on Saturday, Nov.10, 2007, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Moses Lake.

Royal Knights bury Goldendale to open 1A football playoffs

Royal opens state against Lakeside on Saturday afternoon

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF GRANT

High school pool open for lessons

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School pool is now open to the community for a new session of swim lessons.

Jimenez brothers lead Royal to state title

Freshman Ethan Tonnemaker also a key for Knights' cross country championship

Ephrata mulls real estate tax hike

EPHRATA - Ephrata may double its current real estate excise tax for property sales to 0.5 percent to pay for future city projects needed for expected growth.

We pause for a moment as our hero reaches four

Four years doesn't even seem possible.

Vikings go 3-3 at Spokane tournament

SPOKANE - The Big Bend Community College volleyball team split its six-game session at Friday's and Saturday's Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges crossover tournament.

Flu shots offered in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Health District is offering flu shots to the public, and there is no shortage of vaccine.

'We've always been willing to do those things'

Moses Lake father, son have legacy of community involvement

Candle causes apartment fire

Bed catches fire in Moses Lake

Three Chiefs on CBL cross country rosters

MOSES LAKE - Three Moses Lake High School cross country runners were named to the All-Columbia Basin League 4A rosters, which were announced last week.

Dentist's candy buy-back a 'huge success'

MOSES LAKE - More than 220 pounds of Halloween candy are going to soldiers stationed in Iraq, collected by Moses Lake dentist Dr. Craig Harder.

Worksource holds veteran hiring event

MOSES LAKE - In honor of Veterans Day and a month of national emphasis upon veterans, Worksource Central Basin is hoping people hire them.

Finding beauty in her own back yard

Masquers board president has lifelong love of arts

Moses Lake schools bargain with classified staff

MOSES LAKE - Less than two months after signing a contract with teachers, the Moses Lake School District is once again seated at the bargaining table.

Chiefs take an arrow to the heart

Ferris stuns Moses Lake with winning score in final 12 seconds

Lady Lions motor into state tournament

MLCA 3, Entiat 0 - Toppenish 3, Othello 1 - Ellensburg 3, Ephrata 0 - Zillah 3, Royal 0

Some Grant County PUD customers

eligible for new power bill discount

Financial author shares wisdom with Portland audience, Herald reporter

Saving for retirement, planning for our daughter's college education and paying off our debts became priorities for my family this year.

LEGAL NOTICE

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District

Royal attack turns into bad news for Bears

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 56, Inchelium 26; Odessa 54, Entiat 6; Lind-Ritzville 41, Liberty-Spangle 0; Columbia-Burbank 31, Warden 6

Moses Lake auto museum burglarized

Roughly $75,000 in goods stolen

Tigers can't keep pace with high-powered Prosser

Ephrata hosts West Valley-Spokane in Tuesday play-in contest

Don Wayne Tobias

Don Wayne Tobias, age 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at Sunbridge Care and Rehab Center for Moses Lake. A memorial service to celebrate Don's life will be held in Moses Lake, time and place to be announced. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

Prosperity Center sets goals for 2008

MOSES LAKE - More clients, more volunteers and a new location are some of the Prosperity Center's goals for 2008.

Huskies, Tigers on All-CWAC soccer rosters

COLUMBIA BASIN - Ephrata High School and Othello High School combined to earn seven selections on the Central Washington Athletic Conference's all-league girls soccer teams announced earlier this week.

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE OF FILING OF 2008 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

Horizon Bank?

Horizon Credit Union employees Jeff Heimark and Anne Tebow get in the Halloween spirit Wednesday afternoon. Both credit union locations in Moses Lake were decorated for the holiday, the location in Safeway like the Old West, and the location on Stratford Road like a construction zone.

Two suspects sought by Quincy Police

Reported gang members armed, one threatens police

95 kids turn out for Halloween candy X-rays

Samaritan Healthcare finds staple in chocolate heart

Peter A. Perez

Nov. 14, 1939 - Oct. 28, 2007

Marie J. Kennedy

Marie J. Kennedy, 98, passed away Oct. 23, 2007. She was a resident of Olympia since 2003.

Huskies win handily, nab second seed to state

Othello prepares for Selah-Colville winner next weekend

Moses Lake winery moves into new facility

Kyra Wines grows onto port property

Vikings can't contain Walla Walla's Grumbach

Warriors' star with 26 kills to spoil Big Bend's home finale

Friends of library hold annual book sale

Reading for all generations at longtime event

Max A. Osborn

Max A. Osborn, 86, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at LakeRidge Care Center. Services will be held later in Oregon.

Vivienne Harbin

Vivienne Harbin, a three-year resident of Moses Lake, passed away Oct. 28. Mrs. Harbin was 88.

Water updates, impacts topic of conference

Hastings' district director calls for farmer unity

Commission funds testing of potato nutrition

WSU tests body's nutrient absorption

Port of Royal Slope improves on audit

Clean audit for 2004, 2005

Susan P. Ward

Susan P. Ward, age 60, longtime Moses Lake resident, died suddenly Monday evening Oct. 29, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. A Memorial Service to celebrate Susan's life will be held in Moses Lake, time and place to be announced. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Veteran raising funds for memorial

Eagle statues to be placed at Othello gardens

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Janet K. Wheeler

Janet K. Wheeler, 56, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital.