Ellington

Woman arrested for attempted murder

Moses Lake woman allegedly shoots at husband

Quincy ladies sweep Grandview

QUINCY- The Quincy Lady Jacks swept the Grandview Greyhounds in a girls fastpitch softball double header on Saturday.

Ronald 'Ron' R. Groff

Ronald "Ron" R. Groff, a 56-year resident of Moses Lake, passed into the hands of the Lord, April 27, 2008. He was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Nampa, Idaho, the first of three children born to Raymond and Ardell (Cline) Groff.

Governor 'tracking' area's fruit-crop damage

EASTERN WASHINGTON - State representatives are going to be surveying for weather-created damages to area crops today.

Theresa M. Muscato

Theresa M. Muscato, age 79, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Lake Ridge Special Care Center, in Moses Lake.

Granger hosts Royal tennis teams

GRANGER- The Granger Spartans played host to the Royal Knights boys and girls in tennis match play on Monday.

PUD asked for comment period before ending dark fiber

Fiber business plan being studied

Moses Lake considers new math curriculum

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District is considering a new math curriculum for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Public Notice

David Shreiner of McDougall & Sons Inc. is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology's NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. The proposed 4.5-acre project, known as McDougall Quincy is located on the Southwest corner of 13th Avenue NW and Port Industrial Way in Quincy Washington.

Fields of Faith to feature Harmeling, Rochestie

Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Othello High School gym

Othello may face higher repair costs

Cost for unexpected well work

Maria Luisa Esparza

Maria Luisa Esparza passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, in Othello.

Grant County fears 'rate shock'

Monthly bill could increase

Panthers, Chiefs split doubleheader

Panthers 9, Chiefs 3

Grant, Adams counties add jobs

Adams County at lowest unemployment rate since 1990

Moses Lake man arrested for threats

Threats reportedly made with knife

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Royal soccer beats Warden

Knights 3

Former Chief signs with Steelers

A Moses Lake High School and University of Washington alumnus, Jordan Reffett, has signed as a free agent a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ephrata fire district annexation unlikely

City plans further study on options

Safe kids starts life jacket loaner program

GRANT COUNTY - Swimmers and boaters throughout Grant County are getting access to life jackets for children through a new loaner program.

One hour at a time

Volunteers run Samaritan's gift shop

Ronald R. Groff

Ronald R. Groff, 62, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

James 'Jim' Arthur Lindstrom

James "Jim" Arthur Lindstrom, 56, Spokane resident, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, at his son's home in Moses Lake.

Warden considers funding for health district

Issue tabled until May 13

Ever met a zombie?

I am terrified of zombies.

Lucille Dal

Lucille Dal, 88, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Answers wanted about development

Moses Lake holds meeting Tuesday

Moses Lake officer retires

MOSES LAKE - After more than 21 years of service Patrol Officer Clair Harden is retiring from the Moses Lake Police Department.

Adams council seeking CEO, marketing

Next meeting is May 15 at ATEC

Kindergarten students register in Moses Lake

Larson Heights educates on dairy

Jason Dean Jasman

Jason Dean Jasman, 19, was a lifetime resident of Marlin, born on Jan. 21, 1989. Jason went home to the Lord in an untimely death on April 24, 2008.

Richard 'Dick' Dennis Ravet

Ellensburg resident Richard "Dick" Ravet, 66, passed away April 16, 2008, at his home in Palm Desert, Calif.

Weaver envies youth their rolling shoes

We've all seen it happen.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 13, 2008 at 9:50 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Plat application from Leo Jack Morad to split an existing 2.47 acre parcel into two lots to be used for single family dwelling lots. Property is located in a portion of S 17, T 29 N, R 28 E, W M, further described as Lot #21 Valley Central Plat in Cascade Valley, Moses Lake (Parcel no. 12-1090-021).

House of Pain

Committee plans on air carrier surveys

Area businesses to be polled

Larry Allen Becker

Larry Allen Becker, 61, of Moses Lake, died at home on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, surrounded by his family.

Very Important Pooches

New Ephrata groomer expands into Moses Lake

Job and Career fair showcases opportunities

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College brought together employers, educators and job seekers Thursday with its 15th annual Job and Career Fair.

Two burglary suspects flee deputies near Othello

One arrested, one remains at large

Sixteen Columbia Basin gymnasts tumble toward state

MOSES LAKE - Sixteen girls from the AIM Gymnastics Competition Team are heading to state finals in the Seattle area during the next two weekends.

Olympic opportunity comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - For the past 50 years the Manta Rays Swim Team has put a great deal of time and effort into being the premier competitive swimming program in Grant County providing an outstanding service for area citizens.

Spring Swing golf tourney starts tomorrow

Tournament benefits Quincy hospital

Event raises awareness of crime victim rights

Moses Lake has normal crime rate

Man arrested for attempted murder

Bail set at $500,000

Dale Thomas Watson

Dale Thomas Watson, 61 of Moses Lake, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake.

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Ephrata Tigers take golf tourney

TOPPENISH - The Ephrata Tigers came home victorious after traveling to Mt. Adams Country Club to take on Wapato and Grandview Tuesday.

Two records broken at barrel racing event

Ephrata rider places fifth in amateur futurity

Guzman pleads guilty to rape

Four charges dimissed

Billie J. Byrne

Billie J. Byrne, 88, a longtime resident of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008.

Leopards pounce on Warden golf

WARDEN - Warden Cougars hosted the Zillah Leopards in match play Monday at the Sage Hills Golf Course.

High school art show spotlights talents of youth

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Art Guild of the Soap Lake Area rescued this year's high school art show, and now residents can enjoy their victory this weekend.

Spuds out of reach for some families

Fate of Farm Bill, white potatoes up in air

Susan Dian Kanenwisher Whitmer

Susan Dian Kanenwisher Whitmer has gone to be with her Lord and Savior after a year-long illness.

Moses Lake Chiefs baseball wins one, loses one

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lakes Chiefs baseball took to the field after a nearly three-week break to take on the Eisenhower Cadets in a double header Tuesday.

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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Skills center progress updated

Planning under way

Moses Lake city complex project progresses

Council hears outline of project

Discovery Honda cuts ribbon

Public car wash to open by May 1

Chiefs golf takes second

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Chiefs boys took second place as they hosted Columbia Basin League golf teams Monday.

Richard D. Ravet

Richard D. Ravet of Ellensburg, passed away on April 16, 2008, in Rancho Mirage, Calif., at the age of 66.

Free wireless Internet coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Visitors to downtown Moses Lake with wireless devices will be able to access the Internet by Memorial Day weekend, just in time for the Moses Lake Spring Festival.

Ephrata Tigers girls win golf match Monday

SOAP LAKE - Ephrata Tiger girls golf hosted Grandview and Wapato Monday beating them in league play at Lakeview Golf & Country Club in Soap Lake.

Wilson Creek flood study criticized

FEMA renders most of town unusable

Flint runs for re-election to PUD

Has nearly eight years of experience

51st Annual Dick Kelly Youth Day Parade set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Ball players from three youth leagues celebrate the opening of the season with a parade and ceremonies at Larson field Saturday.

Soap Lake sundial needs funding

Club hopes to install this year

Lucio Cesar Serrano

Lucio Cesar Serrano, 16, lifelong Royal City resident, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Ann Noyes signs letter for Boise State

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Chiefs' track standout Ann Noyes signed a letter of intent with Boise State.

Shayla May signs a letter of intent

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School senior Shayla May signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at East Central University in Ada, Okla.

Fiber installation costs to increase

Internet service providers wanted six months

Dwight R. Kelley

Dwight R. Kelley, 88, of Marlin, Wash., passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008, at Lakeridge Care Center in Moses Lake.

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Balloons released for sexual assault victims

COLUMBIA BASIN - Blue and white balloons floated Friday above Sinkiuse Square in recognition of sexual assault victims in Grant and Adams counties.

Lady Chiefs win one, lose two

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Chiefs girls tennis had a busy weekend, splitting three matches in two days.

Coulter picks up 12th win for SFCC

SPOKANE - Former Moses Lake Lady Chief Heather Coulter picked up her 11th and 12th wins of the season against Columbia Basin Community College.

Warden splits double-header

WARDEN - Warden Cougars baseball won both games of a double-header with the Columbia Burbank Coyotes Saturday.

Othello hospital makes changes

New measures in place after death of Elizabeth Wolf

Ephrata Tigers take the greens

SOAP LAKE - The Ephrata Tigers defended their territory at the Lakeview Golf & Country Club by winning two matches.

New junior miss chosen Saturday

Close to $5,000 awarded to contestants

Warden responds to shooting

Man treated for shotgun wounds

Tough Truck winners end up dirty

MOSES LAKE - Twenty-one racers put their vehicles through two jumps and 135-foot mud pits at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday.

Chiefs boys tennis splits matches in Spokane

SPOKANE - Moses Lake Chiefs boys tennis split a pair of matches in Spokane.

Michael James Scharnhorst

Michael James Scharnhorst, 59, of Mt.Vernon, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Lawrence 'Larry' D. Peterson

Lawrence "Larry" D. Peterson, 80, lifelong resident of Grant County and former longtime PUD manager, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Soap Lake. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

'A real role model in being a lady'

After a dusty start, Gladys Tracy found Moses Lake 'an exciting place to be'

Ephrata contemplates countywide alarm request

EPHRATA - Ephrata city staff is waiting to see if other government entities will help pay for a proposed reverse 9-1-1 system before contributing up to $1,000 toward set-up costs.

Where the literati come out to play

Confirmed bookworms like myself may have no doubt noticed we're getting more and more authors scuttling through our region.

Judge denies Guzman's insanity claim

Jury will decide case

Oil companies provide an efficient diet

I could stand to lose a few more pounds of fat.

Julian Wilson Lane

Julian Wilson Lane, 81, longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Basin Cremation & Burial Service in Moses Lake.

Myron W. Sutherland

Myron W. Sutherland, born Dec. 24, 1914, passed away at Lakeview Home Care, Moses Lake April 16, 2008.

Ephrata's evening in Italy

EPHRATA - Italian music, candle light and the smell of fettuccini set the mood for Ephrata Chamber of Commerce's "Taste of the Basin" fund-raiser Saturday evening.

Patrick R. Wells

Patrick R. Wells, 36, Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Joseph J. Yoder

Joseph J. Yoder, 85, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at his home. Services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Amish Cemetery in Garnett, Kansas. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Judith L. Bodway

Judith L. Bodway, 63, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Allison seeks county board re-election

Offering 15 years of experience

Riverhawks nearly defeat Spokane in the cold

Quincy historical society lauded for preservation

QUINCY - Caring for an old house and church resulted in the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum receiving an award for historic preservation.

Lyman M. Skeen

Lyman M. Skeen, 85, longtime Warden resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2008, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden with President Lance Leavitt presiding and Bobie L. Whitaker, officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. Please leave a note or sign the guestbook at

Kenneth W. Dau

Kenneth W. Dau, 69, Grand Coulee resident, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at his home in Grand Coulee. Arrangements are in care of Basin Cremation & Burial Service in Moses Lake.

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HEARING

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh died on April 11, 2008, at Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake as a result of complications from Diabetes and Kidney Disease.

Companies upset over likely fiber costs

Grant County PUD mulling new fee

Lawrence 'Larry' D. Peterson

Lawrence "Larry" D. Peterson, 80, lifelong resident of Grant County and former longtime PUD manager, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Soap Lake.

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Quincy port offer for golf club accepted

Course opening expected in early May

T-ball registration open in Moses Lake until April 24

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department is accepting T-ball registration through April 24.

Warden beats Goldendale

Cougars 7, Timberwolves 1

Cardinals defeat Moses Lake on the tennis court

Cardinals 6, Chiefs 1

Grant County PUD gets dam licenses

PUD must spend $1 billion in work over next 44 years

Moses Lake golfers play well during PGA tournament

TRI-CITES - Central Washingtion Chapter of the PGA of America held their first event of the year, the Tri-City Pro-Am.

Moses Lake Dental in the works

Office expected to open mid-July

Gourd spring meeting could lead to festival

MOSES LAKE - A spring meeting held by the state's fledgling gourd society just might lead to a new annual festival in Moses Lake.

Barrel racing starts today in Ardell Pavilion

Admission is free at weekend-long event

Ephrata chamber offers Taste of Basin fund-raiser

Members enjoy 'An Evening in Venice'

Esther (Starkel) Ramm

Esther (Starkel) Ramm, age 92, passed away on April 11, 2008, in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake port commissioner dead at 80

GRANT COUNTY - Grant County residents and leaders are mourning a man they say leaves a giant void in the community with his passing.

Dorothy M. Workman

Dorothy M. Workman, 82, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away April 11, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Larry D. Peterson

Larry D. Peterson, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at McKay Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Soap Lake.

Fire district works beneath electrical hazard

Fire restarts the following day

Drake Alexander Lucas

Drake Alexander Lucas, 2-month-old infant of Travis and Cindy Lucas of Moses Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 15, at home.

Myron Burton

Myron Burton, 68, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Othello schools could receive six-figure grant

District anticipates answer Friday

Quincy's 'big box' retail moratorium ends

Ordinance approved by council

Warden man's insanity hearing begins

Defendant charged with attacking his mother

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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Grace Larimore (Sprinkle) McAfee

Grace Larimore (Sprinkle) McAfee, 91, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata.

Longtime Moses Lake barber witnesses change

MOSES LAKE - "After you've been here long enough, about everywhere you go, you find people you know," Lorin Lybbert said.

Warden out-golfs Riverside

TOPPENISH - Riverside Christian Crusaders of Yakima were defeated by the Warden Cougar boys golf team in match play Monday.

Royal performs well against Wahluke in tennis matches

WAHLUKE - Royal City Knights took on Wahluke Warriors Saturday in tennis.

Grant County industries work to provide warning system

MOSES LAKE - Grant County industries working with hazardous chemicals have nearly reached their goal of raising $88,043 to pay to set up a reverse 9-1-1 system.

Ephrata's Eloff signs letter of intent with Clark college

EPHRATA - Ephrata High School Lady Tiger Brandi Eloff signed a letter of intent to run cross country for Clark College in Vancouver, Wash.

Othello council tables port funding request

OTHELLO - The Othello City Council tabled a request to fund a portion of the cost to install infrastructure in a business park annexed into the city last year.

Viola Mae Holloway

Viola Mae Holloway, born July 5, 1917, in Haddam, Kan., died April 13, 2008, in Spokane.

Gerald 'Jerry' McKee

Gerald "Jerry" McKee, 74, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, at University Hospital in Seattle.

Moses Lake balloon release set to raise awareness

MOSES LAKE - The sky over Sinkiuse Square will be filled with balloons Friday in recognition of sexual assault victims in Grant and Adams counties.

Marian G. 'Toni' Potter

Marian G. 'Toni' Potter, born Sept. 28, 1919, passed from this earth after a month-long illness, on April 14, 2008.

Othello School District recognized for clean audits

District addressed exit items

Desert Dawgs take tourney

OTHELLO - The Desert Dawgs won the Demi Memorial softball tournament in Othello last weekend by winning five of their six games.

Big Bend to host camp for volleyball

Program starts in June

College orchestra performs in Moses Lake

Volunteer urges community not to miss 'talented' show

Physics knowledge shared in Moses Lake

PUD rep. talks about resource planning

Knights drop two games

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Knights lost two soccer games last week.

Alfred 'Al' Vanerstrom

Alfred "Al" Rodman Vanerstrom, 63, longtime resident and business owner, passed away in his home in Moses Lake surrounded by his family on April 9, 2008. He was born in Chehalis, Wash., on Sept. 11, 1944.

Warden prepares for water reclamation project

Bond approved to hold for contractor

Grant County Fire District No. 3 has clean audit

Audit uses financial transactions from 2006-2007

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Swim lessons available in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Swim lessons begin this week at Moses Lake High School.

Royal City golf beats Cle Elum

Girls almost break school record

Lee E. Ettler

Lee E. Ettler, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2008, at home.

Royal City investigates armed robbery

Shots fired during robbery

Alta N. Willard

Alta N. Willard, 73, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Moses Lake Regatta results are a family affair

Three father-son teams win places

Weaver rough on phone cords, or vice versa

I don't know what I do to my telephone cords, but apparently I have some pent-up hostility toward them.

Health center CEO retires

Involved with expansions, organizational split

Grant County to sell proposed waste site

ROYAL SLOPE - Grant County is planning to sell 240 acres of land off state Route 26 to the Port of Royal Slope for $200,000.

Reinholt Kling

Reinholt Kling, 90, of Moses Lake, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation.

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh

Frederick Joe Hardenburgh, 75, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

State files lien against Moses Lake company for workers' wages

Claim alleges $95,827.81 is owed to workers

One man's trash … is another man's treasure

A woman in New York is walking to work one day, minding her own business, when she spots a large painting on the ground. It turns out the painting is worth $1 million.

Moses Lake man passionate about ancestry

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Leo J. Ziegan

A celebration of life memorial for Leo J. Ziegan will be at Lake Bowl, April 19 at 2 p.m.

Planning continues for skills center

Gene Sharratt could be hired as consultant

NOTICE

BEFORE THE INTERLOCAL RAIL AUTHORITY

Cleanup set to start at Ephrata landfill

Barrels to be removed

Business association moves Santa structures

Moses Lake holiday signs to be repaired

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, April 22, 2008 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.

Unlimited possibilities

George cabinet business expands with Moses Lake showroom

Carol Ethelane Lingg

Carol Ethelane Lingg, age 64, mother of two children, grandmother of six children, passed away last Saturday at 11:44 a.m. in Samaritan Hospital and entered into her eternal rest with Lord Jesus Christ.

IRS: File to receive stimulus payment

Income tax deadline is Tuesday, April 15

Raymond William Imes

Raymond William Imes, 77, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Hydroplanes race on Moses Lake Saturday

Event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Connelly Park

Shed Fire

Grant County Fire District No. 5 firefighters are shown fighting a shed fire on Frontage Road Thursday afternoon.

Potato conference moves to Tri-Cities

Moses Lake event at Kennewick center in 2009

State supreme court justice addresses Rotary

Fairhurst speaks before Moses Lake audience

Moses Lake helps residents with streets

City putting together payment plan for improvements

NASA plans to test lunar truck near Moses Lake

Prototype now being tried in Texas

Student's hair was not lit on fire

Moses Lake concludes investigation

William R. Shay

William R. Shay passed away on April 7 at the age of 82. He is survived by wife Grace, one brother Roger and wife Pat from Georgia, daughter Sharon from Minneapolis, and sons Mike, his wife Deb from Ephrata and Bill, his wife Becky from Moses Lake. Other survivors include grandchildren Mike, Tanya, Tom, Chris, and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother Beatrice, dad William, brothers Richard and Allen.

Fairgrounds shooting investigated

No injuries reported

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is Hereby Given. that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of March 21, 2008, and ready for processing, public review and comment.

Robert 'Bob' Adair

Robert "Bob" Adair, forty-two year resident of Moses Lake, passed in his sleep at home April 6, 2008.

Grant County property taxes due April 30

Seniors, disabled may qualify for lower taxes

Long announces candidacy for Grant County PUD

Has 30 years of experience

William Robert Shay

William Robert Shay, 82, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

Lyle Raugust

Lyle Raugust passed away at his home in Moses Lake on Monday, April 7, 2008.

Raelee Kaye Hicks

"Be kind to one another… you never know when you are entertaining ANGELS unaware."

Robert L. Adair

Robert L. Adair, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home.

State denies Moses Lake's claim of closing I-90 exit

City considers closing portion of Westshore Drive

Two arrested for 'gang riot'

Riot involved knives

Time, more work ahead for rail project

Stakeholders seek funding for segment around airport

Bennetts shine bright in higher education

MOSES LAKE - Four doctorate degrees, four master's degrees, seven bachelor's degrees and three associate's degrees. Add them up, and the Bennett children have earned 18 degrees.

Moses Lake Farmers Market poster winner chosen

Contest continues to grow

Moses Lake student's hair set on fire

Incident took place on bus

Port of Quincy looks at golf course purchase again

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is once again taking a look at the possible purchase of the Quincy Golf Club.

Wing Nuts

Moses Lake Experimental Aircraft Association chapter builds planes

Michael A. Law

Retired Deputy U.S. Marshal dies at age 67.

Albert 'Al' Frank Briggs

Albert "Al" Frank Briggs, 82, longtime Moses Lake resident, former barber and area businessman, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Pioneer Memorial Gardens with Pastor Floyd Wilks officiating. Family and friends are asked to please meet at the cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kayser's Chapel on Tuesday until 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

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CONSERVANCY BOARD

Rocha found guilty of first-degree murder

Defense attorney plans to appeal verdict

Length of stay remains unclear for Perch Point residents

Lawyer, county still working out settlement details

Shelter sends dogs to surgery

Twelve dogs ready for adoption

SWAMWFHAAGSOH spotted all over town

Whenever I go on vacation, I usually turn my wandering eye to the personal ads.

Story of 1930s Quincy schoolteacher retold

Reiman-Simmons House opens first exhibit

Competing for "Best in Show"

MOSES LAKE - As the group of dogs parade around the ring in their final lap, the crowd applauds loudly for their favorites. Many have traveled days to attend, and others took hours to groom.

Commissioners recognize Tara Childs

Teacher organized park's construction

Agnes Marie Krumm

Agnes Marie Krumm, 94, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Francisco D. Ochoa

Nov, 16, 1935 - April 1, 2008

Attorneys argue over motive in Rocha murder trial

Jury in deliberations

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 15, 2008 at 9:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Plat Application from Douglas Carlile to subdivide two parcels totaling 125.898 acres into twenty-five residential lots and three open space lots/tracts in the Rural Residential 2 zone of Grant County. The site address of the most easterly parcel is 5792 Rd K-NE and the most westerly parcel is west of Crab Creek about half mile east of Stratford Rd, and is a portion of the NE quarter of S 2, T 19 N, R 28 E, W M (Parcel nos. 17-0136-000 and 19-0336-000). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Leo Joseph Ziegan

Leo Joseph Ziegan, age 73, born Sept. 9, 1934, in Outlook, Wash., went to his heavenly father April 1, 2008, at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Soap Lake couple makes soap out of lake water

SOAP LAKE - A Soap Lake couple makes soap using water out of Soap Lake, but they'll only keep it up as long as it never becomes a job.

Julie Marie Skala

Aug. 16, 1991-March 29, 2008

Inez E. James

Inez E. James, member of a Minnesota pioneer family, passed away March 20, 2008, at her home. She was bom Jan. 28, 1915, to John and Josephine Eklof at Cokato, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at the Stockholm Lutheran Church, Cokato. She was a graduate of Cokato High School and of a two-year course in elementary education at Winona State College, Winona, Minn. She taught for a number of years in her home state. Later, following the example of her sisters, Inez moved to Washington state where she resumed her teaching profession. During this period, she attended Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Wash., where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. In 1953 she was married to Wm. Spencer James, Marlin, Wash. The couple shared in the management of their ranch at Marlin, as well as the Eklof farm in Minnesota. The couple had one son, Stuart F. James. Mrs. James was a member of Eastern Washington University Alumni Association and of the Washington State Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member of the Wilson Creek Grange Society, State and National. Mrs. James is survived by her son, Stuart and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer and by an infant daughter, Diane; also her parents, sisters, Ethel A. Jones, Lillian M. Jurgensen and Irene E. Yon. Services will be held at the Odessa Cemetery Chapel on April 5 at 2 p.m. Mrs. James enjoyed springtime with the variety of flowers and their colors. So we are asking those that will come and honor this great lady to be brightly dressed with the colors of spring.

Coulee City woman dies in crash

Two-vehicle

SWAMWFHAAGSOH spotted all over town

Whenever I go on vacation, I usually turn my wandering eye to the personal ads.

Floyd Arnold Carroll

Floyd Arnold Carroll, of Wilson Creek, passed away in his home on April 2, 2008.

Port of Mattawa receives $1.8 million

Money for industrial wastewater facility

Brothers at law

Brian and Garth Dano share building, sports enthusiasm

Dorothy L. Albin

Dorothy L. Albin, 82, of Moses Lake, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, in North Highlands Missionary Baptist Church, 4130 Baptist Court, North Highlands, CA 95660. Arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

More fiber planned for Grant County Cost is $50 million to add 15,000 connections

Herald staff writer

Where in the world is Ashley Breeden?

Quincy youth participates in state geography bee

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, April 22, 2008 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.

Concerns voiced about Quincy retail moratorium

Public hearing rescheduled for April 15

Grant County K-9 recovers after dental work

Dog's canine tooth repaired

Leona Knoth

Leona Knoth, 89, of Moses Lake, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Samaritan Hospital. At her request, no services are planned. Cremation arrangements in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.

Raymond L. Landingham

Raymond L. Landingham was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Yakima to Loran and Viola Landingham. While attending West Seattle High, Ray as a teenager pursued his love for flying and soloed his first aircraft, a piper cub with his mother in the backseat. He later continued his education attending the University of Washington. In 1953 Ray served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean War as a crew chief on P-51 Mustangs.

'Manpower issues' resolved at REC Silicon site

MOSES LAKE - The construction manager on a major Moses Lake expansion project and a union of plate fitters resolved a situation which arose in late March.

Alfonsa Zamora

Alfonsa Zamora was born April 2, 1913, in Fort Summer, N.M., and was called home by our Lord Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Martin and Maria Zamora.

Growth slows for Grant County economy

GRANT COUNTY - Slow growth is better than a decline.

Rosena Grace Mortensen Palmer

Rosena Grace Mortensen Palmer, 80, passed away at her home in Othello surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, March 31, 2008.

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) is accepting letters of intent to bid for Aging Network Chore (ANC) 60+ & 18+ in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties. Services must include all 6 counties. The services are provided on a temporary basis to clients residing in their own homes to prevent unnecessary residential placement & to protect clients from unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Clients must need help with at least one personal care task: ambulation, bathing, body care, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, positioning, self-medication, toileting transferring. Clients can also receive assistance with the following household tasks: essential shopping, housework, laundry, meal preparation, travel to medical services, wood supply. Initial contract 1/1/09-12/31/09. Current services provided 1/1/08 -12/31/08: 6,563.50 hrs. Contracts will be reimbursed on a unit rate basis & are renewable up to 4 years.

Kids spring sports camps are ready to start in Moses Lake

Perch Point residents told to move homes

Land permit enforced after county sues resort

James R. 'Jim' Alexander

James R. "Jim" Alexander, 62, of Mesa, Ariz., died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Ariz.

Fire damages Moses Lake home

Fire started with clothes, fluorescent light

Rudolph Conrad 'Rudy' Willging

Rudolph Conrad "Rudy" Willging, age 87, died on March 27, 2008, at the Avalon Care Center in Othello.

Raymond Landingham

Raymond Landingham, 76, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, at his home.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Royal port, city discuss water feasibility study

ROYAL SLOPE - Port of Royal Slope commissioners and the Royal City City Council may team up on a feasibility study on their water systems.

Robert Hindman

Robert Hindman was reunited with his beloved wife Kathleen Hindman on March 26, 2008.

Pirates go 12 innings to beat Atlanta

Pirates 12, Braves 11

Cause undetermined in Soap Lake fire

Garage destroyed on Saturday

Moses Lake man's relative tied to Doolittle park

Updegrave relation: DeShazer was in Doolittle WWII raid

Doolittle park almost finished

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers worked through Sunday constructing Gen. James H. Doolittle Park and have only finishing touches.

Bernice Peryl (Elliott) Moore

Bernice Peryl (Elliott) Moore, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Man stages fake attack using ketchup

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police arrived to a staged scene involving ketchup Sunday night.