Ellington

PUD worker on leave for alleged threats

Male employee sent home

Lind-Ritzville boys blow lead, drop into consolation bracket

Lady Broncos knocked out of title contention on last-second shot

Moses Lake improves tax enforcement

City changes gambling enforcement

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Drug arrests made in Quincy

QUINCY - Two brothers and two sisters appeared in Grant County Superior Court Thursday after authorities found drugs in the Quincy home three of the siblings were living in.

Othello gears up for sandhill crane festival

Late March event still looking for volunteers

Moses Lake attorney receives foundation certificate

COLUMBIA BASIN - Columbia Basin Foundation Board Chair Thomas Sortomme recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Moses Lake attorney Brian Dano for his invaluable assistance and input while a member of the foundation's board of directors from 2003 to 2007.

Moses Lake conquers Kentwood

TACOMA - One of the signatures of this year's Moses Lake girls basketball team has been putting opponents in an early hole.

Margaret Lucile Horn Gustafson

Margaret Lucile Horn Gustafson passed away at her home, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at 83 years of age surrounded by her family.

Big Bend falls to Bellevue at NWAACC Championships

KENNEWICK - A furious second-half comeback by the Big Bend men's basketball team on Wednesday wasn't enough to stop a three-game losing streak.

State business association honors Genie

Company named Large Manufacturer of the Year

Ephrata suspects to appear in court

Victim required medical attention

Rocking the rim

EAST WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake Rimrockers, a fifth-grade girls AAU basketball team, took first place last weekend at the Eastmont Winter Classic.

Columbia Ridge traffic solution proposed

EPHRATA - Traffic congestion at Columbia Ridge Elementary School in Ephrata may be leaving students in danger.

Chiefs win with balance, poise

TACOMA - The Moses Lake girls knew they had one tough player to match up with in Wednesday's 4A state tournament opener.

Max Randall

Max Randall, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Spelling s-u-c-c-e-s-s

COLUMBIA BASIN - Ten-year-old Keeley Skone remembers the last word she spelled at the Grant County Spelling Bee.

Stevenson, Whitmore key Broncos' win at 2B state

Lind-Ritzville girls hammer Seattle Lutheran by 35

Moses Lake supports new city complex

Two-story building features museum

Two-time defending champion LC eases past Puyallup

4A girls basketball tournament recaps

Little fire damage at Wanapum Dam

WANAPUM DAM - A small accidental fire reported at the control room powerhouse of Wanapum Dam damaged a welder and power cord.

Firefighters, officers honored at awards ceremony

First awards night at Masonic Lodge

Maria Dolores 'Lolita' Medina

Maria Dolores "Lolita" Medina, 76, of Seattle, formerly of Othello, died Feb. 25, 2008, in Seattle.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The March meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, March 3, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies costing between $2,500 and $25,000. To submit an application, or update your currently supplied information, call 509-754-2011 ext 428 or email

McCain Foods looks at Moses Lake

Site decision expected in March

Entezar Development is moving along in Quincy

QUINCY - Plans are proceeding for a commercial center to be located between Quincy and East Wenatchee.

Ground breaks on Lowe's

MOSES LAKE - Pamp Maiers was trying to develop the land, which is now the future site of Lowe's, for more than 20 years.

Jackson presents winnable challenge, Moses Lake believes

4A state basketball tournament preview

Moses Lake mayor proclaims Chiefs day

MOSES LAKE - Mayor Ron Covey proclaimed Feb. 27 Moses Lake High School "Chiefs" Women's Basketball Day, in recognition of the team qualifying for a state tournament.

NOTICE OF SEPA DETERMINATION

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA checklist received on January 28, 2008 from Taylor Orchards, LLC (Designated Contact: Max Gabbard Construction, 506 W. Chestnut St., Yakima, WA 98902, 509-457-5727), was found technically complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with Unified Development Code and other applicable state and local requirements as of February 19, 2008. PROJECT: Construction of a 45,164 sq. ft. controlled-atmosphere fruit storage facility on a 9.54-acre parcel in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County. SEPA: MDNS issued February 20, 2008. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Building Permit. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is 22233 Rd. T.7 SW, Mattawa, WA, also known as Lot 3 of Port of Mattawa Plat #1, and located approximately 2 miles NW of Mattawa, WA, near the intersection of State Highway 243 and Rd. 22.1 SW, and in the NW quarter of S. 27, T. 15N, R. 23E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #03-1303-000). ZONING: Agriculture. Copies of application materials (File #08-5001-01) and MDNS are available from Rick Rettig, Grant County Planning Department, 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 622. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, March 12, 2008. Comments should be as specific as possible and 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/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.

Doris Elaine Vander Veer

Doris Elaine Vander Veer, 54, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, in East Wenatchee.

Manta Rays strong at 'A' championships

ELLENSBURG - Several swimmers turned in strong performances last weekend, helping the Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team at the Inland Empire "A" Championships at Central Washington University.

Vikings move into NWAACC tourney off two straight losses

SPOKANE - The Big Bend Community College men's basketball team didn't end the regular season on a good note, but the Vikings will have a chance to atone beginning Thursday.

State bills discussed at Moses Lake town hall meeting

Senate bill on engine size fails to pass

Deputy on the mend

EPHRATA - Earl Romig says he's ready to return to work.

Animal shelter continues cleanup

58 dogs died from pneumonia

Tainted beef buried Friday

Recall impacts Grant County, Othello schools

Edward Gavalir

Edward Gavalir, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The March meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, March 3, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

Ephrata chamber honors area farmers

Appreciation breakfast revived after five years

Lights out: Ephrata boys unstoppable against East Valley

Boys basketball recaps

Ephrata's Simon brothers, Othello's Kirkwood sisters make All-CWAC teams

EPHRATA - Senior Daniel Simon and sophomore Patrick Simon of the Ephrata Tigers were two of the first-team selections on the recently-announced all-league basketball teams for the Central Washington Athletic Conference.

Grace Marie Johnson

Grace Marie Johnson, 79, of Ephrata. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 of cancer at her home.

Chiefs come through in clutch, reach state tournament

Girls basketball recaps

Ephrata will study fire departments' merger

EPHRATA - The Ephrata City Council unanimously agreed Wednesday to study merging the city's fire department with Grant County Fire District No. 13.

24-hour pizza party people

Every so once in a while, I get a craving for pizza I have to order 24 hours in advance.

More to the man who fell through the ice

Wife shares her gratitude

Lions avenge losses to Entiat, place third

1B state basketball recaps

Project seeks people for Blanket Day sewing

GRANT COUNTY - A local organization is seeking people to sew blankets for donation to people in need at an upcoming daylong event.

Residents turn out for 'spudtacular' event

MOSES LAKE - Residents from around the Columbia Basin had some potato for their lunch Friday.

Feb. 29 should be a magical day

Just think about it: Where will you be this time next year?

Wenatchee World stops Moses Lake area delivery

Newspaper cites rising transportation

DUI cases on hold in Grant County

Argument to suppress breath test evidence set for end of April

Moses Lake tax agent talks stimulus payments

People with $3,000 of eligible income may receive payment

Woman uses stolen credit cards

Suspect stole mail in Moses Lake

Great expectations given at Grant County EDC banquet

Katja Gama

Katja Gama, 61, of Othello, died Monday, Feb. 18, in her home.

Gonzalo 'Charlie' Zavala

Gonzalo "Charlie" Zavala, 75, of Othello, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Hastings responds to Fearing's campaign

Discusses global warming, Iraq

RESOLUTION NO. R-07-08

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Lady Huskies clear first 'speed bump'

OTHELLO - For a program that's one win away from its first-ever state tournament berth, there's not much urgency surrounding the Othello Lady Huskies basketball team right now.

Lions stave off Vikings' late rally, roar into 1B semifinals

Prep basketball recaps

Fire guts Cascade Valley residence

Homeowner displaced

Telephone car tab scam reported

Calls made in Grant and Adams counties

Moses Lake Museum tops off potato luncheon

Annual event raises funds for quality exhibits

John Edward Smith

John Edward Smith passed away Feb. 12, 2008, at his Ocean Park home.

Welding a career

February is Career and Technical Education month

Sandra K. Frederickson

Sandra K. Frederickson, 60, of Moses Lake, passed away Feb. 15, 2008, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Wash.

Moffet's huge game slides Lions into quarterfinals

1B state basketball recaps

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR GRANT COUNTY

Quincy woman pleads innocent to forgery, theft

Charged with stealing from Ephrata dentist

Some ballots disqualified

Primary ballots thrown out over oath

Grant County coalition discusses rail

OLYMPIA -Representatives from around the Columbia Basin recently returned from Olympia, where they told members of the state Legislature stories.

Grant County Fire District No. 4 honors members

WARDEN - More than 70 people attended the Grant County Fire District No. 4 awards banquet in Warden Monday night at the Corral Restaurant.

Soap Lake girls extend season

WENATCHEE - The Soap Lake girls basketball team extended its season by at least one game, winning a loser-out North Central League playoff game over the Kittitas Coyotes on Monday night.

Ephrata turns playoff opener into track meet

Tigers 65, Jackrabbits 32

Adams, Grant County Republicans vote McCain

Unofficial results

Deputies confiscate shirt from impostor

Man wore uniform at bar

Adams, Grant Democrats vote for Clinton

Results differ from caucuses

CB United teams complete season

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin United 94 under-13 girls soccer team lost a 2-1 state quarterfinal match against Black Hills FC on Sunday at Kvamme Field.

Moses Lake's Noyes repeats as league's top player

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School junior basketball star Carly Noyes, who led the Columbia Basin League 4A girls in scoring this season, earned a pair of honors from the league's coaches on Sunday.

VENDOR LIST

Vendors who have not previously done business with Grant County Port District No.9, the Port of Ephrata, and who wish to be placed on the Port's Vendor List may send the following information to The Port of Ephrata, POB 1089, Ephrata WA 98823 or via FAX at (509) 754-5119 or via email at

Noyes takes over, Chiefs closer to state

MOSES LAKE - When the chips are down, there's no one in the state Matt Strophy wants to have the ball more than Carly Noyes.

VENDOR LIST

Vendors who have not previously done business with Grant County Port District No.9, the Port of Ephrata, and who wish to be placed on the Port's Vendor List may send the following information to The Port of Ephrata, POB 1089, Ephrata WA 98823 or via FAX at (509) 754-5119 or via email at

Ask.com headlines economic council event

Garza takes over presidency from Trask

Harley L. Allen

Harley L. Allen, age 56, of Ephrata, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on Feb. 13, 2008.

Animal shelter closed for illness

MOSES LAKE - Approximately 90 percent of dogs at the Grant County Animal Outreach animal shelter are infected with illnesses causing a temporary closure.

Moses Lake waters still dangerous

Remaining frozen portions are too thin

Lady Broncos headed for state tournament

Prep basketball recaps

Cydnor L. Combs

Sept. 23, 1923, Feb. 14, 2008

Grant County home prices buck trend

Real estate research center director advises against rapid action

Glenn Gaither Adams

Glenn Gaither Adams was bom Sept. 21, 1927, in Buhl, Idaho and died Feb. 14, 2008, in Moses Lake.

Chiefs swimming 21st at state meet

FEDERAL WAY - The Moses Lake High School boys swimming and diving team wrapped up its season on Saturday by tying for 21st place at the 4A state championships.

Landon drills Walla Walla in Big Bend victory

Lady Vikings eliminated from playoff chase

Job Corps council hears economic updates

COLUMBIA BASIN - The good old days are now.

Nancy Jean Timpani McNeil

Nancy Jean Timpani McNeil was born March 23, 1952, and attended Lakeview Elementary, Chief Moses Jr. High and Moses Lake High School.

Royal's reign ends as Lakeside takes charge

1A Mat Classic recap

Missed teddy bear picnic still smarts a sick Weaver

Gentle readers, I write this week's column to you from my deathbed.

Robert Duane Walker

Robert Duane Walker, 85, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away Monday Feb. 11, 2008, at SunBridge nursing home.

Moses Lake girls take district title

Prep basketball recaps

Giving thanks can mean more than expected

I saw a man picking up garbage in a parking lot.

Allen LeRoy Basart

Allen LeRoy Basart, born Jan. 4, 1935, in Waterford, Calif., died Feb. 11, 2008, in Post Falls, Idaho.

All in a day's work

MOSES LAKE - A restaurant being considered for a big award is experiencing problems just before opening for lunch.

Lopez second as Huskies lead 2A parade

2A Mat Classic recap

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PAXSON PLATT WATER CUSTOMERS

Paxson Platt Water Association will discontinue operations and water delivery no later than May 1, 2008. There will be no service available after that date. All users should contact the City of Moses Lake ____________________for information and to make arrangements for water hook up to city water. This process should begin immediately.

New Moses Lake royalty

Four women take home prizes

Covey to address builders' concerns

Moses Lake mayor to answer questions Tuesday

Republicans rally at Lincoln dinner

MOSES LAKE - "Who is the next governor of Washington State?"

Moses Lake keeps gambling tax

Council divided on decision, denies request

Heartbreak for Hoiness

4A Mat Classic recap

Glenn Adams

Glenn Adams, 80, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Little Miss Veedol arrives at new home

Replica promotes first transpacific flight

Moses Lake tickets home builder

Residential vehicle storage ordinance causes issue

Chiefs host Richland tonight

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team, fresh off its Columbia Basin League regular-season title, begins district playoff action tonight.

Moses Lake residential vehicle storage ordinance is official

Second reading passes unanimously

Moses Lake man to serve time for arson

Burned home belonging to ex-girlfriend's parents

'More to thank God for'

MOSES LAKE - Mary Vearline Young lived in Moses Lake at a time when segregation was still in place.

Out of the ordinary in Moses Lake

Build Your Own Clone mails off guitar electronics kits

Derian Michael Boughter

Derian was a wonderful, sweet happy baby. He brought joy to all with his ready smile. Loved and cherished by all who knew him, he will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2008 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Bridgeport puts Soap Lake girls' backs against the wall

Prep basketball recaps

Doolittle organizers receive $13,000

Eka Chemicals donates funding

Pat Schrom

Pat Schrom (84), resident of Grant County since 1951, died in an auto accident Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, while driving to a board meeting in Ephrata. Born Patricia Moore in Chicago, Ill. on July 28, 1923, Pat met John Schrom in Chicago in 1948 while he was visiting relatives there. After a long distance correspondence relationship they married on April 21, 1951, in Chicago. The "City Girl" moved to the farm at Smyrna. The neighbors made bets about how long she would last there. (The longest bet was 6 months.) Pat dug her roots into the community which was developing with Columbia Basin Project water coming to the Royal Slope. She was a mover in establishing Grant County Royal Slope Port District No. 2 and Fire Districts 9, 10, No. 11. After an unsuccessful bid for Grant County Commissioner in 1986, she was appointed to the Grant County Board of Equalization in March of 1987. Politically active, she chaired the Grant County Democrats for many years. She served on the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 2003, on BBCC Foundation Board from 2003 to 2006, and was currently a 20-year member of the Grant County Board of Equalization. She is survived by her three sons, Alan at the farm in Smyrna, Bob and Terese at the farm in Smyrna, Michael and Geri of Othello and five grandchildren, Nikki, Brian, Coreen, Brett, and Neesha. She was preceded in death by her parents R.J. and Vera Moore, husband John, sister Joan Gorski, and granddaughter, Sarah.

Fearing announces run for Congress

Democrat runs for 4th district

Roommate burned after argument

Police investigate motive

Children comprise majority of Grant County homeless

Volunteers help council count population

Lady Huskies can take top spot

Tuesday's prep basketball recaps

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2008 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Nancy Jean McNeil

Nancy Jean McNeil, 55, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at her home.

Young Huskies think they have a real shot at state

State veterans Carmona, Lopez could have big say in how high team finishes

Seven school districts running levies

Ballots need to be postmarked by Feb. 19

Motocross racing coming to Royal City

ROYAL CITY - HuckFest, a motocross competition sponsored by Moses Lake Powersports, is coming to the Royal City area on Sunday, March 2.

Task force seeks to continue job momentum

COLUMBIA BASIN - Fresh off the success of a high school job fair, industry leaders are looking for continued momentum in efforts to recruit employees for local industry.

Eslick, Fair guide Manta Rays

CHENEY - The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team swam last weekend for the "B" Championships at the Eastern Washington University pool.

Grant County PUD facility nears removal from hazardous sites list

MOSES LAKE - A non-operating Grant County PUD diesel generating facility is nearing removal from a state hazardous sites list after a fuel spill in 2004.

REC expansion delayed two months

MOSES LAKE - A $660 million project currently ongoing in Moses Lake is experiencing some delays.

Sports expert visiting Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District professional development and curriculum committee is sponsoring a visit by Bruce Brown, a national authority on character development through sports.

Donald E. Sperline

Donald Eugene Sperline, 88, of Puyallup, Wash., passed away on Feb. 9, 2008, after a long battle with heart disease, having survived bypass surgeries in 1977 and 1990. He is survived by Betty (Keim), his wife of 65 years, at their home.

Adams County Republicans want McCain

Huckabee and Paul runners-up

EPA holds meeting on proposed Larson cleanup

Public comments welcome

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2008 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

New patient makes accusation against Ephrata doctor

Dr. Said disputes charges

State primary ballots clarified

Ballots to be postmarked by Feb. 19

Patricia Schrom killed in accident

Held active roles for Democrats, Big Bend Community College

Lady Lions drop district playoff to heavyweight Entiat

Girls basketball recaps

Ralph Allen

Ralph Allen, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at his home.

Romig returns home

Welcome-home rally held at Moore Furniture

Moffet, Lions head to district championship

Boys basketball recaps

Ephrata Heat blazing through competition

EAST WENATCHEE - The Ephrata Heat, a sixth-grade girls AAU basketball team, continued its season-long hot streak on Feb. 2-3 by winning the Eastmont Classic.

Levi William Louis Vandelac

Levi William Louis Vandelac, age 14 months, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 200, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, following a Sunday morning accident on Highway 17.

Big Bend men shocked by lowly Blue Mountain

Lady Vikings split home series with Chukars, Timberwolves

Harlan F. Dunsire

Harlan F. Dunsire died Feb. 5, 2008, at the age of 93 in Othello, Wash.

Sound of success

MOSES LAKE - Ten standout musicians from Moses Lake High School are headed to a state competition after receiving strong ratings in a regional contest.

Adams County democrats vote Obama

Confusion causes low voter turnout

O.D. Tyler

O.D. Tyler, 83, longtime resident of Moses Lake, Wash., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2008 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Paul leads Grant County Republican preference

Chair reports record caucus turnout

Talking dolls prompt reflection, questions

The loud, high-pitched voices coming from my daughter's talking dolls puts me on edge.

Men steal woman's vehicle, run for Ephrata

Car stolen in Moses Lake

Refugio "Ralph" A. Guerrero

Refugio "Ralph" A. Guerrero, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2008, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Wash. with his children by his side.

Grant County Democrats favor Obama

Longtime supporter killed in accident Friday

I. Oliver Brown

I. Oliver Brown, 77, of Grant Orchards, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Moses Lake.

My brother, the studmuffin

"Across the Universe" comes out on DVD soon.

Royal sending baker's dozen to Mat Classic XX

Warden qualifies 12, Moses Lake nine for state wrestling tournament

Students' respect grows for potato industry

MOSES LAKE - Students at Longview Elementary learned about Grant County's importance to the potato industry.

Party discusses U.S. Constitution

Discussed forms of government

Offensive drought spells season's end for Royal girls basketball

Girls basketball recaps

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2008 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Hebdon powers Knights into SCAC district playoffs

Boys basketball recaps

Randy Brooks' idea of a heaven

Theater, radio, rafting all in Moses Lake resident's blood

Democrat party caucus

slated for Saturday

One for the history books

Chiefs earn first undisputed league title with convincing win over Pasco

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Nancy Eloise Maygra

Nancy Eloise Maygra, 74, longtime resident of Yakima, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, surrounded by close family after a long battle of cancer.

Man caught after burglarizing neighbors

Many items returned

REC Silicon awards laptop to Job Corps student

Hardiman 'flabbergasted' when told of win

Potato banquet honors farmer

Daughters accept the award

Woman charged for kidnapping attempt

Took child with father nearby

Royal boys bear down, down Bears in must-win contest

Prep basketball recaps

Clifford Hanson

Clifford (Cliff) H. Hanson was bom April 5, 1919, at Atwater, Minn., the son of Holm and Esther Hanson.

Charges filed in Mattawa shooting

Officers still on leave

Republican caucus set for Saturday afternoon

Meeting to elect delegates

Potato conference speaker praises ag

Future 'has never been better'

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

State senators debate approved family leave bill

COLUMBIA BASIN - Sen. Jan/a Holmquist, R-Moses Lake, expressed criticism with a Senate family paid leave bill, while other senators stand behind it.

Moses Lake veterans group seeks members

Veterans of Foreign Wars group helps vets

Romig returns to hospital

Infection kept deputy in Seattle

Basin wrestlers should be force at regionals

MOSES LAKE - Coming off perhaps its most dominating district performance in recent memory, the Moses Lake wrestling team sees few reasons why they can't continue a hot streak into Mat Classic XX.

Maria G. Reyes

Maria Guadalupe Reyes, 51, Warden resident, and wife of Jose Angel Reyes, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

Rent-A-Jock program has started

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School has started its annual Rent-A-Jock program, and community members are invited to take advantage of the service until August.

Othello Green Camp fined

Poor living conditions for migrant workers cited

Gabriel Negarete Jr.

Gabriel Negarete Jr., 46, of Othello, died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

LEGAL NOTICE

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

Grant County PUD meets last license requirement

Anticipates new long-term license within year

2008 potato conference greets visitors

Doors open for vendors, growers

Jay L. Christensen

Jay L. Christensen, 80, passed away Feb. 4, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital following a short illness.

Harlan Dunsire

Harlan Dunsire, 93, longtime Othello resident, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Avalon Care Center in Othello.

Woman attempts to steal child

MOSES LAKE - A woman reportedly in possession of methamphetamine allegedly attempted to kidnap a 2-year-old child Saturday morning.

Chiefs' playoff hopes take serious hit from Bombers

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys' basketball team's playoff hopes were all but washed down the drain on Tuesday.

Sign up for Little League

MOSES LAKE - It is almost time to register for the 2008 season of Moses Lake Little League.

Martha Dopps

Martha Dopps, 85, of Othello, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at the Avalon Care Center.

Moses Lake students help fund park

Kids generated several hundred dollars

Moses Lake, Pasco girls will play for title

Prep basketball recaps

Hockey teams get ready for weekend tourneys

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's youth hockey squads are preparing for a busy weekend, including the midget Avalanche's three-game series with a Moscow, Idaho team at the Larson Center rink.

George Ira Taylor II (1918-2008)

George Ira Taylor II, retired U.S. Army colonel and research analyst, died peacefully on Jan. 27 at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif. He was 89.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Grant County Courthouse is requesting carpet replacement bids for the Clerk's office and Health Department offices in Ephrata, WA. For appointment call Vern or Royer at 509-754-2011 Ext. 376. Closing date is February 15th, 2008 at 4 p.m.

Valdez leads Moses Lake duo at state bowling

UNIVERSITY PLACE - The Moses Lake Chiefs didn't make it to the 4A state bowling championships as a team, but they weren't without representation.

Moses Lake post office offering passports

MOSES LAKE - Documentation needed to get in and out of the country is about to be offered for the first time at the Moses Lake Post Office.

Collision leaves Othello teen dead

OTHELLO - An Othello teenager died in a collision when the vehicle he was riding in collided with a semi truck on state Route 17 Saturday night south of Othello.

Lady Knights drop key fight for seeding

Girls basketball recaps

The return of Kiyoji, part 2

MOSES LAKE - Manager/cook Kiyoji Miyamoto was eating dinner with his daughter when the Moses Lake Police called to tell him his restaurant was on fire.

Three involved in crash near Moses Lake

Semi truck and SUV collide

Chiefs find win column in CBL as Olaniyan dominates

Boys basketball recaps

Viking men stay hot, women stay cold

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College basketball teams are on decidedly different paths right now.

Chiefs take third at district swimming

ELLENSBURG - Moses Lake got three second-place finishes on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to overpower Columbia Basin League rivals Richland and Wenatchee at the 4A district swimming and diving championships.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Grant County Courthouse is requesting carpet replacement bids for the Clerk's office and Health Department offices in Ephrata, WA. For appointment call Vern or Royer at 509-754-2011 Ext. 376. Closing date is February 15th, 2008 at 4 p.m.

2008 potato conference arrives in Moses Lake

Event puts $3 million into community

Chiefs manhandle competition at CBL districts

District wrestling recaps

Farewell to the man with a 'big heart'

WARDEN- As the community flowed through the Warden Fire station doors to show their appreciation for the retiring fire chief Bob Whitaker, all were greeted with hugs.

Harry Malvern Smithwick

Harry Malvern Smithwick, 80, longtime Warden resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Private family graveside services were held at the Wapato Cemetery under the direction of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

A romantic's secret weapons: Surprise and creativity

I have a small secret … I'm a conflicted romantic.

Students share their knowledge

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake students brought their worldly and scientific knowledge to the community Thursday at a packed science fair, held at Discovery Elementary School.

Betty E. Lynch

Born Dec. 24, 1914, in Goodrich, N. D., to Andreas Beopple and Paulina Grabofsky Beopple; passed away Jan. 31, 2008, in Cheney.

Students respond to potential careers

Job fair offered direction

Dickens beats the dickens out of Weaver

This year, one of my goals is to read more Charles Dickens.

Simon overpowering in Ephrata romp

QUINCY - Ephrata basketball star Patrick Simon - who has already made headlines for his verbal commitment to Washington State University - got a little ribbing from his teammates recently.

Lady Jacks sweep series from Ephrata

QUINCY - It had been 15 years - nearly the entire lifetime of most of Quincy's players - since the Lady Jackrabbits basketball program had tasted two wins over rival Ephrata in the same season.

Employers turn out for 'Future Is Here' job fair

MOSES LAKE - It's hard to tell who was more hopeful at "The Future Is Here" Job and Career Fair: The job-seeking high schoolers or the employers.

Mochas-plus at Mochas and More

Longtime Columbia Basin resident opens Ephrata business

ACH boys stay alive

Prep basketball recaps

Chiefs think depth should equal success at districts

MOSES LAKE - Three changes are in store for this weekend's 4A district swimming and diving meet that makes Moses Lake coach Tony St. Onge excited.

Ephrata students leave messages for safety

Fire dept. expands safety program

Area employers address high school students

Panel emphasizes work ethic, team player qualities

Quincy opens renovated clinic

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Medical Center unveiled a newly renovated clinic Jan. 24 with a community celebration.

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James Earl Walster Sr.

James Earl Walster Sr., 79, beloved husband of Carol Walster of 59 years and loved father of Dian, Jane and Jim Waster, passed away Jan. 27, 2008.

Ephrata Guard unit on alert

Unit given notice to be prepared

Witnesses sought in snowplow collision

Accident under investigation