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Elza Emmett Broady

Elza Emmett Broady, 96, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date.

Warden pressure keys comeback victory

Prep basketball recaps

Ephrata boys drop one spot in AP basketball poll

SEATTLE (AP) - Here's how a state panel of sports writers rates Washington boys high school basketball teams in the weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by WIAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses).

Othello wrestlers place high at folkstyle event

BREMERTON - Two young wrestlers from Othello were among the top finishers at last weekend's Washington State Folkstyle Wrestling Championships.

James Lee Jardine

Lee was bom on Feb. 15, 1962, in Moses Lake, to Marcia (Coffin) and Jim Jardine. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2007, in Shelby, Mont.

Chiefs, Huskies move up in girls' poll

SEATTLE (AP) - Here's how a state panel of sports writers rates Washington girls high school basketball teams in the weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by WIAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses).

Ephrata man recounts finding wounded deputy

EPHRATA - The late afternoon hours of Jan. 10 were intended as a deer scouting trip for Ephrata's Don Thill, whose son had a deer tag to hunt near Soap Lake.

Wounded deputy marries in Seattle hospital

Hospital release date remains unknown

Sought man arrested by Quincy police

Four-month long search ends

Casino owes Moses Lake $100,000 in taxes

Porterhouse receives 15-day suspension

George Taylor

George Taylor, 89, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in California.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.090 shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington, for the purpose of adopting the 2008 county wide noxious weed list from the state noxious weed list.

Cal Ripken board meeting Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Cal Ripken Baseball organization has scheduled a meeting to elect its 2008 board members.

Chiefs fight back, only to fall at buzzer

Blue Devils 59, Chiefs 56

Chiefs' Walker will walk on at WSU

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School senior Jarred Walker will try to make his mark as a Division I-A football player next fall at Washington State University.

Audrey Fern Sampley

Audrey Fern Sampley, 69, Odessa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at her home in Odessa.

Port of Moses Lake waits on L&I settlement

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners heard the latest from their attorney about proceeding with a settlement with the state over heat-related illness violations.

Moses Lake secondary school reports on student safety

Seven steps used to improve

Notice

File No. 7777.24754/McKinney, Terri J. and John W. Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2007-HE2 Grantee: McKinney, Terri J. and John W. Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the trustee to protect lender and borrower) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Tax Parcel ID No.: 10-1200-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lt 4, Blk 7 Larson Plat Lot 4, Block 7, Larson Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 29, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1518 North Buell Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/01/06, recorded on 12/04/06, under Auditor's File No. 1204774, records of Grant County, Washington, from Terri J. McKinney, and John W. McKinney, wife and husband, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. "MERS" to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2007-HE2, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1225621. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/09/07 Monthly Payments $4,840.50 Late Charges $163.92 Lender's Fees & Costs $152.88 Total Arrearage $5,157.30 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $675.00 Title Report $604.24 Statutory Mailings $78.00 Recording Costs $104.00 Postings $115.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,576.24 Total Amount Due: $6,733.54 Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $101,618.81, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 06/05/07, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 8, 2008. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/08 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 01/28/08 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/28/08 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Terri J. McKinney 1518 North Buell Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 John W. McKinney 1518 North Buell Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 10/08/07, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/09/07 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Big Bend reschedules with Spokane

SPOKANE - Due to inclement weather in the region and the closure of the Community Colleges of Spokane, Wednesday's basketball games between Big Bend and Spokane have been rescheduled.

Water rates increase in Othello

Council approves a 4-percent hike

Job fair aims at students, parents, educators

44 employers lined up for Thursday event

Suspect still sought in Royal City death

September slaying unsolved

Soap Lake girls keep on rolling at Kittitas

Prep basketball recaps

Fire leaves Moses Lake family in hotel

Looking for a place to live

Connell hammers Warden

Girls basketball recaps

United girls win state cup opener

MOSES LAKE - Despite snowy field conditions and a game-time temperature of 14 degrees, the Columbia Basin United 95 Navy girls soccer team won its premiere in the Washington State Challenge Cup on Saturday.

Othello man run over by snowplow, killed

Man struck while walking in roadway

New residents enjoy Moses Lake weather

Seasonal population swells with snow

Clyde Elmer Davidson

Clyde Elmer Davidson, 89, of Pasco, formerly of Basin City, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at the Tri City Retirement Center in Pasco.

Grant County planning to speed up

State grant pays to simplify Grant County regulations

GRANT COUNTY

WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

'Good games' at Ephrata chess tourney

Trustee advises next year's competitors work on endgame

Chiefs, Blue Devils move times

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School announced on Monday that Tuesday's basketball game times have been changed.

Oma Lewis

Oma Lewis, age 64, longtime Ephrata resident, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Samaritan Hospital. Memorial Services are pending.

Balanced attack keys Vikings at Walla Walla

Bluff scores 22, but Big Bend women fall

Robert C. Brannam

Robert C. Brannam, Master Sgt. U.S.A.F., Ret., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

More snow coming; it's not over

Most snow in 10 years

Holm locomotive bound for Pullman depot

Addition of engine completes Pufferbelly Depot dream

Moses Lake blows away Blue Devils

Chiefs 7-0 in league after 20-point defeat of Walla Walla

Plenty for Weaver to do in Columbia Basin

Quite frankly, I'm a little disappointed.

Othello chamber honors hometown heroes

Past president says chamber growing as 'future force'

With nominees announced, will there be Oscars?

The Academy Award nominations are so good this year, especially in the best picture category, it was even more worth it than usual to drag myself out of bed to watch the live announcement at 5:30 a.m.

Jackrabbits power past Toppenish

Boys basketball recaps

New residents enjoy Moses Lake weather

Seasonal population swells with snow

Grant County EDC investigates missing money

Office manager placed on leave

Moses Lake names new elementary

To be called Sage Point Elementary School

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.090 shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington, for the purpose of adopting the 2008 county wide noxious weed list from the state noxious weed list.

Othello knocks off Ellensburg in clash of CWAC titans

Girls basketball recaps

Quincy explores enrichment of school programs

District seeks renewal of levy Feb. 19

Huskies close CWAC duals with win

Prep wrestling recaps

Ted Harrison

Ted Harrison, 67, passed away Jan. 19, 2008, of a heart attack in Sunriver, Ore. He was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Omak, Wash.

Quincy schools drop records index

QUINCY - The Quincy School District Board of Directors decided Tuesday not to start and maintain an index of public records.

Reeta Ramona Sutton

Reeta Ramona Sutton of Moses Lake, passed away on Jan. 20, 2008, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was 77.

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS AND BUYERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Automobiles & Pickups, ER&R 2008-01", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2008, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:

Chiefs tackle Panthers, win another title

Chiefs 43, Panthers 18

Holmquist critical of family leave task force

Skeptical of Senate bill

Chess returns to Ephrata

Event kicks off Saturday morning at Parkway Elementary School

Grant EDC taking reservations for banquet

Cat owner appealing removal order

Moses Lake continues action against man with 29 cats

Swimmers take positives from loss

MOSES LAKE - Don't tell Moses Lake High School swimming coach Tony St. Onge that there's no such thing as a moral victory.

New Food Pavilion manager seeks success

Hunt aims to make store like family for customers

Othello chamber honors year's citizens at banquet

Raffle raises funds for events

Naoki Kamiya

Naoki Kamiya was born on Feb. 8, 1959, in Tokyo, Japan to parents Kunio and Akiko, and brother Shigeki who was six years his senior. He spent most of his childhood years living in Tokyo with a short time spent living in Rome around age 5. His father was a commercial 747 pilot for Japan Airlines and they moved to Moses Lake for two years when Naoki was 14 so his father could train other pilots at the air base there. When his parents decided to return to Japan, Naoki (age 16) wanted to stay in the United States to complete high school and he graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1977. Naoki went on to pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., and graduated in May 1984. It was in an undergraduate class in Circuits that he was a teaching assistant for a young, lovely undergrad named Flo Hausler. (Flo bashfully admits that she got an A in that class, but Naoki told her they could not date until the class ended.) The rest is magic …

Big Bend's Secrist, Landon rock Hawks

MOSES LAKE - Wednesday's 25-point victory over the Columbia Basin Hawks was a game that epitomized what the Big Bend Vikings are all about.

911 center down again

Equipment replacement should fix problem

Board of Education member visits Quincy

Steve Dal Porto discusses several issues

Ephrata Tigers fifth in 2A boys basketball poll

SEATTLE (AP) - Here's how a state panel of sports writers rates Washington boys high school basketball teams in the weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by WIAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses).

Transition game kills Vikings against top-ranked Hawks

MOSES LAKE - There are many reasons why the Columbia Basin Hawks are the top-ranked women's basketball team in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, and the Big Bend Lady Vikings discovered a few of those the hard way on Wednesday.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream continues

MOSES LAKE - Several churches helped keep Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream alive in Moses Lake on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday.

Susan Doreen Adams (Jones)

Susan Doreen Adams (Jones) was bom July 28, 1965, in Mesa, Ariz., to Alvin and Claudia Jones. She grew up in Columbus, Ga., and graduated from Shaw High School in 1983. She enjoyed music of all kinds and played saxophone for six years. She married Donald John Adams Jr. on June 16, 1984, in Columbus, Ga. While stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga., she was mayor of Custer Terrace housing area and had a daughter, Kelly Meiche'l. She moved to Quincy in May 1988 where son, Jarrod Phillip was bom. She later moved to Moses Lake where she had a son, Zachary John and a daughter, Hannah LeeAnne. Susan was a carrier for the Wenatchee World for six years and worked at National Frozen Foods as a lab lead/assistant lead from June 2004 to November 2006. Susan was a member of the Moses Lake 8th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed teaching in primary and was loved by all those she had the opportunity to teach. Susan was pursuing a degree in nursing at Big Bend Community College when she was diagnosed with cancer. She returned peacefully to her Father in Heaven on Tuesday surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by grandparents Curtis and Susie Jones, grandfather, Waldo E. Williams, an aunt, Barbara Sue Williams, and father-in-law Donald John Adams Sr. She is survived by her husband and four children all of Moses Lake, parents, Alvin T. and Claudia Jones of Columbus, Ga., four sisters: Cynthia (Juventino) Trujillo of Colorado Springs, Colo., Laura (Walter) Rakow of Sparta, Wisc., Jennefier (Matt) Patterson of Lithia, Fla., Amanda (Ed) Brown of Ft. Riley, Kan., one brother, William A. (Sarah) Jones of Midvale, Utah, grandmother, Idell F. Williams of Vancouver, Wash., mother-in-law, Isabel Adams of Quincy, 17 nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Susan was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Bend Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund in the name of Susan D. Adams.

Moses Lake girls back into rankings

SEATTLE (AP) - Here's how a state panel of sports writers rates Washington girls high school basketball teams in the weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by WIAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses).

Moses Lake moves ahead with vehicle storage ordinance

Defines types of vehicles and where to park

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Elmer Koehn

Elmer Koehn, age 96, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan.19, 2008, on the Royal Slope. Elmer was bom the oldest of 14 children in Lahoma, Okla., Aug. 20, 1911, to Ben and Lea (Johnson) Koehn. He was raised and lived in Meno, Okla., until being drafted into the Army. He was in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign from 1942-1945. He served with the 142nd General Hospital in the Fiji Islands. He then moved to Blaine, Wash., where he met and married his wife, Susie (Koehn) on June 18, 1946. They resided there until 1968 when they moved to the Royal Slope area. He remained the next 39 years here where he farmed until his retirement. Elmer enjoyed being with his family, reading his Bible and talking politics. We all miss him dearly. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 61 years, Susie and their children, six sons, Gene (Rosa), Randy (Jackie), Mike (Brenda), Chris (Lynn), Dale, Chester; all residing in the Royal Slope area and daughter Rebecca Koehn of Moses Lake. Also including 34 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers, Paul, Walter, Wilbur, Larry and sisters; Leona, Elizabeth, Alda, Elvera and a host of nephews and nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother Alvin; sisters; Lenora, Melinda, Alice, Luella; two infant children, Sherwin and Teresa. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Kayser's Chapel of Memories at 831 So. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake. There will be an earlier visitation from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery on the Royal Slope with a graveside gathering. There will be a reception following at the Chris Koehn farm. All are welcome to be with us as we gather for these services to commemorate Elmer's life and home going.

Lester M. Miller

Lester M. Miller, 80, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Memorial services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Ephrata with Pastor Richard Loppnow officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Pledge proposal approved by Grant PUD

Pledge of Allegiance will be said at weekly meetings

Young Tigers come through vs. Grandview

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Tigers capped the home portion of their Central Washington Athletic Conference dual meet schedule on Tuesday, sending their five seniors out in style with a 47-23 win over the Grandview Greyhounds.

Industry celebrates Potato Day in Olympia

Warnick recognized as Legislator of the Year

Hunter pleads innocent in deputy shooting

Guns removed from defendant's home

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF ) NO. 07-4-00152-6

Moses Lake girls hammer Wenatchee

Prep sports recaps

Aloha M. Wyckoff

Aloha died on Jan. 9, 2008. She was bom in Wilder, Idaho on Jan. 22, 1926. Her parents were Harlan and Marie Maw. She is survived by her husband, Burl, two daughters, Christine Cordes (John Adams) and Cynthia J. Wyckoff (Paul Meisenheimer), a grandson, Wyle Cordes, a step-grandson, Gregory Adams, two sisters, Idaleen and Judith, and three brothers, Vernon, Lester and Carl. Her elder sister Madeline had passed away on Feb. 29, 2004.

Vera Beth Claussen

Vera Beth Claussen, retired Grant PUD Commissioner and champion of public power died in a fire at her home in Soap Lake on Monday, Jan. 15. She was 79.

Chiefs stunned at district bowling

RICHLAND - After an 18-0 regular season, it was hard to imagine the Moses Lake Chiefs weren't one of the two best teams in the Central Washington League bowling standings.

Ephrata flags at half-mast for Claussen

Honoring former Grant County PUD commissioner

Patrick Chambers

Patrick Chambers, 75, of Moses Lake, born March 17, 1932, in Cortez, Colo., passed away Jan. 18, 2008, in Wenatchee.

Organizers prepare to build park in March

12,000 square-foot facility to be built in five days

Chiefs' Jackson, Bowser on to state

Moses Lake swimmers destroy Walla Walla, 115-55

Ice skaters welcome at lessons

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a four-week ice skating lesson beginning on Monday, Feb. 4.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT

PERMIT NO.: ST-8102

Vikings find the road a welcome place to be

Big Bend men, women take out Treasure Valley, Blue Mountain

Fire damages Ephrata storage

Cause under investigation

Basin wrestlers show grit at Dream Duals

SPOKANE VALLEY - Five Columbia Basin wrestling teams participated in the prestigious Dream Duals event on Saturday.

PUD to take part in job fair

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Grant County Public Utilities District is one of many area employers in the "The Future Is Here" Job and Career Fair next week.

Museum displays Moses Lake's history

MOSES LAKE - The history of Moses Lake is on display at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center, and walks down memory lane began Friday at an opening reception.

What is news? Britney Spears? Nancy Grace?

It's "My Turn" again. I am back from a vacation in Mexico where I had time to watch more television news than I am comfortable with.

Learning to live

MOSES LAKE - Jared Schlehuber is confident he will walk again and confident he will change the world.

Soap Lake School District tries for levy

If approved, levy would fund programs

Lions move into North Central hunt

Boys basketball recaps

Area leaders get rail, air updates at forum

Group hopes to present unified front for railroad progress

Soap Lake girls pass big test

Girls basketball recaps

Traveling Vietnam wall conjures support

War veterans held informational meeting

What it feels like to cancel a magazine subscription

I think Esquire and I are about to come to a parting of the ways.

Drought over for Lady Tigers

Ephrata builds big first-half lead, holds off late charge from Grandview

Organizational day held for Doolittle park planning

MOSES LAKE - General James H. Doolittle Park is on its way to being built in March and an organizational day is planned Monday to help it along.

Electrical items suspected in fatal fire

Claussen died from smoke inhalation

Eloise M. Lehman

Eloise M. Lehman, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had resided since November of 2006.

Victim survives murder attempt

Two Moses Lake brothers arrested

Animal shelter seeks sponsors for upgrades

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Animal Outreach is selling sponsorships to fund the removal of chipping paint.

Jean R. Gabbert

Jean R. Gabbert, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Wife died in Moses Lake after a long, full life.

Northland Cable restores channels

Moses Lake customers may receive HD, DVR

Task force finds job fair response 'rewarding'

Businesses, schools encouraged to participate Jan. 31

Linda Clayton

Linda Clayton passed away peacefully at the home of her son Brian on Jan. 16, 2008, following a courageous fifteen month battle with cancer.

Ephrata boys clamp down in second half

Tigers limit Grandview to 24 percent shooting in second half, win 74-65

VENDOR ROSTER

The GCPHA is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, and equipment to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information.

Man hides from police, falls through ceiling

Adams County deputies arrest two

Othello council moves ahead with well repair

Council evaluates several options

Quincy 'big box' moratorium to end soon

Public hearing on guidelines set for Feb. 5

Clifford Arthur Marchand

Clifford Arthur Marchand, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake. Memorial services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Dave Chandler officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Late surge pushes Ephrata wrestlers past Prosser

Prep sports recaps

Una Mary Gowan

Una Gowan, devoted and loving wife and mother, died in Spokane after an extended illness on Dec. 16, 2007. She was 86. Born Una Mary Cunningham in Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland on Dec. 8, 1921, Una came to the United States from Ireland in 1928, landing at Ellis Island. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Cunningham. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles (Chuck) R. Gowan, brother Dermott (Bud) Cunningham, half-sister Aaureen Quinn Doran and half-brothers Patrick (P.D.) Cunningham and Desmond Quinn.

Wilson Creek port board members take oath

New commissioner Blackman 'eager' to get started

Soap Lake home saved from chimney fire

No injuries

Moses Lake, Royal wrestlers drawing statewide attention

MOSES LAKE - In the latest rankings released on Tuesday by the Washington Wrestling Report Web site, the Moses Lake Chiefs come in at No. 8 among 4A schools.

Economic forum focuses on regional growth

'Whole area' represented

Soap Lake girls swat, shoot down Odessa

SOAP LAKE - In spite of last Friday's blowout loss to state power Liberty Bell, the Soap Lake girls basketball team feels awfully good right now.

Claussen: 'Mrs. Public Power'

Former Grant County PUD commissioner remembered

Chiefs bowling polishes off undefeated regular season

Prep sports recaps

Fire claims former PUD commissioner

Cause under investigation

Quincy mayor's wife hurt in collision

Vehicle struck boulder, avoiding semi

Antonio 'Tony' Cortez

Antonio "Tony" Cortez, 78, of Othello, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake with his children at his side.

Schools delayed in Columbia Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN - Three Columbia Basin schools started late Monday due to icy driving conditions.

Trio of champions for Chiefs at Marysville tournament

Prep wrestling recaps

Noxious no more

GRANT COUNTY - Grant County residents get the opportunity to learn about weeds in their area Wednesday.

Hunter charged in deputy shooting

Deputy remains at Harborview

Vietnam wall coming to Moses Lake

Informational meeting Thursday

Big Bend in better shape after wins over Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE - Saturday's contests were important for the Big Bend men's and women's basketball teams - but for different reasons.

Othello hospital settles lawsuit

Sue Hobler-Inks awarded $80,000

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

Cadets no match for determined Chiefs

MOSES LAKE - It's not the best scenario to have 13 days off after a three-game losing streak, but that's what the Moses Lake girls were faced with entering this weekend's Columbia Basin League basketball games.

Student detained, gun confiscated from school

Wahluke School District entered lockdown Friday

Arthur Luse

Arthur Luse, age 82, passed away Jan. 5, 2008, in Honolulu, Hawaii with his longtime friend Jean Petty at his side. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Woods Luse. He is survived by his four children Pam Linden of Black Diamond, Wash., Janet Green of Ephrata, Susan Luse of Phoenix, Ariz., and James Luse (Nancy) of Sacramento, Calif., three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also his brother Eugene Luse of Veradale, Wash., and sister Eloise Kilker of Nekoosa, Wis. Art and Marie lived in Ephrata, moving to Spokane. They then retired in Honolulu, Hawaii. Art served in the U.S. Navy, was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge and the Elks Lodge #616. His ashes were released over the Hawaiian waters that he loved so much. Aloha, Dad.

Berlin (Pinky) Middlebrooks

Berlin (Pinky) Middlebrooks, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Jan. 8, 2008, in Federal Way, Wash. He was bom March 18, 1919, at Mamou, Louisiana to parents George and Alice Middlebrooks. Pinky married the love of his life, Mary E. (Beth), on July 5, 1942, and began their 65-year-journey through life together. Pinky retired as a Lt. Colonel from Larsen Air Force Base in 1960. Following his military retirement, he and his family settled in Moses Lake. He was a realtor in the area for many years and owned Moses Lake Realty prior to fully retiring to travel. He was a life member of the Moses Lake Elks Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After joining the Family Motor Coach Association in 1974, he and Beth traveled in their motor home for more than 30 years, living part of the year in Yuma, Ariz., but always returning to Moses Lake each spring. Pinky is survived by his wife Beth, sons Berlin Jr. and James (and his wife Shelley). He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Michael Middlebrooks (Darcy), Megan Mudrack (Jason), Craig Middlebrooks (Brandi), and Heather Ladousier; and five great-grandchildren (Damon, Jakob, Reilly, Annalise and Gavin). At his request, there will be no services.

Deputy recovering at Harborview

Hunter arrested in shooting

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 10:00 am in the Lincoln County Commissioner's room, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, WA. The meeting is open to the public.

New Warden fire chief receives lifetime award

WARDEN - Randy Wiggins still finds himself heading over to Warden High School once a week.

Typos, ghostly doctors make Weaver's gripe list

Anybody who's computer literate needs to check out

Lady Huskies stretch win streak to six with weekend sweep

Girls basketball recaps

Phones down at 911 center

MOSES LAKE - A truck reportedly slid into a power pole early Friday near Moses Lake, triggering an outage that brought down 911 phone lines at Grant County's emergency dispatch center.

Goodrich powers Moses Lake swimmers

FEDERAL WAY - Marshall Goodrich was the Chiefs' top individual as the Moses Lake boys swimming team took 14th at the Kentridge Invitational on Saturday.

Othello takes charge to stop underage drinking

Police department implements programs

Raymond Murlin Tainter

Raymond Murlin Tainter, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, died at home Sunday morning, Jan. 6, in Moses Lake. Raymond was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wis., to Ray and Mary Tainter.

The cool aunt has arrived

One of my more serious goals for 2008 is to retain the prestigious title of "cool aunt" in the family.

Ephrata boys return to form with dusting of Red Devils

Boys basketball recaps

Roy Ferguson

Roy Ferguson, 79, of Moses Lake, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Lake Ridge Special Care Center in Moses Lake, with his family at his side.

Moses Lake, Grant County to mediate

Lawsuit still in works

Royal wins dual at Connell

Prep sports recaps

VENDOR ROSTER

The GCPHA is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, and equipment to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information.

Snow, rain expected today, Saturday

COLUMBIA BASIN - The National Weather Service forecasted hazardous weather on Thursday for Eastern Washington.

David Allen Suitter

David Allen Suitter, 24, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Tax incentive program maxed out for first time

Maiers largest contributor to downtown Moses Lake efforts

Moses Lake girl recovering from cancer

Family thankful for community support

Merl C. Engles

Merl C. Engles, 88, of Othello, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at the Avalon Care Center.

Successful vehicle pursuit crosses borders

Begins in Royal City, ends near Othello

Othello starts strong, Quincy finishes stronger

Pins from Valdovinos, Reyes, Melburn help Jacks stun Huskies

Groups eyeing final Farm Bill draft

Reps ponder possible presidential veto

Split decision: Viking men win, women fall

Big Bend women succumb to turnovers, men with big win behind 3-point barrage

Eka Chemicals reopens

Production process restarted Tuesday

Quincy school reports on all-day kindergarten

QUINCY - Quincy School District introduced all-day kindergarten this year, and one of its schools reported the program is working out well.

LEGAL NOTICE

Multi Agency Communications Center E911

Othello squeezes by Selah for wrestling win

Prep sports recaps

Task force gears up for job fair at Friday meeting

Participating employer numbers 'filling up' for Jan. 31 event

Ephrata open house held tonight

92 new homes proposed

Moses Lake discusses excessive cats

City does not see any progress

Covey, Pearce re-elected to positions

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council held an election to appoint councilmembers to the mayor and deputy mayor positions Tuesday night.

Janet N. Hansen

Janet N. Hansen, age 95, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008. A memorial celebrating her life, for family and friends, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.

Carl Dean 'Smitty' Smith

Carl Dean "Smitty" Smith was bom on May 21, 1935, in Galena, Mo., to Oscar and Irma (Jenkins) Smith. He was the oldest of three children. During his youth he had been raised in Texas and Idaho. He worked odd jobs as a horseback Guide in Sun Valley, Idaho and competed in several rodeos through the years. However, his greatest passion was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He signed on his 17th birthday and spent the next 20 years serving. During his years serving he met various people, including movie stars from the 50s and 60s and traveled all over the world. He fought in Korea and nine tours in Vietnam. He was the last survivor of his combat group (John and Whitie, I'm on my way.) Six marriages and eight children later, he found his soul mate Karin. Two more children and his family was completed. Volunteering and patriotism were what made Smitty who he was. He passed this onto his children. He made many contributions to organizations in Moses Lake and Grant County. He received many medals for his action in combat and beyond. He is survived by his wife Karin, his brother Carroll (Jackie), sister Donna (Tosh), children - Charlene, Carlene Carl Jr.(Maria), Charles, Ronnie, Kimberly(Corey) and Michael(Stacy), 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many dear friends - and especially Ernie. He was preceded in death by father and mother, son Steven and niece Tabitha, special friends John and Whitie and Kristen.

Arleigh L. 'Dab' Dabney

Arleigh L. 'Dab' Dabney died Dec. 9, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, 431 East Brown Ave. Full Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.

Elizabeth S. Lester

Elizabeth S. Lester, 99, Ephrata resident, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Basin Cremation and Burial Service, Moses Lake.

Bertha Anne Lewis

Bertha Anne Lewis was born Jan. 26, 1917, at Kelliher, Saskatchewan, Canada to parents, John and Martha (Koepke) Wrege. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Regency Hermiston Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston, Ore., at the age of 90. Bertha was raised in the Okanogan Valley of Washington. She married George Lucas and they lived in Omak, where George operated an auto garage. After George's death, Bertha moved to Columbia Falls, Mont., where she met and married Walt Lewis, a Park Ranger. They moved to Moses Lake, where Bertha worked as a cook at a nursing home before joining her husband working at the U & I sugar plant. After Walt died, Bertha moved to Vancouver, Wash., for a while before moving to Umatilla, Ore., then to Irrigon, Ore., and finally back to Umatilla. She liked sewing, crocheting, R.V.'ing and was a member of 2 R.V. clubs. Bertha loved her companion, her black toy poodle.

Othello to decide how to use development funds

City favors funding new development council

Floch

tourney brings in over $2K

Grant County cleanup plan released

MOSES LAKE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comments until March 7 on a $31 million proposal to clean up a solvent-contaminated area near the former Larson Air Force Base.

Two arrested for Moses Lake burglary

Two stolen vehicles recovered

Vehicle crashes into stuffed animal business

MOSES LAKE - A vehicle reportedly crashed into a Moses Lake business Monday night.

Swim meet postponed

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School announced the postponement of Tuesday's boys swimming match with Eisenhower.

Conservatively good: Moses Lake pounds Pasco

Chiefs 42 Bulldogs 12

Joseph Albert Strother

Joseph Albert Strother passed away on Jan. 5, 2008, at Ephrata after a long battle with cancer. Joey was born Jan. 28, 1985, at Madigan Army hospital to Cynthia Olson and Vincent Strother. Joey enjoyed camping and fishing with Grandma Bev and Grandpa Bart. He also enjoyed hiking and boating with his family and hanging out with his friends at the apartment where he lived.

Othello port working on air, water, funding

OTHELLO - The Port of Othello is proceeding with several projects regarding air, water and land.

Carl Dean 'Smitty' Smith

Carl Dean "Smitty" Smith was bom on May 21, 1935, in Galena, Mo., to Oscar and Irma (Jenkins) Smith. He was the oldest of three children. During his youth he had been raised in Texas and Idaho. He worked odd jobs as a horseback Guide in Sun Valley, Idaho and competed in several rodeos through the years. However, his greatest passion was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He signed on his 17th birthday and spent the next 20 years serving. During his years serving he met various people, including movie stars from the 50s and 60s and traveled all over the world. He fought in Korea and nine tours in Vietnam. He was the last survivor of his combat group (John and Whitie, I'm on my way.) Six marriages and eight children later, he found his soul mate Karin. Two more children and his family was completed. Volunteering and patriotism were what made Smitty who he was. He passed this onto his children. He made many contributions to organization in Moses Lake and Grant County. He received many medals for his action in combat and beyond. He is survived by his wife Karin, his brother Carroll (Jackie), sister Donna (Tosh), children - Charlene, Carlene Carl Jr.(Maria), Charles, Ronnie, Kimberly(Corey) and Michael(Stacy), 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many dear friends - and specially Ernie. He was preceded in death by father and mother, son Steven and niece Tabitha special friends John and Whitie and Kristen.

Quincy outlasts Ephrata in CWAC wrestling rivalry

Prep sports recaps

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Theft suspect arrested

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man suspected in several rental storage burglaries in Grant County and wanted on other unrelated warrants was arrested Thursday.

Field of Dreams

Moses Lake starts renovation of Lions Field football, soccer facility

Snowflakes fall at MAC craft event

MOSES LAKE - More snow formed in town over the weekend, as children created snowflakes from craft supplies at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center Saturday.

Chiefs basketball moved to Jan. 29

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School announced on Monday that its boys and girls basketball games with Walla Walla have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Donna Lee Schroeder

Our beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Donna Lee Schroeder, age 56, died suddenly, Saturday morning, Jan. 5, 2008, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Donna was bom April 27, 1951, in Olympia, Wash., to Leroy "Buzz" and Greta (Lenzen) Vandeventer.

Weekend a struggle for area boys

Boys basketball recaps

Ephrata police seek armed suspect

EPHRATA - Ephrata police are seeking a male suspect believed to have held up two teen friends at gunpoint Saturday morning before reportedly stealing an Xbox video game system from them.

Adams County budget completed

All cities approve 'levy switch'

Vikings swept in doubleheader with Spokane

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College basketball teams entered Saturday's division opener with high hopes.

Elwood Eugene 'Gene' Kellams

Elwood Eugene 'Gene' Kellams, 86, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at his home in Ephrata.

Youth invited to Ephrata clinics

EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata is hosting a Lil Tiger Basketball Camp for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE

Emergency declared for Othello well repair

Well No. 8 to be evaluated Wednesday

High energy meeting for Adams County council

ADAMS COUNTY - What's good for Othello is good for Lind.

John Gregory Escure

John Gregory Escure, born July 19, 1949, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Quincy on Jan. 2, 2008.

Harry Paul Joy

Harry Paul Joy, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, moved home Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

New hangar planned for Ephrata

Port project expected to start in March

I (heart symbol) my 'I (heart symbol) George' shirt

The year 2007 was really one for the record books.

Glance back at car reveals headlights are on

The days are darker and longer this time of year, which means more and more drivers turn their car headlights on during the day.

SyKhara Rose Powell

SyKhara Rose Powell, 3, lifelong resident of Moses Lake, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at her home. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at the New Bride Baptist Church with Pastor Lovell Lavender officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Walker, Kirkwood lead Othello girls over Prosser

Girls basketball recaps

Jackrabbits hop back into win column against Grandview

Boys basketball recaps

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR GRANT COUNTY

Community remembers transit manager

Grant Transit Authority manager died Wednesday

Anna P. (Helmick) McIntosh

Anna P. (Helmick) McIntosh, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8 p.m. Jan. 2, 2008, at Lakeridge Care Center, Moses Lake. She was bom on a farm a few miles south of Broken Bow, Neb., to Jim and Thena Helmick, the seventh of eight children, July 5, 1916. She graduated from high school in Sargent, Neb., in the spring of 1933. She married J. Donald McIntosh on Oct. 28, 1935. They had been married one month short of 62 years when Don went to be with Jesus. Anna is survived by her sons, J. Dwaine (Anita) McIntosh of Moses Lake, D. Darwin (Sharon) of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother Bill (Alice) Helmick of Yakima. Preceded in death by her husband Don; daughter Shirley (Bill) Bom; grandson Brandon; great-grandson Caleb; five sisters; one brother. A viewing will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home followed by a committal service at 10 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, Moses Lake.

Moses Lake grapplers impressive at Pacific Northwest Classic

Prep wrestling recaps

Soap Lake woman seeks town's memorabilia

Photos from 1960s to 1980s welcome

Potato seeds wanted

Commission using online network

Warden whips Kiona-Benton on SCAC mats

WARDEN - Even head coach Rick Bowers will tell you his wrestling team isn't what it used to be.

Earl William Patterson

Earl William Patterson, of Moses Lake, passed away on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 22, 2007, at the age of 74 among family and friends in Moses Lake.

Middleton leaves Ephrata council

EPHRATA - Ephrata City Council member Tom Middleton announced his resignation at Wednesday's city council meeting, creating an open position on the city council.

Chiefs open CBL wrestling with road win

Prep sports recaps

Group opposes irrigation expansion

Seeking public comment by Saturday

Woman deals with stolen identity

Man allegedly used her identity for shopping spree

Wilson Creek port meeting in new locale

Blackman, Lesser to be sworn in Wednesday

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Former Moses Lake principal dies

Proposed making Big Bend Community College

Ephrata sets goals for 2008

Improving city services on list

Santa Bucks auction tonight

Big-screen TV expected to be big draw

Polar Bear Plunge attracts 30

Proceeds go to Animal Outreach

Officer shoots man in Mattawa

Police investigation continues

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Semi rolls, blocks I-90

Driver reportedly fell asleep

Deborah Jean Blessing

Deborah (Murray) Jean (Brinton) Blessing, beloved wife, mother sister and friend passed away at her home on Dec. 31, 2007, from pancreatic cancer.

First baby born on New Year's Day

MOSES LAKE - The first baby of 2008 for Grant County was born at Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake to Heather Conrad.

Othello hospital signs resolution

OTHELLO - The Othello Community Hospital board signed a resolution Thursday agreeing not to charge patients in adverse situations.

Moses Lake bowlers roll past Selah for 13th straight victory

YAKIMA - An extended rest period didn't equate to any rust for the Moses Lake Chiefs girls bowling team on Wednesday.

Harry Joy

Harry Joy, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Bluff, Lady Vikings stay sharp

EDMONDS - The Big Bend Community College women's basketball team just completed a successful three-game run at the Edmonds College Holiday Tournament.

Residence and vehicle fires set intentionally

Man victim of three attacks

A Special Announcement from Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed

Don't forget to vote on February 19

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Bill no longer impacts Moses Lake Clinic

Provision removed by Congress

Moses Lake hockey league open to interested adults

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Adult Hockey Association has started playing at the Moses Lake Ice Rink.

Man carries pistol into Moses Lake business

Witness advised of man acting suspicious

Moses Lake port manager enjoys progress

Hayes looks ahead to building construction

Big Bend men win Bearcats Classic

Vikings prepare for top-ranked Spokane on Saturday