Wednesday, August 31
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Mary Cunnington
Mary Cunnington went to be with her Lord, Sunday August 28th, 2011, after a courageous, twelve-year battle with cancer. Holy Rosary will be prayed at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 6 pm on Thursday September 1, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 pm Friday, September 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E. Moses Lake. Viewing will be from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 31st and Sept.1st at Kayser's Chapel. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Mattawa Communities Day a huge success
MATTAWA - The people of Mattawa hasn't had a community day the past five years, but they didn't forget how to celebrate.
Equine rescue group saves neglected horses
EPHRATA - Four neglected Arabian horses found in June near Ephrata have been nursed back to health by a volunteer horse rescue group from Ellensburg.
Free lunch for all students at Royal
ROYAL CITY - For the second year, all students in the Royal School District will receive free lunches, the school board has decided.
Grant County reviews fairgrounds septic system
EPHRATA - Fairgrounds septic systems installed in 2008 shouldn't pollute the area, but three older systems still need to be examined.
Drivers urged to be cautious as school starts
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department is conducting a traffic emphasis focusing on school zone violations to coincide with the start of a new school year.
Roberta Nailor
Roberta "Bert" Ellen Nailor, daughter of John Bennett Reed and Ellen Heron Spencer, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Aug. 25th, 2011. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30th 10am at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Inurnment will be at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Teen hospitalized after using 'Zombie Matter'
EPHRATA - An Ephrata teenager was sent to the hospital Sunday night when he reportedly harmed himself after inhaling an unregulated incense product.
Dry Falls death is ruled a suicide
COULEE CITY - Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison identified the man who jumped to his death from a ridge at Dry Falls Saturday.
Anna Valle loses school board vote
ROYAL CITY - After electing Anna Valle to the Royal School District Board of Directors for two terms, Royal Slope voters have denied her a third term.
Tuesday, August 30
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Herbstreit's Heisman Pick
Penn State's QB Options
Moses Lake teacher travels to China
MOSES LAKE - Samantha Myers' trip of a lifetime this summer was more than just a vacation.
Herm Danielson
Herm passed away on August 25, 2011 at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1042 W. Ivy, Moses Lake, Washington. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
ASIA attracts hundreds to park
MOSES LAKE - ASIA featuring John Payne drew an energetic, enthusiastic crowd of about 300 people to McCosh Park Saturday night.
State GOP chairman predicts wins in 2012
MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairman Kirby Wilbur predicts Republicans win the governor, attorney general and House and Senate races in 2012.
Health district to conduct more testing
POTHOLES RESER?VOIR - Test results show blue-green algae toxin levels at Potholes Reservoir below action levels, the Grant County Health District announced Friday.
Man jumps to his death at Dry Falls
COULEE CITY - Witnesses called 9-1-1 Saturday after a man was seen running then jumping a chain to fall down a cliff at Dry Falls.
Othello business owners oppose traffic revision
OTHELLO - Proposed traffic revisions at First Avenue and state Route 26 in Othello are sparking a clash of concerns between safety and commerce.
EMS, fire levies win by big margins
ROYAL CITY - The voters of the Royal Slope approved emergency medical services and fire levies for Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10/11 on Aug. 16.
Schools at Mattawa get a re-set
MATTAWA - Wahluke Schools Superintendent Aaron Chavez has excitedly reported that all Wahluke schools, from eighth grade down, have been re-set for the coming school year as a result of restructuring.
Packers Continue Unique Tradition With Fans
Packers Continue Unique Tradition With Fans
Today in History for August 30th
Today in History for August 30th
Monday, August 29
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Seven-year sentence in gang shooting
EPHRATA - Michael J. Montejano will serve seven years in prison for shooting at a group of people during a gang-related fight.
County, prosecutor win federal lawsuit
SPOKANE - A former Grant County deputy prosecutor lost one of her cases against the county and her former boss.
Boeing's prospects are bright ... for now
A Royal gathering 85 miles out of town
I've heard "it's a small world" many times, and the adage proved out again last Saturday.
2011 MTV VMA Highlights
Irene's Outer Bands Hit NC Coast
Usain Bolt gets disqualified in the 100m Final in 2011 World Championships
Today in History for August 29th
Today in History for August 29th
Sunday, August 28
Darrel and Nikki Martindale
ROYAL CITY - Husband-and-wife team Darrel and Nikki Martindale are volunteer firefighters for Grant County Fire District No. 10.
Fourth of July celebrated with gusto in early 1900s
New immigrants to the United States and to the Big Bend Country of Eastern Washington celebrated the Fourth of July in style. Read on.
Moses Lake to replace several downtown trees
MOSES LAKE - Dozens of overgrown trees will be replaced over the next few months in the Moses Lake downtown core.
Columbia Crest hires new manager
MOSES LAKE - Columbia Crest recently hired Ephraim Makuve as Sundance Rehabilitation's therapy program manager in Moses Lake.
This Day In Sports History: 1989
MDA requests ordinance change
MOSES LAKE - The Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser may be tripped up this fall by a Moses Lake ordinance barring solicitation in the street.
Annual bluegrass festival dates set
GEORGE - The fifth annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival has been slated for Sept. 12-18 in the George city park.
Saturday, August 27
2010 College Football Regular Season Plays of the Year
Fresh News from MarDon: Potholes Poker Run this weekend
MARDON RESORT - The bass fishing out here at MarDon Resort continues to be just great. This week Largemouth to 8.5 pounds have been reported from the MarDon Fishing Dock.
Warden considering speeding cameras
WARDEN - Warden is examining a proposal to install cameras to catch speeders in the city.
Wolf meeting set in Ellensburg Aug. 29
The number of wolf packs in Washington State is increasing, we know this as reported by Fish and Wildlife. So what are we going to do about it? The wolf plan continues to be formulated and we trust a wolf hunting season will eventually be established. Read on.
ASIA featuring John Payne Saturday
MOSES LAKE - Prepare to get lost in the heat of the moment when rock band Asia featuring John Payne comes to McCosh Park Saturday.
Strand joins Dune Lake Properties
MOSES LAKE - Shellee Strand is a new broker/realtor at Dune Lake Properties in Moses Lake.
Canes Declared Ineligible
Community builder Frances Cox chosen grand marshal
MATTAWA - Frances Cox, who came to Mattawa in 1974 and became one of its builders, will be the grand marshal for the Mattawa Community Days Parade this Saturday, Aug. 27
Deputy, dog team up to sniff out narcotics activity
MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputy Darrik Gregg holds up a vial of crack cocaine and appraises the various scents of illegal drugs.
Quincy wine fest set for August 27
QUINCY - The 7th annual Quincy Valley Wine Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the grounds of the Reiman-Simmons House.
Flanagan Death Ruled Suicide by Medical Examiner
Friday, August 26
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Do you plan on participating in a NFL fantasy football league this year?
Do you plan on participating in a NFL fantasy football league this year?
Which of these comics that the Herald has historically run is your favorite?
What's Next for Apple?
Today in History for August 26th
2-year Search for Missing Mom Suddenly Escalates (Puyallup, WA)
LSU Suspends Jefferson, Johns
Comics are no laughing matter to readers
MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Herald Publisher Harlan Beagley received nearly 200 phone calls this week about a serious matter: the paper's funnies page.
Cars crash at the Grant County Fair Demo Derby
MOSES LAKE - At this particular party, everyone involved was a crasher.
Warden still pumping Well 5
WARDEN - Warden is continuing to pump Well 5 in an attempt to lower levels of ethylene dibromide, as tests continue to show improvement.
Thank you, Grant County
If you were in attendance at the annual livestock auction at the Grant County Fair last week, the outpouring of support for agriculture and the rural way of life should have been enough to make you proud to live in the Columbia Basin.
PUD customers testify against rate increases
MOSES LAKE - Like many others, Moses Lake retiree Jeff Powell lives on a fixed income.
Hunting season close at hand, time to prepare
MOSES LAKE - Today and the next four days have a forecast high of 90 degrees or higher. This is followed by three days of highs in the 80s. The September forecast shows several days with highs of 80 degrees, but more in the high 70s, moving to the low 70s by the end of the month.
Moses Lake Police host gangs presentation
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department will hold a presentation next Wednesday, Aug. 31, to address gangs and other youth crime in the greater Moses Lake area.
Dwight Peterson
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3-on-3 hoops added to Mattawa Days
MATTAWA - There will be a 3-on-3 basketball tourament during Mattawa Community Days this Saturday, Aug. 27.
Marriages
Donald J. Reid, 33, Quincy, and Tasha N. Dexter, 26, Quincy, applied for a marriage certificate.
Consultant asks PUD to adjust reserves
EPHRATA - Consultant Gary Saleba, of Kirkland, Wash., recommends Grant County PUD use a line of credit to count as some of its reserves.
Moses Lake plastic bag ban discussed
MOSES LAKE - Banning single-use plastic bags could soon be a topic of discussion in Moses Lake after city council members received a letter from a citizen suggesting such an action.
American Legion disagrees with retirement
iFiber builds new studio for Channel 1
EPHRATA - The Ephrata-based iFiber Communications is building a new studio to launch the northern Columbia Basin's first TV station, Channel 1, on Sept 1.
Pie and salsa contests slated
MATTAWA - Everyone is invited to participate in the pie and salsa contests when Mattawa celebrates its Community Days on Saturday, Aug. 27.
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Thursday, August 25
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Today in History for August 25th
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Mattawa Community Days coming this Saturday
MATTAWA - The first run of the new Mattawa Community Days will be celebrated this Saturday, Aug. 27.
Auction record set by sheep champ
MOSES LAKE - Jacob Barth broke a Grant County Fair record, earning $37 per pound for his lamb at the market auction Friday.
Rose Ann (Sorlien) Ribail
Rose Ann, born Oct 12, 1941 in Humboldt, Iowa, to LeRoy and Bessie Sorlien, passed away from sudden health complications on Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Surprise Arizona. While she had attended schools elsewhere in the states, she attended Ephrata (1954-1956) and Quincy (1956-1960) schools, graduating from Quincy in 1960 in the newly built high school. Rose Ann married Larry Ribail (1957 Quincy WA graduate) on August 24, 1963. They had a successful business "Northwest Drywall Supply" in Kent, WA, retiring in 2000 to Arizona as "snowbirds."
Elizabeth Corning
Elizabeth (Betty) Florence Corning, 92, of Bellingham died August 18, 2011.
Moses Lake business founder dies at 89
MOSES LAKE - Roy "Hugh" Warnick II wrote he wanted his autobiography to be a legacy to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
William Monahan
William J. Monahan, 86, passed away August 17, 2011 in Moses Lake, Wa. Born March 11, 1925 in Minersville, PA to William and Edythe Monahan.
Nominees sought for historical society board
EPHRATA - The Grant County Historical Society is seeking nominations for new board members.
Toyota awards grant in support of energy projects
ROYAL CITY - Toyota and the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) have awarded Royal High School teacher Mario Godoy-Gonzalez a $10,000 grant in support of three renewable energy projects.
8/25 - Blue Mountain CC Scrimmage
Aug. 25: Blue Mountain Community College Scrimmage @ Blue Mountain Community College - 12:00pm
Rotary club provides backpacks to students
MOSES LAKE - The Rotary Club of Moses Lake donated 550 backpacks filled with school supplies to the Moses Lake School District Tuesday.
'Small riot' breaks out at jail
EPHRATA - Two prisoners at Grant County Jail refused to return to their cells Saturday, prompting corrections officers to call for backup and ultimately use pepper ball guns.
Three chefs, local produce featured
TRINIDAD - The Farmer Consumer Awareness Day Chef Extravaganza is the next special event scheduled at White Heron Cellars on Friday, Sept 9.
Sporty's Scramble set for Oct. 1st
MOSES LAKE - The 11th annual "Sporty's Fun Scramble" golf tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at Moses Pointe Golf Course.
Good returns for Duel in the Desert
Once again the 2011 Duel in the Desert golf tournament sponsored by the Grant County EDC was a well attended hit.
Wednesday, August 24
Triploid fishing may end soon.
According to Dave Graybill, the FishingMagician, who provides the fishing reports for the region, there should be an announcement soon that the special season on triploid rainbow trout fishing below Chief Joseph Dam may end soon.
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Man, Woman, Wild Season 2 - SNEAK PEAK
Today in History for August 24th
Tough Ala. Immigration Law Gets Court Test Today
Pat Summitt Has Early Onset Dementia
New Mattawa Food Bank formally opens
MATTAWA - About 40 members of the community joined board members and volunteer workers on Aug. 12 to formally open the new Mattawa Food Bank.
Kincaid, 87, aces hole for first time
MOSES LAKE - It took him more than half of his life, but Moses Lake resident Ralph Kincaid, recorded his first ever golf hole-in-one.
Grant PUD approves engineering contract
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously approved a $4.5 million contract with engineering firm MacKay & Sposito, Inc., of Kennewick, on Monday.
Parking warnings handed out in Quincy
QUINCY - Quincy police are starting to give warnings to people parking on the wrong side of the street.
Fishing Magician Report: Low tide, good fishing at Banks
As forecast the water level at Banks Lake is dropping, at a rate of about a half a foot a day right now. Anglers and boaters that enjoy the lake aren't out of business. There is a good launch at Coulee Playland at Electric City. It is being used now, and when the lake drops even lower there is an old pad that will be used to keep boaters on the water.
Ephrata may lower pool prices in August
EPHRATA - Ephrata may lower its pool admission prices to attract more people at the end of the season.
5-year-old dies in motocross tragedy
EPHRATA - A day of fun at the races turned tragic last Saturday evening, Aug. 20, when a motocross accident left a 5-year-old boy dead at the Ephrata Raceway Park.
Dorothy Morgan
Dorothy Jean (Coogan) Morgan was born in Colville, WA on June 24, 1922, the 5th of 6 children to Mary Ethel (Hart) and John Edward Coogan. She died at 89 on July 21, 2011 at home in Kennewick, WA, holding her children's hands.
Cattle producers meeting
ODESSA - The Cattle Producers of Washington (CPW) will have its monthly general meeting here on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Sex offender is moving to Quincy
QUINCY - A registered sex offender is expected to move to Quincy at the end of the month.
Moses Lake examines gangs, city image
MOSES LAKE - A recent Seattle Times feature story prompted a lively city council discussion about Grant County gangs and how local law enforcement agencies are combating the problem.
Tuesday, August 23
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Frenchman visits Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE - Manuel Cerceau owns 25 antique tractors and five antique combines.
Herding cats: Competition lets kids get involved
MOSES LAKE - Coaxing a cat into jumping through a hoop, crawling through a tunnel or walking a plank is just as hard as it sounds.
4-H, FFA exhibitors sell animals
MOSES LAKE - Maaike Mensonides led her Jersey, Ginger, from the Ken Ardell Pavilion, after selling it for $3,300.
Toxic algae bloom found at Potholes
POTHOLES RESER?VOIR - Local businesses near the Potholes Reservoir want signs warning of toxic algae blooms changed.
Quincy approves event fireworks funding
QUINCY - Several city councilmembers voiced concerns about the Farmer Consumer Awareness Day fireworks display's location.
Boy killed at Ephrata Raceway
EPHRATA - A 5-year-old boy is dead after being hit by an out-of-control motorcycle while watching a motocross event in Ephrata Saturday evening.
Today in History for August 23rd
Today in History for August 23rd
Local man dies week after car crash south of George
GEORGE - Jesus Chavez, 29, of George died on July 30 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from injuries suffered in a single car crash south of George on July 24.
Monday, August 22
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8/22 - Yakima Valley CC Scrimmage
Aug. 22: Yakima Valley Community College Scrimmages @ Yakima Valley Community College - 12:00pm
Quincy Wine fest set for August 27
QUINCY - The 7th annual Quincy Valley Wine Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the grounds of the Reiman-Simmons House.
Fishing Magician Report: Algae warning, good triploid in Rufus
You may have heard about a water quality warning issued by the Washington State Department of Health about Rufus Woods Reservoir. Apparently there is a heavier than normal bloom of algae in the reservoir. The levels of algae could be harmful if ingested in large quantities. The warning cautioned people to avoid swimming in the reservoir and also concerns about cattle that may use the reservoir for watering.
CHEF DEZ ON COOKING - Classic White Butter Sauce
Although I don't claim to be a nutrition expert, I feel the need to begin this column with the disclaimer that the following recipe contains a couple ingredients that are high in fat. This very classic sauce does however make for a wonderfully rich treat on occasion to top your favorite seafood or chicken. Beurre Blanc, also known as White Butter Sauce is a brilliant combination of flavors and richness. This is a sauce that is known worldwide by all chefs and is sure to bring compliments at your dinner table.
Ephrata teen shows pigs for the first time
MOSES LAKE - Lexie Pope, 16, showed her pigs named Captain Dan and Jenny for the first time at the Grant County Fair.
Harris, Leahey big winners in lady golf
CRESCENT BAR - Laurie Leahey had a big day, and Jan Harris had an even bigger day at the Crescent Bar Golf Course Women's Competition on Aug. 9.
Sunday, August 21
Kids perform live theater at fair
MOSES LAKE - Elisa Hays is in love with children's theater.
Quackenbush delays again
CRESCENT BAR - The decision about whether to grant a stay and injunction to Crescent Bar island residents in their lawsuit against Grant County PUD has been delayed again, to Sept. 9.
Dave Matthews tickets in drawing
THE GORGE - Four tickets to the September concerts by the Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheater are being raffled off among people who sign up on the Quincy Valley Tourism Board's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Results of fair is part of Grant County history
The 2011 Grant County Fair has one more day and then it will be history, recounted in the pages of the Columbia Basin Herald and other Columbia Basin newspapers. The winners of the various competitions will be listed, with others vowing to do better next year.
Farmer Consumer Extravaganza up next at White Heron
TRINIDAD - The Farmer Consumer Awareness Day Chef Extravaganza is the next special event scheduled at White Heron Cellars.
Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
The Ducks Unlimited mission: "Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people."
Nora L. Alamos
Nora Alamos 83, long time resident of Moses Lake went to be with our Lord Wednesday August 3, 2011. Her family was with her at the time of her peaceful passing.
New Mattawa bank coming
MATTAWA - The community of Mattawa will not be without a bank for long. Sterling Savings Bank plans to take over the of Bank of Whitman building.
Uncertainty over new taxes keeps cash on the sidelines
At the same time President Obama and Congress were locked in combat over raising the nation's debt ceiling, leaders of state manufacturing associations from across America were meeting right here in Washington.
Firefighter, EMT golf tourney set
MATTAWA - The 8th annual Firefighter/EMT Golf Tournament Fund Raiser has been scheduled for Aug. 20 at the Desert Aire Golf Course.
Saturday, August 20
Inspired by the grand lady of Crescent Bar golf
Quincy Library art exhibit features Olympia woman
QUINCY - A three-month art exhibit at the Quincy Library, 108 B Street SW, features the works of an Olympia woman with ties to this area.
83-year-old dominates match play at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - The handicap system was devised to level the playing field in golf, and 83-year-old David Sivils can attest to its effectiveness.
Babe Ruth World Series simulcast a success
MOSES LAKE - In a history-making moment, the Columbia Basin Herald, and iFiber Communications successfully simulcast the Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata.
Grant County Fair to close Saturday
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair, which has been celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, has two more days to run, today and tomorrow, at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Birds blamed for Moses Lake power outage
MOSES LAKE - Birds landing on distribution circuits are blamed for a Thursday morning power outage in Moses Lake lasting about 40 minutes.
Electrical rate increases mulled
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners listened to the public's thoughts about rate increases on Monday and Tuesday.
Firefighter, EMT golf tourney set
DESERT AIRE - Richard Wilbert, Dree Leonard, Ed Hansen and Norm Martin combined forces last week to win the annual Men's & Ladies' 2-day Scramble at the Desert Aire Golf Course.
William Edward Bonaudi
Today my daddy said goodbye. I had known Willie Bonaudi (William E. Bonaudi, Pop, Daddy) all my life. He arrived in Sheridan, WY in 1917, some four years after the birth of his brother Chuck. His mother arrived in this country from Torino, Italy and somehow found her way out west as a cook for coal mining camps. How they settled in Cle Elum is still much a mystery, but good luck anyway as this was where he met and married my mom Dorothy.
Fresh News from MarDon: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
MARDON RESORT - The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to rapidly drop with our moderately warm August weather. The water elevation is currently at 1,033.3 feet, which is roughly 12 feet low. Sand dune campers on Potholes Reservoir are enjoying a continued higher than average water level with 4-6 feet deep water in the major channels on the west side of the dunes. Crab Creek still has 6 to 25 foot water depths, which allow you to travel more than a mile back into Crab Creek Channel. This continues to allow great access for camping, fishing and watersports!
Voters pass emergency service levies
MOSES LAKE - Grant County voters approved four fire district levy propositions by wide margins according to initial results of the primary election.
Wilbert, Leonard, Hansen, Martin win men's/ladies' golf tournament
DESERT AIRE - Richard Wilbert, Dree Leonard, Ed Hansen and Norm Martin combined forces last week to win the annual Men's & Ladies' 2-day Scramble at the Desert Aire Golf Course.
Two aces highlight Desert Aire golf
DESERT AIRE - Holes-in-one were in order last week at the Desert Aire Golf Course. Rich Rowe had one on Tuesday. Terry Holmes scored one on Wednesday.
Friday, August 19
4 Dave Matthews tickets in drawing
THE GORGE - Four tickets to the September concerts by the Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheater are being raffled off among people who sign up on the Quincy Valley Tourism Board's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Stocks Fall As Traders Worry Over Weekend
Fire EMT: John Klefbeck
ROYAL CITY - John Klefbeck volunteered with Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10/11 about six years ago and took the course to become an EMT.
Today in History for August 19th
Today in History for August 19th
Bad Hair Bandit caught in California
MOSES LAKE - The serial bank robber widely known as the "Bad Hair Bandit" was reportedly caught Monday after holding up a bank in Auburn, Calif.
Fair time
One week of each year is dedicated to the Grant County Fair. During that week everyone's inner cowboy comes out in one way or another.
Citizen worried about fairground annexation
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It's more than a hobby, it's food
MOSES LAKE - Green cauliflower, a 19-pound cabbage and two-foot long zucchinis were some of vegetables on display at the Grant County Fair.
Don Wright remembered
MOSES LAKE - John Swedburg, chief flight instructor at Big Bend Community College, believes his school's flight program would not be what it is today if not for Donald E. Wright.
Stuart O'Byrne
Born to eternal life August 14, 2011, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Loretta (Abbott) O'Byrne for 67 years. Dear father of Dr. Stuart A. and Michael O'Byrne, father in law of Carmel and Mary O'Byrne. Fond brother of Patricia Keefe and the late Sharon Rauch and the late Charles O'Byrne. He is further survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Fair competition goes to the dogs
MOSES LAKE - A well-trained dog takes time.
Mildred Conley
Mildred Pauline "Millie" Conley was born in Pottsville, Arkansas on Dec. 17, 1936, and passed away surrounded by family, after an unexpected illness Aug. 15, 2011. Preceded by her sisters Velma and Jean and survived by her mother Anne and brothers Willie and Doyle. Millie left a legacy of love, strength and courage. She lived the fullest life with the love of her life by her side, her "firecracker" Bill Conley. Married July 4, 1958, together they accomplished the American Dream, built a family with their four children David, Calvin, Wayne and Belinda, and experienced blessings beyond measure. She delighted in spending time with her grandchildren Samantha, Kristen, Stephanie, Sarabeth, Shauna and Christopher, their spouses and her great grandchildren Dallas, Azaray, Anthony, Landon, Kadence, Conley and two on the way.
Uncertainty keeps cash on the sidelines
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S&P raises Moses Lake's rating
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's municipal bond rating was recently raised based on the city's strong financial performance.
Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing patchy on Wenatchee
If you have been sharpening your hooks in anticipation of a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee, you can put your gear away. The number of sockeye that have been counted over the Tumwater Dam is far below what is needed for a season this year. It does seem odd as we traditionally saw sockeye fisheries on Lake Wenatchee at least every four years, and this would be the fourth year of the cycle.
'I don't want any bums in my family'
Once in a while you meet someone who leaves you wondering where all the sensible folks have gone. You wish you could make a copy.
Nominees sought for historical board
EPHRATA - The Grant County Historical Society is seeking nominations for new board members.
Koon duo claim top Demo Derby spots
MOSES LAKE - At this particular party, everyone involved was a crasher.
Thursday, August 18
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate Of RALPH EDWARD SEIBEL,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate Of KATHERINE L. MILBRANDT,
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
Stocks Slammed Amid Renewed Economy Worries
CBH TV - 2011 Grant County Fair Demo Derby Highlights
NCAA Is 5 Months Into Miami Investigation
AP Analysis: Miami Athletic Scandal
Today in History for August 18th
Half acre burns in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Fire crews from the Moses Lake Fire Department and
'Eden' film being shot in Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG - A Seattle film crew clapped and cheered at Bowers Field after capturing the landing of a Cessna Citation executive jet at the airport north of Ellensburg.
Quincy fishing derby offers $15,000 in prizes this year
CRESCENT BAR - Up to $15,000 in prizes are being offered during the first Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby at Crescent Bar Sept. 24-25
Kids injured when vehicle rolls near Mattawa
MATTAWA - Three boys from Vantage were taken to the hospital after their car hit a rock wall and rolled, about 10 miles north of Mattawa.
Big Bend cancels registration session
MOSES LAKE - Due to full classes for the upcoming fall quarter, Big Bend Community College canceled its Sept. 7 new student registration session.
Rabbit competition isn't just for kids
MOSES LAKE - Tom Bepple has been showing rabbits for 30 years, starting out with 4-H and FFA when he was a kid, and sticking with it as an adult.
Raymond Stierwalt
Raymond Carl Stierwalt passed away August 4th at the Soap Lake Rehab Center. He would of been 81 on September 9th.
State may be named farm disaster area
MOSES LAKE - Washington state may be named a farm disaster area because of the cooler weather, lower yields and late harvests of some crops.
Girl Scouts display their skills
MOSES LAKE - Jaidyn Melby explains how to put together the wands the Girl Scouts are making at the Grant County Fair.
Rodeo returns to the Grant County fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country start competing Thursday at the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo at the Grant County Fair.
Failure to yield leads to injury near Mattawa
MATTAWA - A Mattawa man's failure to yield caused a crash just south of Mattawa Friday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Wednesday, August 17
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of
Demolition Derby set for tonight at fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - It is an irony that something such as a demolition derby would be held at a county fair.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Grantee:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
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Dream Team Photo Shoot - ArenaBowl XXIV 2011
Today in History for August 17th
Today in History for August 17th
Fairgrounds annexation remains an issue
EPHRATA - A resident voiced his concerns about Moses Lake's attempts to get Grant County to connect the fairgrounds to the city's sewer system.
Sister City students like Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Five sister city exchange students from Yonezawa, Japan, agreed on one thing Friday: Moses Lake's Surf n' Slide Water Park was a definite highlight of their trip.
Grant County Fair marks centennial this week
MOSES LAKE - Wooden dollars, centennial coins and special knives help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grant County Fair.
Manta Rays led by top coach, Johnston
MOSES LAKE - Seeing a need to change an approach to the team's training regimen, Jerry Johnston took over the Moses Lake Manta Rays swimming club with the intent to do just that.
Special filing period for several offices
EPHRATA - A special three-day filing period is open Wednesday through Friday for non-partisan offices for which no one filed during the regular filing period.
Vernon Miner
Vernon Fred Miner passed away at the age of 59 in Moses Lake. Vern was born December 4, 1951 and raised in Warden, Washington graduated from Warden High School and worked at Basin American Foods from 1973 until 2010 mostly in plant maintenance. Vern is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and June Miner. He is survived by his wife, Mary (St. John) of Moses Lake, a daughter Jennifer (Andre') Roybal, grandsons Drake and Devon, a sister, Dorthy Evans and a brother Rick Miner of Lincoln City, OR, a brother Terry Miner of Warden and nieces, Tara and Satin Miner of Moses Lake. Vern and Mary enjoyed traveling; their favorite destinations were to Las Vegas and to the ocean for whale watching.
Sheriff to give away life jackets
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Marine Patrol will give away three life jackets, valued at $150 each, during free raffles each day of the Grant County Fair, which starts today at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Rodeo stock prepped for Moses Lake Roundup
MOSES LAKE - Mike Corey appreciates his hometown rodeo.
Escapes featured at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE - Mario Manzini lifts a pair of handcuffs up to several curious employees gathered around the pool at Moses Lake's AmeriStay Inn and Suites.
Roy Warnick Sr.
Roy "Hugh" Warnick, Sr., 89, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, August 8, 2011 with his loving wife of 65 years, Betty, by his side. Hugh was born April 25, 1922 in Yakima, Washington to Roy and Mary Warnick. He grew up in Yakima and graduated from Davis High School. He attended Yakima Valley Junior College and Perry Institute. Prior to his graduating and after the early death of his father, the family purchased a ranch in the beautiful Wenas Valley. Together with his wife Betty, mother Mary, and brothers Don, Jim and their families, they operated the Warnick Brothers' Guest Ranch for many years. Complete with a small airstrip it was a very popular stopover for people traveling over from the Coast. It was also a working dude ranch, farm, summer camp for girls, and the brothers guided elk hunters in the fall. Hugh met and married his dream girl, Betty Vickerman, of Rapid City, South Dakota after meeting in Yakima while both were obtaining their pilots' licenses. They shared a love of owning and flying small aircraft until they clipped a line and crash landed.
Jack Radonski
Jack Allen Radonski, 74, of Othello passed into the arms of his Savior on August 11, 2011 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
ERP races heat up as season winds down
EPHRATA - The action at Ephrata Raceway Park began with the Kim Janke State Farm Agent Youth Hornets.
Fishing Magician Report: Sparse fishing, spectacular views on Icicle
I just had to do it. I couldn't wait any longer to rig up my fly rod and give the Icicle River a try. I knew the water would be high and cold, but if I didn't get at it I may not get any fly fishing on this river done at all this season.
Mattawa golf tourney to raise funds for firefighte
MATTAWA ??- The eighth annual Firefighter/EMT Golf Tournament Fund Raiser is Saturday at the Desert Aire Golf Course.
Tuesday, August 16
Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance
Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application was
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
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Today in History for August 16th
Today in History for August 16th
Elizabeth Marie Sisson
Elizabeth "Beth" Sisson passed away Wednesday August 10th, 2011 at Colonial Vista Care Facility in Wenatchee after a courageous and determined five year battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1961 in Ephrata, WA, her family moved to Spokane where she was raised. She graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1979, and then earned both BA and MA degrees in Speech Pathology from Eastern Washington University. She began her career as a Speech Therapist with the Moses Lake School District in 1984. She then worked several years for Speech Pathology Associates covering various school districts, hospitals, and home visits throughout the Columbia Basin and in Douglas and Chelan counties. In 2007, Beth formed her own business, Columbia Basin Speech Therapy in Moses Lake. She contracted with both the Quincy and Royal School Districts for speech services and also was the on-call speech evaluation consultant for three hospitals in Grant County. Beth affected many lives as a caring speech therapist primarily working with young children throughout the Columbia Basin. The dedication she presented in her work was extraordinary.
Grant County Sheriff Deputies burned in acid attacks
SOAP LAKE - Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies received burns from a muriatic acid attack by a domestic violence suspect in the evening on Aug. 4.
Hundreds welcome Caitlynn Lawson home
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake dancer Caitlynn Lawson was welcomed home by about 500 supporters at the Moses Lake High School gym Saturday.
Fight team helps children
MOSES LAKE - The photographs on the wall of Daniel and Brandie Atnip's gym tell the story of the Irish Hit Squad fighting team.
Golf a 'game you can grow old with'
DESERT AIRE - Jean Farrington took a hard swing and sailed the ball 150 yards down the middle toward the 436-yard, par-5 No. 1 hole at Desert Aire Golf Course.
Voices make music in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A free a capella act and guitar performance filled McCosh Park's amphitheater with about 300 people Saturday.
Little Big Town comes to Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE - When Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild sang together at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., it lit a spark that would erupt into the band Little Big Town.
Food handler card class date for fair
EPHRATA - The Grant Count Health District has scheduled special food handlers card classes on Monday, Aug. 15, to accommodate the needs of Grant County Fair food vendors.
Mobile wins Babe Ruth title in impressive fashion
EPHRATA - It could have been a combination of reasons that led to the Mobile (Ala.) squad capturing their second consecutive Senior Babe Ruth World Series title on Saturday.
Windows destroyed with BB guns
MOSES LAKE - Two males, ages 14 and 16, were booked into the Grant County Juvenile Detention Center Thursday after BB guns were used to damage home and vehicle windows.
Desert Aire man dies alone in wreck
DESERT AIRE - A 20-year-old Desert Aire man died Thursday night in a wreck about four miles south of Mattawa.
Glow ball tourney at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - You may want to act quickly if you expect to play in Desert Aire Golf and Country Club's sometimes annual Glow Ball Golf Tournament.
Monday, August 15
BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the matter of the Application of NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7023.77075 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, 321 South Balsam, (P.
Ordinance No. 2626
An ordinance of the City of Moses Lake, Washington; authorizing
Ordinance No. 2625
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Notice of Application
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids
Today in History for August 15th
Today in History for August 15th
Rodeo office open until the end of fair
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo office is open.
Thursday book reading
ROYAL CITY - Author Ann Clizer, a native of Royal City, will do a reading from her new novel "Selective Abandonment" at the Royal City Municipal Library on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Murder suspects surrender to police
EPHRATA - Twin brothers sought in the slaying of an 18-year-old Moses Lake man surrendered to authorities on July 28 to Ephrata Police.
Fishing Magician Report: Wenatchee River open for salmon, Stamp available
A recent news release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife reminded anglers that the opening of the Wenatchee River to salmon fishing was made possible by funding through the Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Stamp program.
Firefighter, EMT golf tourney set
MATTAWA - The 8th annual Firefighter/EMT Golf Tournament Fund Raiser has been scheduled for Aug. 20 at the Desert Aire Golf Course.
George man dies week after car crash
GEORGE - Jesus Chavez, 29, of George died on July 30 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from injuries suffered in a single-car crash south of George on July 24.
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Grant County Fair marks 100 years
MOSES LAKE - Wooden dollars, centennial coins and special knives help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grant County Fair.
Sunday, August 14
Mattawa finance officer resigns
MATTAWA - City of Mattawa Finance Officer Diane Martinez has resigned as of Aug. 2. She will take a similar job with the City of Sunnyside, where she lives.
Voting on ambulance, fire levies to end next Tuesday
ROYAL CITY - Voters on the Royal Slope have until 8 p.m. next Tuesday, Aug. 16, to cast a ballot on four levies related to personal safety.
Mattawa mobile home destroyed by fire
MATTAWA - A trailer home was destroyed by a fire in Mattawa Tuesday evening.
Next week is 'Fair and rodeo time!'
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair and Rodeo is a magical time for young and old alike. But the rodeo wasn't always under lights. Nope. The first time was in 1949. Read on.
Several drug arrests in the area
MOSES LAKE - Federal raids spurred by grand jury indictments netted 25 arrests on July 21 for large scale methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking in Grant County.
Montejano pleads guilty to gang shooting
EPHRATA - Prosecutors dropped attempted murder charges against a gang member who shot at a group of people during a fight.
Moses Lake Ramada earns 'Best of 2011' honor
MOSES LAKE - For the second consecutive year the Moses Lake Ramada was named as one of the top 5 percent of Ramadas worldwide.
Laurie Leahey scores four honors in gal golf
CRESCENT BAR - Laurie Leahey was honored four times at the awards stand of the weekly women's club competition at Crescent Bar Golf Course on Aug. 2. Mavis Bennett made it three times.
Business After Hours set for Tower building
CRESCENT BAR - The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly Business After Hours at the Tower building on Thursday, Aug. 18.
Saturday, August 13
Hot Desert Nights brings out the crowds in Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - America's economy may be in the dumps, but its spirit is not, if Hot Desert Nights here last Saturday is an indication.
Championship Game 25 Box Score - Portland, OR 0 vs Mobile, AL 18
Mattawa counter clerk hired as police officer
MATTAWA - Fernando Muñóz, a counter clerk at Mattawa City Hall has been hired conditionally as a police officer.
Providing community healthcare is the goal
Providing healthcare for all members of our community is the goal of medical providers, and it is certainly true at Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. However, a Federally mandated issue has recently come up that I would like to bring to your attention. Although the policy is well-intentioned, a portion puts hospitals and physicians in a difficult position. I want to assure you that our mission at the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center is to provide all of our patients with the highest quality health care and service in a friendly and caring atmosphere.
QVTB offers $15,000 in prizes for fishing derby
CRESCENT BAR - There will be up to $15,000 in cash prizes and additional non-cash prizes when the Quincy Valley Tourism Board stages its first Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby at Quincy at Crescent Bar on Sept. 24-25.
Tom Akins
Tom Akins, 67, of Rockport, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. He was born August 28, 1943, to Charles M. Akins and Jean (Parsons) Akins Reynolds, in Cleveland, TN.
ARTGARDEN Pottery evolves with economy
MOSES LAKE - Laura Mayer is proud to be an artist who weathered and survived the recession.
Warden funds promotion of city with parade float
WARDEN - Warden supported a new parade float aimed at promoting the city in various cities in Grant and Adams counties.
Real estate pointed to Trinidad cliff
TRINIDAD - When Carl Nicholson stepped to the edge of an empty lot on the cliff at Trinidad, his real estate experience told him something good was about to happen, and he called his wife.
'I don't want any bums in my family' - working mom
Once in a while you meet someone who leaves you wondering where all the sensible folks have gone. You wish you could make a copy.
Quincy working to ban fireworks in the city by 2013
QUINCY - Quincy is moving forward with plans to ban fireworks in the city by 2013.
Annual fest on Saturday
TRINIDAD - The fourth annual Bread, Cheese & Cured Meats Festival will be held this Saturday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at White Heron Cellars.
Buy now save big; license fees increase Sept. 1
MOSES LAKE - Like it or not, it will cost more for some of the license fees will increase. Yes we can all gripe a bit, but this is the first increase in more than 10 years. Still we consider the cost of the license fees to be a good deal for what they offer. The trick this year is to purchase your appropriate licenses and tags before the first of next month. Read on.
Demand is high for export hay
MOSES LAKE - Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis increased the demand for high quality export hay this year.
Karla Sanchez joins CBHA
MOSES LAKE - Karla Sanchez of Mattawa has been added to the board of directors of the Columbia Basin Health Association.
Sawhorse Cow Contest coming
MOSES LAKE - Ever wanted to create some livestock?
Dave Parchen
Dave "Arthur" Parchen born on December 3, 1939 in Tacoma, Washington, passed away on August 10, 2011 at the age of 71.
Providing community healthcare is the goal
NAHL releases Showcase tourney times in September
WENATCHEE, Wash. - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has released start times for the ninth annual Showcase Tournament, which will take place Sept. 14-17 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn.
Friday, August 12
Prisoner steals car, crashes
MATTAWA - Wearing belly chains, Juanito A. Meza was reportedly able to steal a 2011 Dodge Charger two bail enforcement officers were using to transport him.
Semi-Final Game 24 Box Score - Ottumwa 1 vs Portaland 3
Semi-Final Game 23 Box Score - Cape Cod 0 vs Mobile 10
GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT: NOTICE OF DECISION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on August 8, 2011, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners approved a non project proposal to adopt amendments to the following chapters of the Unified Development Code: UDC 23.08.420 Utility Developments, UDC 23.08.430 - Utility Developments, Major & UDC 25.02 - Definitions by removing all reference to electric transmission and distribution lines. Applicant: Grant County, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823. The application was reviewed by the Grant County Board of County Commissioners at an open record public hearing on August 8, 2011, to consider the recommendations and findings from the Grant County Planning Commission along with other public comment pertaining to the proposed amendment. The applicant and/or a party with standing may appeal this decision to the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board by filing a written appeal together with the applicable filing fee for the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board, 319 7th Ave. SE., Suite 103, P.O. Box 40953, Olympia, WA 98504-0953 within 60 (sixty) calendar days of the date of publication of this notice pursuant to the provisions of Grant County Code 25.12.100 and RCW 36.70A.290. Copies of file #11-5583 and the adopted environmental documentation are available from Dorothy Black, Grant County Planning Department, 457 1st Ave. NW, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 625; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Grant County Unified Development Codes may be reviewed at www.co.grant.wa.us or at the Grant County Planning Department, 457 1st Ave. NW, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT & LANDSCAPING - 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM 2012-2017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before
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Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, No.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF
World Stocks Sink on Fresh Fears of US Recession
Today in History for August 12th
Grand opening Friday for Mattawa food bank
MATTAWA - The new Mattawa Area Food Bank will have a grand opening celebration this Friday, Aug. 12, from 1-4 p.m.
Moses Lake teen is 'Distinguished Young Woman'
MOSES LAKE - Kendall Earl, Moses Lake's Distinguished Young Woman, is now the Distinguished Young Woman for the state of Washington.
Norma Fuhriman
Norma Fuhriman, 91, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 at Lake Ridge Solana Care Center. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grape Drive Chapel, 925 N. Grape Dr. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Viewing will be from noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 11,
Thanks, John
Thanks, John
WEBER SIPHON
Reader applauds stimulus bill, work
Quincy plans to pay $21,000 for INET
QUINCY - Quincy will pay $21,100 more for its involvement in the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET).
Othello gallery hosts Coulee City art
OTHELLO - Acrylic artist Tom Seward, of Coulee City, is the featured artist for the month of August at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello.
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Reader thanks helpers in bus trip mishap
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Americans should get their heads out of the clouds
Americans live in an idealistic world where, no matter what happens, we'll still be able to go home at night and switch on the lights or pull into a filling station and gas up the family SUV.
Banks Lake lowering progresses
COULEE CITY - A receding shoreline at the Coulee City park's swimming area is one sign the 30-foot lowering of Banks Lake is progressing.
Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing improves on upper Columbia
There is a lot of good news for anglers interested in fishing here in Central Washington. Water levels are settling down, just in time for the arrival of summer run salmon to upper Columbia River.
Grant PUD OKs manager contract
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously approved a five-year employment contract with General Manager Tim Culbertson.
Candidates' comments
Candidates' comments
Moses Lake hears from citizen on fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident told city council providing sewer service to the Grant County Fairgrounds shouldn't be a question of annexation.
Sniper training may help in hunting situations
MOSES LAKE - The buck was standing on the top edge of a knoll, land the hunter did not have permission to hunt. The hunter also overestimated the distance from his position to the deer. I know, because the bullets were whizzing over my head.
Making a case for Medicaid
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Thursday, August 11
Game 22 Box Score - Noblesville, IN 3 vs Ottumwa, IA 4
RiverDogs knocked from World Series playoffs
EPHRATA - Bend don't break pitching, opportunistic running on the base paths, and overall strong defense carried the Columbia Basin RiverDogs to a chance to play their way into the 2011 Senior Babe Ruth World Series playoff round which begins today.
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate Of KATHERINE L. MILBRANDT,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate Of RALPH EDWARD SEIBEL,
SPECIAL THREE (3) DAY FILING PERIOD
A reminder that the Grant County Auditor has set the date of
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
Ambulance EMS: Elli Nelson
ROYAL CITY - Elli Nelson moved to the Royal Slope with her family in 1992 and has been a volunteer with the Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10/11 ambulance ever since.
Today in History for August 11th
Today in History for August 11th
CPR saviors thanked
MOSES LAKE - Don West was standing in line at a Moses Lake grocery store on Aug. 2 when he collapsed because of cardiac arrest.
Chiefs, Vikings to play in Seattle as part of Emerald Classic
MOSES LAKE - The high school football season is only about three-plus weeks away from starting and the Moses Lake Chiefs will kickoff the 2011 campaign in grand fashion.
Manta Rays swimmers California bound
MOSES LAKE -Zackary Johnston, Brenden Eslick, and Amber Garrett are participating in the 2011 Western Zone Swimming Championships which began yesterday in Clovis, Calif.
Sheila Gail Serrano
Sheila Gail Serrano was received into Heaven on August 7, 2011.
Warnick recognized by Boys and Girls Club
MOSES LAKE - The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin's board of directors thanked Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, for her help in securing a state grant for approximately $648,000 during their board meeting Monday.
Donald E. Wright
Donald E. Wright passed away on August 7, 2011 in Newburg, OR. He was born in Dundee, Ill., October 12, 1924.
Genie Industries signs new 15-year lease
MOSES LAKE - Aerial lift manufacturer Genie Industries and the Port of Moses Lake recently signed a new 15-year lease.
Ephrata teen drowns in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A 13-year-old Ephrata boy died Monday after drowning in Moses Lake Saturday evening.
Karla Sanchez joins CBHA board
MATTAWA - Karla Sanchez of Mattawa has been added to the board of directors of the Columbia Basin Health Association.
Ted's Take: Fire, EMS levies a good idea
I'm sure there are times you feel like voting against local levies as a way of punishing government for being too big. I've felt that way too.
Suspects indicted in DEA drug case
MOSES LAKE - Suspects netted by a major federal drug investigation made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court in Spokane.
Babe Ruth semifinal matchups set for today
EPHRATA - Team Cape Cod has shown a steady resillience so far in the 2011 Senior Babe Ruth World Series at Johnson-O'Brien Stadium.
Shark's Garcia Headlines 2011 All-Arena Team
TULSA - Jacksonville Sharks QB AARON GARCIA (6-1, 195, Sacramento State) earned First Team All-Arena honors for the third time in his career, the League Office announced today.
Wednesday, August 10
Game 20 Box Scores- Onondaga, Syracuse, NY 3, Columbia Basin River Dog 2
Game 19 Box Score - Cape Cod, MA 1 vs Puget Sound, WA 3
NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake
Chicago's Hall, Tampa's Dukes earn defensive honors
TULSA - Chicago Rush DB VIC HALL (5-10, 190, Virginia) has been named the 2011 Riddell Defensive Player of the Year, the AFL League Office announced today.
Game 18 Box Score- Noblesville, Indiana 4, Eagle Pass, Texas 3
Game 17 Box Scores- Mobile Alabama Rawdogs 7, Ottumwa, Iowa 6
Bell signs with UFL
SPOKANE - The Spokane Shock announced today that LB Beau Bell has been placed on the Other League Exempt List after he signed a contract with the UFL's Las Vegas Locomotives.
NAPA Kicker of the Year, AFL Pulse Announced
TULSA - The Arena Football League announced today that Georgia Force K CARLOS MARTINEZ (5-8, 175, Buena Vista) has been named 2011 NAPA Kicker of the Year.
Bank of Whitman branches are bought
MOSES LAKE - The Colfax-based Bank of Whitman was sold because big loan losses prevented it from staying open.
Deputies burned in acid attack
SOAP LAKE - Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies received burns from a muriatic acid attack by a domestic violence suspect in the evening on Aug. 4.
Moses Lake raises sign size for Wheeler Corridor
MOSES LAKE - Businesses occupying a heavy industrial zone in east Moses Lake may soon be able to build higher, larger signs for better visibility.
Sun Devils take third at state
LACEY - The Moses Lake Sun Devils acquitted themselves quite well at the recently completed American Legion A State Championships in Lacey.
John H. M. Waters
John H. M. Waters, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at home.
Moses Lake police search for grenade
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police took a transient into custody Monday after receiving a report the 43-year-old man left a grenade at a Moses Lake RV park.
Teens injured when vehicle crashes near Mattawa
MATTAWA - Three boys from Vantage were taken to the hospital after their car hit a rock wall and rolled, about 10 miles north of Mattawa.
Sawhorse Cow Contest coming
MOSES LAKE - Ever wanted to create some livestock?
Carl Rickey Strange
Carl Rickey Strange (Mosley), 40, longtime resident of Moses Lake, Wash. died August 6, 2001 in Roswell, NM. Carl was born July 27, 1971 in Soap Lake, Wash. to Janice Loretta Cox and John Strange. After John passed away, Carl was raised by his step-father David H. Mosley Sr., who he knew as his father.
Fishing Magician Report: Tipton wins King Derby, Brewster salmon improves
A nice surge of salmon entered the Brewster Pool last weekend, and really helped boost the numbers of fish caught during the Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby. The total catch was off from last year, but anglers fill the top 20 spots on the leader board with big kings.
Larioz sentenced to year for assault
EPHRATA - One of the men involved in the 2009 shooting of Juan "Pooky" Vasquez is serving a year in prison for beating a pregnant woman.
Tuesday, August 9
Game 16 Box Scores- Cape Cod, Truro, Mass. 3, Eagle Pass, Texas 0
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Mitch Molitor, submitted an application for a Substantial
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids
INVITATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that the Royal School District No. 160
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to said defendants, Unknown Heirs and
Game 15 Box Score - Puget Sound, WA 2 vs Portland, OR 9
Game 13 Box Scores- Ottumwa, Iowa 5, Onondaga, Syracuse, NY 2
Game 14 Box Score - Mobile, AL 0 vs San Grabriel Valley, CA 3
Lawson enjoyed support of family, town
MOSES LAKE - Caitlynn Lawson's journey on "So You Think You Can Dance?" has come to an end, but the Moses Lake teen is grateful to have made it so far in the dance competition.
Cool spring delays wheat harvest
MOSES LAKE - The cooler spring delayed wheat harvest by between 10 and 13 days in Eastern Washington this week.
Moses Lake recycling program pays off
MOSES LAKE - It's been one year since Moses Lake implemented a curbside recycling program and city officials say the numbers look promising.
Acid thrown on deputies
SOAP LAKE - Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies received chemical burns when a domestic violence suspect allegedly assaulted them with muriatic acid.
Quincy pays safety fine
QUINCY - Quincy agreed to pay $13,550 in fines to the state Department of Labor and Industries, after inspectors found safety violations.
Depression-era seniors recall tough times
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Robert J. Ruff, 90, and Enid Clay, 87, both recall the tough times of the Great Depression.
Schroeder, Carey, Bacon, Mulcahy atop Sagebrush Seniors Scramble
DESERT AIRE - Bob Schroeder, Dave Carey, Ralph Bacon and Karen Mulcahy were the winners of the Sagebrush Seniors Scramble at the Desert Aire Golf Course on July 29.
Story of Beef slated for historical society
EPHRATA - The Story of Beef will be the topic of the Heritage gathering of the August meeting of the Grant County Historical Society board meeting.
Monday, August 8
Game 12 Box Scores- Mobile Alabama Rawdogs 8, Columbia Basin River Dog 1
Game 11 Box Scores- Ottumwa, Iowa 4, San Gabriel Valley 0
PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Moses Lake will be holding a public hearing on
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
In the Welfare of: ZHITEM R.M. BENNETT, DOB:10/14/2010, Minor
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On
NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD FRANCHISE
In the matter of the Application of Mountain View Water
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
In the Welfare of: DAYTON ASHER, DOB:06/30/2008, Minor Child
Riverdogs open up Series with two wins
EPHRATA - Well so much for being just a host team.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 22, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Washington State University Extension Office in the amount of $4,000.00 to cover staff expenses through the end of 2011 for the Horticultural Pest & Disease Board. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit application
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate Of CARL HOWARD GALLION, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN AIR POLLUTION SOURCE
The State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has
Voodoo's PJ Berry named JLS Ironman of the Year
TULSA - New Orleans VooDoo WR/KR PJ BERRY (6-0, 200, Virginia State) was named 2011 JLS Ironman of the Year, the Arena Football League announced today.
Game 10 Box Scores- Portland Baseball Club 18, Eagle Pass, Texas 1
Dow Plunges, Blame Game Heats Up
Wall Street 2011: Stocks Plunge
Game 9 Box Scores- Cape Cod, Truro, Mass. 10, Noblesville, Indiana 5
Fishing Magician Report: Chief Joe slows down as fish move north
There were more anglers fishing the Columbia below Chief Joseph Dam when I last tried it, this past Thursday. The action wasn't quite as good as it was the first time I fished, the day it opened August 1st.
George Sellers the Men's golf Club match play winner
DESERT AIRE - George Sellers took the first hole of extended play to win the 2011 Desert Aire Men's Club match play championship at the Desert Aire Golf Course on July 28.
Sunday, August 7
Game 8 Box Scores- Columbia Basin River Dog 8, San Gabriel Valley 4
Game 7 Box Scores- Noblesville, Indiana 6, Puget Sound Roxx 2
Game 6 Box Scores- Mobile Alabama Rawdogs 10, Onondaga, Syracuse, NY 0
Game 5 Box Scores- Portland Baseball Club 7, Cape Cod, Truro, Mass. 0
The Hirschels sent their children to Timm District School
Rodeo office open until the end of fair
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo office is open.
Triploid escapees potential hazard to steelhead
The Fish and Wildlife press release sounded a bit desperate. "A 17-mile stretch of the Columbia River between Bridgeport and Brewster, Washington, is about to become a hotspot for triploid trout fishing."
Firefighter: Lynn Lindsey
ROYAL CITY - Lynn Lindsey is a firefighter with Grant County Fire District No. 10. He has advanced first aid training and will often be the driver on ambulance calls for districts Nos. 10 and 11.
Royal schools add exploratory teacher
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District has added a new position - exploratory teacher - for the fall.
Moses Lake ambulance funds exceed spending
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake ambulance fund is holding strong halfway through the year.
Saturday, August 6
Game 4 Box Scores- Columbia Basin River Dog 4, Ottumwa, Iowa 3
Game 3 Box Scores- Puget Sound Roxx 11, Eagle Pass, Texas 3
Game 2 Box Score - Noblesville, IN 4, Portland Baseball Club 1
Game 1 Box Score - San Gabriel Valley, CA 6, Onondaga, Syracuse, NY 4
Lawson's dance is over
MOSES LAKE - Caitlynn Lawson's time on the FOX TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?" came to an end Thursday when she was voted off the show.
Direct marketing saved Tonnemaker Hill Farm
FRENCHMAN HILLS - Kole Tonnemaker looks around his Tonnemaker Hill Farm and is grateful for its success. And he is mindful of what could have been.
'Team Caitlynn' gathered to support dancer
MOSES LAKE - More than 100 people in red streamed into Moses Lake High School Wednesday evening to share support for a common cause.
Dody's Drive-In opens Monday
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Taco Time franchise owners Len and Sharon Seltz open their second business Monday, the 1950s-themed Dody's Drive-In.
Man charged with robbery, aiming gun
EPHRATA - A man is accused of shooting at a vehicle before trying to steal a second car as a couple was unloading groceries.
Sanchez joins health association board
OTHELLO - Karla Sanchez is the newest member of the Columbia Basin Health Association's (CBHA) Board of Directors.
Angus association has new members
MOSES LAKE - The American Angus Association announced the names of a new adult member and two junior members this week.
Quincy working to ban fireworks
QUINCY - Quincy is moving forward with plans to ban fireworks in the city by 2013.
Grant County sees 1,870 more jobs
MOSES LAKE - Grant County saw 1,870 more non-farm jobs in June than in May, according to figures provided by the state Employment Security Department.
Fishing Magician Report: Chief Joseph trip yields plentiful trout
I was able to sneak away and fish for triploid rainbow below Chief Joseph Dam on August 1st, the first day of the special season. My wife Eileen and I launched the Jetcraft at the park in Bridgeport and headed straight for one of our favorite steelhead fishing spots up river on the Columbia.
Friday, August 5
It's time to play ball as Ephrata becomes center of youth baseball universe
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Board of Directors of Educational Service District 105 is
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF
NOTICE OF ISSUANCE - MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Grant County has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (WAC Chapter 197-11) for the following project: A Conditional Use Permit to enable the expansion of an existing Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on an approximately 15.50-acre parcel in the Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County. Expansion will include the installation of one 10,000-barrel (420,000 gal.) ethanol storage tank, a truck unloading area, a new concrete drive, gate, and fence for the unloading area, and installation of piping from the new storage tank to an existing truck loading rack. The site address of the existing facility is 6864 Stratford Road NE, Moses Lake, WA. The subject parcel is located approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 17 and Stratford Rd. NE, near the intersection of Road 7 NE and Stratford Rd. NE, and in the NE quarter of Section 34, Township 20 North, Range 28 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #19-0320-000).
World Series is live on CBHtv
MOSES LAKE - Grant County is about to get a television station of its own.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing - August 5, 2011
Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance was
Notice of Application & Public Hearing - Date of Notice: August 5, 2011
Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit application
Babe Ruth World Series: A LOOK AT THE FIELD, AMERICAN DIVISION
Ten teams are placed in two five-team pools. The top three squads advance to the single elimination tournament that begins on Thursday.
Babe Ruth World Series: A LOOK AT THE FIELD, NATIONAL DIVISION
Ten teams are placed in two five-team pools. The top three squads advance to the single elimination tournament that begins on Thursday.
Babe Ruth World Series: TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
DiCaprio and Lautner Attend HFPA Luncheon
Thoughts about long-range shooting
MOSES LAKE - The thought of hitting a target at 500 yards intrigues me. Hitting the target consistently amazes me. Yet the situation to try both was offered last week and I took advantage of it.
Tonnemaker Brothers, Inc. larger today than imagined
ROYAL CITY - When Kurt and Cole Tonnemaker decided to form Tonnemaker Brothers, Inc. in 1992 as a way for Kurt to come back to the family farm, they had no idea of the future scope of their venture.
Look to the left
MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of people came to Moses Lake's National Night Out celebration at Sinkiuse Square Tuesday evening.
Who voted for the budget bill?
President Barack Obama signed the "debt ceiling bill" on Tuesday but the arguments are not over.
George man dies from injuries
GEORGE - A 29-year-old George man died from injuries he suffered in a car crash south of George on July 24.
Columbia Basin progress continues
A table on a hill overlooking Interstate 90 near Warden was where progress continued for the Columbia Basin.
Wilson Creek, Ephrata receive state funds to preserve records
MOSES LAKE - Ephrata and Wilson Creek are among 33 local government agencies throughout Washington to receive grants for preserving and improving access to public records.
Mattawa mobile home destroyed by fire
MATTAWA - A trailer home was destroyed by a fire in Mattawa Tuesday evening.
Clinic moves forward to meet mandate
GUEST EDITORIAL
Moses Lake police seek funds for surveillance
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police applied for an $11,400 federal grant to buy more video surveillance cameras.
Man sentenced for selling marijuana
EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving more than 90 days in jail after selling about a pound of marijuana to a police informant.
Grant County Jail chief demoted after assualt
EPHRATA - Former Grant County Jail Chief Deputy Greg Knutson was demoted in June after his fiancée told police he'd assaulted her during a St. Patrick's Day domestic dispute.
Will it take another 'Sputnik moment' to rejuvenate America's space program?
Lost in the news over the economic crisis in Europe and the debt ceiling debate in the United States was the unceremonious end of NASA's space shuttle program.
Royal High yearbook to be on DVD
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School yearbook will go digital for at least one year.
Today in History for August 5th
Thursday, August 4
Weird golf deeds, insurance sales, forklifts part of Don Tracy's journey to Desert Aire Pro Shop
DESERT AIRE - Many golfers like to think, or imagine, that a golf pro's life is charmed. And it is - for some.
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Board of Directors of Educational Service District 105 is
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as
Hot Desert Nights this Saturday
DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights, sponsored by the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club, will be held this Saturday, Aug. 6, at Desert Aire.
Doc to speak to local Republicans
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Women's Organization will host a visit by 4th District Congressman Richard "Doc" Hastings on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The personal representative named below has been appointed as
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as
Balloon, wine fest set for September
QUINCY - The fourth annual Quincy Valley Balloon & Wine Festival will be celebrated on Sept. 10-11 at Parties on the Green.
Family, fellow firefighters remember Bob Hinshaw
MOSES LAKE - Longtime Moses Lake firefighter Robert "Bob" Gail Hinshaw died Tuesday morning at his home in Moses Lake.
Harlan Abraham
Harlan Abraham, 70, Moses Lake resident and formerly of Ravensdale, Washington passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Silva brothers plead not guilty
EPHRATA - Alfredo and Juan Silva pleaded not guilty in the
Sandra Chatterton-Rowan
Sandra M. Chatterton-Rowan 64 years of age left this life unexpectedly July 24, 2011.
Water is key to jobs, money, growth
MOSES LAKE - A water agreement is estimated to provide 35,000 new jobs and add $3 billion to the state's economy in the coming years.
Ephrata alum, Forrest signs with NFL's Buffalo Bills
Ephrata High School graduate and former Washington State punter Reid Forrest has signed a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, the Spokesman-Review reported Wednesday.
Robert Bruce Ruff Jr
Chief Petty Officer Robert Bruce Ruff Jr, born July 14, 1939, passed away July 30, 2011in Moses Lake, WA.
Thomas pleads not guilty to charges
EPHRATA - The man accused of kidnapping, raping and robbing a Big Bend college student pleaded not guilty.
Suspects indicted in DEA drug case
MOSES LAKE - Suspects netted by a major federal drug investigation made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court in Spokane.
Today in History for August 4th
Today in History for August 4th
Wednesday, August 3
CBH TV Special Report - Caitlynn Lawson, SYTYCD Contestant (Aug 3)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Board of Directors of Educational Service District 105 is
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
Obama Signs Legislation to Avert Default
Eagles DT Patterson Stable After Seizure
Order Could Put Casey Anthony on Probation
Moses Lake High school celebrates Lawson
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School thinks Caitlynn Lawson can
Luis Martinez
Luis D. Martinez, 18, Moses Lake resident passed away July 28, 2011 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima immediately followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L. N.E., Moses Lake. Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd at the Church and from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4th at the Church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Masquers presents 'Brilliant Traces'
SOAP LAKE - Masquers theater presents "Brilliant Traces" this Friday, a play with only two cast members.
Mattawa Community Days lands appearance by Miss Washington 2011
MATTAWA - The new Mattawa Community Days, on Saturday, August 27, will start off with a bang. They will include a day-long appearance by the reigning Miss Washington.
Royal Schools add evening hours
ROYAL CITY - Good news for parents who work long hours in the Royal School District. They will be able to register older children for school in the evening.
Guns a part of recent Mattawa police calls
MATTAWA - The firing and flashing of guns were among incidents the Mattawa Police Department dealt with in early July, according to Chief Jim Jensen.
Fishing Magician - Good perch makes for a great meal for two
The summer run salmon fishing on the upper Columbia is heating up. The triploid fishing on Rufus Woods continues to be red hot, and the walleye fishing has been good here, too. Being the contrary guy that I am, I decided to do something different.
Moses Lake defends failure to buy locally
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council discussed the city's approach to purchasing and addressed questions brought up by a recent printing job.
Warden's well 5 improving
WARDEN - Initial test results show improvement to Warden's well 5, but not enough to allow the city to use it for drinking water.
Silvas' bail set for attack on brothers
EPHRATA - Bail is $500,000 each for twin brothers Alfredo and Juan Silva, after charges were filed for their alleged attacks on another set of brothers.
Today in History for August 3rd
Today in History for August 3rd
Tuesday, August 2
NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT CHANGE APPLICATION DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of Proposal: Add a point of withdrawl and modify
Ordinance No. 2623
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Ordinance No. 2622
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Ordinance No. 2624
An ordinance amending the 2011 budget for the City of Moses
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Board of Directors of Educational Service District 105 is
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of
PUBLIC NOTICE
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (Government
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of
Moses Lake grooves to bluegrass melodies
MOSES LAKE - Students of all ages gathered to take advantage of the bluegrass professionals on hand Saturday.
Fire engulfs mobile home in George
GEORGE - A fire destroyed a mobile home in George Friday morning and spread to a nearby storage shed before being extinguished.
Cattle producer to meet
MOSES LAKE - The monthly general meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington will be held here on Wednesday, August 10.
House Votes to Raise Debt Limit, Cut Spending
Lamb Weston/BSW employee earns GED
WARDEN - It appears the third time, or possibly the fourth time, is the charm for Lamb Weston/BSW's Leonard Slater.
'Cowboys and Aliens' Tops the Box Office
District, board members tour new school
Agent: Randy Moss Retiring From NFL
Gottschalks building is being filled
MOSES LAKE - The closeout retailer Big Lots! is moving into the former Gottschalks building on Stratford Road in Moses Lake.
Family, friends honor Luis Martinez
MOSES LAKE - Glass candle holders and T-shirts showing images of a smiling Luis Martinez, 18, reminded family and friends of their loss Friday.
Shooting victim identified
MOSES LAKE - The name of the Moses Lake man killed in Thursday's shooting in Soap Lake has been released.
Moses Lake resubmits annexation proposal
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is asking Grant County to reconsider fairgrounds annexation in light of potentially rising septic system costs.
Lila Elzig
Lila Elzig, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer Thursday July 21, 2011, at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington surrounded by beloved family members. Born on January 29, 1943 in Cingmars Township, Minnesota, to Harold and Muriel Douglass, Lila enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. She devoted numerous hours of her time to the Columbia Basin Walleye Association.
Georgia A Curtis
Georgia A Curtis, 88, long time resident of Ephrata/Soap Lake, and recently of Moses Lake, WA., went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was at home, with family, and had a peaceful passing. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Ephrata. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 5th at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Please sign the guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Today in History for August 2nd
Insurers Must Cover Birth Control With No Copays
First Person: Snake Appears on Moving Tenn. Car
Motzkus, Quintanilla, Laine win men's day competition
CRESCENT BAR - Chuck Motzkus, Joe Quintanilla and Frank Laine teamed up on July 20 to win the weekly men's day competition at the Crescent Bar Golf Course.
Kleyn strikes four times in women's golf
CRESCENT BAR - It was Tressa Kleyn day at the weekly Crescent Bar Golf Course women's day competition on July 19.
Monday, August 1
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Board of Directors of Educational Service District 105 is
Request for Proposals
The Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington is
PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Moses Lake will be holding a public hearing on
GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on July 26, 2011, the Grant County
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7023.92631 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit application
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. U.S. Bank National
Royal school teachers given extra duty
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District will buy back the prep periods of three teachers during the coming school year because of a need for their services in the classroom.
Today in History for August 1st
Today in History for August 1st
Fishing Magician - New and exciting fisheries
There are a couple of new and very exciting fisheries pending here in Central Washington. Starting as early as August 1st, there could be an opening of fishing for triploid rainbow trout above Brewster. As most anglers know, there was a huge release of triploids from the net pens on Rufus Woods Reservoir, and combined with the spill of water over Chief Joseph Dam a significant number of them are showing up in the Columbia below Bridgeport.
Jerald Thomas' father says son is guilty of rape
EPHRATA - Jerry Thomas is angry about his son, Jerald W. Thomas Jr., being arrested for the rape of a woman abducted from Big Bend Community College.
No pay raises for Grant County employees in 2011
EPHRATA - Grant County employees won't see pay raises in 2011.
Paul J. Geffre
On July 19, 2011 Paul passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. H was a very special and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
