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MOSES LAKE - A Utah mountain town dotted with lights, framed by snowy peaks in the background. 

Richland tennis shows superiority vs. Chiefs

MOSES LAKE - A strong Richland Bombers tennis program made the trip north to Moses Lake and were anything but a polite guest during their dual against the host Chiefs on Tuesday.

Wahluke struggling with Ki-Be games approaching

MATTAWA - Coming off of four straight losses, the Wahluke High School baseball team prepares for a visit from always-tough Kiona-Benton this Saturday.

Annual allied arts 'Soiree' draws near

MOSES LAKE - The annual Art Soiree is fast-approaching.

Royal City girls stop Mabton twice in fast-pitch

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School fast-pitch softball team improved to 4-2 with a 9-7, 14-3 sweep at Mabton on Saturday.

Full-year use of buildings an option to ease crowding

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District board of directors will have a second meeting to deal with crowding in the schools on April 4, and one of the topics of discussion will be year-around use of the buildings.

No charges filed in June death

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor decided not to charge an Auburn man for an associate's death on the shore of Banks Lake in June.

Chiefs softball sweeps behind varying results

MOSES LAKE - They are just a feisty little bunch, this Moses Lake softball team.

Donations for Easter egg hunt needed

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department needs donations.

Mayor's prayer breakfast is May 3

MOSES LAKE - The annual Grant County Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is set and tickets are available.

Royal High School sweeps Pateros in baseball

ROYAL CITY - Royal High school swept Pateros, 27-0, 12-2, in a pair of 10-run rule shortened non-league baseball games on Saturday to level its record at 3-3.

Brother combo strike up important Chiefs win

MOSES LAKE - Just what the soccer doctor ordered.

Kindergarten registration begins soon

MOSES LAKE - Parents can begin picking up Moses Lake kindergarten registration packets soon.

Fairchild crews now in Libya executing a no-fly zone

MOSES LAKE - Some Fairchild Air Force Base crews, temporarily stationed in Moses Lake, are now in Libya, helping to execute a no-fly zone.

Simmons allegedly admitted to killing his mother

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man charged with killing his 88-year-old mother reportedly confessed during the investigation.

Public health forums slated

MOSES LAKE - Budget cuts are forcing the Grant County Health District to prioritize programs and activities in the future, and Information Officer Theresa Fuller says the district would like your help.

Royal senior excited, nervous about future

ROYAL CITY - Laura Bautista-Rodriguez knows what she wants to accomplish in life, but she's wondering how she'll get there.

EMS levy key to ambulance service

ROYAL CITY - As things stand now, it takes from minutes up to an hour to get ambulance service to accidents or medical emergencies in the area between Vantage and Adams County.

Leader of Royal Robotics honored

ROYAL CITY - Royal High School has dominated robotics competitions in the region from the first time the school entered teams.

New grandson in line with family traditions

The night of March 21-22 was quite exciting around my home. Our seventh grandchild checked into the world. He is our youngest son's first child.

Teen sentenced for Mattawa drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for his part in a November drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

Sheriff Jones warns residents of scams, fraud

EPHRATA - Natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Japan, attract financial predators.

Miss Moses Lake Roundup crowned

MOSES LAKE - Three women vying for the title of Miss Moses Lake Roundup 2011 braved the chill Saturday.

Tiger boys beat Quincy, Othello girls win own invite

QUINCY - Ephrata's Tigers and the host Quincy Jacks met on the

Virgie F. Askwig

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Warnick injured falling off horse

MOSES LAKE - State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after receiving an injury from a fall from a horse.

Chiefs fall narrowly to Braves teams

KENNEWICK - It really would have been nice, that sweep thing.

Ephrata starts recycling survey

EPHRATA - Ephrata residents can participate in a survey to evaluate the idea of curbside recycling in the city.

Warnick injured falling off horse

MOSES LAKE - State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after receiving an injury from a fall from a horse.

Jacks roll over Tigers

QUINCY - Rivals, Quincy and Ephrata met in a non-league soccer

Fishing Magician Report - March 30

Man allegedly kills his mother

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested during the weekend

Moses Lake adds new parking surface

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council eased restrictions on where residents can park their vehicles.

Staples donates to Moses Lake Boys & Girls Club

MOSES LAKE - A $15,000 grant brings the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin closer to building a new clubhouse, possibly this summer.

Jim Hayford Introduced as EWU Head Basketball Coach

Grant County sheriff discusses wire theft

GEORGE - Equipment stolen or destroyed for the copper in it was the focus of a meeting with Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones.

Tigers get Cross, finish 1st, 2nd at invite

EPHRATA - Ephrata's boys and girls track teams played host to the annual Ray Cross Invitational on Saturday as hundreds of athletes descended upon the facilities in hopes of performing well individually and with their teams.

Tigers drop two games at home

EPHRATA - Two early deficits led to a sweep of the Ephrata Tigers by the visiting Ellensburg Bulldogs in Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) baseball on Saturday.

High-brow, low-brow, almost all books are worth a look

I am often labeled as a book snob.

Man sentenced for indecent liberties

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man will serve a minimum of three months in jail after being accused of molesting his granddaughter.

Crane festival enthralls weekend visitors

OTHELLO - Cranes were not plentiful during the Friday night tour, but spirits were high.

Chiefs soccer falls to 0-2 in Big 9

PASCO - A tough first half of play was enough to dig too deep of a hole for the Moses Lake soccer team which dropped its second Big Nine game of the year, 3-1 at Chiawana on Saturday.

PREP BOYS BASEBALL: OTHELLO 12-6, PROSSER 6-8

OTHELLO - The Huskies of Othello could only record a split with the visiting Prosser Mustangs on Saturday.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: COLVILLE 3-4, OTHELLO 1-2

OTHELLO - The Lady Huskies of Othello battled to two tough losses against the Class 2A defending runner-ups from Colville on Saturday.

Let books take you places

MOSES LAKE - Some Knolls Vista third graders met at the Moses Lake Public Library to apply for and obtain their own library cards. 

Lady Vikings continue upward surge with road success

ONTARIO, Ore. ?- Okay, now it might be time to take this little Big Bend Community College softball team pretty seriously.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: ROYAL 9-14, MABTON 7-3

MABTON - A resurgent Royal softball team swept Mabton 9-7 and 14-3 on Saturday.

Annual Taste of the Basin draws a crowd

EPHRATA - Old hats and first-timers gathered for the annual Taste of the Basin.

PREP BOYS BASEBALL: ROYAL 27-12, PATEROS 0-2

ROYAL CITY - Royal baseball continues its improved play as they swept Pateros, 27-0 and 12-2 on Saturday in Royal City.

County seeks to stop recycling company

EPHRATA - Grant County is trying to stop a Moses Lake business from processing scrap metal.

PREP BOYS BASEBALL: ACH 17-23, WELLPINIT 0-2

COULEE CITY - Almira/Coulee-Hartline improved to 4-0 as the defending Class 1B champions routed Wellpinit 17-0 and 23-2 in a Saturday doubleheader.

Lady Tigers sweep past Wolves

WAPATO - The Ephrata Lady Tigers softball team swept hosts Wapato, beating the host Wolves 13-10 and 16-3.

PREP BOYS BASEBALL: WARDEN 6-18, LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 3-3

RICHLAND - The Cougars took two over Liberty Christian on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader 6-3 and 18-3.

Japanese companies turn to Quincy

QUINCY - Some data centers in Quincy are temporarily working with Japanese information systems due to the earthquakes in Japan.

Bennie Franz

Bennie Franz, longtime Moses Lake resident succumbs.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

    DONALD G. PETERSON, the Personal Representative (PR), has

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the "Board")

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Town

LEGAL NOTICE

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be accepting

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, 321 South Balsam, (P.O.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7025.20418 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

Distilling class filled to capacity

MOSES LAKE - Students from around the globe studied the art of distilling in Moses Lake.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7839.20170 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT

Vern's Moses Lake Meats has applied for renewal of its State

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF

  Grant County has issued a Mitigated Determination of

Chiefs boys sweep Ike as girls fall one match short

MOSES LAKE - A storm came through Moses Lake starting late on Thursday afternoon.

A to Z Rentals opens Moses Lake store on Broadway

MOSES LAKE - The Spokane-based A to Z Rentals is moving to a new Moses Lake location.

Coach McNamara recalled

MOSES LAKE – When asking about Ed McNamara, the responses are always positive.

Crane Festival begins today, goes through Sunday

The 14th Annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival begins today,

Fairchild crews now in Libya

MOSES LAKE - Some Fairchild Air Force Base crews, temporarily stationed in Moses Lake, are now in Libya, helping to execute a no-fly zone.

Farmland preservation

OTHELLO - Conserve and hold. The motto comes to us from an agrarian America when rural folks outnumbered the nation's city populations.

Hgh school tennis: OTHELLO 3-1, Selah 2-2

OTHELLO - The rains came just in time for the Othello boys and a bit too early for the Lady Huskies.

Shooter charged with attempted murder

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of shooting three people after rival gang members challenged each other at a party.

Baby Naturally moves to the Web

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Baby Naturally Store recently moved from its downtown location on Third Avenue to the Web, at babynaturallyonline.com.

Construction started on Warden gym

WARDEN - Construction crews started renovating Warden High School's gym Thursday.

Fishing Magician Report - March 23

This cold spring has delayed the perch fishing that is usually available by now. Typically the ice is off the marina at Coulee City and anglers are pulling huge numbers of perch from the little bay from the shore. I drove by a week ago and it was still frozen.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEVE J. CALLSON, Trustee, will on

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Town of Coulee City is currently soliciting interest from

Notice of Application Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit and SEPA Checklist

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

In the Guardianship of: EDNA G. OAKLEY, An Incapacitated

PUBLIC NOTICE

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be making

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Discretionary Use Application and 

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LONGVIEW TRACTS SEWER PROJECT - 2011

Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, 321 South Balsam,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS 4-SW in

Chiefs drop doubleheader against host Braves

KENNEWICK - In their first action since a resounding and testimonial, 10-0 win over Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday only hours after the death of their head coach Ed McNamara, the Moses Lake Chiefs travelled to Kamiakin on Tuesday for a doubleheader against a strong Kamiakin team.

Moses Lake girl nominated for MTV Movie Awards

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Alexys Nycole Sanchez, 7, was nominated in a category of MTV's Movie Awards for her appearance in "Grown Ups."

High school tennis: EPHRATA 3-0, Cashmere 2-5

EPHRATA - On Tuesday afternoon, the Ephrata boys tennis team swept singles play to hold off Cashmere 3-2 in non-league action.

Suspected shotgun shooter caught

MOSES LAKE - Michael J. Montejano, 20, Moses Lake, was arrested by Moses Lake police Tuesday night for attempted murder.

Still time to enter the state-fish art contest

MOSES LAKE - Teachers: I promise to get this information out to you earlier next year, but there is still time to enter this contest. If you know a talented young artist, consider introducing them to the contest and assist them in bundling the portfolio.

Karen Yvonne Wilcock

Joining her family in heaven, Karen Yvonne Wilcock left her family on earth on March 7, 2011 in Ogden, Utah where she resided after her marriage to Robert Jackson Wilcock in 1958. Karen graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1957. She was born in Redfield, South Dakota on September 14, 1939, and is the second daughter of Edward Leonard Ehlert and Wilma June Caldwell Ehlert.

High school baseball: WARDEN 13, ROYAL 8

WARDEN - Two old rivals met up in a shootout befitting of the Old West as the Warden Cougars played host to the Royal Knights on Tuesday.

High school baseball: QUINCY 9, Grandview 6

QUINCY - The Jacks of Quincy were undone by a five-run Grandview first inning and would eventually fall to their guests 9-6 on Tuesday.

High school baseball: Ellensburg 8, EPHRATA 3

ELLENSBURG - Ellensburg proved to be to tough a host for the Ephrata Tigers on Tuesday night in Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) play.

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High school baseball: Selah 5, OTHELLO 4

SELAH - Four errors hurt the Othello Huskies' cause on Tuesday in Selah as the host Vikings hung around long enough to pull out a late win.

Moses Lake regulates begging from vehicles

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake can fine people $100 for asking for money from people in vehicles.

Cranes in Sheldon

OTHELLO – There is a land where high sagebrush desert runs on forever: no house, no fence, no lights for 500,000 serene acres, at night the firmament ablaze with stars. Table formations rise tall and long, escarpments hover. Pronghorn you see, bighorn sheep and wild horses and burros, rabbits, sage grouse, horned larks. And Sandhill cranes.

Moses Lake raises rates

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is raising water, sewer and stormwater rates by 1.3 percent per month.

Gun too far

Captain Michael Dahl went too far.

Better identification

When a person is arrested, you are entitled to know who the police take into custody, who they think committed a crime and how our justice system works.

High school tennis: WILSON CREEK 3-1, Oroville 0-4

WILSON CREEK - Thanks to two forfeits and a Sergio Alvarez victory in singles, the Wilson Creek Devils boys defeated Oroville 3-0 on Tuesday.

Huskies tennis sweeps dual with Quincy

OTHELLO - A strong start to the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) campaign was a welcome thing for the Othello Huskies tennis teams.

Upper Columbia River above Priest Rapids Dam and tributaries close to steelhead fishing April 1

Priest Rapids Pool of the Columbia River will close to the retention of marked game fish

NOTICE OF HEARING AMENDING RESOLUTION

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS 23-NE

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids plainly marked “Bid for Liquid Asphalt - 2011" will

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received from qualified roofing contractors

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jose R. Hernandez, Deceased.

Finally! Chiefs get to Braves pitching, earn split

MOSES LAKE ?- They had one win in hand and let it slip away.

Quake isn't stopping next JATP group

MOSES LAKE - Last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan isn't

PREP BOYS SOCCER: ROYAL 2, CONNELL 1

CONNELL - It may be time for the rest of the South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) to take the Royal Knights seriously.

Late goal sinks Chiefs soccer

MOSES LAKE - For two straight games, the Moses Lake Chiefs soccer team has put itself in position to pull out a win.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: CHELAN 6, EPHRATA 2

CHELAN - Chelan broke out to an early lead on Tuesday afternoon and the host Goats had enough to hold off the visiting Ephrata Lady Tigers 6-2.

Warden boys team cruises to big win

WARDEN - The Warden Cougars were big winners on Monday as they played host to Quincy and Riverside Christian.

Men charged with metal theft

EPHRATA - Two Moses Lake men are accused of trying to steal a

Lady Cougars play well again

WARDEN - Sage Hills was also the site of a strong performance, this one by the Warden Lady Cougars' golf team.

Leading the blind to birding

OTHELLO - "Thank you."

Columbia Basin Rail expansion route could change

MOSES LAKE - A proposed expansion of the Columbia Basin

PREP BOYS SOCCER: CHELAN 3, EPHRATA 2

EPHRATA - Two comebacks were not enough for the Ephrata Tigers (1-3) who dropped a 3-2 decision to visiting Chelan last night.

Melanie L. Plaisted

Melanie L. Plaisted, 26, Loon Lake, WA, former longtime Moses

Chiefs start strong in POD play

WALLA WALLA - A competitive result in the first round of POD play could go a long way for the Moses Lake Chiefs boys golf team this season.

Coulee City woman finds family in Japan

COULEE CITY - A Coulee City woman seeking news about her cousins

Job Corps dorm nears completion

MOSES LAKE - The new dorm on the Columbia Basin Job Corps'

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: WARDEN 13, ROYAL 3

WARDEN - A 10-run first inning was all the host Warden Lady Cougars needed to beat the visiting Royal Lady Knights, 13-3 last night in a five-run game.

Ordinance adds fee for unsecured load

EPHRATA - Grant County may institute a new fee for people bringing garbage to the landfill or a drop box without securing it.

Lady Vikings go unbeaten at NWAACC tourney

RICHLAND - It may be time to take the Lady Vikings of Big Bend seriously.

Ephrata teams split with Selah

EPHRATA - The Tigers of Ephrata split their home tennis dual with the visiting Selah Vikings on Saturday.

Chiefs Knapp, Koreis claim doubles crown in Lewiston

LEWISTON - A strong run of doubles play produced a champion and an overall competitive showing for the Moses Lake tennis teams at this weekend's Lewiston Invitational.

Yahoo! hearing in Quincy attracts crowd

QUINCY - About 40 people attended a public hearing about Yahoo!'s Quincy expansion and proposed addition of 10 more diesel generators to its site.

Three people hit by shotgun

MOSES LAKE - Michael J. Montejano is sought by the Moses Lake police in connection with a shooting Saturday night.

PREP BASEBALL: PROSSER 7-17, QUINCY 6-6

QUINCY - Prosser's offense was too much for the Quincy Jacks as the visiting Mustangs took two in a CWAC doubleheader on Saturday.

Cougars move on in NIT with big win over Oklahoma State

PULLMAN (AP) - Klay Thompson scored 14 of his 24 points in the first half to help Washington State beat Oklahoma State 74-64 on Monday night in the second round of the NIT.

Marian Elizabeth Warren

On March 13, 2011, Marian Elizabeth Warren arrived at the end of her wonderful 89-year journey through life.

Man charged with three burglaries

EPHRATA - A Missoula, Mont. man is accused of breaking into three Quincy homes in one night.

Cranes by telemetry

OTHELLO - In long bygone days, say before 1492, the continent was a-flutter with so many wings that today we can hardly imagine what the skies were like. To wit, of large birds there were literally millions: cranes, and swans, too, crossing mountains and basins wild.

Two fourth-place results for Chiefs track

SPOKANE - Two fourth place finishes were recorded by the Moses Lake High School track teams at Saturday's Washington vs. Idaho Smack Down at Central Valley High School in Spokane.

PREP BASEBALL: EAST VALLEY 5-12, EPHRATA 3-9

EPHRATA - East Valley escaped Ephrata on Saturday with a doubleheader sweep of the Ephrata Tigers in Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) play.

Mammograms available in Warden soon

WARDEN - Warden School Nurse Kimberly Hansen wanted to highlight breast cancer awareness in April.

Cougars baseball rally not enough, fall to Connell

CONNELL - A late rally wasn't enough for the Warden Cougars as they fell 13-9 to Connell on Saturday afternoon.

County property tax statements delayed

EPHRATA - Problems with new software are delaying Grant County property tax statements for 2011.

PREP BOYS BASEBALL: ROYAL 10-2, LASALLE 9-3

ROYAL CITY - Two one-run decisions were shared amongst the Royal Knights and visiting LaSalle on Saturday.

Chiefs softball wins three straight over weekend

EAST WENATCHEE - It may be young but boy is the Moses Lake

War in the Oasis

EPHRATA - Jennifer Schoenwald pushed on the helm of one of the

Chiefs fall on late goal

SPOKANE - A last minute strike off of a headed corner kick gave

PREP SOFTBALL: WARDEN 7-12, Chelan 6-6

CHELAN - A trip north added up to playing up for the Warden Lady

James M. Rashford

James M. Rashford, 89, a longtime Ephrata, Wash. resident,

Moses Lake coach McNamara dies

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School baseball coach Ed McNamara

Keith Lewis

Keith Lewis, 89, longtime Soap Lake resident passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at

Big Bend earns split against top NWAACC squad

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Vikings baseball continued its road to

Running to Australia

MOSES LAKE - Running is one of the ways Moses Lake's Holly

LEGAL NOTICE

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

Huskies take title at own golf invitational

OTHELLO - Playing host to their own Othello Invitational the

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a

H. Dean Klindworth

H. Dean Klindworth, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday morning, March 18, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. At Dean's request, no services will be held. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at

Moses Lake chamber holds auction

MOSES LAKE - About 75 people looked at items, including Masquers

Ephrata girls cruise to win

SOAP LAKE - Led by Megan Criss' 47 and Allison Duff's 48, the Ephrata Lady Tigers cruised to a Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) meet at Lakeview Golf Course.

Jane Duncan

Jane Duncan, 92, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 20, 2011 at the Monroe House in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of

Sheriff's office seeks person of interest

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is seeking Timothy

30,000 cranes are flying to Othello

OTHELLO - Call it a grand confluence - 30,000 cranes descending

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY

The personal representative named below has been appointed as

PREP SOCCER: Brewster 2, WARDEN 1

WARDEN -  Trailing 2-1 at halftime the Warden Cougars couldn't

PREP SOFTBALL: OTHELLO 7-9, East Valley 2-8

OTHELLO - Kicking off their Central Washington Athletic

PREP SOCCER: ROYAL 12, Naches Valley 0

ROYAL CITY - So far so good for the Royal Knights.

PREP SOFTBALL: Ellensburg 14-20, QUINCY 2-0

ELLENSBURG -  The host Bulldogs recorded two mercy rule wins

PREP SOFTBALL: Prosser 11-11, EPHRATA 1-4

PROSSER - Behind two strong offensive attacks the Prosser Mustangs swept Ephrata's Lady Tigers 11-1 and 11-4 in a Saturday CWAC doubleheader.

PREP SOFTBALL: ROYAL 18-19, LaSalle 1-4

ROYAL CITY - Royal's Lady Knights rolled to their first two wins

PREP SOFTBALL: SOAP LAKE 30-21, Manson 15-10

SOAP LAKE - So much for the pitching.

College Planning Day at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - Students can explore college options during College Planning Day Wednesday.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7763.28712 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7777.13692 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

LEGAL NOTICE

Royal School District Board of Directors

NOTICE OF INTENT

Rich Finger (WDFW), 1550 Alder Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and  State Waste Discharge General Permit.

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin submitted an

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN PROBATE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 4, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an Ordinance adding Ch. 11 to the Grant County Code titled "Operation of Golf Carts". This ordinance would create golf cart zones, subject to conditions and restrictions, for the purpose of permitting the incidental operation of golf carts, upon public streets and/or roads located within the County. The following areas have requested to be included in the Golf Cart Zone:

LEGAL NOTICE

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be accepting sealed bids for a 5-year, 237 acre agricultural lease for Farm Units 55 and 80 Block 26, near Mattawa. Bids will be accepted until April 8 at the Region Two office, 1550 Alder St. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Call (509)754-4624 ex. 217 for more information and bid package.

Notice of Application Proposed SEPA DNS

March 21, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7307.24034 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In re Estate of    NO. 11-4-01796-3 SEA

The City of Moses Lake served the Air Force well

City of Moses Lake, a KC-135 Stratotanker, in a 19...well the exact date of the photo is unknown, but we suspect it is in the early 1960s. The people are unidentified as well. Anyone know who they are?

Making science fun after school

MOSES LAKE - Giggles and squeals of surprise mark Thursdays at the Boys & Girls Club on Arnold Drive.

C&V Auto reopens in Moses Lake as a used car lot

MOSES LAKE - C&V Auto recently reemerged as a used car business, at 520 Pioneer Way, in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake political gadfly passes

MOSES LAKE - Former Moses Lake resident Richard Beeson was known for his enjoyment of local politics and challenging the city council on many issues.

Japan races to start Nuclear Plant cooling system

Chamber auction is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Tickets are still available for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's annual auction on Saturday.

Spring turkey in sights of youth

Spring turkey season begins two weeks from tomorrow for youth under 16 years of age and runs for two days, April 2 and 3. The youth season is open in all game management units. Standard hunting methods (shotgun or bow and arrow only) and all other turkey hunting regulations apply to the youth season.

Fishin' Magician - Dave Graybill

Seep lake's fishing report near Mardon Resort

MARDON RESORT - Below is a list of the seep lakes near MarDon Resort and the fish available in their waters.

Chiefs soccer rallies for home victory

MOSES LAKE - A young soccer squad working toward building an identity took an early hit last night and were expected to answer with a counter punch.

Quincy to hire recreation assistants

QUINCY - Quincy is hiring recreation assistants to help the school district's after school programs.

My favorite hoops Franken-team

MOSES LAKE - After announcing the Columbia Basin's all league basketball selections in a recent issue of the Columbia Basin Herald, I couldn't help but wonder what my dream team would look like if I chose an All-Mine team.

Data center tax break may be extended

OLYMPIA - A bill to extend last year's tax exemption for data center construction to 2023 was heard by the Senate Ways and Means Committee in Olympia.

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS 4-SW in

NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO:    TAMI ZEIGLER and anyone claiming a parental interest In

Call for Bids

The City of George will receive sealed bids for (1) 40-45

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61 24 et seq File No

NOTICE OF HEARING AMENDING RESOLUTION

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS 23-NE

Notice for Bids

Grant County Maintenance Department is accepting bids for a new

New Tactics Used In Japan Nuclear Crisis

EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI AND MELTDOWN IN FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR PLANT, JAPAN

Watch Mapping Japan's Radiation Zone

Radiation Fears In Japan

Japan Screened For Radiation

How To Assess Japan's Humanitarian Crisis (FEMA)

Japan Radiation Spreads to Russia

Police chase ends with man's death

MOSES LAKE - David Folden died from injuries sustained in a wreck while he was reportedly fleeing police Tuesday night.

No sunshine

Unions shield bad teachers from layoffs

GUEST EDITORIAL

January's unemployment increases slightly

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rate for February increased slightly by 1.1 percent from January to reach 13.3 percent.

Soccer: QUINCY 2, Wenatchee 1

WENATCHEE -  Quincy evened up its record at 1-1 on the season with a 2-1 win at Wenatchee on Monday night.

Teen sentenced for Mattawa drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for his part in a November drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

Time for a big road trip in, around Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - The winter is almost over, according to the calendar anyway. Spring officially begins next Sunday.

North holds on to beat South at All-Star Classic

MOSES LAKE - All Star games tend to have little defense and a blase attitude.

Sheriff Jones warns of scams, fraud

EPHRATA - Natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Japan, attract financial predators.

Around the Diamond: Cashmere softball 5, ROYAL 4

CASHMERE - A late rally by the host Cashmere Bulldogs kept the Royal Lady Knights from a bright start to the season.

Around the Diamond: QUINCY baseball 13, Cascade 3

QUINCY - Quincy opened up their season with a mercy-rule, six-inning, 13-3 win on Tuesday over Cascade (Leavenworth).

Quincy councilmember questions hiring process

QUINCY - A Quincy city councilmember questioned the process used to hire the city's new recreation director.

Around the Diamond: Cashmere baseball 12, ROYAL 0

CASHMERE - The defending Class 1A state champions showed they may be tough to beat once again as they cruised to a 12-0 win over the Royal Knights on Tuesday night.

Edwin Edward Jeske

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Lind Community Church, for Edwin Jeske, who died March 13 at the age of 90.

Tigers see Cashmere leave win early

EPHRATA - Score-wise Ephrata lost to visiting Cashmere 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Say 'thank you' to a farmer for National Ag Day

GUEST EDITORIAL

Foundation for good salmon plan

GUEST EDITORIAL

Hanford Reach steelhead fishery closes April 1 below Priest Rapids Dam

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and

Notice for Bids

Grant County Maintenance Department is accepting bids for a new

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Utility Easement Extinguishment

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION

D&L Foundry has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jose R. Hernandez, Deceased.

Community invited to cancer fundraiser Friday

MOSES LAKE — The community is invited to a spaghetti feed Friday night to help a Moses Lake family cope with cancer costs.

Hoops all-league honors announced in Columbia Basin

COLUMBIA BASIN- With the all state basketball teams pending at certain levels, all of the Columbia Basin schools learned of the honors a handful of players earned from their respective leagues in recent weeks.

Man to serve five years for DUI

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving five years in prison for his 10th conviction for driving under the influence in the past 20 years.

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Utility Easement Extinguishment

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION

D&L Foundry has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit

Oxborrow accused of bank robbery

SEATTLE - A man involved in a 1980s pyramid scheme in Moses Lake was arrested for allegedly robbing a Shoreline bank.

Notice for Bids

Grant County Maintenance Department is accepting bids for a new

Grant Transit Authority building likely done in April

MOSES LAKE - The construction of Grant Transit Authority's new Moses Lake facility is nearing completion.

Wild's Vandercook, Jaeger honored

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Wild captain D.J. Vandercook (Farmington Hills, Mich.) and veteran goaltender Brandon Jaeger (Champlin, Minn.) were named SBK Hockey/NAHL West Player of the Week and Goalie of the Week, respectively, on Monday.

Mina Fern Kincaid

A gentle and loving woman died on March 12, 2011. Mina Fern Kincaid was the wife of Ralph Kincaid Sr. and mother of Ralph Kincaid Jr. and Brad Kincaid. She died peacefully, naturally and with dignity at home in Moses Lake. 

Moses Lake can fine intimidating beggars

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake may fine people asking for money from drivers and passengers in vehicles.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as

Clara T. Trout

Clara Thena Trout, 89, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011 in Stafford County, VA with her children by her side.

Impoving Chiefs tennis aims high

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School tennis is undoubtedly building itself into a competitive program on both the boys' and girls' sides of the net.

Teacher searches for former JATP students

MOSES LAKE - When news of Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear threat went viral, Susan Blackwell turned to the Internet to check on her former students' safety.

Yonezawa still stands after Japan's earthquake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's sister city Yonezawa, Japan, was not significantly damaged in Friday's earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Coulee City woman wonders about fate of Japanese relatives

COULEE CITY - A former Coulee City schoolteacher awaits news about the fate of her three cousins and elderly aunts living in Japan.

Edmund A. Norley

Edmund A. Norley, 93, a longtime Soap Lake, Wash. resident passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, Wash.

Moses Lake Invitational sees Chiefs finish 10th

MOSES LAKE – The continuing rise of the Moses Lake High School girls golf team reconvened at the Moses Lake Golf Club yesterday.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

NOTICE OF DECISION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on March 7, 2011, the Grant County

Notice for Bids

Grant County Maintenance Department is accepting bids for a new

Big Bend All-Star Classic tomorrow

MOSES LAKE  - The Big Bend Lady Vikings basketball program will sponsor their annual high school all-star game for seniors from the Columbia Basin in the 2011 Big Bend All-Star Classic tomorrow night.

Suspected metal thieves held at gunpoint

EPHRATA - Two Moses Lake men were arrested for suspected metal theft after a farmer caught them and held them at gunpoint.

Lisa Bluhm is new Mrs. Washington for 2011

MOSES LAKE - Lisa Bluhm won the 2011 Mrs. Washington beauty pageant Saturday.

Quincy firefighters attend academy

QUINCY - Grant County Fire District 3 firefighters Michele Talley and Nigel McNeill attended the National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Md.

Wild come out on top in outdoor game

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. - Carl-Johan Sjogren (Tumba, Sweden) scored two power play goals and added an assist to lead the Wenatchee Wild to a 5-3 win over the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the third annual outdoor game outside of the Big Dipper Ice Arena on Saturday night. The win gave the Wild a 2-game sweep over the Ice Dogs at the conclusion of a 6-game Alaskan road trip.

Vikings split first of two twin bills with Clark CC

MOSES LAKE - A great start was balanced out by a more unfortunate finish in the Big Bend Vikings' baseball doubleheader on Saturday against Clark Community College.

Upward Sports Program proves popular

MOSES LAKE - The Upward Sports Program in Moses Lake quadrupled in participants and added different sports since it started last year.

Samaritan closes weight loss center

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Hospital's Center for Weight Loss Management will close in May.

Ephrata golf teams start season strong

SUNNYSIDE - A strong start to the golf season was a welcome sight for the Ephrata Tigers.

The miracle of March Madness is upon us

I am not an avid basketball fan.

Mystery boom heard Saturday

MOSES LAKE - A loud boom was heard through Moses Lake Saturday night about 8:30 p.m.

Notice for Bids

Grant County Maintenance Department is accepting bids for a new

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be accepting

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate Of NORMAN J. STAAT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.

NOTICE OF INTENT

Rich Finger (WDFW), 1550 Alder Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 is

NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

In the Welfare of MONIKA NAVIDAD, DOB:11/25/2008, Minor Child, 

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber, LLC has applied for a State Waste

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

Fresh footage of huge tsunami waves smashing town in Japan

SGL/BMW spurs plans for coffee house

MOSES LAKE - The construction of SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers' Moses Lake plant piqued a Mukilteo LLC's interest in starting a new coffee house.

Grant County deputy rolls patrol car

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's Deputy John McMillan rolled his patrol car while responding to a disturbance in Mae Valley, near Moses Lake, Wednesday night.

Fishing on opener lakes still good

Quincy readies for new library building

QUINCY - Construction on the new Quincy Public Library begins this month.

Man exposes himself to pregnant woman

QUINCY - Police arrested a Quincy man Wednesday for exposing himself to a pregnant woman after breaking into her home.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: EPHRATA TIGERS (2A)

Head coach: JoElle Malone (third year)

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: ALMIRA/COULEE-HARTLINE WARRIORS (1B)

Head coach: Nicole Evans (Fourth year)

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: WARDEN COUGARS (2B)

Head coach: Wes Richins (14th year)

Mrs. Washington pageant set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Eight contestants will appear in the 2011 Mrs. Washington pageant on Saturday.

Masako Jean Searcy

Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2011 at her home.

Quincy officer to be fired for alleged misconduct

QUINCY - A Quincy police officer, involved in a lawsuit against the city, may be fired.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: QUINCY JACKS (2A)

Head coach: Bill Gonzales (Eighth year)

ASPI Group building new retail center

MOSES LAKE - The ASPI Group is building a retail center on property along Aspi Boulevard, in Moses Lake, to serve an undeveloped retail area.

Fishin' Magician

Marie Agnes (Pennell) Hart

Marie Agnes (Pennell) Hart, age 89, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital with family at her side. Marie was born on January 4, 1922 to Claude and Anna (Duffy) Pennell in Hay, WA. She graduated from Prescott High School, Prescott, WA in 1939 and from Kinman Business University, Spokane, WA in 1941. Marie married Cecil W. Hart February 17, 1951 in Dayton, WA. She and her husband farmed in the Clyde area, north of Walla Walla, where they were blessed with twins, Dan and Ann. The family moved to Moses Lake in 1959 and continued to farm in the Block 42 area. After her husband's death in 1969, she devoted herself to raising her children. Later in life, she loved to travel and surrounded herself with photos of family and close friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother Robert Pennell and sister Hazel Jacobson. She is survived by her siblings, Pauline (John) Hennings of Ritzville and Lee (Carole) Pennell of Walla Walla; a brother-in-law, Richard Jacobson of Walla Walla; son, Daniel (Gretel) Hart of Moses Lake; daughter, Annita (Gary) Sooy of Cheney; grandchildren, Cecilia Sooy, Amanda (Matt) Webb, Carl, Dale and Paul Hart; great-grandchildren, Vanessa and Zane Webb. Per her request, private family internment will be held at Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens in Walla Walla. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: ROYAL KNIGHTS (1A)

Head coach: Peter Christensen (First year)

Starbucks, Green Mountain reach deal

SEATTLE (AP) - Starbucks Corp. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. have reached a deal that will bring single-cup Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea pods to Keurig coffee machines.

Maria Anita Montemayor

Maria Anita Montemayor, 56, longtime Warden resident, died Thursday morning March 10, 2011 in Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Maria was born August 22, 1954 in Los Ramones, Nueva León, Mexico to Dario M. and Beatriz Pruneda.

Raul 'Lito' Gonzales

Raul "Lito" Gonzales, 33, Moses Lake resident passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee surrounded by his loving family. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9 to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima. A luncheon will be held after the Mass in the CCD Center next to the church. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: OTHELLO HUSKIES (2A)

Head coach: Rudy Ochoa (16th year)

Beth Ann McVay-McCreary

Beth Ann McVay, 57, a 14 year Soap Lake resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 7, 2011 in Moses Lake, at the home of her fiancee', following an extended illness.

Spring forward!

Daylight savings time begins on Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks forward an hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

Wenatchee, Kenai River split series

SOLDOTNA, Alaska. - The Kenai River Brown Bears, led by goaltender Mathias Dahlstrom who made 40 saves, defeated the Wenatchee Wild Wednesday night, 3-1. The win gave Kenai River a split in its mid-week 2-game series against the Wild, which won the first game of the series on Tuesday in overtime.

PREP GIRLS SOFTBALL: SOAP LAKE EAGLES (2B)

Head coach: Mindy Turner (Fourth year)

Soap Lake cancels Smokiam Days

SOAP LAKE - The annual Smokiam Days festival in Soap Lake is canceled.

NCAA Women's Basketball Selection Special on ESPN

'No' vote?

We want soldiers' votes to count. They are risking their lives and bodies for our freedoms and democracy.

Dennis Dee Bonfantini

Dennis Dee Bonfantini 60, resident of Moses Lake, WA. passed away on March 05, 2011 from liver failure. With his favorite music playing and family by his side, Dennis passed peacefully. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com

Senate bill to protect private property

OLYMPIA - The Senate passed bill 5077, prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development.

Unions due

Gov. Chris Gregoire once told a crowded room of newspaper publishers and editors she could not avert giving state employees raises and bonuses because of labor contracts.

Event raises funds for Relay For Life

MOSES LAKE - Pillar Rock Grill is hosting the fifth annual American Cancer Society's Relay For Life fundraiser dinner, dance and auction Friday.

Water smart or dumb people?

Could collective bargaining protests happen here?

Moses Lake rates to increase

MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake city councilmembers questioned increasing water, sewer and stormwater fees after a previous series of fee increases.

Wild escape with overtime victory in Alaska

SOLDOTNA, Alaska. - The Wenatchee Wild got back on track and reclaimed second place in the West Division Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Kenai River Brown Bears.

PUD administrators to get pay raises

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD's manager, auditor, treasurer and attorney received two-percent raises recently.

Chiefs girls ready to tee off in 2011

MOSES LAKE - It takes time to build any kind of sports program and Lonny Brown may be on to something.

Second airmen's luncheon is Tuesday

MOSES LAKE - A community luncheon for Fairchild Air Force Base airmen is noon on Tuesday at the Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake.

PREP GIRLS GOLF: QUINCY JACKS (2A)

Head  Coach: George Phelps (15th year)

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD/State will accept objections to its release of funds and the Grant County Commissioner's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Name of Responsible Entity (RE); (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD/State grant administration office at Address of that office. Potential objectors should contact HUD/State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

PREP GIRLS GOLF: WARDEN COUGARS (2B/1B)

Head coach: Myrtle Voss (10th year)

Patricia A. Clapp

Patricia A. Clapp, 85, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011 at Columbia Crest Care Center. 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.

PREP BOYS GOLF: WARDEN COUGARS (2B/1B)

Head coach: Steve Tolley (25th year)

Darlene E. 'Dee' Brown

Darlene E. "Dee" Brown, age 69, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Moses Lake with her devoted and loving family by her side. 

PREP BOYS GOLF: ROYAL KNIGHTS (1A)

Head coach: Andrew Perkins (not available)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE    )    NO.    11-4-00015-3

PREP BOYS GOLF: OTHELLO HUSKIES (2A)

Head coach: Sammy Rocha (Sixth year)

Problems found with Soap Lake's billing

SOAP LAKE - State auditors estimated Soap Lake failed to collect as much as $515,000 in utility revenue during the past five years.

Chiefs seniors could spark positive run

MOSES LAKE - A strong contingent of returning players could make the new golf campaign a successful one for the Moses Lake Chiefs.

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Optional DNS

The City of Moses Lake submitted an application on March 3 to construct a concrete drain pad to dry street sweepings and material removed from storm drains.  The site is 11789 Road 4 NE, west of the existing City Operations Complex.  The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on Mar. 7.  The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project:  Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 14: Environmental Regulations, and Title 20: Development Regulations.

PREP GIRLS GOLF: EPHRATA TIGERS (2A)

Head coach: Heidi Burns (10th year)

Notice of Application March 10, 2011

    Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist was received on 12/28/10 from James Voss (Contact: Chris Smeenk, PO Box 972, Sunnyside, WA 98944); and was found to be technically complete on 2/24/11.  PROJECT:  The applicant is proposing to construct a Free Stall Dairy Barn on an 80 acre parcel.  The barn will be approximately 108' x 326' (35,208 sq. ft.).  LOCATION:  The project site is located on Rd. 15 NE approximately 3/4 of a mile from Stratford Rd. NE.  Located in a portion of S. 22, T. 21 N., R. 28 E., W.M., Grant County, WA. (Parcel #19-0182-000)  ZONING: Agriculture.  PUBLIC HEARING:  None.  CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code.  Copies of application materials (File #10-5524) available from Tyler Lawrence, Assistant Planner, Grant County Planning Department, 457 1st Ave NW, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext 620.  Office hours:  8 am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F.  Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, March 24, 2011. Comments should be specific as possible and mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile.  Any persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request copy of final decision, and/or appeal decision as provided by law and County Code.  

PREP GIRLS GOLF: ROYAL KNIGHTS (1A)

Head coach: Phil Lord

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

March 1, 2011

PREP BOYS GOLF: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LIONS (2B/1B)

Head coach: Rhonda McPhetridge (first year)

PREP BOYS GOLF: EPHRATA TIGERS (2A)

Head coach: Greg Hewitt (10th year)

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Date of Notice:        March 10, 2011

PREP GIRLS GOLF: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LADY LIONS (2B/1B)

Following a strong freshman campaign, sophomore Ame McPhetridge will aim to improve on her 18th place finish at the state meet at the Tri Cities in 2010.

Japan hit by Tsunami

Moses Lake's Juergens is on Sprout TV

MOSES LAKE - One Moses Lake preschooler will find out what it's like to be on TV this weekend.

PREP GIRLS GOLF: OTHELLO HUSKIES (2A)

Head coach: Heather McDonald (sixth year)

Grant County grows by 19.3 percent

MOSES LAKE - New industry contributed to Grant County's 19.3 percent population growth in the 2010 US Census.

'Hardwood Classic' format lacking

MOSES LAKE - This was a basketball season that had a little bit of everything.

PREP BOYS GOLF: QUINCY JACKS (2A)

Head coach: Earl Wolf (20th year)

Darrellean Card

1938 -2011

Katana plant brings workers back on

EPHRATA - Wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit is hiring 75 workers to complete a project for the German company Nordex.

Late run to NWAACC title ends for Vikings

KENNEWICK - At the turn of the calendar from 2010 to 2011 many may have thought a run to a Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) basketball title would have been out of the cards for the Big Bend Vikings.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

PERMIT NO.:        ST-8080

Matilde Borrego Amescua

Matilde Borrego Amescua, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel with Deacon Armando Escamilla officiating. Viewing will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8th 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.

Toad the Wet Sprocket coming to Ephrata

EPHRATA- Funk and alternative rock bands headline the eighth annual Basin Summer Sounds music festival in Ephrata this year.

Part of lawsuit against prosecutor Lee dismissed

SPOKANE - A federal judge dismissed portions of a former Grant County deputy prosecutor's civil lawsuit against the county and her former boss, Angus Lee.

State trooper injured in collision

MOSES LAKE - State trooper Dean T. Burt was injured when a semi truck struck a patrol car on the side of state Route 395 on Sunday evening.

Bank robber to serve eight years

SPOKANE - A Chelan man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for robbing three banks, including one in Moses Lake.

Michael's Market & Bistro

Michael's on the Lake

The next Byway Idol is ...

MOSES LAKE - Talented singers from along the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway belted out their best song at the third annual Byway Idol contest in Soap Lake.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance received on

No injuries in KC-135 emergency landing

MOSES LAKE - A KC-135 performed an emergency landing about 5 p.m. Friday at the Grant County International Airport.

Driver of fatal Soap Lake accident determined

SOAP LAKE - Pavel Turchik, 17, Soap Lake, was determined to be driving the car during a crash killing him and Sheila Rosenberg, 17, Soap Lake, on Feb, 19.

Elna (Ellie) Pedersen Rysdahl

Elna (Ellie) Pedersen Rysdahl, age 80 went to be with the Lord February 28 after a twenty-six year battle with Parkinson's disease. Ellie was a loving wife of 59 years and 4 months and a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Two routs kickstart Lady Vikings' season

MOSES LAKE - Maybe Gray's Harbor CC should transpose the first two words in their name after playing the Big Bend Lady Vikings' softball team on Saturday at Lauzier Fields.

Former police chief, sergeant dies

SOAP LAKE - Inside Chris Rosa's house, a pile of photographs, certificates, plaques and newspaper clippings document his father's life.

Strong start for Vikings baseball

MOSES LAKE - It could be a good omen or just nature's recent good mood but this past weekend the sun shone down on the Big Bend Vikings baseball team.

Ephrata may change sewer requirement

EPHRATA - Ephrata may change an ordinance to allow a change in property ownership to trigger connection to the sewer system.

Royal School District Board of Directors

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the "Board")

Royal City farmer catches wire thieves

ROYAL CITY - A farm employee helped the Royal City police catch two thieves Friday.

Really, honestly, I am not Matthew Weaver

Everyone who knows Matthew Weaver has a story.

Ephrata attorney defends changes

EPHRATA - Attorney Katherine Kenison told the Ephrata City Council the proposed amendment to the city's sewer ordinance is not unique.

Residents call ordinance unfair

EPHRATA - Two Ephrata residents called a city requirement forcing property owners with septic tanks to connect to the city sewer unfair.

Summer classes start late at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE- Big Bend Community College summer quarter classes will start later than usual this year.

NW Hook and Bullet

Avila Auto Detailing

Vikings' title run continues with back-to-back OT wins

KENNEWICK- A proud run toward a Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) basketball title continued last night when the Big Bend Vikings held on for an 84-81 overtime win over the Highline Thunderbirds.

Columbia Basin Herald

Manta Rays team sets meet record

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Manta Rays Swim Team boys 14-and-under 400-yard freestyle relay set a new meet record in the Inland Empire Swim Championships in Couer d'Alene Idaho last weekend.

Columbia Basin Job Corps program in danger

MOSES LAKE - Congress passed a bill that could result in the closure of the Job Corps campus in Moses Lake.

Biodiesel plant plans second-quarter opening in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Pasco-based GEN-X Energy Group could open a new facility during the second quarter of this year in Moses Lake and create about 10 new jobs.

Grant PUD settles with PacifiCorp

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD settled a contract lawsuit with the Portland-based utility PacifiCorp this week.

Neils' federal lawsuit dropped

SPOKANE - A former Grant County employee dropped her federal civil suit against the county and her former employer, Prosecutor Angus Lee.

NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO:    TAMI ZEIGLER and anyone claiming a parental interest In

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

TK Holdings has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge

Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management

Notice is hereby given that City of Warden Water Reclamation

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Moses Lake Industries has applied for renewal of its State Waste

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance

The City of Warden issued a determination of non-significance

Master Hunter Advisory Group names members

MOSES LAKE - The Master Hunter Advisory Group is pleased to announce that Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Phil Anderson has appointed these individuals to the Advisory Group, effective as of yesterday.

Quincy pioneer Karl Weber passes

QUINCY - Quincy pioneer Karl Weber, 98, watched technology change and the rural town grow throughout his lifetime.

Walton plans to settle in Oregon to enjoy the outdoors

Second of a two-part series

Edith Hodson

Edith Hodson, 91, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home with her loving family at her side.

Gunder E. "Eldon" Halvorsen

Eldon Halvorsen, 90, died in Mount Vernon on February 21,

Lost funds

There's no shortage of ideas for how to cut federal government spending, as members of the new Congress quickly found out since proceeding in January.

Pirate hunting

It has been six years since pirates from the war-torn, lawless African nation of Somalia took control of the high seas off the coast of East Africa, and in that time 30 ships have been captured and more than 660 people taken hostage, but US citizens have remained largely unscathed - until Feb. 22.

Quincy hospital purchases property

QUINCY- Quincy Valley Medical Center now owns one city block and is deciding how to best use the space.

Quilt sewing campaign begins Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Operation Linus is a volunteer sewing program to create quilts for children recovering from traumatic events.

Both ACH teams advance to 1B semifinals

SPOKANE – Last year the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Lady Warriors played their way into the Class 1B state final.

Moses Lake hosts second redistricting session

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District administrators hosted the second redistricting session.

Worthless card

Airline passengers expect a degree of inconvenience to make sure flights are safe from terrorist attack. But a line was crossed for a woman in Seattle recently, causing her to change modes of travel.

Home invader sentenced to 15 months

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving more than a year in prison after breaking into a home and fighting with the residents.

Chico's owner remembered

MOSES LAKE - There's a special place at Chico's front counter where Mitchell Zornes stands to watch customers and employees.

School district completes work on Yonezawa

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District recently completed site preparation work on 39 acres of district-owned property located along Yonezawa Boulevard.

Ephrata teen's death a mystery

EPHRATA - James McCallin, 18, Ephrata, died of unknown causes Saturday.

Boeing extends lease at Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Boeing wants to extend its lease with the Port of Moses Lake until the end of the year.

Suggestions made for Grant County planning

EPHRATA - An audit of Grant County's building and planning department provided 20 suggestions to improve performance.

Geraldine R. 'Gerry' Henry

Geraldine R. "Gerry" Henry passed away at her home in Spokane, WA on November 28, 2010. She was born June 12, 1923 in Wenatchee, WA to Charles I. "Doc" and Harriet L. (Periman) Harrison. She was raised in Clayton, WA and attended schools in Clayton and Deer Park before graduating in 1941. Gerry went on to graduate from the Spokane Deaconess School of Nursing in 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Joe Henry. They were married on Sep 14, 1943 prior to his departure for service overseas. She was employed at Tri-County Hospital in Deer Park from the day it opened in 1958 until the family moved to Moses Lake in 1971. She worked at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake until she retired. Gerry was interested in genealogy and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her five children: Harriet Vines of Sequim, WA; Mary Kay (Rick) Bruck and Patricia Ann (Randy) Bruck both of Spokane, John C. (Darcy) Henry of Walla Walla, WA and Michael T. (Debbie) Henry of Eureka, MT. She is also survived by her sister Lois (Leonard) Turrell of Puyallup, WA. In addition, she is survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00AM at Heritage Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the charity of you choice. The family would like to thank those members of Spokane Hospice and the caregivers who gave our mother such loving care at the end of her journey.

Jim Campbell

Jim Campbell age 60, passed away in Spokane WA, February 14th 2011, with his family by his side.

Dear Columbia Basin wrestling coaches...

MOSES LAKE - I can finally look back at this year's Mat Classic and reflect on my second experience at one of the state's marquee events.

Karl Weber

Karl Jonathan Weber, 98 of Quincy, moved upward to his eternal home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 after a full and purposeful life.

North Idaho College Cheerleading Competition - OneGlobal News Network

Stolen items found online

EPHRATA - A Web page is helping Grant County victims find their stolen property.

Soap Lake teen dies

SOAP LAKE - Pavel Turchick, 17, Soap Lake, died Saturday evening from injuries sustained in a car wreck on Feb. 20.

Covington man died near Potholes

EPHRATA - John Bothell, 81, Covington, was found dead near the Potholes Reservoir Friday.

Woman charged for texting, collision

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman faces charges for allegedly crashing into another vehicle while texting.

Group taking ill, disabled children hunting

MOSES LAKE - A new non-profit organization plans to give terminally ill and disabled children a chance to hunt and fish.

Going Wild in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Fans braved chilly temperatures to skate with the

Lady Lions miss on trip to state finals in Spokane

EAST WENATCHEE - It is always typical at the end of one season

Michael Anothy Besancon

Michael Anthony Besancon, 48, born on March 14, 1962, in Odessa, WA. Michael graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1980. His first job was working for his father at Basin Asphalt in Moses Lake. There he found his life's passion in the rock crushing phase. Throughout his rock crushing career he worked for Inland Asphalt and Central Premix of Spokane , WA.

Euniece M. Joski

Euniece M. Joski, 86, a resident of Puyallup, Washington passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Doc tours Moses Lake businesses

MOSES LAKE - Congressman Doc Hastings, R-Wash., listened to

Tunisia's president appoints new prime minister

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) - Tunisia's interim president chose a former

Grant EDC hosts annual banquet

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Economic Development Council changed directors, president on Friday.

Leaping Colton hurdle, ACH girls advance to quarterfinals

WALLA WALLA - Last year you could honestly say that one of the

Standing room only in Ephrata meeting

EPHRATA - Despite snow and freezing temperatures, U.S. Rep. Doc

Shoeless Ray is not dead despite reports

MOSES LAKE - Shoeless Ray is alive and is possibly being treated at a facility outside of Moses Lake.

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Warriors bounce back, move on to Spokane, final eight

WALLA WALLA - Once in a great while it is always good to be

Tough opposition keeps Lions from advancing

EAST WENATCHEE - A year removed from a Class 1B semifinal

Delia R. Alvarado

Delia R. Alvarado, 41, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away

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Man arrested for selling copper

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested after allegedly

Cameron Probert's war against the mice

LTC (RET) Richard "Dick" Dennis Zornes

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather passed into eternity on

Sheila M. Rosenberg

Sheila M. Rosenberg, 17, a senior at Soap Lake High School, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Community Evangelical Free Church, 110 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake with Pastor Gordy Whipps officiating. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at