Stories for November 2011

Wednesday, November 30

November 30, 2011 noon

ORDINANCE NO. 716

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/30 Gonzaga 71 @ WSU 69

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/30 UW 66 @ Idaho 49

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Hopes high for MLHS girls

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team lost five seniors to graduation last year.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Track club looking for student athletes

MOSES LAKE - Teaching student athletes what it means to be well rounded citizens with good sportsmanship skills. That's the objective of the Running Against the Wind (R.A.W.) SPEED track club.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/30 EWU 73 @ Idaho 66

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Jose Solis

Jose A. Solis, Jr., 21, lifelong Moses Lake resident, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Jose was born September 25, 1990 in Moses Lake, WA to Jose A. and Elvia (Gutierrez) Solis.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: The reality of world competition for America's factory owners

In today's dog-eat-dog world, change is constant and accelerating. Other countries are stealing our factories and jobs and are hungry for more. That is the new reality.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

MLCA boys gear up for new season

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) boys basketball team is set to make another run at the North Central Washington 1B league and district championship.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/30 Grambling St. 37 @ WSU 69

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Royal Slope Seniors set Thursday luncheon for holiday memories

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas memories with Royal Slope Seniors on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Royal City Community Center.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Maximiliano (Nito) Vela, Jr.

Maximiliano (Nito) Vela, Jr. went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2011, in Woodinville, Washington.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

EDITORIAL: Return to Tucumcari? Well, of course

Just about the time you think you've seen it all, or heard it all, something new happens.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

MLCA girls team counting on youth

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy girls basketball team has it's work cut out if they expect to repeat as the North Central Washington 1B District 6 Champions.

November 30, 2011 5 a.m.

Banks Lake being refilled after 30 foot drawdown

COULEE CITY - Banks Lake is being refilled while work crews handle planned maintenance projects along the lake.

Tuesday, November 29

November 29, 2011 noon

Big Bend starts new pilot program

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College and Inland Helicopters of Spokane have partnered to train a new generation of helicopter pilots.

November 29, 2011 noon

EPHRATA - A Warden man accused of chasing three men and shooting at them was found not guilty of a majority of the charges.

November 28, 2011

November 28, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 2 & North Easterly 1/2 Lot 3 Blk 2 Barclay Add. To

November 28, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Probe of police shooting continues

ROYAL CITY - As of Friday afternoon, the investigation of the Oct. 24 police shooting in Royal City remains incomplete.

November 28, 2011 5:15 a.m.

High Mountain Hunting Supply opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - High Mountain Hunting Supply chose Moses Lake for a new location to better serve customers in the Moses Lake, Othello, and Ephrata areas.

November 28, 2011 5 a.m.

Ephrata increases permit fees

EPHRATA - Ephrata's building permit fees are increasing to cover a roughly $30,000 to $40,000 annual deficit.

Sunday, November 27

November 27, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Questions about water accounting lead to Schwana shakeup

SCHWANA - Questions about accounting at the Sentinel Gap Water Association (SGWA), which serves the community of Schwana with potable water, has led to a shakeup in leadership.

November 27, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Child advocate helps connect kids to hospital

MOSES LAKE - Hal Gruver loves kids so much, he can't say no to an opportunity to help them.

November 27, 2011 5 a.m.

Donations fund second hockey storage shed

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council accepted donations from area hockey clubs to pay for a second storage shed/changing room at the city’s ice rink.

November 27, 2011 5 a.m.

Historical society to meet Nov. 29

EPHRATA - The Grant County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

November 27, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/27 UC Riverside 64 vs WSU 63

November 27, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/27 UC Davis 59 @ EWU 79

Saturday, November 26

November 26, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Chief Moses students start a chain reaction

MOSES LAKE - Chief Moses Middle School students are flocking to a group challenging them to instigate a positive chain reaction in their school and community.

November 26, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Two certifications for Grant County fire captain

ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire District No. 10/11 Captain/Mechanic Russ Hersh has achieved the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (ET) certifications.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader confused by request

People tell me that this is a conservative place. People say that they want less government interference and more individual freedom. But I doubt this. I think that people here secretly love government interference.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Ted Smith

Ted LeRoy Smith, 82, Moses Lake resident, died on November 22, 2011. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, during his fight against lung cancer.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Teacher expresses thanks for newspaper

I am writing to thank you for your generosity in donating a bundle of newspapers to my classroom on a weekly basis. These newspapers are used for various educational activities. First and foremost, the students obtain an understanding of how to read a newspaper and begin to understand how to read for current events.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Teacher utilizes donated newspapers

I want to begin by thanking you and the Columbia Basin Herald for supplying my classroom with newspapers each week. They have become very useful in the classroom. Not only do my students use the newspapers to learn about what is happening in our community, they also use them for many spelling and reading activities. I often have my students use the newspapers to identify words that display the phonic’s skill that we are working on. My students also look for spelling and vocabulary words as they read. This helps my students see how their learning may be applied in the real world as well as build upon their reading skills.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader wants initiative amended

My wife has been a Contract Liquor Store manager in Ephrata for 8 years. We recently attended a meeting with the liquor board to review the impacts of I-1183. One point caught our attention.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 Big Bend 113 vs BBCC Alumni 93

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 WSU 90 vs Prairie View A&M 52

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Shootings reported in Mattawa area

MATTAWA - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a series of gang-involved shooting incidents near Mattawa.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Wilma Brizendine

Wilma H. Brizendine, 85, a Moses Lake resident for 52 years and teacher in the Moses Lake School District, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 22, 2011 at home surrounded by family. At Wilmas' request there will be a private graveside service. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

11/26 WSU 21 @ Washington 38 (Apple Cup)

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 Quest 55 @ CWU 103

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader touts Big Bend's efforts, success

For 50 years, Big Bend Community College has been committed to providing education and training for people so they can develop better skills, find better jobs, and be more effective community members.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 EWU 58 @ Brigham Young 77

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 UW 51 @ San Diego St 63

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader wants stray dog problem addressed

In regard to the article about stray cats. What is being done about the stray dogs? We live on a corner with no fence. Every day we have dogs using our yard as their potty. Not a day goes by when there aren’t any. We have a dog that we take out on a leash. It is driving him crazy watching other dogs coming into HIS yard. He is at the window barking madly at them. Why don’t the owners keep them on a leash or in their own yards. Not mine? City council you have more than just a cat problem to deal with. Please address both of these.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader protests FDA rules

Help.

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/26 Big Bend 88 vs BBCC Alumni 39

November 26, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader concerned about budget cuts

I am a certified teacher for the state of Washington. I love what I do! I love it so much that I am staying employed as a teacher despite a challenge we have in our family. We have been blessed with a Down Syndrome son, Tyler, who has special needs and care. What our family has been able to do because of the home care policies has helped us keep Tyler at home for a half day while I work part-time as an instructor. I am his parent provider. So far I have been very grateful to the state and to the funds that are available to me and my family.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

Annual Habitat Festival of Trees is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Habitat for Humanity's 17th annual Festival of Trees Saturday offers food, auctions and a chance to support a good cause.

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/24 WSU 65 vs Marquette 52

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

Annexation draws gun club concerns

EPHRATA - The annexation of a 162-acre piece of land drew concerns from an Ephrata Sportsmen's Association member.

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/24 Oklahoma 74 vs WSU 59

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

Liquor store managers wonder about future

MOSES LAKE - More than 100 state contract liquor store managers from Eastern Washington packed the Moses Lake Event Center Tuesday to learn more about Initiative 1183's affects on their operations.

November 24, 2011 5 a.m.

Herald closed

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald is closed on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 23

November 23, 2011 noon

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the

November 23, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 29th at 2:00 p.m. for the bid opening for a rail inspector.

November 23, 2011 noon

MLIRD

On December 13, 2011 between 1:00 & 8:00 p.m., electors

November 23, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Schwiesow signs letter of intent

MOSES LAKE - Courtney Schwiesow, senior anchor on the Moses Lake High School swim and dive team, has signed a letter of intent to enroll at California State University-East Bay in Oakland on a swimming scholarship.

November 23, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Savoie facing second trial

EPHRATA - Prosecutors are retrying Evan D. Savoie for the 2003 murder of Craig Sorger.

November 23, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Messers to celebrate 74th anniversary on Thanksgiving

ROYAL CITY - Paul and Mary Messer, residents of Royal City from 1971-2008, will celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary in Shoreline on Thanksgiving Day.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Navy recruiters help load up Thanksgiving meals

MOSES LAKE - Six central Washington Navy recruiters flexed their muscles Friday morning to help out the Moses Lake Food Bank.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Claire W. (Jones) Zimmerman

Claire was born and raised in Enfield, Conneticut, moving to Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Claire was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Adddison L. Jones and Clara B. Jones. She met the Love of her life during WW2 at Westover Air Field, They later married and had 2 daughters. They spent much of their early marriage going from one end of the country to the other end of the country. Their oldest daughter was born on the sunny tropical island of Bermuda. The youngest was born during a tour at McChord Air base, Tacoma, WA.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

EDITORIAL: It's just nine... or so more miles to Tucumcari

It's 9 a.m. Sunday in Denton, Texas. The temperature is about 70 degrees - rising toward 80 - and the humidity is 93. I feel like I need another shower already.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Irene Harper

Irene E. Harper, 88, a resident of Othello passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, her loving family at her side. Interment will be at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, Kansas. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

REC Silicon donates 250 turkeys

MOSES LAKE - For the fourth year, REC Silicon combined work safety observations with a Thanksgiving turkey drive.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Soap Lake 2012 budget maintains city services

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake's $2.9 million budget for next year is a no frills affair that sustains current city services and staffing levels.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/23 UW 46 @ UC Santa Barbara 37

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Our state health care exchange should preserve choice

Even as the new health care law heads for the U.S. Supreme Court where it faces an uncertain future, Washington state is moving forward with its $23 million effort to design and implement a health care exchange.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Shirley Rorick

On November 17th, 2011 Shirley Jean Rorick passed away at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. at age 63. Shirley Jean Rorick was born and raised in Moses Lake, Washington to Lynsee and Ruth (Prinz) Lee and raised her four surviving children here as well. Gary Wayne Harless, Michelle Lee Robbins, Tameara Lynn Johnson, and James Albert Rorick. She is also survived by her brothers Leon Watson, William Watson and his wife Marlene Watson, Dick Watson and his wife Trudy Watson, and Robert Lutskas and his wife as well as many nieces, nephew, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

November 23, 2011 5 a.m.

Grant County budget remains unchanged

EPHRATA - Some Grant County departments are struggling with a proposed 2012 budget, which is roughly the same as last year.

Tuesday, November 22

November 22, 2011 noon

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

November 22, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

The 2011 Preliminary Budget for the City of Royal City has been prepared and placed on file with the City Finance Director. Copies of the 2012 Preliminary Budget are available for review during regular business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street, NE, Royal City.

November 22, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

A board seat on the Moses Lake Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the Moses Lake Conservation District or visit the Conservation Commission website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/. Application must be received by the Conservation Commission no later than March 31, 2012.

November 22, 2011 noon

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

November 22, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is currently in possession of a 12 foot black aluminum boat and trailer. The trailer is not legally licensed. The boat has an old Evinrude 18 horsepower motor affixed to it. Anyone who believes that they are the legal owner of this vessel, should contact Police Specialist Robert Carpenter before December 15th, 2011. If the legal owner cannot be located, the vessel will be destroyed or sold at public auction.

November 22, 2011 noon

Big Bend receives award from governor

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's commercial driver's license program helps the state economy and they have the award to prove it.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/22 EWU 89 @ Hawaii 72

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Ryan Doumit gets 1-year deal with Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins and versatile catcher Ryan Doumit agreed Friday a one-year, $3 million contract.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Lawsuit against county dismissed

SPOKANE - A former Grant County employee's federal lawsuit against Grant County and her former boss was dismissed.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

North Central Washington feels 4.6 quake

MOSES LAKE - A magnitude 4.6 earthquake briefly shook an area of northern Washington from a source about six miles northwest of Omak.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Top Northern Pikeminnow harvester earned $66,478

PORTLAND -- The top earner in the Northern Pikeminnow Sports Reward Program this year earned $66,478 during the six-month season, and the second place angler brought in $60,742.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Archbishop Murphy shuts out Othello

EVERETT - Backup quarterback Connor Kruse ran for three touchdowns and threw for another as Archbishop Murphy crushed Othello 34-0.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/22 Oregon St 74 @ EWU 60

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Ephrata water rates to increase

EPHRATA - Ephrata plans to start increasing water rates next year.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/22 Walla Walla 71 @ CWU 110

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

ACH advances to semifinal round

MOSES LAKE - Colin Deyarmin rushed for 152 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns to lead Almira/Coulee-Hartine (ACH) to a 52-8 win over Touchet at Lions Field Friday.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Moses Lake man brings oil paintings to life

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident John Willey painted for most of his life, but what was once a hobby is now a professional ambition.

November 22, 2011 5 a.m.

Hospitals achieve meaningful use status

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare and Othello Community Hospital are among the first hospitals in the state to complete the first stage of a Medicare incentive program.

November 21, 2011 5:47 a.m.

MLIRD board approves $1.4 million 2012 budget

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors unanimously approved a slightly smaller $1.4 million budget for 2012, when compared to 2011.

November 21, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Moses Lake Civic Center opens today

MOSES LAKE - After more than a year of work and waiting, the Moses Lake Civic Center opens today with public tours and events from 1 to 9 p.m.

November 21, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Tuesday shot clinic at health district

MOSES LAKE - Flu season has arrived, and the Grant County Health District is offering shots for $25 at its Moses Lake office at 1038 West Ivy.

November 21, 2011 5 a.m.

Master Hunter Program

What is the Master Hunter Permit Program? As stated by Fish and Wildlife: "The Master Hunter Permit Program is designed to promote responsible hunting. In addition to training, the program emphasizes safe, lawful and ethical hunting priorities while upholding the highest standards. The program offers an opportunity for conscientious, committed hunters who care about the future of hunting to assume a leadership role among their peers. Through their knowledge and conduct in the field, Master Hunters play a key role in improving relationships with landowners, thus ensuring continued hunter access to private lands."

November 21, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/21 Evergreen 50 @ CWU 66

November 21, 2011 5 a.m.

Boy Scouts may sell property

MOSES LAKE - The Grand Columbia Council of Boy Scouts of America is selling property to pay off a $1.6 million debt.

November 21, 2011 5 a.m.

More Pertussis cases reported

EPHRATA - An October report by the Grant County Health District noted the number of Pertussis cases in the county has risen to 57, with seven cases reported in September.

Sunday, November 20

November 20, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Mattawa Chamber elects officers

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce elected new officers at its Nov. 9 meeting, but its future is still in doubt.

November 20, 2011 5:15 a.m.

First snowfall delivers traffic collisions

MOSES LAKE - The season's first snowfall created wet roads and led to dozens of traffic collisions.

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/20 UW 64 @ St Louis 77

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

Voters choose Weeks, Scott and Noftle

MATTAWA - Seth Weeks and Jay Scott were voted to the Wahluke School Board and Mike Noftle was elected to the Royal School Board in contested races in the Nov. 8 general election.

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

Fatal shooting was in defense

EPHRATA - Charges won't be filed in the case of an Aug. 31 shooting in Moses Lake.

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

Master Hunter Advisory Group seeks members

Fish and Wildlife is accepting letters of interest through Dec. 18 for membership on the department's Master Hunter Advisory Group.

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

Help available for business exporting

MOSES LAKE - Two international trade specialists from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) shared details about their free, public services available to businesses wanting to export.

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/20 WSU 58 @ South Dakota St 63

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/20 WSU 83 @ Portland 73

November 20, 2011 5 a.m.

Federal legislation aims to curb FERC

CRESCENT BAR - Federal Judge Justin Quackenbush is still sitting on key decisions in the Crescent Bar residents-vs-Grant County PUD lawsuit, but there is potentially good news for the islanders in Congress.

Saturday, November 19

November 19, 2011 10 p.m.

11/19 Washington 21 @ Oregon St 38

November 19, 2011 7 p.m.

11/19 EWU 45 @ Idaho St 14

November 19, 2011 6 p.m.

11/19 Utah 30 vs WSU 27

November 19, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Clean lake helps boost property values

MOSES LAKE - Clean water matters when it comes to property values, which can trigger economic growth.

November 19, 2011 5:15 a.m.

A self-shooting reported by injured Mattawa man

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man who went to the Othello hospital with a bullet wound to the chest on Thursday, Oct. 27, has told authorities he shot himself accidentally.

November 18, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd at 1:30 p.m. to negotiate a contract for engineering services for the second well project.

November 18, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Moses Lake will be holding a 2012 Budget Public Hearing on November 28, 2011. Copies of the budget are available at the Port Administration Office.

November 18, 2011 noon

Ordinance No. 2632

An ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for

November 18, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

November 18, 2011 noon

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., and NORTHWEST

November 18, 2011 noon

City of Moses Lake

National Frozen Foods submitted an application for a major

November 18, 2011 noon

Ordinance No. 2631

An ordinance repealing Chapter 6.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal

November 18, 2011 11:03 a.m.

606 Lupine Dr

November 18, 2011 11:02 a.m.

Silverton

November 18, 2011 11 a.m.

Is email great or what! During the rate increase meetings held back in August 2011, three PUD commissioners met privately with an out-of-town consultant hired by the Grant County Industrial Alliance, a group promoting industrial development in the county. This meeting of a quorum of commissioners constitutes an illegal meeting under Washington state's Open Public Meeting Act. A public records request from the PUD shows emails dated Aug. 2 and 3, 2011 between the PUD manager and Gary Saleba, president of EES Consulting Inc., a firm providing services in the power and energy industry. In the Aug. 2 email, Saleba states, "We have meeting with some of your commissioners tomorrow to discuss rate levels and structures. We have some constructive ideas in both areas." The Aug. 3 email states, "Met with Bob, Tom and Terry." Saleba goes on to say, "At the end of the day, we'll do some fairly serious commentary on 8/23 and see what happens." Commissioner Allred did not attend these meetings or have any private discussions with this consulting firm or industrial people.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader enjoyed downtown event

Well, it might not have been one enchanted evening, but it certainly was a hallowed Halloween.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: 11/18 Brigham Young-Hawaii 77 vs CWU 78

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

EDITORIAL: Pay to use my money?

What's $5 a month to Bank of America? The money clearly meant more to the financial giant's debit-card holders, because they fought harder for it.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/18 WSU 69 @ Wisconsin 51

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Tuesday shot clinic at health district

MOSES LAKE - Flu season has arrived, and the Grant County Health District is offering shots for $25 at its Moses Lake office at 1038 West Ivy.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Hansen writes of 'character assassinations'

MOSES LAKE - I've experienced a number of character assassinations this last month by the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District. Although not mentioned by name, the Oct. 13 issue of the Columbia Basin Herald stated that the sinking of the dredge was caused by "eco-terrorism."

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Samaritan Healthcare campuses are tobacco free

MOSES LAKE - As part of the Samaritan Healthcare mission to provide health care services that improve the well-being of the people of our community, in May of 2011 the Board of Commissioners decided to make all campuses of Samaritan Healthcare "tobacco free."

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Federal legislation aims to curb FERC

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader supports election changes

It is amazing to me that the Moses Lake irrigation district has taken such a strong stand against Mick Hansen. They may be fine, upstanding citizens that work for the Moses Lake irrigation district, but since I live on the lake, I would want the board to be above reproach. Why wouldn't you want a check and balance system in your elections? When we voted at the last election, there were so many unanswered questions about who could vote and how many votes each person got, etc.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Quincy council looks at recycling

QUINCY - Quincy officials are considering a curb side recycling program for the city.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader is upset over theft

Disgrace! I am a 21-years-of-service disabled veteran and am truly honored to have served my (our) country. People thank us for our service. "Proud" is what I feel, but humbled by the attention. The attention I received last night cut me deep. I, like many others, hung my stars and stripes out my front door to honor my veteran brothers and sisters to include my son, my brother and my nephew, who are still serving. Since there was a light shining on the flag it was proper to leave my flag out at night. I've had that flag since I left the service many, many years ago and was due to be properly retired. Now I don't get that chance thanks to the whatever or whoever that ripped it down late last night. If you believe it was your First Amendment right to rip down this flag, then all I can say is "you're welcome" from a vet.

November 18, 2011 5 a.m.

In the article about the MLIRD, some people seem to be playing fast and loose with the truth. I have known Mick Hansen my whole life. Anyone who knows him would know that he would never threaten some one with any kind of harm. If Mick is concerned about the dealings of the MLIRD, then we should all be concerned. I have no knowledge of any wrong doing at the MLIRD.

Thursday, November 17

November 17, 2011 noon

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the

November 17, 2011 noon

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 715

The City Council of the City of Warden has adopted an ordinance creating new Chapter 17.42 of the Warden Municipal Code, titled "Temporary Uses".

November 17, 2011 noon

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases materials, equipment and supplies estimated to cost between $10,000 and $50,000 as set forth in RCW 39.04.190. Quotations are solicited through District communications to vendors having requested to be listed to receive such notifications.

November 17, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Swim & dive brings home medals

Federal Way - The Moses Lake girls swim and dive team returned from a successful performance at the state meet last weekend, bringing home medals and setting personal and school records.

November 17, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Moses Lake kids perform 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

MOSES LAKE - Fee-fi-fo-fum. I smell a night of theatrical fun.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Ephrata volleyball ends on high note

OLYMPIA - The Ephrata volleyball team ended a successful season with a trip to the state 2A tournament last weekend at Evergreen State College.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

'Ninety-nine Percenters' to hold Moses Lake rally

MOSES LAKE - Local advocates of the "We are the 99 percent" movement are holding a rally Thursday evening in Moses Lake.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/17 San Diego 57 @ EWU 68

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Elks host annual free community Thanksgiving dinner

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Elks host a free community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/17 EWU 65 @ Oregon 73

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Shootings reported in Mattawa area

MATTAWA - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a series of gang-involved shooting incidents near Mattawa.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Othello adds officer, parks and rec director

OTHELLO - A police officer and recreation director are two of the additions to Othello's proposed 2012 budget

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/17 Sacramento State 68 @ WSU 79

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Two hit by drive-by pellets

DESERT AIRE - Two people were hit by what is believed to be buckshot during a drive-by shotgun shooting aimed at a residence at 510 Thunderbird Way West on Thursday, Nov. 10.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Simplot's Grant County plants spared closures

MOSES LAKE - Simplot's Moses Lake and Othello plants are remaining open after the company recently announced plans to close its Idaho plants in Nampa and Aberdeen.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Warnick looks ahead to sessions

MOSES LAKE - In just a few weeks District 13 Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, will join state legislators in Olympia to discuss Washington's $2 billion funding gap.

November 17, 2011 5 a.m.

Weekend gang activity and injuries are under investigation

BEVERLY - The Grant County Sheriff's office was busy Sunday investigating Saturday night gang-related shootings here and in Desert Aire that resulted in injuries to at least one person.

Wednesday, November 16

November 16, 2011 noon

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on December 1, 2011 for Supplying Western Red Cedar Poles as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3315.

November 16, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF FILING OF 2012 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

November 16, 2011 6:25 a.m.

Coldwell Banker Open House Video Tour Header

November 16, 2011 6:09 a.m.

iFiber

http://www.iFiber.tv

November 16, 2011 6:04 a.m.

Food Drive 2011 Donation

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November 16, 2011 5:19 a.m.

President Obama says he will delay until 2013 a decision about the $13 billion Keystone pipeline, which would carry Canadian oil to Gulf coast refineries.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/16 Seattle U 53 @ UW 72

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Samaritan holds annual turkey drive

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare is making Thanksgiving special for families this year with their 11th annual turkey drive.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

EDITORIAL: Ted Escobar's on a vacation trip - sort of

I'm going on a vacation trip to Texas on Thursday - sort of. Because of modern technology, I'll be able to do the paper while I'm on the road and in Denton.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Washington's public schools are only getting better

When it comes to public education, there's a lot to celebrate. Educators, students, parents, policymakers, and communities are working together and getting great results.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Russell Miller

The lord has taken our beloved Russell Floyd Miller, 72 years of age, home on November 10, 2011. He was preceeded in death by his mother, father and brother. He will be dearly missed by his sisters, Vrayla Miller and Margaret Givens, Nieces; Debbie Hymas, Susan Severns and her husband Rick Severns, Marian Gabaldon, Roxanne Wilkey, Jody, Tammy, Jamie, and life long friend Earl McBride.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Charges dropped in Soap Lake shooting

EPHRATA - Prosecutors dismissed charges against the two men accused of the shooting and stabbing death of Luis Martinez.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Heading to Belize

As many of you may know I have traveled to Belize a couple of times and have had some great fishing for bonefish, tarpon and other species that are found in abundance here. Learning that Belize has the second largest barrier reef in the world got my attention, and that sure contributes to the wonderful fishing on the "flats".

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

ACH moves on to next round

COULEE CITY - Derek Isaak ran for 254 yards on seven carries and scored five touchdowns to lead the Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) Warriors to a convincing 64-24 win over the Wilbur-Creston Wildcats Saturday.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

MLCA soccer season ends at Lions Field

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) boys soccer season came to an end Saturday with a 6-1 first round state playoff loss to Waitsburg-Prescott.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Rae Johnson (Frary) was born July 22, 1945 to Burrell and Louise Frary in Anchorage, Alaska. She had 5 sisters: Eva Sparavalo, Elva Huges , Doreen Weitzel, Carol Greenstreet, Starr Mandrelle and a brother, Sonny Frary. She is survived by her sister Carol and two sons, Robert B. and wife Shala Johnson of Richland and Joseph T. and wife Tammy Johnson of Moses Lake. She was preceded in death by her sisters Eva, Elva, Doreen, Starr and her brother Sonny.

November 16, 2011 5 a.m.

Superintendent Search to host tour of schools

ROYAL - Superintendent Rose Search will host a tour of Royal School District School buildings on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The public is invited.

Tuesday, November 15

November 15, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/15 South Dakota 61 @ EWU 70

November 15, 2011 5 a.m.

Calling all bell ringers

MOSES LAKE - The bell ringers standing outside storefronts with their red kettles appear for a brief period of time each year.

November 15, 2011 5 a.m.

Homelessness remains a hidden issue

MOSES LAKE - Ray Kitzke moved to Moses Lake two years ago for a job he lost a few months later to seasonal layoffs.

November 15, 2011 5 a.m.

AG candidate Dunn visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Attorney General candidate Reagan Dunn shared his views on crime, jobs, the economy and government regulations at the Ag Water & Power Users of Eastern Washington's dinner.

Monday, November 14

November 14, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

The undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by

November 14, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

"A Public Hearing on the 2012 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library in Royal City, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7."

November 14, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF MEETING OF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

November 14, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

November 14, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

The undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by

November 14, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

The undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by

November 14, 2011 7:14 a.m.

Was the passing of 1183 a good thing for Washington?

November 14, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Avila first Hispanic member of Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE - Not every local election can be billed as historic, but Jason Avila's successful bid for Moses Lake Council position 3 is just that.

November 14, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Mattawa librarian started from nowhere

MATTATA - Josie Toscano was not a librarian and had no intentions of being one when the position at the Mattawa Public Library was suggested.

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/14 Portland 63 @ UW 93

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Colville Hatchery

After a slow day at Wells Dam I decided to travel back up to Bridgeport for steelhead. I had my friend Tom Vershuren from the west side along, for this first time trying bobber and jig fishing. There were a couple of boats fishing up river from the launch, so we ran down to the area near the Colville Hatchery.

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/14 WSU 81 @ Gonzaga 89

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

Port of Quincy looks to East Coast for business

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is now looking to East Coast companies to ship their oranges and citrus juice to the West Coast.

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

Nordt chosen as Grant PUD CFO

EPHRATA - Starting today, Grant PUD Director of Power Management Kevin Nordt takes on more duties as the district's new chief financial officer.

November 14, 2011 5 a.m.

What does it really mean when it is said that every man woman and child owes $48,000 as their part of the national debt?

November 13, 2011 5 a.m.

Upcoming hunting seasons

November 13, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 11/13 WSU 72 vs UNC Wilmington 60

Saturday, November 12

November 12, 2011 10 p.m.

11/12 Washington 17 @ USC 40

November 12, 2011 7 p.m.

11/12 EWU 53 @ Cal Poly 51

November 12, 2011 6 p.m.

11/12 #18 Arizona St 27 vs WSU 37

November 12, 2011 5:15 a.m.

City of Mattawa budget at $6 million

MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council presented a preliminary budget for 2012 of just more than $6 million at its regular meeting of Nov. 3, and no one objected.

November 12, 2011 5:15 a.m.

ARTGARDEN Pottery opens soon

MOSES LAKE - ARTGARDEN Pottery in Moses Lake is planning a Nov. 22 grand opening at its new store at 104 W Third Ave.

November 12, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/12 Georgia St 74 @ UW 91

November 12, 2011 5 a.m.

Final lake forum is Monday

MOSES LAKE - "Our future - protecting property values" is the topic of the final forum about Moses Lake on Monday.

November 12, 2011 5 a.m.

Occupy Wall Streeters must meet my people

I can stand only so much of the Occupy Wall Street crowd. At best, they are brats so spoiled by our nanny state that they believe everything should be free.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Recently I was channel surfing on TV and discovered a news piece on Fox News that mentioned 36 percent of people polled would rather have Ronald Reagan as president over Franklin Roosevelt. Although I was shocked that I lingered and watched that piece, as I generally avoid fiction TV, and Fox News is as fictional as it gets, I really wonder how many of those polled really remembered Ronald Reagan.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Occupy elsewhere

The tolerance of North American cities for the Occupy protests need not be limitless.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/11 UC Davis 69 @ UW 68

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader disagrees with legislators' actions

Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, get an "F."

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/11 Warner Pacific 92 @ CWU 89

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader encourages people to get involved

It takes a village. That was an unspoken subtheme at a public information meeting held Aug. 31 and chaired by MLPD Chief Dean Mitchell. The cooperative efforts between the Grant County Sheriff's Office and miscellaneous city police departments within the county were discussed. The proactive involvement of various youth groups to channel children toward more positive choices was highlighted and the need for us all to help make a difference in our communities was pointed out. Anyone who noticed the visible yet friendly police presence at our recent county fair saw that there were also police officers from other cities in Grant County. All part of a county wide gang task force that includes law enforcement from throughout Eastern Washington.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Readers from Ms. Young's class thank newspaper for donation

I want to thank you for giving us the newspaper every day. We vote on an article to read. While we read we take Cornell Notes. Cornell Notes help us to understand the article better.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader disagrees with farm subsidies

Back in high school, I worked on a dairy farm in which the Federal government paid the farm approximately a quarter million dollars to destroy all the animals and cease milk production for 10 years. The reason: too much milk supply, which was keeping the price of milk too low.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Saturday mail

A bipartisan group of senators have come up with a reasonable plan to keep the U.S. Postal Service solvent, while at the same time continuing six-day a week mail delivery.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician: Wells Dam

I made a trip to Wells Dam the other day. I usually start fishing here later in the steelhead season, but I just had to give it a try. The steelhead counts are very good again this year and I hoped that some of them were resting below the dam. My wife Eileen did hook one while we drifted bobbers and jigs along the bar. I did get a couple of hits back trolling, too, but we didn't put a single steelhead in the boat.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/11 WSU 60 @ Penn St 72

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Americans can learn from Poland's past

People don't appreciate what they have until they lose it. For example, if your water line breaks and you go without showers for a couple of days, you have a whole new appreciation for the water company.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Reader wants more responsible government

So much going on in the world, everyone complaining about bail outs and who will pay. Yes, other countries in need and asking for bailouts can our government afford this helping others who will this effect? All these budget cuts is effecting many Americans with health care budget cuts and now Social Security. People on disabilities with children are barely getting by. So many people hurting and barely making ends meet.Even our American soldiers will be effected by all these budget cuts. I clearly understand my father served his country, was hurt while in training, and never received a cent.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

11/11 Neah Bay 1 vs MLCA 3

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/11 EWU 69 @ Gonzaga 77

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

11/11 Ephrata 1 vs Port Angeles 3

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Moses Lake church collects Christmas items

MOSES LAKE - It's time to grab empty shoeboxes and put them to good use.

November 11, 2011 5 a.m.

Othello chamber suggests event coordinator position

OTHELLO - The Othello Chamber of Commerce president asked the city to partner with it to fund an event coordinator position.

Thursday, November 10

November 10, 2011 noon

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases

November 10, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing for the 2012

November 10, 2011 noon

MOSES LAKE - Failure to yield reportedly led to a two-vehicle collision on state Route 17 north of Moses Lake.

November 10, 2011 5 a.m.

Close calls in Moses Lake elections

EPHRATA - Grant County Elections personnel counted thousands of votes throughout the day Tuesday sent in from residents across the county.

November 10, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/10 UW 80 vs Duke 86

November 10, 2011 5 a.m.

Driver found dead at truck stop

MOSES LAKE - A Wisconsin truck driver died of a heart attack while sitting in his idling truck behind Ernie's Truck Stop in Moses Lake.

November 10, 2011 5 a.m.

Local Birth Announcements

November 10, 2011 5 a.m.

Soap Lake newcomers lead incumbents

SOAP LAKE - Most Soap Lake City Council incumbents fared poorly Tuesday night against the Five for the Future.

November 10, 2011 4:56 a.m.

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, CMAs, Shakira

November 10, 2011 4:51 a.m.

Ex-banker Papademos Is New Greek Prime Minister

November 10, 2011 4:50 a.m.

Paterno's Legend Shattered by Scandal

November 10, 2011 4:41 a.m.

Raw Video: Crowd Gathers After Paterno Firing

November 10, 2011 4:22 a.m.

Today in History for October 10th

Wednesday, November 9

November 9, 2011 4:15 p.m.

Today in History for November 9th

November 9, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF FILING OF 2012 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

November 9, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Mattawa Chamber to meet Wednesday

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a general meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the offices of the Port of Matawa.

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

SOAP LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) Lions were crowned district champions after defeating Thorp in fives sets (22-25, 25-14, 21-25, 25-15, 15-11) Thursday.

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

Calendar Nov. 9 - Nov. 15

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

Moses Lake looks at next year's budget

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's 2012 preliminary budget reveals the city is on solid - if cautious - financial footing.

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

Royal defense creates 14-7 victory

ROYAL CITY - Goldendale proved to be tougher than expected in last Friday's state play-in prep football game at Royal, but the Knight defense ignited a rally in the fourth period with a key stop, and Royal won, 14-7.

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

Conrad Leroy Stephens

Conrad went to his eternal home on the morning of November 5, 2011. He died peacefully at home after having a great week with his children. Conrad was born on March 5, 1921 at Elizabeth, Arkansas to Henry and Violet Stephens. He attended schools in Elizabeth, served in the CC camps in southern Arkansas for 2 years, where he continued his education. He left the CC camps to work with his Dad and brothers in sawmills in Elizabeth. He married his sweetheart of 3 months, Nora Mae McCormack of Melbourne, Arkansas, on January 25, 1941. He joined the Navy during World War II in 1945. He was medically discharged that same year due to a heart murmer which would follow him allthe rest of his life. Their first child was born in Arkansas. Work brought them to Washington, then to California where their second son was born, then back to Washington where their daughter was born. Conrad worked in the Okanogan Valley for a number of years in the fruit and lumber businesses. He operated service stations in Spokane and Othello and then worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He spent his life serving the Lord and was currently an active member of the Church of Christ in Ephrata, WA. In his earlier years he enjoyed working with youth groups, and has served as an Elder and Deacon in the Church of Christ in Spokane and Othello. His passion was his family and felt blessed with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to whom he cheerfully referred to himself as "Grandpa the Great".

November 9, 2011 5 a.m.

Soap Lake students honor veterans

SOAP LAKE - Veterans Day at Soap Lake High School Thursday is rooted in an appreciation of U.S. military veterans.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE - REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

November 8, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

On November 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the

November 8, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Miniature Art Show attracts many artists

MOSES LAKE - Tyler Sauter was receiving plenty of well-wishes Friday night after his oil painting "Primary Roses," won the Artists' Choice Award at the Desert Artist Miniature Art Show.

November 8, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Chiefs bounced out of playoffs

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls soccer team suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to Central Valley at Lions Field Saturday.

November 8, 2011 5 a.m.

Soap Lake, other cities start shoreline planning

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake is one of several cities in Grant County taking steps to update shoreline regulations.

November 8, 2011 5 a.m.

EPHRATA - Carrying her 10-week old daughter Ella, Tanya Piturachstit perused auction items at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School's auction Saturday.

November 8, 2011 5 a.m.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: 11/08 AnotherLevel Blue Angels 87 @ CWU 91

November 8, 2011 2 a.m.

Washington State Mom Goes to Get Gas, 2-year-old Vanishes

November 8, 2011 1:40 a.m.

What Makes a CMA Entertainer of the Year?

November 8, 2011 1:38 a.m.

U.S. Limits Troubled Student Visa Program

November 8, 2011 1:36 a.m.

Asteroid Anxiety? Astronomers Say Not to Worry.

November 8, 2011 1:28 a.m.

Has the recent allegations of sexual harrasment against Herman Cain changed your opinion of the Republican Presidential candidate?

November 8, 2011 1:26 a.m.

Woman Accuses Cain of Bold Sexual Advance

November 8, 2011 1:24 a.m.

Jackson Doctor Convicted in Star's Drug Death

November 8, 2011 1:23 a.m.

Smokin' Joe Frazier Passes Away

November 8, 2011 1:22 a.m.

Today in History for November 8th

November 8, 2011 1:20 a.m.

Facebook Founder Returns to Harvard to Recruit

November 8, 2011 1:18 a.m.

Penn State Sex Scandal Engulfing Paterno

November 8, 2011 1 a.m.

Gaga Out of This World at EMAs

Monday, November 7

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF MEETING OF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

On December 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the

November 7, 2011 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

On December 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

On November 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Issued Pursuant to RCW 61.24.040

November 7, 2011 noon

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION

Sunday, November 6

November 6, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Wahluke schools institute admin walk-throughs

MATTAWA - In its effort to improve instruction, the Wahluke School District had instituted a program of weekly administrator visits to classrooms.

November 6, 2011 5:15 a.m.

Ephrata club donates camera

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Kiwanis Club is helping the city fight vandalism in the city parks.

November 6, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/06 Lewis-Clark St 53 @ WSU 59

November 6, 2011 5 a.m.

Youth Outdoors Auction pays off big dividends

All of us want to assist our youth learn about the Great Outdoors. Sometimes several people combine efforts with the results benefiting several youth. Such an effort is explained below. Read on.

November 6, 2011 5 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/06 Warner Pacific 61 @ EWU 97

November 6, 2011 5 a.m.

Student reveals 'dangerous' thoughts

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School student was arrested after allegedly telling a teacher he'd had thoughts of hurting other people.

Saturday, November 5

November 5, 2011 11 p.m.

11/5 Oregon 34 @ Washington 17

November 5, 2011 7 p.m.

Johnnie Mae Jackson, 84, a long time resident of Moses Lake passed away at her home on Friday, October 28, 2011 with her family at her side. Viewing will be on Friday, Nov. 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kayser's Chapel, in Moses Lake. Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the New Bride Baptist Church, 4125 Fairview Ave., 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.

November 4, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Royal tops Wahluke in VB finale

ROYAL CITY - It was a tough year in volleyball for Royal High School, but the Knights finished in style, knocking off arch-rival Wahluke, 25-22, 25-20, 25-19, in three well-played games.

November 4, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Warden soccer on to round two

WARDEN - Two goals by Taylor Edson helped the Warden Cougars turn back a feisty Liberty Bell soccer team 3-1 in the first round of 2B Central Washington district action Tuesday. The victory advances Warden to the second round of tournament play to face either Brewster or Manson Saturday.

November 4, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Stabbing in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man who was stabbed in the chest early Sunday, Oct. 23, was recovering at an area hospital as of Thursday evening.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Daughters urge votes for dad

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Marie Joanis

Sunrise 08/12/46 Calexico, Ca.- Sunset 10/30/11 Moses Lake, Wa.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Reader supports incumbent

I am writing this letter to let people know why I think Jon Lane would be a great choice to continue on city council for another four years. It has been my pleasure to know Jon for nearly 50 years. I have had a chance to observe Jon in many different settings and roles. I have always been impressed with his honesty and integrity. Two things I value greatly. Jon has had a wide variety of experience from which to draw upon for making decisions. He works well with many groups of people and knows how to get things done in a collaborative manner. He is personable, approachable, and always willing to listen, and listen non-judgementally. Jon has proven to be cool, yet firm, under pressure. I think that Jon has done a great job while on the city council, and he wants to continue to serve. I am going to vote for Jon Lane and I encourage others to vote for Jon Lane for Moses Lake City Council.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Police shooting inquiry continues

ROYAL CITY - The investigation of the police shooting of a domestic violence suspect here on Oct. 24 continues.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Banks Lake

I got a great report from a friend of mine, Dave Massey, on Banks Lake. He is a member of the Central Washington Bass Club, and I joined him on his boat during one of their club tournaments on Moses Lake. He two of his fishing buddies had a very good day of fishing on Banks. They caught and released close to 50 bass. They were a mix of smallmouth and largemouth and many were in the 2- to 3-pound class. They were fishing crank baits and jerk baits on the back side of Steamboat Rock, in Devil's Lake and in the Punch Bowl. Massey stressed that catch and release is the way to go as the fish are very concentrated in the low water and easier than normal to find and catch. He also cautions anglers that make the run from Coulee Playland, the only functioning launch on Banks, down to Northrup. There is plenty of water in the channel, but you may have trouble finding it the first time. A good GPS unit is very helpful in locating it and making the run back much easier. It's a great time to be on Banks for tremendous bass fishing and for scouting areas that will be good when the lake is back to full pool.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Moses Lake Medical Team heads to Nigeria

MOSES LAKE - Sixteen people from Moses Lake head to Nigeria Friday to provide free medical care.

In my book, Dick is the Deane of all candidates whose names appear on the local ballot.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/04 CWU 69 @ Portland St 85

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

State prisoners picking Quincy, Royal City fruit

QUINCY - In a deal struck with the Washington State Department of Corrections, an apple grower with orchards here and in Royal City is receiving harvest help from state prisoners.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Maria Guerrero

Maria Marta "Marty" Medrano Guerrero, 72, longtime resident of Moses Lake, our beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Wife, went home to be with our Lord on November 1, 2011. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Inurnment will be in the Catholic Church Columbarium. 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.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

12-year-old reportedly strangles dog

MOSES LAKE - A 12-year-old boy who allegedly strangled his dog to death was caught with a list containing names of people he reportedly wished to harm.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Linda K. Hennessy

Linda K. (Bergeron) Hennessy, 66, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at home, her loving family and close friend Maria Breuhaus at her side.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Meeting set for European excursion

ROYAL CITY - Graduates of Royal High School who would like to participate in a European educational excursion in less than two years are invited to a registration meeting on Nov. 7.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Internet regulation

The U.S. has run the Internet, since the late 1960s when it first emerged as a communications network among U.S. defense agencies and research labs, and considering the Internet's ubiquitous presence worldwide, the U.S. has done a remarkable job.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Reader endorses school board member

I have had the opportunity to know our current school board member, Allan Burritt, for over 20 years, and I believe he is the right man for the job for another four years. Allan understands the importance of a strong school district in the community and strives to balance the district's needs while maintain fiscal responsibility. Allan knows that providing our children a safe, stable, and caring learning environment is paramount. With budget cuts likely in the coming year due to our economic times, Allan has the experience and knowledge to make those difficult budget decisions that may come. Please join me in re-electing Allan Burritt for Moses Lake school board.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Chase of a suspicious man leads to meth lab

MOSES LAKE - Authorities attempting to apprehend a suspicious person caught their man Friday night and also uncovered a methamphetamine lab.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Reader supports incumbent

I believe Allan Burritt is the right choice for being elected to the Moses Lake School District Board. I have found Allan to be a committed and dedicated individual when it comes to caring about the success of students who is motivated due to a genuine, sincere interest in doing good. I have found him to possess the valuable quality of striving for improvements for student success but also sensitive to, and understanding of, the economic realities we are facing today. When voting, I encourage you to consider these factors and vote for Allan Burritt as member of the Moses Lake School District Board.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Plan for Odessa area announced

MOSES LAKE - About 70,000 acres of groundwater-irrigated farmland in Grant, Adams and Franklin counties would receive replacement surface water in a preferred alternative released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and state Department of Ecology.

November 4, 2011 6 a.m.

Crab feed this weekend

November 4, 2011 4:45 a.m.

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Urban, Gomez

Thursday, November 3

November 3, 2011 11 p.m.

NFL Week 9 Preview

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 21, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Preliminary Plat application from Pheasant Land Company, LLC for approximately 251.02 acres to create five (5) lots from two existing parcels in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County. The subject parcels are presently vacant. Four proposed clustered lots (Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5), will range between approximately 1.49 and 2.21 acres in size, and will be used for residential purposes. Proposed Lot 1 will be approximately 233.55 acres in size, and will contain the required designated open-space area. The subject area is located near the Painted Hills area southwest of Ephrata, WA, east of the intersection of Road E NW, Painted Hills Drive NW, and Road 13.5 NW, and in a portion of Section 29, Township 21 North, Range 26 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcels #20-0667-000 & #20-0668-000).

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2012. The Port will also hold a public hearing adopting the Comprehensive Plan dated, November 2011. The meeting will be held on November 08, 2011 at 4 p.m. at the Port District Office, 130 Camelia Street; Royal City, WA.

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 14, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Minor Zone Change application from Vic Jansen of approximately 3.70 acres from Agriculture to Rural Heavy Industrial, in order to make the Zoning District of the subject area consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land-Use Designation, which was changed as part of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The subject area is located approx 1/2 mile east of Rd N on the north side of Road 3, and is located in Section 16, Township 19 North, Range 29 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcels #19-0473-000 & 19-0471-000).

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Date of Notice: November 3, 2011

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 14, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

BBCC drops match to YVCC

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College (BBCC) volleyball team hosted Yakima Valley Community College last night, hoping to end a three game losing streak, and salvage a little pride. But it wasn't in the cards as the Vikings lost the match in four sets (25-23, 21-25, 10-25, 16-25).

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing for the 2012 Operating Budget of Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, Samaritan Healthcare, has been scheduled for November 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 407 at Samaritan Healthcare, 801 East Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, Washington 98837.

November 3, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Port of Warden - 2012 Budget Hearing

November 3, 2011 9:57 a.m.

Today in History for November 3rd

November 3, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Brady Dixon's four TDs lead Royal Knights to 42-27 win

ROYAL CITY - Brady Dixon scored four times in the first half to lead Royal High School to a 42-27 victory over Kiona-Benton to conclude the South Central 1A Conference East slate last Friday.

November 3, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Royal City policeman sidelined after death of a domestic violence suspect

ROYAL CITY - A Royal City police officer is on paid administrative leave, awaiting word of his professional future, while an independent group investigates the shooting death of a domestic violence suspect on Monday, Oct. 24.

November 3, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Chiefs swim and dive finish third

ELLENSBURG - The Moses Lake High School girls swim and dive team turned in a solid performance, placing third at the CBBN 4A District Meet in Ellensburg last weekend.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

Glenn Morlan

Glenn L. Morlan, 86, long time Moses Lake resident, passed away October 29, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Glenn served in the United States Marines Corps overseas in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific area and Samoa.

Donna L. Correia, 71, longtime resident of Wilson Creek, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 22, 2011.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

Moses Lake crime rates fall in 2011

MOSES LAKE - Crime rates have for the most part declined in Moses Lake over the past three years, according to numbers released by the city.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

Moses Lake approves airport fencing

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council members debated whether installing a chain link fence at the municipal airport could swap safety for security.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

Reader opposed to wage hike

In addition to not creating jobs, the $9 minimum wage does nothing to benefit the economy and places more burdens on business and/or the taxpayers.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

Federal grant funds bulletproof vests

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department was authorized to accept federal grant assistance in replacing bulletproof vests.

November 3, 2011 6 a.m.

11/03 Ellensburg 7 @ Othello 41

November 3, 2011 5:47 a.m.

ShowBiz Minute: Lohan, Bieber, Kardashian

Wednesday, November 2

November 2, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fire District No. 4

November 2, 2011 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Moses Lake is requesting sealed bids for the construction of a 12,500 SF all metal cross-dock facility on Port property. Bids are required to be submitted by 10:00am Monday, November 14, 2011. Copies of the specifications can be obtained at www.portofmoseslake.com or at the Port office: 7810 Andrews St NE, Suite 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837.

November 2, 2011 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF FILING OF 2012 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

November 2, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Chiefs cross country ends at regional meet

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake cross country teams performed well at the CBBN/GSL Regional Championships at Wandermere Golf Course Saturday, but came up shy of their goal of sending runners to state.

November 2, 2011 6:15 a.m.

Cynthia de Victoria seeks full term on Wahluke Board

MATTAWA - Cynthia de Victoria was appointed to the Wahluke School District board of directors two years ago. Now that she has experience, she's asking voters for a four-year term.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Calendar Nov. 2 - Nov. 9

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 3A Big 9 Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 2A CWAC Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 2B South Central Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Ruth Marie Cochran

Ruth Marie Cochran, 83, longtime Royal City resident, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 in Gilbert, Arizona. Please sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 11/19 Hawaii Pacific 61 vs CWU 75

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1B Northeast Bi-County Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Prisoners picking Royal City, Quincy fruit

ROYAL CITY - In a deal struck with the Washington State Department of Corrections, an apple grower with orchards in Royal City and Quincy is receiving harvest help from state prisoners.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Ruth Cochran

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Deputies interview stabbing victim

MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputies have released more information regarding an Oct. 22 stabbing about eight miles north of Moses Lake.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1B Northeast Bi-County Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Fleeing man found hiding near meth lab

MOSES LAKE - Members of the Moses Lake Tactical Response Team found more than they were looking for while tracking down an armed Moses Lake man who attempted to evade police.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1B Central Washington Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 2B Bi-County Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 11/19 Cal St East Bay 69 vs CWU 62

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Chase of a suspicious man leads to meth lab

MOSES LAKE - Authorities attempting to apprehend a suspicious person caught their man Friday night and also uncovered a methamphetamine lab.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 2B SE Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Donald Hite

Donald Edward Hite, 86, a long time Grant county resident, passed away at home in Moses Lake on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 with his family at his side. Don, a well known farmer in the Columbia Basin, lived and worked his farm and in the region from 1954 until 2005.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Cozy Comforts sale and bazaar this Saturday

ROYAL CITY - This Saturday, Dec. 3, is the date for The annual Cozy Comforts Holiday Sale and Bazaar of Desert Aire.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

ACH football tops the league

ODESSA - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors accomplished their mission in fine fashion to capture the 1B Northeast South Conference with a 64-20 win over arch rival Odessa Friday.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: The Grande Ronde

I made it. My wife and fished the Grande Ronde with Brian Nielson and what a great experience. I tried to compare the Grande Ronde with the Yakima, the Deschutes in Oregon and other rivers that I have fished in the past, but none of them fit. Floating this river is a unique experience. The scenery is very different, with layers of basalt towering over you, and eagles soar from the cliff faces. The fishing is very special, too. Nielson uses Hot Shots on 8-pound test line and keeps these lures touching bottom with the oars of his Hyde drift boat. The river is shallow. One of the deepest holes in the stretch we fished was just 12 feet deep. The fish like the plugs. Nielson would switch colors as we passed from shade to sun. The fish are gorgeous, bright and feisty. I missed one hard take before it was light enough to shoot video. I missed another fish later in the drift. I did land two fish, both about 7 or 8 pounds. They tore around in the shallow clear water and put on a great show. Learn more about fishing the Grande Ronde by logging onto www.bjguide.com.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1B SE Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Moses Lake soccer district champs

RICHLAND - Caylah Lunning scored two goals to lead the Moses Lake High School girls soccer team a 2-1 win over Richland Saturday. The victory earned the Chiefs their first-ever CBBN district championship.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Warden defeats Entiat in three sets

Warden - The Warden Cougar volleyball team improved its record to 9-3 in 2B Central Washington South Conference action with a three set (25-16, 25-16, 25-20) win over the Entiat Tigers Saturday.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Shooting investigation moves forward

ROYAL CITY - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are close to completing an investigation into the Oct. 24 shooting death of a domestic violence suspect by a Royal City Police officer.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1A SCAC East Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

11/2 - Yakima Valley CC 3 @ BBCC 1

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 1B SE Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 4A Big 9 Boys Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 2B Bi-County Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Ephrata volleyball moving on to regionals

SELAH - The Ephrata volleyball team took third place in CWAC district tournament Saturday and advances to regional play at East Valley as the No. 3 seed.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

2011-2012 3A Big 9 Girls Basketball Standings

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

State may help manage Getty's Cove

EPHRATA - Staff with Grant PUD and Washington State Parks and Recreation are negotiating an interim management plan to jointly operate the PUD-owned Getty's Cove.

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Daniel L. Munter

1944 - 2011

November 2, 2011 6 a.m.

Albert "Al" Hollyfield

Al passed away after a brief bout with pneumonia. He was born in Cedaredge, CO to Ellen (Hollyfield) Potter and Hugh Hollyfield. He died in Puyallup, WA.

November 2, 2011 5:59 a.m.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #710

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 17.70 OF THE WARDEN MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED "HEARING EXAMINER"

An election for a board seat on the Moses Lake Conservation District will be held on February 21, 2012 at the JR Newhouse, 528 W. Broadway, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Polls will be open at 1:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Elections procedures are available at the district office. Absentee ballots are available upon request for eligible voters, but must be requested on or before 5:00 PM on January 16, 2012. Please contact the District office at 528 W. Broadway, Moses Lake, WA 98837 for absentee ballots or if you have any questions. If you are interested by serving on the Board of Supervisors please call the office for more information. The candidate filing deadline is January 16, 2012 at 5:00 PM.

November 1, 2011 1 p.m.