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Skills center to open summer 2014

MOSES LAKE - The construction contract for the Columbia Basin Skills Center should be awarded around Thanksgiving, with the building ready for summer school classes in 2014. District Superintendent Michelle Price and project consultant John Aultman gave an update on the progress at the Grant County Economic Development Council luncheon Thursday.

Quincy wellness center focuses on alternative healing

QUINCY - Former nurse Ingrid Huffman is bringing a new approach to health and wellness to the residents of Quincy.

Quincy featured at Grant EDC event

QUINCY - The Grant County Economic Development Council is putting the spotlight on Quincy during a Oct. 9 event titled "Innovation in Quincy."

Royal scores early, often in 44-7 win over Zillah

ROYAL CITY - The showdown of unbeatens last Friday at Royal High School lasted all of one play.

Food card classes on line

EPHRATA - The Grant County Health District food worker card classes are on the internet. Applicants will need a credit card and printer.

Election set for Quincy irrigators

QUINCY – The annual election of the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be held on Tuesday, December 11.

Fresh News From MarDon

MarDon Resort regulars are reporting quality perch from the Lind Coulee, Goose Island, the mouth of Crab Creek, Medicare Beach and the Walleye Humps off the face of the sand dunes. Fishers are reporting 17"-22" as the best depth for quality perch from 8 inches and larger.

Improvement for Wahluke High School scores

in state-required academic examinations

MATTAWA - Students at Wahluke High School have shown improvement in all areas the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) requires to be tested, based on the 2011-12 school year results.

Family mourns loss of Moses Lake father, son

MOSES LAKE - Friends and family of Victor Aguilar and Victor Aguilar Rocha should have much to miss.

Wahluke drops 2, takes 1 in volleyball

MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School volleyball team had to step outside of the South Central A Conference East to score a win last week.

Grant PUD local offices to open during lunch break

EPHRATA – Grant PUD customers will be able to visit all of the PUD’s local offices on their lunch break starting next month.

Willard Stanley Shults

Willard Stanley Shults entered the world in Oklahoma on October 24, 1929 and left it on September 23, 2012.

Ralph J. Johnson

Ralph J. Johnson, 76, a lifelong resident of Ephrata, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington. He was born on June 4, 1936 in Ephrata, Wash. to Roy and Emma (Schuh) Johnson. Ralph graduated from Ephrata High School in 1954 and went to work on a road construction crew in Spokane, Wash. In 1957 he enrolled in Central Washington University at Ellensburg, Wash. and would go to school during the day and work the swing shift at Priest Rapids Dam. He graduated from CWU in 1960 with a BA in Education. Following graduation he went to work for the Department of Labor and Industries as the District Manager in Ephrata. Later that year he married Marie Romero. The following year they purchased their first home and 17 acres in Grant Orchards. In 1967 their son, Brian was born. A few years later he and Marie divorced and in 1977 Ralph married Barbara Flint who had two children from a previous marriage, Roger Flint and Julie (Flint) Bryan.

Fish and Wildlife kills offending wolves

Fish and Wildlife said they would take action when necessary. Action has been taken, but was it timely? Read on.

Next CBH historical picture book due out before Christmas

Tera Redwine needs your help. She is working to gather photos for another historical picture book. Remember the Herald published one in... Well has it been 14 years ago already? Contact Tera Redwine at the Herald at 765-4561 to have your photos included.

Property crimes investigations lead to arrest, more expected

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating several property crimes cases as of Aug. 11 and have turned up one arrest.

Washington No. 1 mint oil producer in US

KENNEWICK - Washington produces enough mint oil each year to supply every American resident with 135 sticks of gum.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:

Petition to remove property from cemetery dedication of Pioneer Memorial Gardens (Case #12-2-01318-3).

Ordinance No. 2656

An ordinance granting a franchise to iFiber Communications Corporation to operate and maintain a cable system in the City of Moses Lake and setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of franchise

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL, at the Civic Center located at 401 S. Balsam at 7:00 p.m. on October 9, 2012 to consider the following:

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2654

The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which corrects an error where the amount from the utility occupational tax on furnishing natural gas was listed twice.

Ordinance No. 2655

An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Water and Sewer Connections”

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

IN RE THE PROCEEDINGS OF GRANT COUNTY FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND/OR WEED LIENS FOR 2009 THROUGH 2012 AND SOME YEARS PRIOR

Man's body found in Warden officials suspect suicide

Autopsy scheduled for today

WARDEN - Grant County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a 21-year-old man's body found Wednesday.

City to save $1.2 million

MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council made a decision at its last meeting, on Sept. 20, that will save the city $1.2 million in interest on old water and sewer loans.

Relationship: alleged shooting motive

Victims former rival gang members

EPHRATA - The Tuesday shooting in Moses Lake was allegedly motivated because the victims were former members of rival gangs and in a relationship.

NonaVee "Nonie" Payne

NonaVee "Nonie" Payne, 85, longtime Warden resident passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Emeritus Hearthstone Inn. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Viewing will also be from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, September 29th at the Warden Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 29 at the church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com  Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Chiefs shut out Cadets

Win 7-0

YAKIMA - Alysha Overland scored two first half goals and Caylah Lunning added two in the second half of play to help lead Moses Lake to a 7-0 league road win over Eisenhower Tuesday.

'Fugitive Finder' launches today in CBH

MOSES LAKE - Starting today, the Columbia Basin Herald and the state Department of Corrections (DOC) are partnering to bring the newspaper's readers the "Fugitive Finder" every Thursday.

The Fishin' Magician: Salmon on the coast

In my previous report I mentioned that I would be traveling from Fish Camp in the Columbia River Gorge to the Oregon coast to do some salmon fishing. This was the second year I have done so in September, and works out to be a very good time to fishing out of Nehalem.

Hunting a valuable tool in wildlife management

Conservation districts to combine

CHELAN - The separate Grant County, Moses Lake and Warden conservation districts will soon become one district after a recent decision by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

Warden soccer blanks Royal

Win 3-0

ROYAL CITY - The Warden Cougars got a much needed league road win Tuesday as the team beat the Royal Knights 3-0 in 1A SCAC action.

History repeats itself

If you didn't believe history repeats itself, all you have to do is compare our current situation to 1980. We had an ill-prepared progressive President Jimmy Carter. Just like Obama, he believed he could just talk his way out of problems. His economic policy was to raise taxes as much as possible with his Democrat controlled Congress. Sound Familiar? Carter and Obama both believe in punishing those who make the economy work, and to redistribute tax dollars to those who don't. As the economy got worse under Carter, he basically blamed the American people for not sacrificing enough. Our foreign policy was almost as bad as Obama's "blame America, then apologize" policy. Just like today, America was considered weak around the world. Carter also sided with the Palestinians against Israel. America was the laughing stock of the world as Iran held American hostages for a year and a half. Obama has made it clear he has no respect for our ally Israel and he ignores the fact that Iran is developing nuclear weapons to attack Israel. America was attacked on Sept.11 and Barack and Hillary tell us all it is a misunderstanding over a Youtube video! Both Presidents have the same philosophy about oil production; Stop producing oil, depend on the Middle East, and drive up the price so we don't use so much. The price of gas doubled under both presidents. Some common sense democrats in 1980 realized they needed to put country before party and voted for Ronald Reagan. They were known as "Reagan Democrats". Hopefully there are a few of those people voting this year. I know Mitt Romney is not Ronald Reagan, but he will try to turn this economic mess around and restore our position in the world. He also knows how the economy is supposed to work because he has actually worked in it.  I think Clint Eastwood summed up our situation perfectly at the Republican Convention, "When somebody does not do the job, you gotta let 'em go." Just like 1980, we have to stop this madness, before it is too late!

Gratitude for papers to study

I am grateful to you for the use of your newspaper for my CWP class I teach at Moses Lake Christian Academy. We are discussing local, state, national and world situations. Your paper gives us insight on some of the concepts we discuss every day. So, thank you for allowing us to use your paper as a tool for learning. We are grateful and appreciate your generosity.

Swing state dilemma

The national news media is stressing the importance of "Swing States" in the upcoming presidential election between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Two dead in fatal accident

EPHRATA - Two men were killed overnight alongside Dodson Road south of Ephrata.

Marine auction organizers grateful

Thank you Moses Lake, we knew this town would not let us down.

Reader clarifies pedestrian, bicycle laws

First, to the nice couple enjoying a bike ride on the sidewalk in downtown Moses Lake: you are right that in most areas you are allowed to ride on the sidewalks. However, in checking the City of Moses Lake ordinance #10.28.100 you will find that the area you were riding (on Third Street between Beech and Cedar) does not allow riding on the sidewalks. Basically the whole downtown area does not allow it. From Broadway to Third and Chestnut to Cedar. As a frequent walker in the downtown area, I applaud the city of Moses Lake for its efforts in making the downtown area a pedestrian friendly environment and for developing bike paths nearby for those that choose to use them. The community gardens, Sinkiuse Square, Civic Center Park as well as Mccosh Park are all wonderful places to walk. Finally, to the nice couple on the bikes, I apologize if I was impolite in my effort to inform you regarding sidewalk riding in the downtown area. I have had many close calls with bikes, skateboards and with cars at crosswalks and wished to avoid another.

Payne

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 56, Island Estates Phase 3

Request for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for installing a new sewer line service for a single family dwelling located in the Larson Subdivision, Moses Lake, WA

LEGAL NOTICE

Surplus buildings for sale at the Port of Moses Lake: You disassemble and remove.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 24, Island Estates, Phase 6

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 49, Lovissa Farms II Ph 5

NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION

The last date to change an address or register by mail is Saturday, October 6th. The last day to change an address or register online is Monday, October 8th. First time voters can register in person until 5:00 pm Monday, October 29th at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, 1016 N. 4th Ave., Pasco.

LEGAL NOTICE

"A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Fire District #11."

LEGAL NOTICE

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is calling a special meeting of the board of directors on Friday, September 28, at 7 PM, Location 932 E. Wheeler Rd.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on October 10, 2012, Supplying CDF Slurry, Fluidized Sand, and Concrete Backfill in accordance with Contract Documents 170-3503R-2.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROSCOE C. MYRICKS; ROSALYN N. MYRICKS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint.

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of the Port of Kahlotus have prepared and placed in file at the Office of the Port District in the Kahlotus Grange building, 240 N. Violet, Kahlotus, Washington, the preliminary budget for the year 2013;

LEGAL NOTICE

"The Regular Board meeting of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held one week early, on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Fire District 11."

Accepting Bids

The Kahlotus School District is accepting bids on two lots owned by the district in the city of Kahlotus.

City of Connell, Washington

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Connell will conduct the following PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm, or shortly thereafter, in the Connell City Hall located at 104 E. Adams Street, Connell, Washington relating to the 2013 Preliminary Budget to review revenue sources and property taxes.

Harty 4265394

LOT 2, AS DELINEATED ON SHORT PLAT NO. 2008-18, RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S RECORDING NO. 1725345, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

Vikings drops match to Blue Mountain

Lose in three sets

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College volleyball was hoping to get back on the winning track last night as the Vikings hosted Blue Mountain Community College.

LEGAL NOTICE

"A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal High School library in Royal City, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7."

Michelle Wallace is doing well

After the last couple of months, I would like to let my entire community know my deepest gratitude and appreciation.

Chiefs volleyball team beats Eisenhower

Win in three sets

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chiefs have their groove on as the team has won four of five matches on the season.

Single bullet injures two in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Two people were injured in an early-morning shooting Tuesday outside Frontier Middle School in what police suspect was a gang-related incident.

Kenneth Wayne Garrett

Kenneth Wayne Garrett, 95, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Moses Lake, Washington.

Lin suing Grant County

EPHRATA - A former deputy prosecutor is suing Grant County, claiming Prosecutor Angus Lee violated public policy when he didn't re-appoint him.

Grant County looks at district court building remodel

EPHRATA - Grant County is hiring an architect to finish plans for renovating the Grant County District Court building in Moses Lake.

PUD local offices change hours

EPHRATA - Grant PUD customers will be able to visit all of the PUD's local offices on their lunch break starting next month.

Quincy rolls over Brewster

Shut out Bears

BREWSTER - Darren Hodges ran for 207 yards on five carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the Quincy Jacks to a 41-0 win over the Brewster Bears Friday, September 21.

Smoke remains problem in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE - Major wildfires burning on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range were relatively calm on Monday, but smoke continued to foul the air of many Eastern Washington communities.

Grant Co. judge sets bail at $5,000 for Staats'

EPHRATA - Grant County Superior Court Judge John Knodell set a $5,000 bail for the parents of a boy reportedly found malnourished and dying.

Hospital administrators to move to new office suite

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare will move all administrative offices to the second floor of the hospital, a project that is projected to cost about $600,000. Hospital board members approved the project during the regular board meeting.

"Get Rich Quick" Properties LLC

BBCC wins one, loses one

Play Blue Mountain next

YAKIMA - Big Bend Community College ended its five game losing streak with a three set (25-19, 25-18, 25-16) road win over Yakima Valley Community College Sept. 19.

Rick Serra - Real Estate Agent

Man's body found in Warden

WARDEN — Grant County detectives continue their investigation Wednesday morning of a man’s death in Warden.

Overcrowding meeting sees many suggestions

MOSES LAKE - Comments from a Thursday community meeting seeking ideas to alleviate overcrowding in the school district's middle and high schools will be posted on the district's website. School officials hope the series of meetings produce a solution that will be implemented in the next school year.

Warden soccer shuts out Liberty Bell

Win 3-0

WARDEN - The Cougars got three goals in the first half of play, then turned back several scoring opportunities by the Mountain Lions in the second half of action to preserve a 3-0 shut out.

Wine fest sparkled like a fine wine

EDITORIAL

The SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) organization must be commended for the first Sip of the Slope wine festival last Saturday. It came off very well.

Reader appreciates his teacher

The U.S. Senate could solve a taxation nightmare

GUEST EDITORIAL

Have you ever traveled to another state for your job, perhaps to attend a business meeting or a conference? Most people have. But few people realize that they may owe income taxes in that other state.

Grant County Sheriff hiring new detective

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is hiring a fourth major crimes detective for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Royal scores early, often in 44-7 win over Zillah

ROYAL CITY - The showdown of unbeatens last Friday at Royal High School lasted all of one play.

Julian Gonzalez

Julian Gonzalez, 21, of Moses Lake died in his home, Friday, September 21, 2012 with his family at his side after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born July 17, 1991 in Waukegan, Illinois to Ignacio Sr. and Monica (Berrera) Gonzalez.

Moses Lake attorney sentenced for assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney will serve eight months in jail for shooting his brother with bird shot following an argument.

Food worker card classes on line

EPHRATA — The Grant County Health District food worker card classes are on the internet. Applicants will need a credit card and printer.

Barbara Jean (Crawford) Kohn

On Friday, September 21, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Barbara left us to be with God. This lady is going to be missed terribly by those of us who knew and loved her. Barb's heart gave out after a short acute respiratory illness.

The Fishin' Magician: Fish Camp

I had a busy past week, putting about a thousand miles on my Ford F-150. I traveled down to the Columbia River Gorge to attend "Fish Camp", and got to fish for walleye and smallmouth bass, as well as meet some great people that manufacture outdoor gear. This is an annual event where writers and broadcasters like me are invited to spend some time fishing together and learn more about their products.

Father and son killed in wreck near Ephrata

EPHRATA - A father and son from Moses Lake died Monday after their vehicle went off the road 10 miles south of Ephrata.

LEGAL NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Budget Workshop to plan and discuss revenue and expenditures for the 2013 Annual Budget to begin at 6:00 pm on October 2, 2012. The workshop will be held before the regularly scheduled Council Meeting at City of Royal City Council Chambers, 445 Camelia Street, NE. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

MLIRD

The Secretary has completed the assessment roll and delivered it to the Board. The Board of Directors will, on the 9th day of October 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 932 E. Wheeler Rd. Moses Lake WA, meet to equalize assessments.

LEGAL NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Budget Workshop to plan and discuss revenue and expenditures for the 2013 Annual Budget to begin at 6:00 pm on October 2, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

Request for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for installing a new sewer line service for a single family dwelling located in the Larson Subdivision, Moses Lake, WA

Community college's Dollar Dash doubles donations

MOSES LAKE - In spite of smoky skies this weekend, Big Bend Community College's Dollar Dash fundraiser was a success, according to race director Judy Oakes.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a public hearing at 7:00 pm on October 2, 2012, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, to consider the following: Public testimony and Council's consideration of further findings justifying interim Ordinance 11-04 of the City of Royal City extending a zoning moratorium on the establishment, licensing, maintenance or continuation of any medical marijuana collective gardens.

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a General Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters, Nominees for Federal, State and Local Offices and Measures, for their approval or rejection of the following:

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: SHARA CLARKE; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

Ryan Doumit headlines Viking Booster Club Golf Tournament

MOSES LAKE - Ryan Doumit of the Minnesota Twins will compete in the Big Bend Community College Viking Booster Club Golf Tournament Oct. 5 at the Moses Lake Golf Club starting at 1:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Public testimony and Council's consideration of further findings justifying interim Ordinance 11-04 of the City of Royal City extending a zoning moratorium on the establishment, licensing, maintenance or continuation of any medical marijuana collective gardens.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Estate of LARRY W. HALL, SR., Deceased.

City of Moses Lake

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Moses Lake at the Public Works Office, 11789 Road 4 NE, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012. Envelopes shall be clearly marked "Sealed Bid and the equipment number".

Two injured in Tuesday shooting in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two people were injured in an early-morning shooting

Tacoma man killed in crash, Hwy. 17 closed

WARDEN - A Tacoma man was killed early Friday morning in a pick-up and semi-truck wreck that closed state Route 17 for more than nine hours.

Moses Lake football turns back Davis Pirates

Win by 18

MOSES LAKE - Quarterback Justin Simmons ran for 176 yards, passed for 148 and accounted four touchdowns to lead the Chiefs to a 40-22 victory over Davis Saturday night at Lions Field.

House badly damaged in fire

Residents left about 15 minutes before fire reported

MOSES LAKE - No one was injured in a Friday morning fire that nevertheless destroyed a family home at the intersection of Harris and Alma roads near Moses Lake.

Broncos beat Jaguars in OT

Improve to 3-0

RITZVILLE - Tri-Cities Prep's Bailey Rivas scored on a 2-yard run in overtime, but the two-point conversion attempt failed and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (LRS) escaped with a one point overtime victory a home Friday night.

Marvin David Pace

Marvin David Pace, 80, of Othello, Died Friday September 21, 2012 at the Othello community Hospital.

Apple Supplier's Factory Back Up After Brawl

Wahluke girls off to "great start", beat Lady Knights

MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors are 1-1 after one week of South Central A Conference East volleyball, and Rudi Christian says her girls are off to a "great start."

March aimed at stopping gang violence in Quincy

QUINCY - Ramiro Munoz Jr.'s family, friends and Quincy community members gathered Sunday hoping to put an end to gang violence.

Newspaper: Cheating Complaints Glossed Over

Othello vehicle wreck injures five on Friday

OTHELLO - Five men were transported for medical care Friday afternoon after a vehicle wreck in Othello.

95-year-old Historian Brings Fla. Hotel to Life

Eagles record first win

Beat Waterville

SOAP LAKE - David Odarchuk ran for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Dustin Foster added 113 yards on 10 carries and a score to lead Soap Lake to a 54-24 home win over Waterville Friday.

Moses Lake grad fights for higher education issues

MOSES LAKE - Former Moses Lake resident Kaleb Hoffer is proving that students from small towns are capable of making pretty big changes.

Chiefs swim and dive takes first at meet

Win triple-duel

YAKIMA - Coach Tony St. Onge said the team has been showing a lot of improvement the past couple of outings. And the Chiefs continue to impress as Moses Lake turned back all competitors at the triple-duel meet at Davis Thursday, Sept. 20.

Today in History for Tuesday, September 25th

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of SIDNEY E. BAUGHMAN, Deceased.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.

Two dead in fatal accident

EPHRATA — Two men were killed overnight alongside Dodson Road south of Ephrata.

Smoky skies stick around for a while

Stagnant air traps forest fire smoke close to the surface

MOSES LAKE - It looks a little like rain out there but it's not, and all that smoke from regional forest fires is going to hang around for a while.

Royal wins once, falls twice in SCAC East volleyball

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High volleyball team is much-improved over last year but, still, wins are hard to come by in the South Central A Conference East.

GA Superintendent Removed 178 Cheating Educators

Victory slips away from young Wahluke Warriors last Friday

MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors have played three straight quality football games, but their youthfulness is hurting.

Youth hunts on tap this weekend

The time is nigh. The youth hunts, for several species of birds, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Read on.

Libya's President Orders Militias Disbanded

Are you in support of Initiative Measure 1240?

Fresh News from MarDon Resort

Something good is happening on Potholes Reservoir. Perch fishing seems to having a come-back! Reports of perch action from all over Potholes Reservoir have been even more frequent this past week. MarDon store keeper Greg Bafus heard a tip about perch at Medicare Beach. He explored Medicare Beach concentrating on water 21 feet deep water using a spinner and a night crawler trolling and still fishing with lead on the bottom and two hooks baited with crawlers. Both techniques worked for perch action.

Raw Video: Truck Dangles Off Bridge

The Fishin' Magician: Summer salmon on the Wenatchee

I have been wondering how anglers are doing on the summer run salmon on the Wenatchee River, and wouldn't you know it, I ran into Jeff Stroup making his rounds checking anglers near Leavenworth. He had just got one the night before. Seems like last time I asked him about the summer run salmon fishing on the Wenatchee he had caught one the night before, too. He said he isn't the only one. Fishing continues to be pretty good, and that anglers have landed more hatchery fish this year than ever before.

Soap Lake turns back CCA

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake won a hard-fourth three set (25-17, 25-11, 26-24) volleyball game against the Cascade Christian Academy on the Eagles home court Tuesday night.

Air Force drill team wows Moses Lake students

MOSES LAKE - For a crowded middle school gym, it got pretty quiet during a recent visit by the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team.

Today in History for Monday, September 24th

Royal Knights to face first test of football season

ROYAL CITY - Having disposed of Cascade, Quincy and Warden by a combined 152-20, the Royal High Knights look like the class of the state in 1A football.

Farmer's Market vendors open up permanent Moses Lake location

Found on Broadway

MOSES LAKE - Homemade crafts enthusiasts no longer have to wait for weekly farmer's market events to check out new products.

Wheatland Bank receives five-star rating

SPOKANE - Wheatland Bank announced Thursday that it received a superior five-star rating from the nation's leading bank rating and research firm.

Quincy noticed in 'Irrigation Leader' magazine

MOSES LAKE - Irrigation efforts in the Columbia Basin were highlighted recently with the publication of the latest Irrigation Leader magazine.

Quincy council delays accreditation decision

QUINCY - Quincy delayed this week a second proposal for police department accreditation until its mid-October retreat.

Anti-gang march in Quincy Sunday

QUINCY - Though Ramiro "Junior" Munoz was killed more than a year ago, his legacy is far from forgotten.

Dorothy Braunwart

Dorothy Braunwart passed away on September 18, 2012 at the age of 90, of natural causes, in Othello Washington. She was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on December 15, 1921, the second of four children born to Herman & Elsie Vauble. Dorothy married Robert Braunwart on May 31, 1944. They moved to Washington State in 1947 ending up in Moses Lake in 1952 and lived there until 2006. She moved to Othello to stay with her son Kurt and family in 2006 where she lived until her passing. Dorothy was a founding member of the Columbia Basin Community Concert Association. She wrote the weekly newspaper column, "Just Everyday" about her four sons growing up in Moses Lake for the Columbia Basin Herald from 1954 through 1971. She also was the regional correspondent for the Spokane Chronicle, a published poet and an artist. She was involved in PTA, served as a board member on the Moses Lake Conservation District, was a member of the Friends of the Library, a benefactor and volunteer for the Moses Lake Museum of Art and Culture, and a long time parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake.

Thelma Jean McGrotha

January 16, 1929 - September 18, 2012 Longtime Moses Lake resident of over 70 years and the past 5 years living in Spokane, WA., passed away on September 18, 2012 at the loving care of Lee Simmons Adult Family Home. She was born in Cozad, Nebraska and moved to Washington at a young age. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked and retired as a Terminal Manager for Silver Eagle many years. She enjoyed being with family and cooking her favorite meals. She had a very loving and caring heart. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim McGrotha. She is survived by her two sons and family's, Patrick McGrotha, Kelly & Debbie McGrotha, two grandchildren T.J. and Bryce McGrotha, three great grandchildren Summer, Kaylee and Jayden. We all love you. At her request no services will be held.

Prosecutors: Nickels motion just a rumor

Doesn't require new trial

EPHRATA - Prosecutors called the new evidence in the David Nickels murder case more rumor and unsubstantiated hearsay.

Car Seat Check and Recycling in Moses Lake this Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Safe Kids Grant County is partnering with Kim Janke State Farm and the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force to host “Car Seat Round-Up” today.

Shirley Jean Wixson

Shirley Jean Wixson, 69, will be greatly missed and forever loved, as she has passed away at the Central Washington Valley Hospital on Friday September 14, 2012, after a long fight with cancer.

Howard Amos Randolph

Howard Amos Randolph was born at home on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, WA on June 4, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. Shirley Randolph. He was the youngest sibling with five older sisters. His father was a dentist practicing in downtown Seattle.

Donna liked sewing and Marilyn enjoyed cooking

4-H was educating youngsters when Donna and Marilyn were growing up. Marilyn liked to bake and Donna was fond of sewing. If Emma was away when the girls arrived home from school, she could expect ...Well, read on.

New helipad cuts time

DESERT AIRE - Life-saving in times of emergency has become easier with a new helicopter landing-takeoff pad dedicated at the Desert Aire Airport on Sept. 13.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is in possession of a ring that was found at one of the local businesses.

Pheasant hunt slated for youths

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Pheasants Forever will hold a youth upland bird hunt on Saturday, September 22, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Super Saturday on tap for Republicans

MOSES LAKE – Grant County Republicans committed to their party's cause are looking forward to this Saturday, Sept. 22, dubbed Super Saturday by the state organization.

First Sip of Slope wine fest this Saturday

ROYAL CITY – All is set for the first Sip of the Slope wine festival this Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Royal City Community Center, which is located at the Royal Golf Course.

City of Moses Lake

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Moses Lake at the Public Works Office, 11789 Road 4 NE, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012. Envelopes shall be clearly marked "Sealed Bid and the equipment number".

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Grant County Department of Community Development - Planning, in the amount of $330,000.00 to receive a Washington State Department of Ecology Grant (G1200053) for a mandatory update to the Shoreline Master Program.

Missing 15-year-old girl found

WILSON CREEK - A 15-year-old girl missing since Sept. 7 has been found.

Grant County looks at district court remodel

EPHRATA - Grant County is hiring an architect to finish plans for renovating the Grant County District Court building in Moses Lake.

Reader advocates for good foreign policy

"Foreign policy," "domestic policy," "democracy," "Constitutional Republic," and "respect." Random words, or should we have great concern regarding what these words represent?

A new school for Othello

A school is the focal point of a community where learning, children and the town converge for the common goal of education.

Reader decries left-leaning education

A recent edition of the CBH provided two good examples of the product of our failed educational system. Both letters to the editor intimate that of the two major political parties, only the liberals stand for advancement and progress. One writer would teach us the logic that Tea Party conservatives only want to look to the past. Both are examples that only a liberal viewpoint is an educated viewpoint and is therefore relevant. Any other is just a halfwit hick's pining for days gone by.

New whooping cough cases reported

in Moses Lake, Warden, Royal City

GRANT COUNTY, WA- Public Health Nurses at the Grant County Health District (GCHD) were investigating new cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) as of Sept. 12.

Samaritan Foundation receives $10,000

MOSES LAKE - The Samaritan Healthcare Foundation is closer to its goal of raising $500,000 for an upgraded computed tomography (CT) scanner, thanks to the Columbia Basin Foundation.

Jerald Thomas Jr. pleads guilty

EPHRATA - The man, who kidnapped and raped a Big Bend Community College student last year, is facing at least 24 years in prison.

Gary Clitherall Carter

Gary Clitherall Carter, age 70, of Royal City Washington, passed away September 16, 2012. He was born in Oxford Arkansas on June 6, 1942 to Hix and Veda Carter. Gary graduated from Oxford High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Arkansas State Teacher's College. He worked as a teacher only temporarily. Left Arkansas and come to Washington State where he was employed at Boeing. He retired professionally as an Engineer for the Department of Transportation 1994. He was married to Becky J. (Wilkins) Carter in 1995. He was an active member of the Nazarene Church. He cherished his relationship with his friends, family, and people he met along the way. His love was unconditional to all he met. He was friendly and easy to approach learning all he could about a person within just a few minutes. He will be truly missed by many. He was survived by his wife, of Royal City, and his children; Lanny Paul (Sue) Carter of W. Richland, WA, Lisa K (Brad) Waltrip of Arkansas, and step children Mark Wilkins of Royal City, WA, Melisa (Rodney) White of Moses Lake, WA, Shane Wilkins of Royal City, WA, and Karren Wilkins of Othello WA, and his brother Larry (Jane) Carter of Kansas City, MO. Gary also leaves 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way, to cherish his loving memory. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral arrangements will be held at 3:00 pm, September 21, 2012, at Royal Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Royal City Washington. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfuneralchapel.com.

Grant Co. Sheriff hiring new detective

First addition to unit in nearly 30 years

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is hiring a fourth major crimes detective for the first time in nearly 30 years.

CBSS drops match to MLCA

Lose in three sets

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) volleyball team is making big strides this season, but is still struggling to put together wins.

Riverhawks tryouts Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Riverhawks adult minor league football team is holding tryouts Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Frontier Middle School athletic field.

A message to future outdoor-minded people

Reader urges citizens to vote for job growth

Are you better off today than four years ago?

The Fishin' Magician: Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids, and White Bluff

I haven't been able to get down river to fish for fall salmon below Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids or White Bluff myself, so I checked in with my buddy Shane Magnuson to see if there are any fish being caught down there.

Othello doc practices for over a half-century

OTHELLO - After five decades of practicing medicine in Othello, Dr. Richard Bunch said he doesn't have plans of retiring anytime soon.

Reader opposes Socialist values

The Socialist's mind worships the idea of Utopia. They live in the future, not in the now or the past. They never look back and own the Totalitarian chaos, deaths, imprisonments, tortures, starvations, poverty their failed Utopian idea creates when implemented. What counts is tomorrow. Yesterday's gone. Refine the idea and try harder!

Reader calls out CBH for child abuse coverage

In light of recent articles in the newspaper regarding cases of child abuse in Grant County, I have been seriously disgusted with the way this news has been handled. Since when is it okay to violate the privacy of minors, especially when they are the victims of these awful crimes? Have they not suffered enough? Instead, this newspaper has decided to let everyone know the gory details of the crimes against them and even go so far as to let everyone know where they live. I do not believe child abusers have the right to privacy. But adding the details about the children whose lives are involved in these cases is wrong. And just because names weren't named doesn't mean it wasn't spelled out in every other way. Shame on the writer of these articles and shame on the editor for printing them without discretion.

Chiefs soccer beats Wenatchee at home

Shut out Panthers

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake and Wenatchee battled to a 0-0 score in the first half of soccer action at Lions Field last night. But the Chiefs came alive in the second half of play two record two goals to blank the Panthers 2-0.

Panthers to play Eastmont at Lions Field

MOSES LAKE -The football game between Wenatchee and Eastmont has been moved to Lions Field Friday due to hazardous air quality in the Wenatchee Valley.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD AND/OR RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS BASELINE.5 LP SE ROADLOG 21691 IN THE DESERT HILLS PLAT

PUBLIC NOTICE

A meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at Ephrata, Washington until 5:00 P.M. on October 4, 2012 for the Supply and Install of an 800 MHz Mobile Radio System, as more fully described in Request for Proposal Document 430-3417R.

Ribbon cutting opens new Othello school

Tours of brand-new Wahitis Elementary at open house

OTHELLO - Othello School Board members cut the ribbon and officially opened the brand new Wahitis Elementary School Monday evening.

Amway breaks ground for Port of Quincy facility

QUINCY - Amway officials signaled the start of construction on their $38 million botanical manufacturing facility during a ground breaking ceremony.

George Richard (Dick) Brockway

George Richard (Dick) Brockway, 89 years old, died at Samaritan Hospital on September 11, 2012. He spent the last 13 years living in Soap Lake, WA; and he had previously lived in Ephrata for 43 years. He was born in Helena Montana on January 28, 1923 to Harry and Martha Brockway.

Chicago Parent: 1st Day of School All Over Again

Nickels' attorneys argue for new trial

EPHRATA - David Nickels' defense attorneys want a new trial, stating new evidence shows Ian Libby killed Sage Munro.

Today in History for September 20th

Parker G. Copley

Parker G. Copley, 85, a resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on September 16, 2012.

Prosecutors: Woman Tried to Decapitate Husband

Booster seats upgraded, celebrated on Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Parents in the Columbia Basin needing to get rid of outdated car seats, or those needing new ones, may have their prayers answered Saturday.

Quincy gang member sentenced for attack

EPHRATA - A Quincy gang member is serving more than a year in prison after attacking two people with a two-by-four during a fight.

Riddle wins Aug. 22 men's day

CRESCENT BAR – Jerry Riddle shot net 66 to post the low score at the Crescent Bar Golf Course men's day on Aug. 22

Ag Tour showcases sustainability effort

MOSES LAKE - Agricultural production has long been a tradition in Grant County, and companies are now recognizing the need to adopt sustainablity practices to ensure a strong industry for the future.

Latest in 3D Technology on Display in Calif.

Pheasant hunt slated for youths

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Pheasants Forever will hold a youth upland bird hunt on Saturday, September 22, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Art & Wine Walk planned October

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association is planning its first Art & Wine Walk for Saturday, October 13.

Warden volleyball beats Wahluke

Still undefeated

WARDEN - Iris Rodriguez had nine kills, seven digs, one ace and Hannah Bisnett finished with eight kills and four kill-blocks to help lead Warden to a three set (25-16, 25-17, 25-20) win over Wahluke last night.

Revised Notice of Public Hearing

PROJECT: Development of a private commercial airfield on approximately 19.52 acres in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

Warden hawk takes to winds

WARDEN - A Warden family hopes to see the return of a stranded hawk they cared for named Mariah.

Moses Lake girls soccer drops two matches

Lose to nonleague opponents

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake girls soccer team had a rough outing their last two home matches as the team was shut out in both. The Chiefs lost to Gonzaga Prep 3-0 Sept. 13, and dropped the match with Lewis and Clark 2-0 Saturday at Lions Field.

Today in History for Wednesday, September 19th

Brewers set beer tasting to benefit young athletes

EPHRATA - Breweries from Moses Lake, Quincy, Wenatchee and other central Washington communities will offer a taste of their best brews at the second annual Brewers' Harvest Expo on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Sheriff's office seeks robbery suspects

MATTAWA - Grant County sheriff's deputies are looking for three suspects who allegedly robbed a home near Mattawa.

Scholars Scrutinize Harvard's "Jesus' Wife"

Roeder wins I.C.A.R. Late Model Championship

EPHRATA - It was a two - day season championship weekend at Ephrata Raceway Park.

Fire crews make substantial gains over weekend

Barker Canyon fires calm, Wenatchee's rage

COULEE DAM - Except for the Wenatchee area, fire crews spent the weekend all but mopping up blazes in Grant, Douglas and Lincoln counties.

Othello moves forward with plan for new well

OTHELLO - Othello is moving forward with a plan for a new well.

Chicago Teachers Vote to Return to Classroom

Carol Prinzen top golfer Aug. 28

CRESCENT BAR – Carol Prinzen was the top golfer for women's day Aug. 28 at the Crescent Bar Golf Course, shooting 103 for first division low gross.

Warden volleyball defeats River View

Win in three sets

KENNEWICK - The Warden Cougar volleyball team kept their perfect record in tact with a hard-fought three set (25-20, 25-9, 25-15) victory on the road at River View Sept. 13.

ACH rolls past Entiat

Undefeated in league play

COULEE CITY - Mitchell Hunt, Jon Heathman and Drew Isaak scored two touchdowns each to lead the Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) Warriors to a 52-20 home win over Entiat Friday.

Time to register for youth hockey

MOSES LAKE -Registration for the 2012-13 Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association season for kids 4 to 18 years of age will take place Oct. 9,11, 16 and 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ice rink at the Larsen Recreation Center.

Lohan Charged With Leaving Scene of NYC Accident

Tom D. Beck

Longtime Warden resident of 70 years, Tom D. Beck passed away on September 13, 2012 at Valley Residential Care. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy Street, Moses Lake with Pastor Eric Frey officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. 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.

Local student places in national competition

WARDEN - Daniela Lino went to her first-ever national competition and came home with an eighth place award.

The Columbia Basin Herald

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Off-Site CDBG Improvements For Quincy Family Housing

City of Moses Lake

HAPO Credit Union - Momentum submitted an application for a site plan review and boundary line adjustment on Aug. 28, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION

TO: SHARA CLARKE; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

MLIRD

The Secretary has completed the assessment roll and delivered it to the Board.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Holm's train restored

WASILLA, ALASKA - Monte Holm's old steam whistle is about to blow again.

Chiefs come from behind to beat Wenatchee

Improve to 2-0 in CBBN

MOSES LAKE - Chief fans were treated to an exciting night of football at Lions Field Friday as Moses Lake rallied from a four point deficit in the last two minutes of the game to pull out a 32-29 win over Wenatchee.

Adams County Fair ends on busy note

OTHELLO - From the stock sale to the parade to the rodeo, the Adams County Fair wound up with a whirl of activity Saturday.

Wild go undefeated at Showcase Tournament

Topple Blizzard 5-2

BLAINE, Minn. - The Wenatchee Wild showed speed at the 10th Annual Showcase Tournament in Blaine, Minn. They showcased scoring touch, a potent power play and solid defensive play as well.

David C. Alvarado

David C. Alvarado, 69, a longtime resident of Moses Lake passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at home, surrounded by loving family. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Kast to represent Moses Lake in Mrs. Wash. Pageant

MOSES LAKE - Stevi Kast, 25, of Moses Lake, has added another listing to her resume.

Kleyn, Own, Burke, Brissey win women's golf exchange

CRESCENT BAR – Members of Colockum Ridge and Sun Country joined two from Crescent Bar to win first place at the annual Women's Golf Exchange at the Crescent Bar Golf Course on Sept. 11.

Othello street project delayed

Council approves delay after high bids

OTHELLO - Othello delayed a paving project on Scootney Street after bids came in roughly $200,000 above the engineer's estimate.

Phelps, Prinzen win Aug. 29 men's day

CRESCENT BAR – George Phelps and Wes Prinzen combined their scores to win the Aug. 29 men's day competition at the Crescent Bar Golf Course.

Ruth E. Roach

Ruth E. Roach passed into eternal life on September 13, 2012. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.

Chiefs swim and dive second at meet

Team improving

MOSES LAKE - Swimmers turned in some of their best times of the year in the meet against Wenatchee Thursday but their efforts, unfortunately, weren't enough to propel the Chiefs to a win over the Panthers.

Chuckwagon exhibition comes to Adams County

OTHELLO - Back in the day, the day being about 1886 or 1902 or so, the most important wagon in a cattle drive was the chuckwagon. Even though the old-fashioned cattle drive is long gone, chuckwagons still have their champions, and a group of them exhibited their wagons and their cooking skills at the Adams County Fair Friday and Saturday.

Bid for new skills center awarded in November

MOSES LAKE - The new skills center, which now has a new name, will go out to bid sometime in October.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.

BBCC volleyball lose two at home

Go 0-5 in Spokane

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College (BBCC) volleyball team has hit a bump in the road in the early goings of the season as the Vikings have lost their last seven matches in a row.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal School District No. 160, Grant County, Washington (the “District”) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm, in the High School Library, located at 955 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Downtown Loan under new ownership

MOSES LAKE - Downtown Loan Company may have undergone a slight name change, but the services it offers to customers remains the same.

Deputies continue theft investigations

MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputies are investigating several property crime cases throughout the county.

The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening

One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a mecca for anglers for decade. Huge crowds come here for the spring opener and many families I talk to are into their fourth generation of their annual opening day trip to Jameson. The second opener, which is on Oct. 1, is nothing like the spring opener.

Today in History for Monday, September 17th

The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening

One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a Mecca for anglers for decade. Huge crowds come here for the spring opener and many families I talk to are into their fourth generation of their annual opening day trip to Jameson.

Warden considering taxing district

Would be able to add registration fee

WARDEN - Warden is considering creating a new taxing district to fund street improvements.

Royals File Suit Over Naked Kate Photos

Crescent Bar residents face second long winter

CRESCENT BAR – The summer crowds have gone home, and Crescent Bar Island lease holders and permanent residents settle in for a second long winter of uncertainty.

Obama Launches New China Trade Action

Weighing Offer, Chicago Teachers Stay on Strike

Are you in support of Initiative Measure 1185?

Mavis Bennett triumphs three times in lady golf

CRESCENT BAR – Mavis Bennett was a three-time winner in Crescent Bar Golf Course women's golf on Sept. 4.

8 wineries set for Sip of Slope

ROYAL CITY – Sip of the Slope, which was designed to showcase area wines, will have eight wineries, including some which have produced award-winning wines and one that is brand new.

Othello beekeepers show goods at fair

OTHELLO - For almost two decades, Barbara and her husband Kenneth Caylor have been supplying the Othello community with homemade honey products.

Wahluke bops Mabton, 31-7

MATTAWA - For a team that's rebuilding, Wahluke High School has gotten off to a good start in football.

Barker Canyon wildfires 60 percent contained

Over 750 homes threatened near Wenatchee

COULEE DAM - Firefighters made substantial gains Thursday at the Barker Canyon Complex fires, moving from 20 percent to 64 percent containment of the blaze.

Numerous crimes under investigation

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating several property crimes cases as of Aug. 11 and have turned up one arrest. ??

Annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival on horizon

GEORGE - The annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival, which grows in popularity every year, will be held the week of Sept. 10-16 in the park.

Wild opens season with a win over Jr. Blues

BLAINE, Minn. - The new-look Wenatchee Wild, a speedy skilled group, opened the 2012-13 season Wednesday with a 6-4 victory over the Springfield Jr. Blues at the Schwan Super Rink during the first day of competition at the NAHL Showcase Tournament.

Condotta wins 'prestigious award'

OLYMPIA - State Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, received the Association of Washington Business's Matson Award Wednesday.

Burnt old crop sprayer "kind of sad to see"

ROYAL CITY - When Royal Flying Service owner Jock Warren lost an airplane to fire last month, he lost not only a piece of machinery but also an old friend.

What's right with big business

EDITORIAL

The two-week period surrounding my ninth grandchild's birth made me think of covered wagons, people who complain about life in America and the big business some profess to hate.

BBQ chicken, cotton candy top fair food faves list

OTHELLO - One of the culinary highlight of the Adams County Fair is the barbecue chicken sold at Othello's Rotary booth.

Mary Frick

Mary Frick, 85, a longtime resident of Moses Lake passed away September 12, 2012 in Moses Lake. Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15 at Kayser's Chapel. Funeral services will be held At 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Vault interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Fresh News From MarDon

The Potholes Recreation Area has just started to witness the early signs of the ominous approach of Fall. Nighttime temperatures have been repeatedly near 40f degrees. As the lake continues to drop & cool, it currently sits at 1,028.2 ft. & 18 feet below full pool.

New whooping cough cases reported

in Moses Lake, Warden, Royal City

GRANT COUNTY, WA — Public Health Nurses at the Grant County Health District (GCHD) were investigating new cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) as of Sept. 12.

Wolf faces execution, but is saved by President Lincoln

The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.

Hunting word of day: Canada geese the target

Interesting point about reading the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet; a hunter has to wonder if all of the wording is correct. Take for example the dates of the first September Canada goose hunt since 2008.

Knights start grid campaign with explosive win

ROYAL CITY - In a game that was untimely for The Royal Register's Labor Day deadline, Royal High School opened the football season on Aug. 31 with a 52-14 thrashing of Cascade that featured explosive scoring plays.

Former BBCC administrators honored

SEATTLE - Longtime Big Bend Community College administrator Mike Lang was honored for his support of the Japan Agriculture Training Program (JATP) with an award from the Emperor of Japan.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: COREY HARLESS; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is in possession of a ring that was found at one of the local businesses.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Grant County Department of Community Development

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR for GRANT COUNTY

This is an administrative change only; it will not impact the array of local mental health providers or the individuals enrolled in treatment. 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lt 4, Willow Crest Est Ph2

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

10875/10855 NW Rd E 9., Ephrata, WA 98823

Ordinance No. 2653

An ordinance of the City of Moses Lake extending a moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana collective gardens, defining "medical marijuana collective gardens"; providing for a public hearing; establishing an effective date, and providing that the moratorium, unless extended, will sunset within six (6) months of the date of adoption.

Layoffs loom for Ephrata Katana Summit employees

EPHRATA - Facing tough industry conditions, wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit officials announced this week that they are actively looking for a buyer for its Ephrata and Columbus, Neb. operations.

Royal defense stops Quincy, 39-6

ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's football team is loaded on offense, but the defense wasn't taking a back seat last Friday night in a 39-6 victory over the Quincy Jacks.

Cupcakes for Cancer

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Lady Phoenix drop volleyball match to White Swan Cougars

Lose in four sets

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) Lady Phoenix dropped an exciting four set home volleyball match to White Swan Tuesday.

Grant County best place in world for carbon fiber production

When BMW (Bavarian Motor Works) decided to make an electric car, it went about developing the project meticulously to ensure long-term success. Everything had to be just right.

A look at the upcoming waterfowl and upland seasons

At least four pamphlets are published each year for the benefit of outdoor-minded people. The spring turkey hunting pamphlet is comprised of the least amount of pages.

Reader questions removal of 'God'

The motto of the United States of America is "in God we trust." One of the two major political parties in this country totally removed the word "God" from their party platform, then had to restore it by a questionable two-thirds majority voice vote on national television. Let us consider what it would mean to completely remove all references to GOD from our government. The words "Right," "Religion," and "Morality" as they existed when they were written in the Declaration of Independence, the United

MLIRD awards contract for dredge study

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors approved a $30,000 contract for a study exploring dredging options Tuesday night.

A bright spot in Grant County economy

EDITORIAL

The Washington State Economic Outlook and Revenue Forecast Council issued a report earlier this month showing some positive news for Grant County: the county's taxable retail sales (sales tax received by the state) increased by 16.3 percent in the first quarter of 2012, as compared to the same time last year.

Grant County looks at adding detective

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office may get a fourth detective in its major crimes unit for the first time in more than 20 years.

MLCA volleyball beats Cascade Christian

Win in three sets

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) played an unwelcome host to Cascade Christian as the Lions turned back the Wolverines in volleyball action Tuesday.

Reader weighs in on election issues

People need to really listen carefully to what is being said by Mitt Romney and read between the lines. Who's really going to benefit from this election? He wants to cut so many financial benefits and wants people to do for themselves. He doesn't want to raise taxes on the rich and accuses Obama of not doing anything. Well, nobody can fix the economy in four years. Other presidents weren't able to do much about our wars or the terrorists involved in 9/11.

Reader responds to Clay's wolf claims

I would like to refute some outrageous claims Dennnis Clay has been making about wolves in this paper. He says he is looking forward to wolves in our state being removed from the "endangered" list. Mr. Clay states that wolves are a threat to elk herds. This is a patently false accusation, as elk herds can be strengthened by wolf predation. They cull the weak and diseased of the herd. Wildlife scientists have found bone disease in some wolf-downed elk. Additionally, any threat to ranchers is minute at best and just an excuse to hunt wolves. I assume Mr. Clay is "looking forward" to taking his grandkids on one of these "fun" hunts of his.

Fire crews stymie region's wildfires

COULEE DAM - The Barker Canyon Complex fires continue to grow, more than tripling initial estimates of scorched land between Grant and Douglas counties.

The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

It's only a week away: The 22nd Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, starting on Saturday, September 22. This is absolutely the best event for families in the region. There is so much to see and do here that many families make it a weekend.

Reader ponders pipeline problem

What all the political hype basically means, regarding the presumed benefit, necessity and urgency of constructing the proposed Keystone XL pipeline shortcut (a Keystone pipeline already exists), is that we would be granting foreign corportions, from a foreign, if friendly, neighboring country, the right of eminent domain to cross historic farm and ranch land, disrupting, if not displacing, our own citizens therein, crossing our already endangered aquifers, to expedite the transportation of foreign-owned sand tar crude to foreign-owned refineries, for international export in the tax-free Foreign Trade Zone on our hurricane-prone, Gulf Coast.

Lions thank Job Corps fair helpers

The Moses Lake Lions would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge special thanks to our Columbia Basin Job Corps Culinary Department for extending many hands to help us with our Lions' Dessert Bar at the Grant County Fair. Susan Mann and Theresa Clement worked with me to organize scheduling, transportation, tickets, etc. so these students could practice specific job-training skills learned in the Culinary Job Corps program and be able to implement those skills in the public workforce.

District 8 fire truck lost in wild fire

MATTAWA - Grant County Fire District No. 8 lost a fire truck on Aug. 31 when a wildfire south of Mattawa surprised firefighters and overcame the truck.

Reader endorses McKenna for governor

In Grant County our unemployment rate, though improving slowly, still remains high at 8.3 percent. We need to elect Rob McKenna as governor because it is time for a new direction that will generate jobs for our communities and our state. If our economy is going to get back on track and provide meaningful employment opportunities, our state must be led by a governor who understands the needs of small business and the obstacles that burden those opportunities.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Off-Site CDBG Improvements For Quincy Family Housing

PUBLIC NOTICE: FRANKLIN COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Franklin County maintains a Small Works Roster. General Contractors, Professional Services and General Vendors are invited to submit an on-line application at http://www.co.franklin.wa.us/commissioners/small works.php.

FRANKLIN COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners three (3) Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Columbia Place Phase 5

THE CITY OF OTHELLO IS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

AND APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 TOURISM PROMOTION PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE HOTEL/MOTEL LODGING TAX

FRANKLIN COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Franklin County Planning Commission an application by Carefree Meats, LLC, 6880 Road 170, Basin city, WA 99343 for a Conditional Use Permit, CUP 2012-08.

JVReyes

To: Whom It May Concern Unknown Fathers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Franklin County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider its 2013 Budget at its regular Board Meeting.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY ROAD AND/OR RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS BASELINE.5 LP SE ROADLOG 21691 IN THE DESERT HILLS PLAT

Dennis and Barbara Harris to celebrate 50th

ROYAL CITY - Dennis and Barbara Harris of Royal City will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Royal City Church of the Nazarene.

Chiefs volleyball turns back Wildcats

Win in four sets

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chiefs improved their record to 2-0 in the Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference (CBBN) with a four set (21-23, 25-14, 25-21, 25-21) home victory over the Eastmont Wildcats last night.

Remembering 9/11

MOSES LAKE - It's hard to think that it's been 11 years.

50th anniversary honeymoon much better than the first one

CRESCENT BAR - Wes and Carol Prinzen went to the island of Kauai in the state of Hawaii in July for a 50th wedding anniversary honeymoon, and Carol says it was "much better" than the first.

Ephrata examining funding priorities

EPHRATA - Ephrata is creating a team to determine where the city should spend its money.

New iPhone Thinner, Lighter

Wilson Creek family searches for missing girl

Tori Diamond, 15, missing for 10 days

WILSON CREEK - Family members are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl who disappeared Sept. 2.

Today in History for Thursday, September 13th

Golf tourney to help education program

COEUR D'ALENE - Golfers still have time to register for a fundraising tournament Sunday that will benefit the Columbia Basin Herald's Newspapers in Education program.

Coulee Dam fires keep growing

COULEE DAM - The Barker Canyon Complex fire has ravaged nearly 30,000 acres in the Coulee Dam area, and continues to threaten up to 30 structures.

Six Michigan Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting

Farmer Makes Corn Maze Shaped Like QR Code

Celebration this weekend of Mexico's Independence

MATTAWA - Mexican and Hispanic-American residents of this community will commemorate Mexico's declaration of independence from Spanish rule more than 200 years ago this Sunday, Sept. 16.

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the September 14, 2012 meeting of the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network has been moved from Lincoln County Commissioner's room, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, WA to 119 Basin Street SW, Ephrata, WA.

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

City of Moses Lake

Tacos Mi Casa - Guadalupe Madrigales submitted an application for a site plan review and landscape alteration on August 23, 2012.

City of Moses Lake

Comprehensive Plan Amendments: The City of Moses Lake is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. The following general changes are proposed:

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

Good time to be had at Adams County Fair

OTHELLO - Contestants in the open class flower show at the Adams County Fair will be greeted at the entry table by a familiar face with a new position. Ten-year-old Layken Sperl is the department's acting superintendent.

Covered wagons, babies, and Boeing

The two-week period surrounding my ninth grandchild's birth made me think of covered wagons, people who complain about life in America and the big business some profess to hate.

Royal Knights football beats Quincy at home

Deal Jacks 39-6 loss

ROYAL CITY - Alex Myrick passed for three touchdowns, ran for two, and returned an interception 85 yards for another score to lead the Royal Knights to a home win over Quincy Friday.

Tough day of salmon fishing for veteran anglers

We've got great weather forecast for the days ahead, and that should encourage anglers to take advantage of the many great fishing opportunities in our region.

Zuckerberg Says Facebook Has Overcome Hurdles

Man hurt in ATV roll-over

ROYAL CITY - A Union Gap man was injured Saturday, August 25, in the evening when the all terrain vehicle he was driving rolled off a highway near here.

Desert Golf Classic a huge success

MOSES LAKE - The 11th annual Samaritan Healthcare Foundation Desert Golf Classic held at Moses Pointe Golf Course Aug. 30 was a huge success.

One hospitalized after Sunday wreck in Quincy

QUINCY - A Royal City man was injured Sunday night in a car wreck four miles west of Quincy.

Farmers honored during Quincy FCAD Saturday

QUINCY - Although the area's agricultural products were on display during Quincy's Farmer Consumer Awareness Day, it was really the hard work put in by local farmers that was celebrated during the weekend.

Today in History for Wednesday, September 12th

Linemen show off skills

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Betty Jean Pippins

"Pippi" aka "Betty Boop"

Chicago Teachers Strike Rolls Into 2nd Day

Warden volleyball turns back Kittitas

Win in four sets

KITTITAS - The Cougar volleyball team hit the road Thursday to take on the Kittitas Coyotes and came a way with a four set (25-20, 24-26, 25-8, 25-21) victory.

Moses Lake girls swim and dive second at meet

Wenatchee first

WENATCHEE - The Chiefs turned in a solid performance Saturday as 12 swimmers made district-qualifying standards at the Wenatchee Invite Saturday.

US Ambassador to Libya Killed

The Fishin' Magician: More triploids in Rufus Woods

If you recall the Trippin' with the Triploids Derby in Bridgeport this past spring was a huge success. Many anglers participated and the organizers did a great job taking care of everyone. They decided that the best use of the proceeds from the event be used to put more triploids back into Rufus Woods Reservoir. On Friday, Sept. 7 they did just that.

Fires threaten homes in Coulee

COULEE CITY - Two wildfires have burned nearly 27,000 acres straddling the Grant-Douglas county line since igniting Sunday evening, threatening dozens of homes in the area.

Mayor's wife encourages Fiesta attendance

I'd like to make use of this forum to extend an invitation to Royal City residents, Anglo, Hispanic, and all to attend the upcoming St. Michael's Church Mexican Fiesta on Sunday, Sept 16, in the park.

Boehner Expresses No Confidence on Budget Deal

09/11 Volleyball - Eastmont 1 @ Moses Lake 3

BBCC volleyball has rough outing

Drops four of five matches

WALLA WALLA - It wasn't a very successful trip to the Walla Walla Community College Tournament for the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) volleyball team over the weekend as the Vikings dropped four of five matches.

Royal volleyball falls in 3 close games to Kittitas

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School volleyball team started the season with a 3-0 loss to Kittitas last Saturday, but coach Paul Olsufka is not singing the blues.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension requests:

Old-fashioned threshing

MOSES LAKE - It may be 2012, but for a couple of hours last weekend a whistling steam engine and the old machine it powered took Moses Lake residents back to the early 1900's.

Broncos football turns back Warden Cougars

Hand team home loss

WARDEN - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (LRS) Broncos got their first real test of the season as they hit the road Friday night to take on the Warden Cougars in a nonleague contest.

At secondary school, Gear Up program does its job

MOSES LAKE - Grants for focused projects are a part of school life; some of them work, some of them wither away. The Gear Up program, at least in the opinion of staff and participants at Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS), is working.

Washing cars to go for the gold

Moses Lake Special Olympics team raises money

MOSES LAKE - Eloise Ramos stood with several coaches, players and other volunteers in a Moses Lake parking lot.

Airbus Eyes Energy-Saving Flight Technology

Today in History for Tuesday, September 11th

FAMU Says It's Not Responsible for Hazing Death

Eagles drop game to Touchet

Lose 60-22

TOUCHET - The Soap Lake Eagles took one on the chin Saturday as the team dropped a nonleague road football game by 38 points to the Touchet Indians.

Chiefs win thriller on the road against Eisenhower

Beat Cadets 50-49

YAKIMA - Justyn Simmons ran for four touchdowns and threw for three more to lead Moses Lake to a come from behind 50-49 win on the gridiron against Eisenhower at Zaepfel Stadium Friday night.

PUD employee shocked

BEVERLY - A Grant County PUD employee, who was not identified, received a shock from 550 volts of electricity used to power a crane at Wanapum Dam on Thursday, Aug. 23.

Soap Lake council delays medical marijuana decision

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Council members voted Wednesday to extend the time it has to decide on establishing community medical marijuana gardens.

Another body found in Columbia River

MATTAWA - A third body in two weeks was discovered in the Columbia River Thursday near Mattawa.

Patriots roll past Warriors

Shut out ACH

COULEE CITY - The Almira-Coulee/Hartline Warriors (ACH) suffered one of their worst defeats at home in recent memory Friday as the team was held off the score board in a 46-0 loss to the Liberty Christian Patriots.

Wahluke Veterans Day program slated

Pasco National Guard to attend

MATTAWA - One again, the Washington National Guard at Pasco will be the prime participant in the annual Wahluke High School Veterans Day Assembly.

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Plat application received by Grant County on August 22, 2012 from Randy Burress (Designated Contact: Gilbert C. Bailey, Columbia NW Engineering, 249 North Elder Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-766-1226), was found to be technically complete on August 30, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The September meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

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 September 24, 2012 for Supplying Controlled Density Fill (CDF) Slurry, Fluidized Sand and Concrete Backfill as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3503R.

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 September 21, 2012 for Excavation Services through 2014 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3461.

Back to the drawing board for Wahluke

MATTAWA - It will be young and younger for the Wahluke High School football team in a rebuilding season for second-year head coach Brycen Bye.

Royal to be among football elites again

ROYAL CITY - If Royal High School is to win a football state title again, this year presents as good an opportunity as any. The Knights have talent and plenty of experience.

Cairns adorn Soap Lake

Stacks of rocks appear overnight on Soap Lake's shores

SOAP LAKE - City residents have been treated this week as someone carefully cobbled together stone structures on the lake's west beach.

21st Century Program expands scope

MATTAWA - The 21st Century program at Wahluke High School, an after school enrichment project, continues to grow.

Annual 'Coats 4 Kids' drive starts Monday

Rotary collecting new, used-but-nice outerwear

MOSES LAKE - The Rotary Club and Cedar Street Cleaners are soliciting donations of new children's coats and used coats in good condition as the organization kicks off its annual Coats 4 Kids drive Monday.

October 6 slated for Shellfish Festival

TRINIDAD - The 7th annual Shellfish Festival is coming up at White Heron Cellars on Saturday, October 6, from 1-6 p.m.

Which fall sport are you most excited about?

Moses Lake soccer races past Sunnyside

Turn two hat-tricks

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls put on a fine display of soccer last night as the Chiefs blew out the Sunnyside Grizzles 8-1 at Lions Field.

Ephrata bakery appeals to sweet lovers

EPHRATA - Grant County residents with a sweet tooth can now look to newly opened Doughshinsky's Bakery and Boutique to satisfy their cravings.

Tomatofare fuels sweet, acidic tastes

CRESCENT BAR -Whether you say "tomayto" or "tomahto," the countless heirloom varieties have been flooding the restaurant and market scene for the past decade.

Chardonnay - a noble grape

Our tour of grape varieties brings us to yet another of the so-called "noble" grape varieties - Chardonnay.

Staats told to take son, 2, to hospital

EPHRATA - The parents of a 2-year-old boy found malnourished reportedly refused to take the child to a hospital or another medical professional for months.

Seniors schedule law specialist

ROYAL CITY - Elder law specialist Bruce Pinkerton, Moses Lake attorney, will be at the Royal City Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 6, to assist Royal Slope Seniors with needed information.

David Nickels found guilty of murder

EPHRATA - David Nickels was found guilty of shooting Sage Munro, a construction worker and father, outside of his Ephrata home.

Another Crescent Bar season ends on positive note

It's that time of the year when I must inform you that you're reading the final newsprint issue of the season of the Crescent Bar Chronicle.

Moses Lake to discuss overcrowding of schools

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District patrons are being invited to a series of meetings, beginning Sept. 20, to look for ways to alleviate overcrowding at the high school and middle schools.

David Gayle Combs

David Gayle Combs left this earth to be with the Lord, family and friends, on August 30, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born on February 15, 1936 in Duke, Oklahoma to Eugene Wayne and Sylvia Mae Combs. He married his sweetheart Londa Hankins of Fort Worth, Texas on December 22, 1953. He then went on to proudly serve our country in the US Air Force as a bombardier in the B-36 Bomber. After four years in the military, he found his career occupation as a welder in the Boilermaker's Union. Dave had a love for horses; he not only rode and roped but also started a small business raising prized racehorses. The flying bug never left, as he owned several small personal aircraft over the years. Also, you could catch him gearing up for a hunting or fishing trip or a round of golf. In 1991, he discovered Moses Lake, Washington and decided this would be where he and Londa would retire which they did in 1995. Husband, father, grandpa, uncle, son, and friend; Dave or as family called him, Gayle, was special to each and every one of us; his fun-loving personality lit up the room and he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Mary Ellen Smith offers English advice, full of humor

The mini bus pulled up in front of my neighbor's house. Bill and Margaret McKinney were curbside in short order as the door opened and the driver brought the wheelchair down to ground level.

Elena Garcia Rendon

Elena Garcia Rendon - Born March 24, 1928, passed peacefully into Heaven on Sept. 3, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the matriarch of a very large family in which she took her greatest joy. Surviving family members include her children Enrique and Esther Rendon of Amarillo, TX, Manuel Rendon of Moses Lake, Albert and Lorene Rendon of Omak, David and Ronda Rendon of Olympia, John and Alice Rendon of Moses Lake, Julia and Joe Guzman of Lynnwood, Viola and Orlando Ruiz of Moses Lake, Sandy Rodriguez (wife of Jesse Rodriguez) of Moses Lake, Willie and Amy Rodriguez of Moses Lake, sisters Cenaida Flores and Mary Ramirez of Texas, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Washington and Texas.

Hurshal George Powers

Hurshal George Powers was born October 8, 1933 in Vona, Colorado.  He met his bride Rosemary in Warden, Washington where they married December 9, 1956.  Hurshal graduated from the University of Denver and was a licensed professional engineer specializing in nuclear fuel assembly design until retirement.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2002 and survived by God's amazing grace and successful medical intervention.  

Historical meeting Tuesday

QUINCY - Visitors to the heritage luncheon of the Grant County Historical Society next Tuesday, Sept. 11, will enjoy a presentation about gem ivory by Jack Park.

Gerald "Jerry" Stevens

Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Stevens, age 71, of Thatcher, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Church Street LDS Chapel with Bishop David Udall officiating.  Interment will follow in the Thatcher Cemetery.

Plenty of hunting seasons underway

Tiger girls turn back Othello

Shut out Huskies

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Tigers played an unwelcome host as they turned back Othello 8-0 in a Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) soccer match Tuesday.

Fresh News From MarDon

Back to school for everyone does not mean it is time to put up the fishing rods and winterize the boat! The Potholes Recreation area is an amazing place to play during the fall weekends. Potholes Reservoir is providing serious perch anglers amazing action. The mouth of Frenchman's Wasteway & Crab Creek, along with the Lind Coulee Arm are chocked full of most species of fish this time of year. The next two months are hailed as the best fishing of the year on Potholes Reservoir for any species you are after. The water level is currently at 1,029 feet, about 17 feet below full pool.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider disbanding the Board of Adjustment (RCW 36.70.200).

Chef competition tonight at White Heron Cellars

TRINIDAD - If you enjoy Iron Chef on TV's Food Channel, you may want to drop by White Heron Cellars this evening, Friday, Sept. 7, to witness Chef Extravaganza.

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR for GRANT COUNTY

This is an administrative change only; it will not impact the array of local mental health providers or the individuals enrolled in treatment.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 17, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension to the Capital Expenditures/Buildings fund in the amount of $724,000.00 to purchase property/building located at 264 W Division Street, Ephrata, WA.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: COREY HARLESS; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Columbia Onion has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Quincy Hot Air Balloon Fest this weekend

QUINCY - The annual Quincy Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival at Twin Firs Turf Farm will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, to coincide once again with the Farmer Consumer Awareness Day.

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day to be held on Saturday

Chef Extravaganza, Balloon Festival this weekend too

QUINCY - The annual Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Day will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 8, starting at 7 a.m. and ending around 5 p.m.

BBCC volleyball beats TVCC

Win in five sets

ONTARIO, Ore. - First year head coach Natalie Coulston guided the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) to its first league win of the season at Treasure Valley Community College Wednesday.

City of Moses Lake

Blackstone Major Plat & Industrial Binding Site Plan: Blackstone OTR submitted an application on Sept. 22, 2012, to create a 1-lot plat of 27.34 acres and divide it into 3 parcels in the Heavy Industrial Zone.

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Gridiron Guide 2012 Now Available

The 2012 Gridiron Guide is now available online. It can be viewed at http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/sports/football/gridiron_2012/

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Sidewalk project slows Moses Lake traffic

MOSES LAKE - City crews will be working on sidewalk and crosswalk improvements on North Stratford Road in the Knolls Vista area for at least another month, officials said Wednesday.

George passes and leaves big boots and a deep hole

My friend, George Wilson, passed away a week and two days ago. My wife, Garnet, and I met George and his wife, Mabel, during their volunteer efforts at the Potholes Ducks Unlimited banquets.

Rent Hike Forces Some DC Residents Out

Moses Lake makes 'sustainable gains' in test scores

MOSES LAKE - Like most districts across the state, administrators found promising data and not-so-promising data in achievement test scores.

Dennis Hanson

Longtime Moses Lake resident, Dennis Hanson was called to heaven on Sunday morning, Sept. 2. He was a born in Minnesota and moved to eastern Washington in 1972. Dennis truly loved the people, culture, and natural surroundings of the Columbia Basin. Born in 1945 to Burton and Isabelle Hanson, Dennis grew up on a farm near the rural town of Lake Benton, Minnesota. He attended SDSU in Brookings, SD, and earned a BS in Agricultural Business. He entered the U.S. Army during the height of the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Turkey and West Germany. During that time, he and his high-school sweetheart, Muriel Lange, were married.

Four charged in local kidnapping

Allegedly offered $100 for women

EPHRATA - One of four people accused in a gang-related kidnapping allegedly offered $100 to have the women brought to him.

The Fishin' Magician: Slow salmon

Salmon fishing has been slow that past week on the upper Columbia, and I have very anglers out even trying. It is shocking to see so little traffic at the Brewster Pool and Wells Dam after the hordes of anglers at these locations earlier this summer. I blamed the full moon for slow fishing a week ago, but it is waning now so I can't figure out why the bite has fallen off.

Lind-Ritzville schools focus on scores

Middle school math needs work, Roettger says

RITZVILLE - There were some good results and some not-so-good results in state achievement tests in Lind and Ritzville; the upheavals of building a cooperative district have lessened and it's time to focus on instruction, said Superintendent Robert Roettger.

ATK Tests New Nozzle on GEM-60 Rocket

Liberal vs. conservative debate continues

What does it mean to be liberal or conservative? In a letter last week, Harold Hochstatter took offense and accused me of trying to put everyone into these two categories. Harold, I do not claim that everyone is either liberal or conservative. However, notice that some people call themselves liberal or conservative. It is worthwhile to try to understand those concepts.

Don Brunell needs to read better, letter writer says

Mr. Brunell's comments about the Affordable Health Care Act in the Aug. 8 edition need a small correction.

Reader asks citizens to think before voting

I've been watching our political candidates, especially Mitt Romney, Ryan, and other Republicans candidates, and what they have to say about President Obama. Everyone wants to put blame on the president but they're also to blame because they are elected officials. They also had a say and did nothing. They vote our laws and make financial agreements like the bailouts that later are signed by the president.

US Economy Adds 96K Jobs, Rate Falls to 8.1 Pct.

Reader calls for better water quality

After reading Mick Hansen's full page ad about his accomplishments, since becoming the Chairman of the Board of the MLIRD, we're a little confused. He didn't mention the beneficial programs he has cut, or the poorly thought out, micro-managed decisions he has made, and he didn't mention the current quality of our lake water.

Reader wants reduced speed limit on Hwy. 28

Once again there has been a fatal car crash on Highway 28 between Ephrata and Soap Lake.

Safety on Stratford Road

EDITORIAL

Thanks to some much needed improvements, Stratford Road, one of the busiest streets in Moses Lake, will soon be safer for drivers and pedestrians where it intersects on Knolls Vista Drive.

Hazardous waste collection set

EPHRATA - Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.

Today in History for Friday, September 7th

Carol Hannah

Carol Hannah joined her younger brother and father in heaven on August 29, 2012 in her home surrounded by family. She was 68 years old. Born into a military family in Tampa, Florida, she was the oldest of four children. As a child she lived on military bases worldwide nurturing younger siblings and taking them to church where she taught Sunday School.

Bicyclist injured in Moses Lake Wednesday

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Plat application received by Grant County on August 14, 2012 from Larea Lefler (Designated Contact:  Olivia J. Jennings, Western Pacific Engineering & Survey, 1328 E. Hunter Place, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-1023), was found to be technically complete on August 28, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The September meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Meeting will be held by the Grant County Planning Commission beginning at 7p.m. or as soon thereafter as practical, on September 13, 2012 in the Commissioner's chambers at the Grant County Courthouse, in Ephrata, Washington, to address issues relating to developing a Shoreline Master Program for the County. Shoreline master programs address future land use regulations, recreation opportunities and ecological processes. Property owners abutting the shoreline will be especially interested in attending this meeting.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Dodson Road Overlay, CRP 12-01", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 18, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Squirrel cause of Moses Lake outage

Quincy Jacks expect to contend in Caribou Trail League

The Jacks are facing an entire new cast of opponents this season as Quincy High School has dropped down a classification and will compete at the 1A level.

Cougars looking to pounce on the competition

The Warden Cougars have their sights set on making a return trip to postseason play in 2012.

Soap Lake Eagles are excited to be back on gridiron

They finished third with a 4-5 record in the 2B North Central Washington Conference last year and lost out to Brewster in a cross-over playoff game. But Soap Lake Eagles coach Joe Worsham can't wait to get back on the field as Soap Lake is dropping down a classification and will be playing 8-man football in the 1B Bi-County Northeast Conference this season.

Othello football looking to make it 16 in a row

A streak of 15 straight state playoff appearances is on the line when the Huskies take the field for the start of the 2012 regular season. The Othello football program, now in its 19th year under the direction of coach Roger Hoell, has made the trip to the Gridiron Classic since 1997, and are itching to make it back again this season.

Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos set sights high in 2012

When asked what his team goals were for the 2012 football season, Greg Whitmore, now is his eighth year at the helm of the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos (LRS) was short and to the point.

Ephrata Tigers gear up for 2012 season

To instill toughness, a strong work ethic and unselfishness in the program; these are the team goals set forth by Tigers coach Jay Mills for the 2012 season.

Warriors looks to make fourth straight trip to state

When the topic of conversation is superior 8-man football, it's hard not to get excited about the Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) program.

Malnourished boy's parents charged

MOSES LAKE - The parents of a 2-year-old boy reportedly found weighing 10 pounds are facing charges in Grant County Superior Court.

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Chiefs looking to make noise in realigned CBBN

The sounds of shoulder pads crashing together, guys pumping iron in the weight room, two-a-day practices and the smell of sweat and Red Hot in the air... that can only signal one thing... the start of the 2012 high school football season.

Family and friends key to living a century

Sylvia Mabbot celebrates 100th birthday

MOSES LAKE - Sylvia Mabbot was born just before a classic World Series, won by the Boston Red Sox over the New York Giants, Boston's mayor John "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald leading the fans known as the Royal Rooters to every game. It was right in the middle of a red-hot, three-way Presidential campaign, Theodore Roosevelt versus Howard Taft versus Woodrow Wilson.

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Good football year probable

First off, let me apologize for the absent coverage of the first Royal and Wahluke prep football games. The Labor Day holiday got in the way.

Cowboys Romp Past Giants 24-17 to Open Season

Arizona Immigration Law Cleared to Take Effect

Fish bypass delay won't impact deadline

Slowed down underwater work

MATTAWA - Although an increase in water activity at the Priest Rapids Dam has delayed progress on a fish bypass project by more than two months, Grant County PUD officials said Tuesday timely construction is still feasible.

Former Quincy officer involved in shooting

MOSES LAKE - Detectives investigating the Tuesday, Aug. 21 officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake report that the officer was reacting to threats from an armed man who'd reportedly injured a woman and left her bloody.

Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day this weekend

QUINCY - Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day kicks off this weekend in Quincy, giving the local community a chance to explore the area's agricultural roots.

Levita Gauntt

Levita was born in Tonkawa, OK on Feb. 27, 1923 to Ernest & Marguerette Haley. She passed away in Wenatchee, WA on Aug. 21, 2012 with her family at her side.

Mary Ann Moschner

Mary Ann Moschner, 77, of Jenny Lind, AR. entered into rest on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born February 1, 1935 in Pittsburg, OK. to the late Clarence and Catherine Gough. She was of the Catholic faith and a former cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles M. Gough and wife Genice. She is survived by her husband John of 60 years, two sons Tom Moschner and wife Mary of Moses Lake, WA. and Frank Moschner and wife Jenise of Greenwood, AR. and 3 grandchildren Nicholas Moschner, Daniel Moschner, Aaron Moschner. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Van Buren, AR. with interment at The U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, AR. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Moschner, Daniel Moschner, Aaron Moschner, George Moschner, Matthew Moschner, Michael Moschner and Anthony Moschner. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, AR. To place an online tribute, please go to www.lewisfuneralchapel.net.

Today in History for Thursday, September 6th

Lawyers Weigh in on Peterson Jury Deliberations

Graciela Tatis Grimaldo

"My soul magnifies the Lord / And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."

James Thad Nelson

James Thad Nelson, 78, died as a result of a massive stroke on August 31, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. Thad, as he was known to family and friends was born the oldest son and 2nd child of James Wilbur and Rilda Luella Stocks Nelson on February 7, 1934 in Lewiston, Utah.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

Two women kidnapped, four people arrested over weekend

Possible gang retaliation

MOSES LAKE - Four people were jailed over the weekend after two females were reported kidnapped and assaulted outside of Moses Lake Sunday morning.

Warden celebrates Community Days, Labor Day

WARDEN - For a day off from work, there were plenty of people out Labor Day morning celebrating Warden Community Days yesterday.

Riesling: Where Washington wines began

The first grape variety to bring notoriety to Washington State was Riesling.

Othello passes new tax district

OTHELLO - Othello created a new board with the aim of funding street repairs and improvements.

Walla Walla Blue Devils turn back Chiefs 21-18

WALLA WALLA - Trino Rubio rushed for 152 yards and Justin Simmons threw for 179 and a TD, but their efforts weren't enough to pull out the win over Walla Walla Friday.

Late call gives Ephrata win over Quincy

QUINCY - It may have been a nonleague contest between Ephrata and Quincy to open the 2012 high school football season Friday night. But it had all the makings of a fierce battle between two long-time rivals as the Tigers pulled out a 22-21 come from behind win in the waning moments on the Jacks home turf.

Alleged Md. School Shooter Indicted on 29 Counts

Student scores by district for 2011-12

Assessor's office warns about scam

EPHRATA - Rachel Rice, of the Grant County Assessor's Office, reports there is a mortgage scam operation targeting senior citizens across the state.  

Warden drops road game to Okanogan

OKANOGAN - The Cougars jumped out to a 14-0 lead and at the end of the first quarter, but that was all the scoring the team could muster against the Bulldogs as Warden dropped its season opener 25-14 Friday.

Othello hospital, clinic discuss cooperation

OTHELLO - The hospital board and Columbia Basin Health Association board have started conversations about a new strategic plan designed to help the two work together more efficiently, and maybe save both some money.

Today in History for Wednesday, September 5th

Raw Video: Naked Wash. Man Evades Police

Schools see ups, downs in test scores

OLYMPIA - Some Columbia Basin school districts saw some achievement test scores go up, others saw some scores go down, and others had scores that stayed about the same. Test scores for the 2011-12 school year were released Wednesday. The tests are taken in the spring.

Important early dates on calendar

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District has announced several important dates on the early 2012 calendar.

Solution to declining water supply

MOSES LAKE - Federal and state environmental officials identified a solution to remedy a decline in groundwater resources in the Odessa subarea.

County Fair Pitchmen Sell Products Face-to-Face

PUBLIC NOTICE

Relocate the Weld and Machine Shop at Priest Rapids Dam.

City of Moses Lake

Mildren Design Group, submitted an application for a site plan review on August 23, 2012.

Summer cools off, fishing heats up

This is going to be a great week to get outside and enjoy what our region has to offer.

New Ephrata store caters to young at heart

EPHRATA - You don't have to be a kid to be a kid at heart.

Ecology seeks comments on proposed changes

Relating to standards for cleaning up in-water sediments

OLYMPIA - The public is invited to review and comment on draft rule changes to the state's Sediment Management Standards (SMS) for cleaning up contaminated in-water sediments.

Today in History for Tuesday, September 4th

Raw Video: Zoo Shows Off Rare White Tiger Cubs

Raw Video: Rioters Clash With N. Ireland Police

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival on horizon

GEORGE - The annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival, which grows in popularity every year, will be held the week of Sept. 10-16 in the park.

Kimmy's Kloset

DESERT AIRE - Kimmy's Kloset, the newest addition to the Desert Aire shopping center , may take a while to develop, for it's open only on weekends.

Veterans remembered at recent tribute funeral

EPHRATA - About 38 veterans received the funeral honors they didn't receive when they were buried.

Hospital CEO heads Army medical unit

EPHRATA - Just in case, the U.S. armed forces have built a backup system of medical units that can be activated if needed. The United States Army has such a Reserve unit stationed on the West Coast. And if the Army ever needs to activate the unit, the first person that will get a call is Robert Reeder.

The Fishin' Magician: Summer Chinook

Summer run Chinook fishing is still going strong in Central Washington. Most anglers' efforts are concentrated below Wells Dam, above the dam and off the mouth of the Okanogan River in the Brewster Pool. I fished the Pool recently and had a very slow day. I missed one fish on a herring rig and only landed one small fish later in the day. I left the water with my tail between my legs.

Dancers clog to national event

MOSES LAKE - A five, six, seven, eight ... plus a double tap.

Minatani facing assault charges

Allegedly wanted deputy to shoot

EPHRATA - The man, who was shot in the chest by a Grant County sheriff's deputy after allegedly threatening him, is facing assault charges.

Boaters find body in Columbia River

Identification proves difficult

VANTAGE - A body, which may be difficult to identify because of it advanced state of decomposition, was found floating in the Columbia River by a boater near here late Saturday.

Federal Health Care Law: a string of broken promises

GUEST EDITORIAL

Former Royal City officer involved in domestic shooting

MOSES LAKE - Detectives investigating the Tuesday, Aug. 21 officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake report that the officer was reacting to threats from an armed man who'd reportedly injured a woman and left her bloody.

Still got it, sort of, for roller coaster

EDITORIAL

Pat and I went to Silverwood Theme Park near Hayden Lake, Idaho, Sunday with our son Teddy, his wife Sabrina and her sister Crystal. I was encouraged to be a kid again by the kids and the atmosphere.

Moses Lake business leaders talk priorities with Association of Washington Business

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake and state business leaders met Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce to decide which industry issues to focus on during the 2013 legislative session.

Beaumont Cellars founder: “I want to keep it fun”

QUINCY - The popularity of Beaumont Cellars wines has grown rapidly during the winery's short history, and Katie Beaumont is proud and excited about what her husband Pete has done.

Fresh News From MarDon

It's the perfect time of year on Potholes Reservoir. The trout fishing is the best it has been in 10 years. Trolling a # 3 Needlefish or diving plugs like a # 7 Rapala Shad Rap, Baby Hot Lips or D-C 13 are bringing in some of the biggest trout we have seen in years. Rainbow Trout 4lbs and over are not an un-common catch.

Archery deer and elk seasons begin

Tomorrow, Sept. 1, is a big day in the hunting world, as several hunting seasons are set to open. Dennis note: I want to go after doves close to home, but a grouse hunt or two during September is warranted. As I have mentioned before, would be great to combine a fishing and hunting trip during September, as the fishing season on many waters stay open through Sept. 30.