Stories for June 2013

June 30, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Soap Lake mayor confirms chief fired

No comment on reason why

SOAP LAKE - With the mayor out of town, Soap Lake city officials are remaining silent on the firing of former fire Chief Dan Shields.

June 30, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake may close museum, rec center, rink

MOSES LAKE - Facing a task of making up a $2.8 million budget deficit, the City of Moses Lake may be forced to close some community attractions to save money.

June 30, 2013 6 a.m.

Crescent Bar Parade, fireworks Saturday

CRESCENT BAR - The theme will be “Western days” when the Crescent Bar communities gathered to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 6.

June 30, 2013 6 a.m.

Man sought after shooting

WARDEN – Grant County authorities are looking for Ramon O. Morfin, 19, in connection with a June 23 shooting in Warden which left two people injured. ?

June 30, 2013 6 a.m.

Mattawa bake sale slated

MATTAWA - Supporters of the Mattawa Area Food Bank will be having a big bake sale at the Desert Aire senior center on Friday, July 6.

June 29, 2013 6:05 a.m.

TRINIDAD - Barleywine Review's energetic and original bluegrass will kick off the summer music season at White Heron Cellars this Saturday, June 29.

June 28, 2013 1 p.m.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2014-2019

June 28, 2013 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to receive comments concerning the sale of Lot 4, Phase 2 of the Plat of the Port of Royal Slope; Grant County Parcel #071390824 consisting of approximately 10.03 acres to Royal Ridge Fruit & Colds Storage. LLC

June 28, 2013 1 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2684

An ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Park and Recreation Commission”

June 28, 2013 6:05 a.m.

2 tied to Quincy murder sentenced

EPHRATA - Two men tied to the September 2011 murder of Ramiro Munoz Jr. will be going to prison.

June 28, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Spuds sweep twin bill at home

Beat Timberline

MOSES LAKE - The Spuds played the role of an welcoming host as they took both games of a nonleague doubleheader against Timberline at Larson field last night.

June 28, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Jerry Hoene

Photo Only

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Public Works Director leaving

EPHRATA - Grant County will have a new Public Works Director soon.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake Council endorses dog park

MOSES LAKE - Despite a few hiccups, the Moses Lake City Council endorsed the concept of a dog park in the city, much to the delight of the well-organized community group.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Prosecutor needs to act

Crime in our city is completely out of hand; Prosecutor Angus Lee needs to get tough or resign.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Resident thinks Warden needs a change

I would like to share an opinion in general of Warden. I strongly feel that it is much of a joke to have a sign that reads "This is a gang free community," as many can see as they enter, in all honestly it's really not. I also feel that this city could use a new mayor, as the current mayor has not been much of an improvement since he was elected a few years ago. Many resident's and I had brought up changes some based on complaints and concerns, Out of my own generosity and time I contributed my time to improve and better this community. I strongly hope in the future that the city of Warden can be improved by new changes.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Three arrested in alleged Beverly arson case

BEVERLY - Two Beverly youths and a man were arrested after allegedly setting fire to two buildings June 20 in Beverly.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Possible record highs this weekend

Heat wave approaches

COLUMBIA BASIN - After a week of rain, the Columbia Basin can expect record temperatures this weekend and into next week.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Freedom remains at stake

Fast and Furious gun running into Mexico. Four Americans killed in Benghazi. News reporters being wire-tapped. Black Panthers with clubs standing outside voting poll places without being charged. Countless cases of targeted abuse by the IRS, DOE, EPA, and DOJ. Massive data gathering of personal information by the NSA. All these and much more are allowed, defended, protected and/or covered up by "the most transparent administration in history." Officials, department heads, appointed agency bureacrats who plead the fifth, "don't recall," or "didn't know" refuse to even respond to congressional summons. Or they are protected by presidential order. Or they are protected by an Attorney General who won't uphold the law.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Chiefs go 5-0 in Chehalis

CHEHALIS - I can't recall an indoor basketball game ever being rained out. But low and behold, it happened to the Chiefs Sunday in the championship game of the Chehalis tournament.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Distress signals from Soap Lake

Things have gone from bad to worse with the Soap Lake Fire Department in less than a week. Fire Chief Dan Shields was fired for what he referred to as "personal reasons" during a Tuesday interview with the Columbia Basin Herald. Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle hasn't been available for comment on exactly why he fired Shields. The mayor has been away at a conference in the Tri Cities and is not taking media calls on his cellphone. And Shields won't say anything further because he was told by Gravelle not to talk.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician: Summer salmon opening

Summer run salmon numbers look really good for the opener on July 1. The return is ahead of schedule over Priest Rapids and Wanapum Dam. Anglers have been eagerly awaiting this popular fishery on the upper Columbia River, and it appears that at least the early season is going to be great.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake 10U takes Rattler Rumble

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake 10U Rattlers went undefeated in tournament play over the weekend to take the Rattler Rumble Softball Championship.

June 28, 2013 6 a.m.

ML woman injured in crash on Hwy. 17

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake woman, reportedly driving with a suspended license, was injured after rear-ending another vehicle on state Route 17 in Moses Lake Wednesday afternoon.

June 27, 2013 9 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 46, COLUMBIA PLACE, PHASE 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 279, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 1655691, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 116-070-058, commonly known as 8319 WENATCHEE COURT, PASCO, WA

June 27, 2013 9 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Lot 13, EXCEPT the South 20 feet, All of Lots 15, and 17, and the South 5 feet of Lot 19, Block 18, Pasco Improvement Co. First Addition to Pasco, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume B of Plats, Page 38, records of Franklin County, Washington. Tax Parcel #: 112-161-250 the postal address of which is more commonly known as 1316 N. 15th Ave. Pasco, Washington

June 27, 2013 2:15 p.m.

Hostess Twinkies make a comeback July 15

Do you love Twinkies and did you rush to stores to buy the last boxes on store shelves last fall?

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF AUGUST 6, 2013 PRIMARY ELECTION

The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 8th. First time voters can register in person until 5:00 pm Monday, July 29th at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, 1016 N. Ave., Pasco.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

Commonly known as: 723 East Main Street, Soap Lake, WA 98851

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 7, BLOCK 3, EPHRATA HEIGHTS SEVENTH ADDITION TO EPHRATA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: PABLO NAVIDAD and anyone claiming a parental interest.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

Vikings Volleyball Camp set for July

MOSES LAKE - Allison Baker, new head coach at Big Bend Community College will be conducting her first Lady Viking Volleyball Camp July 29-31.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 13-SE Road, CRP 13-03", 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, July 2, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to the said Kevin Koelzer, an individual and a successor in interest to KF, Inc., a dissolved Washington Corporation.

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

Notice of Orchard Lease Amendment 12-076070

June 27, 2013 1 p.m.

??INVITATION FOR BIDS BY FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY; BASIN CITY WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT

Sealed bids will be received for the Franklin County; Basin City Waterline Extension Project by Franklin County at the Franklin County Commissioner’s office, Franklin County Courthouse, 1016 North 4th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301, until 8:45 a.m. local time, Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

June 27, 2013 12:30 p.m.

Moses Lake native finalist for 'Tribute for Heroes'

MOSES LAKE — You can still vote for local hero Nick Kimmel in the MLB and People magazine’s ongoing campaign to honor veterans and military service members nationwide. Kimmel was announced as one of San Diego Padres’ finalist in a recent Padres Press Release along with fellow veterans Ann Holman and Josh Hooker.

June 27, 2013 8:48 a.m.

Does the recent controversy over Paula Deen affect your opinion of her or her products?

June 27, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake Wrestling Club back from Regionals

Boys qualify for Nationals

POCATELLO, Idaho - Members of the Moses Lake Wresting Club (MLWC) were among more than 3,000 wrestlers who participated in the week long West Kids and Cadet Regional Tournament in Pocatello, Idaho June 16-22.

June 27, 2013 6:05 a.m.

June 27, 2013 6 a.m.

Lawrences to celebrate retirement

ROYAL CITY - The Lawrence families invite all friends and neighbors to a celebration of retirement for longtime Royal City residents, Sandy and Donna Lawrence, this Saturday, June 29.

June 26, 2013 1 p.m.

BBCC president: summer classes on schedule

No interruption in nursing, aviation, other programs

MOSES LAKE - Whether or not the Washington Legislature reaches agreement on a new budget by Sunday, Big Bend Community College will open for summer quarter on Monday.

June 26, 2013 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

In Re the Estate of: LARRIE NEIL ADAMS, Deceased.

June 26, 2013 12:45 p.m.

Royal City man hit by truck, killed

ROYAL CITY — A 77-year-old Royal City man was on his way to go fishing when he was struck and killed by a truck Wednesday morning near Royal City.

June 26, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Foolish Fortune to play at SummerFest July 12

ROYAL CITY - Grant County-based Foolish Fortune will be the featured band for the July 12 Friday night BBQ at the Royal City SummerFest.

June 26, 2013 6:05 a.m.

June 26, 2013 6 a.m.

Judge denies motion in parental shooting case

EPHRATA - Grant County prosecutors tried to obtain a defense attorney's documents in the case regarding a 14-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of shooting his parents in March.

June 26, 2013 6 a.m.

Lava Lamp Regatta hits Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - It was hard to hear anything at Soap Lake's East Beach this weekend above the continuous whine of jet skis, with their riders chasing dreams across the waves.

Duplex Construction

June 25, 2013 1 p.m.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

June 25, 2013 9:45 a.m.

Dairy women celebrate babies and dairy

COLUMBIA BASIN — In celebration of Dairy Month, two babies from Moses Lake and Othello received gift baskets.

June 25, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake Juneteenth tells story of freedom

MOSES LAKE - The second annual Juneteenth celebration honored both the heritage of Moses Lake's African-American community and the wisdom of the elders among them.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Hillard top field in men's golf

CRESCENT BAR – Mark Hillard was the winner of Crescent Bar Men's Day golf on June 19 when he scored a 70 in the net-only competition.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Long-time neighbors find a common interest

QUINCY - Two Quincy women are sharing a love for photography, but it took 11 years as neighbors to discover their common interest.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Scramble coming to SummerFest

on July 6

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Summerfest Scramble Golf Tournament will be played on Saturday, July 6, one week before SummerFest, and the whole community is invited.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Paula Garza

Paula Garza was born on June 18, 1930 in San Benito, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Felipe and Petra Garza and was called home by her Creator on her 83rd birthday, this past Tuesday June 18th at home surrounded by her family and relatives. Paula was the youngest of 11 siblings: Ignacia, Inez, Agapito, Pablo, Jose Marciano, Tomasa, Canuto, Alberto, Juan, and Timoteo. On February, 1947 Paula married Porfirio Garza. Together they had 12 children. The family migrated from Mexico to Bishop, Texas following agricultural seasonal jobs. From Bishop to the Yakima Valley in Washington and then to Moses Lake which became their permanent home.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Did you get a chance to attend the East-West High School Football game?

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Staats' case will continue

EPHRATA - The case against a Moses Lake couple accused of mistreating their young son will not be dismissed.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Registration open for robotics camp

Campers will build robots, use GPS and GIS to make maps

EPHRATA - Children who want to learn more about robots and how to build them can register for a robotics camp sponsored by Grant-Adams Area Extension. Camp is scheduled for the week of July 15 through 19.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

2 males shot in Warden

WARDEN - Two males were shot Sunday night at an apartment complex in Warden and a male suspect fled the scene.

June 25, 2013 6 a.m.

Ephrata train death ruled as suicide

EPHRATA - The woman struck and killed by a train Saturday was identified as a 25-year-old Ephrata woman.

June 24, 2013 6 a.m.

SummerFest art show deadline June 30

ROYAL CITY - Royal City Summerfest has extended the deadline for youth art to coincide with the deadline for adult art for this year's Royal Renaissance Art Show.

June 23, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Foolish Fortune to play at SummerFest

on July 12

ROYAL CITY - Grant County-based Foolish Fortune will be the featured band for the July 12 Friday night BBQ at the Royal City SummerFest.

June 23, 2013 6:05 a.m.

McKean Law Office expands services

MOSES LAKE - While the McKean Law Office has been established in Moses Lake for about 30 years, they are expanding their legal services with the addition of a second attorney.

June 23, 2013 6 a.m.

Food worker card exams set in Royal City

ROYAL CITY – Food worker card examinations will be given by the Grant County Health District at the Royal City community center on Tuesday, June 26.

June 23, 2013 6 a.m.

Mark Grigg's 70 wins Royal's U.S. Open Golf Day

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course was set up like a U.S. Open course last Saturday, and some players at U.S. Open Day were up to the task.

June 23, 2013 6 a.m.

Soap Lake man charged in chase

commonly known as: 1616 Road, E 5 Northeast, Moses Lake, WA 98837

June 21, 2013 1 p.m.

CITY OF WARDEN

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Warden on June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 201 S. Ash, Warden, WA. to consider and receive public comment on the City of Warden’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2013 – 2018.

June 21, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Coke gives Royal High's Jolinda Davis Educator of Distinction Award

ROYAL CITY - Jolinda Davis has been given the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Educator of Distinction Award in recognition of the importance of her commitment, dedication and service to Royal Slope youth.

June 21, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Local baseball players headed to Maryland

Selected to Elite team

MOSES LAKE - Daiman Vasquez and Caleb Juarez have been selected to play for the Northwest Elite 13U Baseball Team that will be traveling to Aberdeen, Maryland in August.

June 21, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Wanapum Heritage Center nears completion

WANAPUM DAM – The new 50,000-square foot Wanapum Heritage Center, on the banks of the Columbia River just above Wanapum Dam, is on schedule for a planned mid-2014 completion.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Hearing on foster mother's case dismissal continued

EPHRATA - A hearing was continued recently on whether the case against a foster mother accused of assaulting children in her care will be dismissed or not.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Report of body in lake unfounded

MOSES LAKE - A report of a body floating near Cascade Park in Moses Lake turned out to be a pile of sticks.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader adds personal story to Sonico debate

I would like to address the people of the Port of Moses Lake on a personal level.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader asks for consistent answer on Sonico

Currently Sonico has requested an extension of time to vacate Building 408 as the Port of Moses Lake views it to be unsafe. At this time there are two 747 aircraft that have been moved directly behind Building 408 for disassembly. This is the hangar that has had much press as of late due to the supposed lack of structural integrity. Prior dismantling has been performed further back on the tarmac. If the POML is concerned about Building 408 falling down, why would they choose to locate these teardowns in the shadow of a building that they consider structurally questionable? Wouldn't that be a safety issue for the crew performing the salvage work? I think we would all enjoy a bit of consistency from our elected officials. Either it is safe to be in and around Building 408 or it is not. It is my hope that the POML will provide Sonico with a reasonable time period to relocate.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

One unit of measure or another

So there I was minding my own business in the kitchen when ... my wife Garnet called from the living room.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician: Spring Salmon

If you haven't heard, the Icicle River has been reopened to fishing for spring salmon. A closure was announced then reversed as a good number of fish entered the hatchery with the recent rains. Escapement and brood stock goals have been met, so anglers are back at it on the Icicle.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Othello man injured in Hwy. 26 crash

OTHELLO - An Othello driver was injured Wednesday morning after his vehicle collided with a turning vehicle on state Route 26 near Othello.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader thinks pool price doesn't add up

Moses Lake School Board members are mulling over adding 650 square feet to the high school's new pool building at an additional $400,000. Is it just me, or did anyone else do the math? $615.38 per square foot for 650 square feet of empty space! And the board wonders why voting tax-payers won't agree to a tax increase so the members can decide how to spend the money.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader sees resurgence of life in Soap Lake

There is life in Soap Lake. This season is giving the city much needed life support. The Pow Wow last week was a great and enlightening event. The Hydroplane races this weekend was a rousing event. In a simpler term, "awesome", would work. The only downside of the races according to some of the drivers was "the course needed to be a bit longer so they could go faster." Hint, hint! I've talked with several business owners about these events and the smiles told the story. With the jet ski races next weekend and then Smokiam Days in July, I think it's about time to bring back the "Greek Festival." Again, hint, hint! Great jobs by the sponsors and organizers. I still think they need to rename the lake "Smokiam" but that's just my opinion.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Othello bodybuilder back from national competition

Places seventh

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Othello native Meghan Olsen, 21, finished seventh in the National Physique Committee's Junior National Bodybuilding Figure Championships held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel last weekend.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Soap Lake Pow Wow looks to the future

The recent return of the Soap Lake Pow Wow (formerly called Suds and Sun) celebrated a re-institution of relationship between Pacific Northwest native peoples and the community of Soap Lake. Several hundred natives and locals gathered for three days of drumming, dancing and fellowship.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Former Soap Lake officer acquitted

EPHRATA - A former Soap Lake police officer was found innocent of giving fellow law enforcement officers misinformation.

June 21, 2013 6 a.m.

Wildland fire service needed for Soap Lake

A Monday fire near Soap Lake showed how much wildland fire service is needed in the more rural areas of Grant County. True, Grant County Fire Districts 7, 13 and the Ephrata Fire Department responded to the 30-acre blaze and did an admirable job at putting it out, but an additional brush fire truck would have likely helped the situation. The City of Soap Lake is without a brush truck to fight wildland fires because a loaner truck from the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs a new water tank costing about $6,600. The existing tank doesn't meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, according to a Friday Columbia Basin Herald article. It isn't clear if the tank is truly unsafe, or just outdated. We're sure DNR officials have a good reason for the decision. At any rate, DNR officials aren't allowing the truck to be used until a new tank is installed.

LOT 7, BLOCK 3, EPHRATA HEIGHTS SEVENTH ADDITION TO EPHRATA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 20, 2013 10:48 a.m.

All-Star players experience Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - When the about 70 players on the East-West High School All-Star football team aren't practicing for the big game, they're busy taking in the sights of Moses Lake.

June 20, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta a big success

SOAP LAKE - It's been 30 years since the hydro's had skimmed the waters at Soap Lake.

June 20, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Classic, antique, muscle cars at Sporty's Saturday

Twelfth annual show will feature live music

MOSES LAKE - The parking lot at Sporty's Steakhouse will be filled with classic Chevys and Fords, Stingray and Mustang muscle cars, Harleys and other bikes and maybe even some antique cars at the car and bike show, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Soap Lake man leads police on Route 28 chase

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man allegedly led Ephrata police on a high speed chase heading north out of Ephrata and into Soap Lake.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Judy Barnes show in latest Crescent Bar women's golf

CRESCENT BAR – June 4 was Judy Barnes Day in women's golf at the Crescent Bar Golf Course.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Food worker card exams set in Royal

ROYAL CITY - Food worker card examinations will be given by the Grant County Health District at the Royal City community center on Tuesday, June 26.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Babe Ruth World Series coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Babe Ruth Baseball 14-year-old World Series Tournament is taking place at Larson Field Aug. 17-24. Eight regional champions from across the country, the state champion from Washington, and a host team from Moses Lake will be competing in the week-long event.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Lorna S. Skeen

Lorna S. Skeen, 87, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2013 at Bishop Place in Pullman, Washington. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden, Washington. 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.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Grant County sends 2 to National Rodeo

MOSES LAKE - Grant County will be well represented at next week's National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Gallup, N.M.

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Helicopters flying over Monday are from U.S. Marshals

GRANT COUNTY - Despite what an officer reportedly told one woman in Moses Lake, the helicopter equipped with cameras flying over the Columbia Basin Monday was not "spraying for mosquitoes."

June 20, 2013 6 a.m.

Warden raises $23K for scholarships

WARDEN - Residents, businesses and organizations combined to raise $23,000 in scholarships for the Warden High School class of 2013.

June 19, 2013 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN

The State of Washington, Big Bend Community College, acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, Facilities Division, Engineering & Architectural Services, hereby advises all interested parties that Contract No. 2012-104 G (1-1), for the Building 1200 STEM Remodel & 1400 Student Services Addition/Remodel project, Moses Lake, WA, with T.W. Clark Construction, LLC, 1117 North Evergreen Road, Suite 1, Spokane, WA 99216, has been accepted as of June 13, 2013.

June 19, 2013 noon

Scheduled power outage for Soap Lake Thursday

SOAP LAKE — Grant County PUD customers in the Soap Lake area will be without power for a few hours Thursday, according to information provided by the district.The outage will last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will impact customers on the north side of Soap Lake to the south side of Lake Lenore.Crews will be replacing a damaged pole in the area. “We understand that outages are no fun and we promise to do our best to get things back on as quickly as possible,” according to a prepared statement from the district. For more information on staying safe during power outages, visit the agency’s web site at www.grantpud.org/community/safety/power-outages.

June 19, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Vehicle causes wildfire near Soap Lake

Driver suffers minor injuries; vehicle destroyed

SOAP LAKE - A vehicle driven off the road Monday afternoon caught fire, causing a wildfire near Soap Lake.

June 19, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Melanoma especially dangerous form of skin cancer

Know the ABCDEs for Self-Screening

MATTAWA - Summer doesn't officially start until June 20th, however, our area will see a number of hot days before then.

June 19, 2013 6 a.m.

Tri-City Americans acquire Jessey Astles

from Saskatoon

KENNEWICK - Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory has announced that the team has acquired 20-year-old forward Jessey Astles from the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a conditional 6th round pick in the 2014 Bantam Draft.

June 19, 2013 6 a.m.

Lots of room for growth at Desert Aire Fly-in

The turnout was good for the Desert Aire Fly-in and Breakfast last Saturday, but it could be a lot better.

June 19, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake trucker hurt in crash

SNOQUALMIE PASS – A Moses Lake trucker was injured on June 7 when the truck he was driving crashed 3 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90.

June 19, 2013 6 a.m.

Trial postponed; review hearing July 16

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake man accused of allegedly killing Tracy C. Fullbright will undergo a mental health evaluation at Eastern State Hospital.

June 18, 2013 1 p.m.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

PERMIT NO.: ST-0045521

June 18, 2013 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

June 18, 2013 1 p.m.

DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Desert Aire Owners Association will start promptly at 9:00 a.m., June 22, 2013, at the Sagebrush Senior Center Building, located at 441 Desert Aire Drive N., in Desert Aire, WA.

June 18, 2013 6:05 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician weekly report

Having put my quest for walleye on Moses Lake behind me, I checked out the smallmouth bass fishing on a couple of the more popular waters here in Central Washington. I made a trip to Lake Chelan to shoot a Fishing TV Show for my web site, and the next day hit Banks Lake. I found smallmouth in good numbers in both lakes, and had a blast catching them.

June 18, 2013 6:05 a.m.

WANAPUM DAM - The new 50,000-square foot Wanapum Heritage Center, on the banks of the Columbia River just above Wanapum Dam, is on schedule for a planned mid-2014 completion.

June 18, 2013 6 a.m.

Selah man hurt in truck crash

GEORGE - A Selah man was injured when he failed to negotiate a turn and the truck he was driving flipped onto its right side near here on May 24.

June 18, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake board mulls pool expansion

Would add about 650 square feet

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School Board members will decide whether or not to add about 650 square feet to the new pool building, which would add about $400,000 to the cost.

June 18, 2013 6 a.m.

All-Star Football Game Friday

MOSES LAKE - A packed crowd is expected to be on hand for the 49th annual Washington State East-West High School All-Star Football Game at Lions Field Friday night.

June 18, 2013 6 a.m.

New MACC director named

GRANT COUNTY - The Board of Directors for the Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC) named a new director.

June 18, 2013 6 a.m.

2 busted for rooster fighting in George

Also face drug trafficking charges

GEORGE - Two George men are in jail on suspicion of drug trafficking and running a rooster fighting operation.

June 17, 2013 1 p.m.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Optional DNS

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was injured the morning of June 6 during a car-motorcycle collision near Moses Lake. ?

June 16, 2013 6:05 a.m.

June 15, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Construction starts on Quincy Community Health clinic

Will replace existing clinic with brand new building

QUINCY - Construction began recently on an expanded, about $9 million Quincy Community Health Center.

June 15, 2013 6 a.m.

Volunteers gather to trap, band geese

June 15, 2013 6 a.m.

Russ Larson, Don McGinnes take first at Memorial Golf Tournament

CRESCENT BAR – Russ Larson and Don McGinnes teamed to shoot 137 for first place in the net-only Memorial Golf Tournament at Crescent Bar on May 31.

June 15, 2013 6 a.m.

SNAP challenge an experience for everyone, join me

Jeni Roberts has extended the challenge; are you game? See if you are able to obtain the food to eat on $38.83 a week for each member of your family. This amount is the average SNAP allowance per week per person. SNAP now replaces Food Stamps.

June 15, 2013 6 a.m.

Fresh News From MarDon

Perch fishing on the MarDon Dock continues to provide many families with limit lever perch catching. It continues to amaze our returning guests at MarDon Resort to see the increased populations of yellow perch, all over the Potholes Reservoir. Potholes Reservoir is just a couple feet below high pool as of Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The use of an underwater video camera off the Dock has been extremely entertaining to watch, visually it looks like an aquarium filled with fish. This evidence verifies the re-established perch populations on Potholes Reservoir, showing four different age classes of yellow perch. Recently we have witnessed the beginning of the crappie and blue-gill migration to the dock as well.

June 14, 2013 1 p.m.

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 24, 2013 from Maiers Enterprises LLC (Designated Contact: John Herman, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-989-4318) were found to be technically complete on June 06, 2013.

The Regular Board meeting of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal High School Library in Royal City, WA., until further notice.

June 14, 2013 1 p.m.

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 24, 2013 from Maiers Enterprises LLC (Designated Contact: John Herman, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-989-4318) were found to be technically complete on June 06, 2013.

June 14, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake undefeated in Kamiakin Summer League play

In Wenatchee next

KENNEWICK - The Chiefs closed out their second set of summer league basketball games at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick with two wins Tuesday to improve to 4-0 in the competition.

June 14, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Hot dog vendor celebrates opening day

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents have a new lunchtime option.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Taste the Wahluke Slope set for June 22

DESERT AIRE – Taste the Wahluke Slope, a winefest sponsored by the Mattawa Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Saturday, June 22, at the Desert Aire Golf Course clubhouse.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Board of equalization to hold meeting in July

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Regan J. Jolley

In memory of Regan J. Jolley, born May 5, 1980, died June 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her sister Celest Kielty, neice and nephew Brian and Felicia, father Jerry Jolley, and uncle Randy Dewbre.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Tom Kikuchi

Tom Kikuchi, 92 of Moses Lake passed away early Wednesday morning at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Warden resident addresses safety issue

Recently in a Warden City Council meeting June 11 I had spoken about a public safety concern towards an undisclosed business that has a large cracked window. I also have provided 24 hour notice to this issue before the meeting of the safety risk of the broken cracked window. It displays a public risk that it's likely to break and may cause serious injuries. After the meeting I also discussed it with Police Chief as to be aware that if no actions were to be taken, not only the business is liable to be sued, but the City of Warden as well after having knowledge of this safety concern. I just hope that Warden City Officials find it in their best interest to choose to take action to prevent a public risk and serious injuries.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Sonico employee comments on eviction

I have been at Sonico Inc. for a year in July as a Purchasing Assistant and from my understanding, Sonico Inc. was under the impression that the Port of Moses Lake, knew that Sonico Inc. wanted to stay in the area and rent out or buy a hanger. For the past 15 years the Port knew the hanger that we use has some risks to the building of 408, but no danger to safety of employees. Bill Perdue stated in a May 29 company meeting that he has documentation of many offers to the Port of Moses Lake to be able to rent or buy a building and he has felt in good faith that they would help us accomplish this goal.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake man wants taco stand downtown

MOSES LAKE - A hot dog cart is already on its way to Sinkiuse Square and now another local food vendor is looking to add a second mobile restaurant downtown.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader takes Sonico eviction personally

So! The Port of Moses Lake wants to put the 50 good people at Sonico out of work and offer no reasonable explanation for there actions, huh? Well then commissioners of the Port, let the war begin!

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Sonico employee suspects 'ulterior motive'

As a current Sonico employee, I am left wondering if there are ulterior motive behind the Port's decision to evict Sonico from Building 408. The structural integrity problems that led to the eviction notice have been known to the Port since the 1990s, but have only recently become a "public safety issue" although the integrity remains unchanged.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake girl Champion Cowgirl

COLFAX - Hannah Beeman-Chlarson was crowned the All-Around Champion Cowgirl in the Pee-Wee Girls Division (ages 6-8) competition at the recently concluded 38th Annual Colfax Junior Rodeo.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Students to attend aerospace program

WARDEN - Two Warden High School juniors were among the students selected to participate in the annual Washington Aerospace Scholars program this summer at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Teacher finds 'News in Education' useful

I wanted to let you know how indispensable your News In Education program has been for our class. All year, I have had the Herald delivered to my classroom to use within class. It has been a wonderful resource and your generosity has made an impact in our school

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader warns of dangerous dogs

On Friday May 31, three dogs came on our property and killed our cat. The reason this is a story is because the people who own the dogs have been asked to keep their dogs home (they have 29 acres) because not only do they go after our cats, they have come at us and others who come here.

June 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Our message to Gov. Inslee: Stay home from Paris

June 14, 2013 5:52 a.m.

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 24, Plat of Mesa Verde

June 13, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of ALLEN EMERY CROWNER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE, ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, & SECOND TIER PETITION APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION

June 13, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Summertime

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June 13, 2013 6:05 a.m.

June 13, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake 9U All-Stars take Desert Classic

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake 9U All-Stars took three out of four games over the weekend to claim the Desert Classic Baseball Championship.

June 12, 2013 1 p.m.

Never too late for college; 3 generations at BBCC

Nelson family commutes from Odessa to pursue education

ODESSA - It's one of those facts that the road to higher education isn't always a straight line from high school to degree. Sometimes life throws in detours.

June 12, 2013 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 12, BLOCK 6, CAMPBELL-MICHEL ESTATES #2 MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 73 THRU 78, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Tax Parcel No: 090865415, commonly known as 1917 SOUTH PERCH AVENUE, MOSES LAKE, WA

June 12, 2013 1 p.m.

SEPA RULES

RCW 197-11-970

June 12, 2013 11:10 a.m.

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June 12, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Dean Callahan prepares his Elizabeth

ROYAL CITY - Elizabeth will be all dressed up for the first time since 1991, and she will participate in the SummerFest Grand Parade on Saturday, July 13.

June 12, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Xtreme Basketball Camp underway

Ends Friday

MOSES LAKE - The third annual Xtreme Basketball Instruction Hoops Camp is in full swing at Moses Lake High School.

June 12, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Right place, right time allows ML grad to save a life

Jake Hittinger receives Navy Commendation Medal

OAHU - Without the dog, what happened at Kaneohe Bay might have ended a lot differently. Or maybe, as Kendra Hittinger believes, the dog was a little nudge from God, just to make sure Kendra and her husband Jake were in the right place at the right time.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Genie leases another building from Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake recently signed a two-year lease with Genie Industries for a 33,000 square-foot building off Randolph Road.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Let's make the final Histio Heroes the best

EDITORIAL

The community of Royal City will celebrate the third and final Histio Heroes Bike-a-Walk-a-thon this Saturday at the Royal Schools campus.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on budget as deadline nears

OLYMPIA - State lawmakers have until the end of today to come to a deal on the budget. A second special session could begin Wednesday if the deadline passes.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Truck driver hurt in rollover

ROYAL CITY – A man from Surrey, B.C. Was injured on May 25 when the long-haul rig he was driving rolled about 10 miles east of Royal City and stopped all traffic on Highway 26.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Royal grads knock down $219K in scholarships

ROYAL CITY - There were 41 scholarship recipients among dthe Royal high school graduating class of 2013, announced counselor Mark Edwards.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Workers' comp reform could save billions

OLYMPIA - The state Senate passed Sunday key workers' compensation reform that could save employers more than a billion dollars in the next 10 years.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Walleyes go 2-3 in tournament play

At Kennewick today

SPOKANE - The Walleyes dropped three of five games at the U-High Tournament at West Valley High School in Spokane over the weekend.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Margaret Hoffmann O'Brien

Margaret Hoffmann O'Brien, left this world on June 7, 2013 at the age of 71. She was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on October 12, 1941. She was one of four children to August and Edrie Bechtold. She went to school in Springview, Nebraska then married and moved to Quincy, Washington.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Leonard Roy Reynolds

Leonard Roy Reynolds, 88, was called home by his heavenly Father on June 7, 2013 in Moses Lake, Washington. Leonard was born January 2, 1925 in Rose, Oklahoma to Dennis and Fay Reynolds. He attended schools in Oklahoma and Missouri from 1930-1943. Upon graduation from North Kansas City High School in 1943 he volunteered with the US Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot during World War II. When Japan surrendered Leonard was released into the US Army Reserve. In 1949 he enlisted in the Missouri US Army National Guard as a Liaison Pilot, training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Rita "Merlene" Fults

Rita "Merlene" Fults, 64, of Rawlins died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne.

June 12, 2013 6 a.m.

Chiefs basketball back from the Gonzaga Shootout

Finish 5-1

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team continues to perform well on the hardwood as they took five-of-six games at the Gonzaga Shootout in Spokane June 6-9.

PERMIT NO.: ST-0045521

June 11, 2013 1 p.m.

GED graduation at BBCC Wednesday

One of most emotional events on campus, say officials

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will sponsor a recognition ceremony for people who received General Equivalency Degrees through the college at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Wallenstein Theater, 7662 Chanute St., Moses Lake.

June 11, 2013 8:45 a.m.

Rink opens with roller derby exhibition

Devil's Angels, Bomb Squad show their stuff

Editor's note: The below version corrects the Devil's Angels email address, the participating team in Friday's event and the participating team in an upcoming July 20th roller derby event.

June 11, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Demolition Derby crashes into Lind

LIND - Overnight the population of Lind exploded. This weekend, the farming town of about 500 drew a crowd of more than 5,000 excited fans to see the clash of titanic metal during Lind's 26th annual Combine Demolition Derby.

June 11, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Spuds sweep four-game series

Beat Sun Devils

MOSES LAKE - Coach Jameson Lange couldn't have asked for a better start to the Spuds inaugural season as the team is on a four-game winning streak to begin Central Washington league play.

June 11, 2013 6 a.m.

June 11, 2013 6 a.m.

ML school board mulls options, consequences

Year round school, CBSS closure among possibilities

MOSES LAKE - Three of the four options being considered by the Moses Lake School Board to address secondary overcrowding could bring some pretty big changes, ranging from a new high school schedule to districtwide year-round school.

June 11, 2013 6 a.m.

ML man injured in wreck on Snoqualmie Pass

CLE ELUM - A Moses Lake man was injured Friday and taken to Overlake Hospital in Bellevue after totalling a 2005 Freightliner truck and trailer.

Abbreviated Legal: LT 13 BLK 2 EPHRATA HTS 2ND ADD., GRANT CO., WA

June 10, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Kids take over as 'Chief for a Day'

EPHRATA - In one short sentence, Jolie Gregoire stole the show, truly appreciating what it means to be "Chief for a Day."

June 10, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Central Washington Spuds initial season gets underway

At Pasco today

MOSES LAKE - It's been some years in the making, but Ed McNamara's, vision of having a Senior American Legion baseball team in town has finally come to fruition as the AAA Central Washington Spuds open league play against the Sun Devils in Pasco today.

June 10, 2013 6:05 a.m.

CB Health Association doctor shares his blood pressure concerns

MATTAWA - The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reports that more than half of people with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control as the medical profession recognizes High Blood Pressure Education Month.

June 10, 2013 6 a.m.

Rape suspect sought

EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff’s Detectives need help from citizens to find a child rape suspect. ?

June 10, 2013 6 a.m.

Wahluke seniors scholarship winners announced

MATTAWA - Principal Jeff Pietla has announced the names of graduating seniors who have won scholarships.

June 10, 2013 6 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician: East Wenatchee Rotary Club Pikeminnow Derby

Fathers Day is coming up on June 16 this year, and that means the annual East Wenatchee Rotary Club Pikeminnow Derby will take place on June 15 and 16. This is the 21st year for this fun derby, which will once again be headquartered at the Orondo River Park.

June 9, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Ribbon cutting set for new Desert Aire docks

DESERT AIRE – The Grant County PUD and the Desert Aire Homeowners Association will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 15, at the refurbished Priest Rapids Recreation Area at Desert Aire.

June 9, 2013 6 a.m.

Taste the Wahluke Slope set for June 22

DESERT AIRE - Taste the Wahluke Slope, a winefest sponsored by the Mattawa Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Saturday, June 22, at the Desert Aire Golf Course clubhouse.

June 9, 2013 6 a.m.

MLBA celebrates 20th anniversary

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association will celebrate 20 years of working to revitalize Moses Lake's downtown district later this month.

June 9, 2013 6 a.m.

Work begins at Legacy Resort

OTHELLO - Construction is underway on a golf resort and gated community near Potholes State Park.

June 8, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Quincy grocery store marks 50 years of business

QUINCY - Employees of Akins Harvest Foods in Quincy are gearing up to celebrate a major milestone this weekend.

June 8, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Daycare director faces ban from childcare service

MOSES LAKE - Kelly Lewis, director of the Children of Grace Daycare and Preschool, could face a five-year ban on providing child care if convicted on assault charges.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

How to make a mental map

Golfers gather plenty of information about where the ball is, but not many collect enough information about where the target is. It's ironic that in a game where hitting the target is all that matters, many golfers hardly give the target a glance.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Star Spangled Banner singers sought by fair

KENNEWICK – Auditions will be held June 15 for National Anthem singers who’d like the opportunity to perform at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo in August.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Fresh News From MarDon

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Regina Denese Jackson

Regina Denese Jackson, 50, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home Monday, June 3, 2013. She was born May 16, 1963 in Moses Lake, WA.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

ML man injured in crash

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he collided with a passenger car and was thrown from his motorcycle near Moses Lake.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

First annual Artists' Market scheduled for tomorrow

A member of the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965, Kris Chudomelka, has organized an artists' Market to take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Free fishing dominates weekend

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Royal Slope Seniors plan trip to Wildhorse Wind & Solar

ROYAL CITY - You’re invited to join the Royal Slope Seniors for a tour of the Wildhorse Wind and Solar Facility in Kittitas County on Thursday, June 13.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Steven Ross Fulkerson

Steven Ross Fulkerson, 68, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 in his home in Moses Lake. He was born May 19, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas to Walter and Edith (Holt) Fulkerson. He moved to Yakima, WA when he was two years old. Steve married Arleen Ann Brown on October 8, 1966. They moved to Seattle in 1968 and he went to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad. Steven and Arleen moved to Moses Lake in February 2000.

June 8, 2013 6 a.m.

Quincy mayor suggests police improvements

QUINCY - Quincy Mayor Jim Hemberry presented a few ideas to the city council at its last meeting on how to increase police staffing and improve the police department.

Lot 3, green gables plat, division iii, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 17 of plats, page 14, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 7678 Cox Street Ne Moses Lake Wa 98837

June 7, 2013 1 p.m.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR FERC PART 12 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ENGINEERING SERVICES

June 7, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Boys & Girls Club to move Larson clubhouse

MOSES LAKE - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin will relocate its Larson clubhouse from Arnold Drive to nearby North Elementary School later this month.

June 7, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Big raffle planned for Histio Heroes

ROYAL CITY - A big raffle is being planned for the annual Histio Heroes Walk-a-Bike-a-thon on the Royal Schools campus on June 15, and raffle items are still being sought.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Quincy officer not charged

EPHRATA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee decided not to file perjury and misconduct charges against a Quincy police officer's handling of a search warrant.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

A good solution for Larson kids

EDITORIAL

The Boys and Girls Club's decision to move the existing Larson clubhouse about a half mile away to North Elementary appears to be a good solution for kids.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Thank-you from MLHS Band Boosters

The Moses Lake Band Boosters and the MLHS Band would like to thank the following businesses and community members for their support over the last school year:

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Ephrata man arrested in raid

DOUGLAS - Three suspects, including a Ephrata man, were arrested Tuesday morning in a raid of two Douglas homes carried out by SWAT teams from Douglas and Grant counties.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Darald Roy Welch

Darald Roy Welch, was born August 13, 1937 in McFarland, California. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2013 at home in his sleep. Family and friends will gather at the family farm on Friday, June 7 at 10:30 to celebrate and honor him. Burial will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery. Viewing will be from noon to 7 p.m., June 6 at Kayser's Chapel. Sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Combines clash Saturday in Lind

LIND - Parts will fly this weekend in Lind for the Combine Demolition Derby.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

My plumbing expertise is tested

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Truck driver hurt in rollover

ROYAL CITY - A man from Surrey, B.C. was injured on May 25 when the long-haul rig he was driving rolled about 10 miles east of Royal City and stopped all traffic on Highway 26.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Samaritan leader recalls 1st impressions

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE - When I arrived in Moses Lake nine months ago to be the Interim CEO of Samaritan Healthcare, I was not sure what to expect other than a small rural district hospital in Eastern Washington. What I found was truly a gem of a hospital. I quickly realized that the people of the Moses Lake area were fortunate to have such an outstanding, high quality hospital.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader supports Sonico, small business

As a small downtown business owner, I rely on area companies like Sonico to provide family wage jobs, so families can shop, live and stay a part of our community. I need great businesses like Sonico that supports 40 local families and brings in business from around the world. A company that has invested 33 years in Moses Lake should be treated fairly by the Port of Moses Lake (POML), not called in one day in February and told you have to move... Sonico would need to find/build a building and move their entire company & inventory, they were given six months...period.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader responds to Quincy police

In response to the Quincy police chief and capatain being terminated: I was very disappointed and heartbroken to hear this news because it's not the chief or captain's fault that we have gang members and criminals who refuse to be law-abiding citizens. It's time for the prosecutor to get tough on these gang bangers and criminals. It's time for citizens to stop blaming law enforcement and blame the gangs and criminals instead.

June 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader urges better understanding of Sonico

This is in response to the way I see Sonico being treated in the request to vacate hanger 408 by the POML. Time to relocate parts, supplies, overhaul and repair equipment, as well as offices can not be that diffcult to work out. I relocated here in Moses Lake 15 years ago and work for Sonico in building 408. I think people of Moses Lake, Grant County, and even at State level, need to know what we do at Sonico and get a better idea of our needs. I've noticed that a lot of people don't know what we do at Sonico. To keep this short, take a look at Sonicoinc.com.

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

June 6, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

Commonly known as: 723 East Main Street, Soap Lake, WA 98851

June 6, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Ribbon cutting set for new Desert Aire docks

DESERT AIRE - The Grant County PUD and the Desert Aire Homeowners Association will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 15, at the refurbished Priest Rapids Recreation Area at Desert Aire.

June 6, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Roller derby teams kick off rink opening

MOSES LAKE - Friday is your chance to meet members of the Devil's Angels and Moses Lake Bomb Squad. The two local roller derby teams are scheduled to appear at the re-opening of the Moses Lake Roller Skating Rink located at the Larson Recreation Center at 610 S. Yakima Street.

June 6, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Sage N Sun Festival begins Thursday

EPHRATA - Bring the entire family for four days of live entertainment, food, crafts and even a parade at the 103rd Sage-N-Sun Family Festival kicking off Thursday in Ephrata.

June 6, 2013 6 a.m.

Sonico employee calls eviction unfair

I have been at Sonico Inc. for a year in July as a Purchasing Assistant and from my understanding, Sonico Inc. was under the impression that the Port of Moses Lake, knew that Sonico Inc. wanted to stay in the area and rent out or buy a hanger. For the past 15 years the Port knew the hanger that we use has some risks to the building of 408, but no danger to safety of employees.

June 6, 2013 6 a.m.

Reader asks for more Sonico coverage

While the Columbia Basin Herald did an excellent job in their recent Progress 2013 magazine to tout the expanding Aerospace Industry in Moses Lake, they neglected to note a 33-year-old aerospace company in Moses Lake named Sonico, Inc. Both Rep. Warnick and Gov. Inslee were present at the ribbon cutting for ATS's move here but where were they or the Herald when the Port of Moses Lake and the Commissioners rented the 'old JAL' building to ATS over Sonico?

June 6, 2013 6 a.m.

Desert Oasis Golf Tournament tees off tomorrow

MOSES LAKE - This year marks the 50th annual Desert Oasis Women's Golf Tournament. The event gets underway today with a practice round and a putting contest at 4 p.m. at the Moses Lake Golf and Country Club.

June 6, 2013 6 a.m.

Pure Éire dairy recalls raw milk

OTHELLO - Raw milk products from Pure Éire dairy in Othello are being recalled due to the possibility of E. coli contamination.

June 6, 2013 6 a.m.

CBSS competitors win state trophies

Chelsea Farley-Domby wins 2 competitions at state conference

MOSES LAKE - Three Columbia Basin Secondary School students brought home trophies from an annual conference designed to spotlight students' workplace skills.

June 5, 2013 9:30 p.m.

Bomb threat reported at EWU in Cheney

by KREM.com

June 5, 2013 6:30 p.m.

Quincy officer will not be charged

EPHRATA — Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee decided not to file perjury and misconduct charges against a Quincy police officer.

June 5, 2013 1 p.m.

BBCC moves graduation to downtown

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will move its graduation to Lions Field in downtown Moses Lake for 2013. Graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 14.

June 5, 2013 1 p.m.

Class offers aerospace maintenance training overview

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will offer a summer class to help prospective students determine whether or not they would be interested in a career in aviation mechanics.

June 5, 2013 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate of: | NO. 13-4-00080-0

June 5, 2013 1 p.m.

SEPA RULES

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

June 5, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Retired Navy diver teaches scuba in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A retired Navy diver is bringing his skills to the Moses Lake Aquatic Center.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

New Royal City golf pro played in Washington State Open at 13

ROYAL CITY - If you have a question about golf – history, rules, equipment – it's a good bet new Royal Golf Course professional Randy Puetz will have your answer.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Glenna May Price

Glenna May Price, 82, of Richland, passed away May 28, 2013 after a vibrant life full of family and friends. She was born in Lake Chelan, Washington to Glen and Theodosia Leyda. She married Mervin (Mel) Price in 1962 and moved to Moses Lake where they raised two daughters, Diane and Darlene. Glenna was known for her creative landscaping in the desert climate, generously displaying multi-colored plastic flowers and yard ornaments. Although the work was hard, Glenna enjoyed working with her friends from Sunspiced, where she retired in 1993. Eight years ago, she moved to the Three Rivers Retirement Apartments in Richland to be closer to family. Her biggest challenge in moving to the Tri-Cities was downsizing her knickknack collection to a couple hundred of her most favorite items. She enjoyed helping others, playing rummy, watching Walker Texas Ranger, and sharing her favorite snacks-Ritz crackers, Hershey's kisses, and the occasional Nutter Butter cookie.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

People urged to dispose of berries tied to outbreak

OLYMPIA - Although no cases of hepatitis A connected with frozen berries have been reported in Washington, the state Department of Health is urging residents to talk to a doctor if they ate any of the berries within the last two weeks.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Moses Lake girls fourth in Snohomish

Go 3-2 in tournament play

SNOHOMISH - The Chiefs opened their summer basketball schedule in fine fashion as they placed fourth out of 24 teams that participated in tournament play at Snohomish High School over the weekend. Moses Lake beat Mt. Vernon 59-20 in game one, got by Jackson 36-35 in overtime in game two, then defeated Marysville 41-37 in a quarterfinal match up. All three games took place on Saturday. The Chiefs lost to Woodinville 40-34 in a semifinal game Sunday morning, then wrapped up tournament play with a 58-44 loss to Blanchet for third and fourth place.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Grant Co. joblessness at 8.7 percent

MOSES LAKE - Jobs are returning to Grant County, according to a recent state report.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

ROYAL CITY HOTEL

I was delighted to see the cleanup work on the Royal City Hotel. I remember it being built in 1954, using slip-form construction.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Geraldine Rose Pierce Armstrong Forest

Geraldine Rose Pierce Armstrong Forest, 86, passed sweetly into the hands of our Lord on May 26th. Our kind and gentle wife, mom, grandmother and special friend is now peacefully resting in the hands of angels. Geraldine, Gean, to those who knew and loved her, was born on December 29, 1926 in Aberdeen, WA. She move to Lacrosse, WA and graduated from Lacrosse High School. Gean married Mick Armstrong (deceased), they moved to Spokane and had two children, Monty and Marty. She started her career at Lacross Grain Growers, and after moving to the Columbia Basin in 1958, she worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, Royal City School District, Western Farmers (first woman manager), and Cenex. In 1991, she married Stanley Forest. Because Gean was born and raised in Washington her whole life, Stan decided to take his bride to places she had never seen. . They purchased an RV and started traveling. They traveled north to south, east to west and visited nearly every state in the US including Hawaii and Alaska. They also took a trip to the Caribbean islands of St. Thomas, St. Maartin, and the Bahamas. Gean was a kind and gracious lady, always smiling and even laughing at Stan's bad jokes. She will be deeply missed by everyone who came to know her. She is survived by her soul mate, Stan, sons Monty (Patty) and Marty (Joyce) Armstrong, three brothers: Ruel (Bud) Pierce(WA), Arden Pierce, (WA), Lowell (Skip) Pickett (CA), one sister: Sarah Anne Leckenby (UT), four step-children: John Forest, Linda Forest(Gary Greenleaf), Doug Forest, and Cindy Forest Elder (Mark), eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Lorraine Bell

Lorraine Bell, 91, a longtime resident of Royal City, passed away May 30, 2013 at Columbia Crest Care Center. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 4th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Royal City immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Royal Memorial Gardens. 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.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Higher taxes and costs will send jobs out of state

GUEST EDITORIAL

As lawmakers scramble to fund the state budget, some legislators and interest groups are targeting tax incentives designed to attract businesses and create jobs. Meanwhile, much-needed workers' compensation reforms languish in the Legislature.

June 5, 2013 6 a.m.

Action heats up at Ephrata Raceway

EPHRATA - Racing action returned to the quarter-mile oval at Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday after a one week hiatus for the Memorial holiday.

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

BBCC adds composite material training

Program focuses on aviation, but skills are transferable

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will expand its aviation maintenance program by adding to its training in composites technology, the result of a $164,000 grant.

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

Wahluke Senior week started yesterday

MATTAWA - Senior week, which started yesterday for Wahluke High School, should be the most exciting week of high school for graduating seniors.

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

Scholarship night tonight at Royal

ROYAL CITY - Royal High senior week, which started with baccalaureate last night at the Nazarene Church, continues today with scholarship night.

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 1 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY

FOR UNPAID IRRIGATION DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

June 4, 2013 6:05 a.m.

MLHS graduates look back, move forward

MOSES LAKE - Graduation is a time of joy and tears. Searching for family in the crowd and hugging friends. As the more than 360 Moses Lake High School graduates now head off in all directions, to different colleges and cities, it's also a time to reflect. And for the senior class honor speaker Bryce Merkley, reflection takes him all the way back to seventh grade.

June 4, 2013 6:05 a.m.

June 4, 2013 6 a.m.

MLCA graduates exceptional senior class Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's Wallenstein Theater was filled to capacity Saturday afternoon as friends and family poured in to celebrate Moses Lake Christian Academy's graduation.

June 4, 2013 6 a.m.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS and CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTERS

June 3, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Royal High announces honored students

ROYAL CITY - Counselor Marge Edwards has named the Royal High School students of the month for April.

June 3, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake High School announces class of 2013's top 10

Students have varied, ambitious career plans

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School administrators have announced the top 10 students in the class of 2013.

June 3, 2013 6 a.m.

Quincy appoints interim police chief

QUINCY - Greg Meinzer will serve as the interim police chief for Quincy until the city is able to find a replacement.

June 3, 2013 6 a.m.

ML man pleads guilty to kidnapping assault

EPHRATA - A third man in connection to a January kidnapping and assault is going to prison.

June 3, 2013 6 a.m.

U.S Open Day set for Royal on June 15

ROYAL CITY - Only 60 entries will be accepted for the first U.S. Open Day at the Royal Golf Course on Saturday, June.

June 3, 2013 6 a.m.

Walleyes season in full swing

2-4 in league play

MOSES LAKE - The Walleyes, led by skipper Quintz Whitaker, are back in action for the 2013 season. Moses Lake's AA Legion Baseball Team is off to a 2-4 start, but their record isn't much of an indicator of how talented this years squad is.

June 3, 2013 5 a.m.

Did you attend a Class of 2013 graduation ceremony this weekend?

June 2, 2013 6:05 a.m.

School district to pursue bond rating

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School Board will seek the district's own bond rating before putting school construction bonds out for sale, according to district business manager David Andra.

June 2, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Dance-drill team receives entertainment award

MOSES LAKE - The Molahiettes, Moses Lake High School's drill and dance team, is this year's recipient of the Creative Precision Award (CPA).

June 2, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Tyke's 2 Kids moves to former Hallmark storefront in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Children's resale store Tyke's 2 Kids has a new location.

June 2, 2013 6 a.m.

Norovirus could spread from Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - According to the Grant County Health District's Theresa Adkinson, the norovirus that made several people ill at Moses Lake's Longview Elementary School recently can spread to outlying areas like Royal City and Mattawa.

June 2, 2013 6 a.m.

Dune Lake Properties adds new agent

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents looking at buying or selling a home now have another real estate professional to call on.

June 2, 2013 6 a.m.

Board of equalization to convene

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata.

June 1, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Input needed on Grant Co. bus routes

GRANT COUNTY - Grant County Transit is seeking public comment regarding its service and to address improvements to current routes to better serve the community.

June 1, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Mattawa police force nearly complete

MATTAWA - When John Turley took over as police chief of Mattawa on Jan. 1, there was only one officer to patrol the entire community of 6,000.

June 1, 2013 6:05 a.m.

Fresh News From MarDon

As June of 2013 looms we have many signs of the best overall upcoming fishery in two decades on Potholes Reservoir. The most noticable is the vast improvement of the yellow perch fishery. Limits of perch have been common at the MarDon Dock. Additionally, the Lind Coulee arm, the Crab Creek channel and throughout the sand dunes schools of perch have been witnessed by many experienced fisherman as well as bluegill and crappie in new and improved numbers.

June 1, 2013 6 a.m.

M4 missing from sheriff's office

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's office has lost an M4 rifle, and the Washington State Patrol is investigating. The weapon had not been recovered as of Friday.

June 1, 2013 6 a.m.

Artists' Market event scheduled for next Saturday

Now here is a first-of-a-kind event: An Artists' Market is scheduled for next Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4843 Orchard Drive NE. Showing at the event will be Dream Tree Creations by Sharon, Garden Delights by Elissa, Restore Décor by Karyll, Kreatives by Kris and more.

June 1, 2013 6 a.m.

Gordon Merritt Meacham

Gordon Merritt Meacham, 90, of Royal City and Moxee, WA, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Wenatchee, WA. Mr. Meacham was born in Lapwai, fifth of the seven children of Sylvia (Doak) and Merritt Meacham. Gordon was a cattle rancher and farmer in both the Moxee and Royal City areas for many years. Survivors include his wife, Willamae Meacham of Royal City; two daughters, Ann Meacham and Sylvia Wallen, both of Gig Harbor, WA; and a son, Alonzo Meacham of Moxee.

June 1, 2013 6 a.m.

Family opportunities tomorrow, next weekend

The annual Kids Fishing Day will take place tomorrow, June 1, at Cascade Park. At this point there are still openings for all sessions. This means it is possible for those parents who have not registered their children to still have their children participate. However, it may take more of an effort at this point.

June 1, 2013 6 a.m.