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Ephrata, WA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Port of Royal Slope is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services for performing updated wetlands delineation and mapping and for acquiring land use approvals from the appropriate jurisdictions.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids from Bidders pre-qualified pursuant to RCW 54.04.085 will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M. on May 13, 2014 for Labor and Materials to Vacuum Oil Fill Power Transformers as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3846H.

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

ONE (1) GROUND WATER PERMIT

Modified Wanapum fish ladder, Priest Rapids fish bypass appear successful

BEVERLY - Grant County PUD officials said this morning they expect juvenile fish to have no problems passing the newly modified Wanapum Dam fish ladder and the newly constructed Priest Rapids fish bypass.

What are you most concerned about from the loss of the federal waiver for No Child Left Behind?

Do you or someone you know suffer from diabetes?

Taste of Home returns to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Taste of Home Cooking School returns to Moses Lake next month, giving participants the opportunity to learn how to cook a variety of new dishes.

Big Bend splits with Spokane

SPOKANE - Big Bend baseball (8-12, 17-14) was unable to make up ground in the NWAACC East after splitting a doubleheader on the road against Spokane.

Loss of federal waiver will have local impact

Will require local school districts to set aside portion of federal money

MOSES LAKE - State education officials announced last week that the federal government rescinded the state's waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act. What that will mean is still a little uncertain, according to local school officials.

Third suspect arrested in string of Quincy burglaries

QUINCY - A third suspect in a string of burglaries in Quincy was arrested Friday as police ask residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

ML girls track 3rd in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore. - Moses Lake girls track and field narrowly missed placing second at the Hermiston Invite recently.

Royal High School plant sale to start this Saturday

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Horticulture Department will start its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 3, for a 10-day run.

Connecting with the next generation of readers

MOSES LAKE - A home school co-op group toured the Columbia Basin Herald newsroom and offices Friday, led by publisher Harlan Beagley.

Overtime goal gives Fairbanks win in game five

WENATCHEE - A power play goal early in extra time was the difference Saturday night, as the Fairbanks Ice Dogs edged the Wenatchee Wild 3-2, in front of 2,619 at the Town Toyota Center.

Felon throws gun during foot pursuit

MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon allegedly ran from police during a traffic stop early Sunday morning and attempted to get rid of a gun by throwing it over the fence to the Moses Lake water park.

Warden continues undefeated stretch

WARDEN - Warden softball continues to pound the SCAC and is undefeated so far.

Early repair estimate for Wanapum: $61 million

BEVERLY - Grant PUD's Board of Commissioners have been presented a preliminary estimate of $61 million for repairs to the fracture at Wanapum Dam's spillway.

Ag markets proved generally weak Tuesday night

Profit-taking reportedly hit the crop markets Tuesday night. The crop markets posted impressive gains Tuesday, with the nearby contracts making multi-month highs. Their rallies may persist, especially if country prices remain strong, but the markets apparently suffered from widespread profit-taking in overnight action. May corn sank 4.0 cents to $5.1175/bushel early Wednesday morning, while December slumped 3.75 cents to $5.085.

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Angelica Ramirez, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia Ramirez, Respondent.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Public testimony and Council's consideration of further findings justifying Ordinance 14-02 of the City of Royal City extending a moratorium on the establishment of marijuana collective gardens and medical cannabis dispensaries.

Information fair for Latino students, families May 9

College financial aid, academic support, Running Start among topics

MOSES LAKE - The information fair for prospective students and parents of Hispanic descent is scheduled for May 9. The Educate @ Big Bend Latino Education Fair will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the ATEC building on the BBCC campus.

Notice of Road Construction

Date: 4-24-14

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Notice of Application and Proposed SEPA Determination of Non-Significance

Date of Notice: April 29, 2014

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Angelica Ramirez, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia Ramirez, Respondent.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a public hearing at 7:00 pm on May 6, 2014, 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 Ordinance 14-02 of the City of Royal City extending a moratorium on the establishment of marijuana collective gardens and medical cannabis dispensaries.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DIVISION

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

New law gives tribes parity in land purchases

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this month meant to give Native American tribes the same tax status as state or local governments when purchasing property, but Central Washington lawmakers are wary of it.

SGL plans to add third manufacturing building

MOSES LAKE — SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers recently submitted a building permit application for a third building out at their Moses Lake plant.

Sterling banned for life by the NBA

One dead in crash near Quincy Monday night

QUINCY — A Quincy man died and three others were injured in a rollover crash Monday evening on state Route 28 about one mile east of Quincy.

Royal athletes excel at track and field events

ROYAL CITY - The track season is under way for Royal High School, and several Knight boys and girls are excelling in the early going.

Carina LeFave inks with WVC

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake three-sport athlete Carina LeFave will continue her athletic career in college.

Youth kick off baseball, softball season

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake youth baseball and softball players officially kicked off their 2014 season over the weekend.

Royal drops two games to Warden in baseball

ROYAL CITY - A tough season turned into heartbreak against Warden for the Royal High baseball team.

Moses Lake woman uses cancer experience to help others

MOSES LAKE - Like all pageant winners, the Ms. Washington Petite Senior title comes with responsibilities.

Big Bend welcomes star-studded recruiting class

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend appears poised to end a lengthy playoff drought.

Wanapum State Park closed starting today

VANTAGE - Starting today, Wanapum State Park is closed because the beach and boat launch have been off limits to the public.

Ephrata Raceway Park starts season Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Community members recently got the chance to meet some of the drivers - and check out the cars - racing in this weekend's Ephrata Raceway Park season opener.

Suspect in Quincy robbery back in jail

EPHRATA - A Quincy man who recently pleaded not guilty to burglary charges is now facing additional charges in connection to several burglaries.

Grenade found along shore near Vantage

GRANT COUNTY - An old hand grenade was found Thursday night below the high water mark of the drawn-down Columbia River near the Old Vantage boat launch.

Moses Lake boys soccer drops second match in a row

YAKIMA - After playing near perfect soccer for over a month, Moses Lake (4-2, 7-4-1) has lost its last two matches.

Joan Kathleen Sims

Joan Kathleen Sims passed away on April 19th at 4:08 p.m. after battling pancreatic cancer. At the time of death, she was in her home with her husband, James and her daughter Deb Mattern. Joan is survived by her husband, six children, 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Joan was known for her deep faith in Jesus, her joyful and giving disposition, and her uncomplaining perseverance through hard times. She loved gardening, crafts, attending church functions, and laughing with her friends and family. We rejoice that Joan is walking with her Savior, but we will always miss her. A celebration of life service will be held at:

City of Warden

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-significance

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON |

TO: Dustin Duville, father and anyone claiming a paternal interest

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LTS 4-5 BLK 2 SWANSON'S ADD TO QUINCY, GRANT CO, WA

LEGAL NOTICE

Partney Construction Inc., 63024 Monroe Lane, La Grande OR 97850, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

CALL FOR BIDS

MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT

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

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 37, Plat of Diamond Point

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER

Graduating seniors invited to share memories in digital yearbook

2014 cherry season looking promising

QUINCY - If Mother Nature does her part, it could be a good year for Washington cherries.

Royal drops two games to Warden in baseball

ROYAL CITY - A tough season turned into heartbreak against Warden for the Royal High baseball team.

Family sues Soap Lake school, sheriff's office

Family alleges basketball coach served alcohol to teens

EPHRATA - The family of a girl who died in a traffic accident is suing the Soap Lake School District, the Grant County Sheriff's Office and a deputy, alleging they did not do enough to prevent under-age drinking at a party before the crash.

Youth little league begins with parade Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of Moses Lake youth baseball and softball players will celebrate their league's opening day this Saturday.

Moses Lake girls track starts 2-0

WENATCHEE - Moses Lake girls track and field defeated Wenatchee and Eastmont and now leads the Columbia Basin Big Nine at 2-0.

Ag market proved generally mixed Monday

Corn was supported by slow planting prospects Monday. Although some farmers may have been able to rush some corn planting late last week, the advent of wet, chilly weather over the Corn Belt over the weekend reportedly encouraged buying. Little corn is likely to get planted during the next two weeks, which suggests diminished harvest potential next fall. May corn inched up 0.75 cent to $5.0775/bushel as Monday’s pit session ended, while December added 0.75 cent to $5.07.

Elk strong in numbers despite last year's fire

ELLENSBURG - Elk numbers in the Colockum area are strong, even after last year's wildfire.

Moses Lake tennis scores first win of season

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake boys and girls tennis team breathed a sigh of relief this week, after securing their first win of the season against Eisenhower High School.

Cicotte challenges the big boys in 4th District

KENNEWICK - George Cicotte noticed that in 2010 the electorate sent to the U.S. House of Representatives 43 Republicans who were running for political office for the first time.

E-cigarette industry touches down in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Larissa Castillo hasn't picked up a cigarette in months.

Quincy officer accused of threatening clerk

Protective order issued to keep officer away from clerk

QUINCY - A Quincy Police Department sergeant remains on administrative leave following allegations that he threatened a co-worker with a knife.

Wahluke Junior High takes 1st at CWU STEM event

MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High placed firstt at Central Washington University's Kid Wind Event, sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Central Washington University and other local supporters of wind energy.

Wahluke records first baseball win in four years

MATTAWA - It took four years and 10 games, but the Wahluke High School baseball team has once again scored victory.

Moses Lake High School's 'Just Another High School Play' premieres Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - A cautionary tale about what happens when the cast blows off the school play will be presented by the Moses Lake High School Masque and Gavel Club April 30 and May 1 and 2.

New 4-H club serves Royal spruces up area cemeteries

ROYAL CITY - The fledgling Liberty Livestock 4-H Club of Royal Slope has quickly reached an important milestone, its first civic service project.

Individuals shining for Wahluke

in tennis

MATTAWA - Tennis in the early going has been more individual success than team success for Wahluke High.

Fresh News from MarDon

Looking for something fun to do the weekend of April 26 and 27? CWFAC has purchased some Triploid's and Rainbow Trout to release in Corral Lake. We have purchased 800 Rainbow Trout 9"-11" and 256 Triploid Trout 9"-11" from Troutlodge. You must have a valid fishing license and either the WDFW Car Pass that comes with a seasonal fishing license or a Discover Pass to drive to this lake, which is just across the street from MarDon Resort. This lake is open to the public. Please call (509) 346-2651 for more information.

Lowland lake opener tomorrow

Ready, set, cast. The annual Lowland lake opening day of fishing is tomorrow. Perhaps the most popular areas, oh, we should say one of the most popular areas will be the Sun Lakes area of Blue and Park lakes.

Do you know the answer; week 4

This is the fourth week of asking readers to identify photos, but the third week of class photos. The interest and fun of offering this photo is trying to identify everyone in the photo. This photo, and the other two class photos, was submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato. Look for this photo in the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming book, "The Columbia Basin; A Photographic Perspective Volume II.

Third medication drop box opens

QUINCY - The Quincy Police Department has opened a secure prescription medication take back drop box just outside of the PD building.

BBCC drops two against the Yaks

YAKIMA - Big Bend baseball (7-11, 16-13) lost precious ground in the race for the final playoff berth out of the NWAACC's East region after dropping two games against Yakima Valley.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 18, block 3, division 2, marine view heights, as per plat recorded in volume 10 of plats, pages 66, 67 and 68, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 6910 Belmont St Othello Wa 99344

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Public Hearing

STATE OF WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

Estate of VERNON F. HEBERT, Deceased.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL J. LELAND, Deceased.

CALL FOR BIDS

MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON

Explosion rocks North Bend

SEATTLE (AP) — A big explosion and fire destroyed three buildings, damaged several others, sent debris flying for blocks and jolted people awake early Friday in a Washington town, firefighters and North Bend residents said.

Old grenade found in Columbia River bed

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. (25APR2014) – Grant PUD security personnel found an old pineapple-style hand grenade below the high water mark of the drawn-down Columbia River near the Old Vantage boat launch in Grant County about 6:00 p.m. yesterday. The WSP bomb squad responded and detonated the grenade. Local residents in Sunland Estates and Vantage may have heard the explosion.

Mayor Judy Esser served Mattawa half of her life

MATTAWA - Judith Kay (Glessner) Esser, 68, of Mattawa, who served 23 years as mayor, was laid to rest on Thursday, April 17, in the Mansfield Cemetery in her home town of Mansfield.

Endeavor Middle School walking routes analyzed

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers were out walking Wednesday afternoon, reviewing the safety of routes students will be taking to and from Endeavor Middle School.

Moses Lake softball continues Big Nine dominance

SUNNYSIDE - Moses Lake (4-0, 6-2) has encountered little resistance to open Columbia Basin Big Nine play.

Imbibe farewell party happening this Friday

MOSES LAKE - Imbibe will be closing its doors for good this Friday.

The Fishin' Magician

Trout anglers by the thousands will be heading into Central Washington for the annual lowland lake opener, and if you haven't make reservations for a camping spot, you can still find some places that have room.

Grant County poised to help more students

EDITORIAL

With a thriving Big Bend Community College and the emerging Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, Grant County is providing students with more options. The skills center will be ready for the upcoming school year and is described online by school officials as a "regional career and technical education partnership."

Is it too easy to rip off taxpayers?

GUEST EDITORIAL

Steal $200,000 from a bank and you'll go to prison. Steal $200,000 from the taxpayers and you'll probably get a slap on the wrist.

Moses Lake soccer falls to Sunnyside

SUNNYSIDE - Moses Lake boys soccer (4-1, 6-3-1) went toe-to-toe with undefeated Sunnyside on the road before falling in overtime, 3-2.

Clay: The power and beauty of words

Recently Shawn Cardwell and I were talking about, well...I can't remember what our main topic was, but the subject of the meaning of words overcame whatever else we were talking about.

Moses Lake teenager sentenced in shooting

EPHRATA - The 16-year-old boy who was an accomplice in the attempted murder of Dale Olmos, was sentenced to about two years and will serve that time in a state juvenile facility.

New hoops for 2014 Springfest tournament

Limited registration may be available

MOSES LAKE - Late entries will be taken through Monday for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament during Spring Fest, May 23 and 24. Entries will only be accepted if there's space available in the bracket, organizer Sean Sallis said.

Wahluke continues roller coaster soccer season

MATTAWA - After dropping a 2-1 overtime contest to Royal and into fourth place in SCAC soccer last week, Wahluke jumped back into second place by blanking Highland 1-0.

Latest McCleary order may be repeating the failures of the 1970s Doran decision

GUEST EDITORIAL

In January, the state Supreme Court handed down a new order in the 2012 McCleary case that reads almost like a line-by-line budget, as I wrote here. This 2014 order represents a significant shift in approach compared with the court's original McCleary decision, which held that the Legislature had not fully funded education.

Big Bend project at top of priority list

Rated first among construction projects for community-technical colleges

MOSES LAKE - If the Washington Legislature provides the funding, Big Bend Community College could start planning for a new professional-technical education center as early as next spring.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ROAD CREW SHOP REPLACEMENT

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A Short Plat of approximately 1.50 acres in order to create two (2) lots from one existing parcel in the Urban Residential 2 zoning district of Grant County.

IN AND FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

In Re the Estate of: HAROLD MATHEWS Deceased.

Call for bids grader attachments

TWO (2) ROLLER/PACKER MOTOR GRADERATTACHMENTS

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of the expiring lease with the existing lessee on the following parcels.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR 7-NE, CRP 13-18”, 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, May 13, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In re the Interest of: MASON ALIJAH KELLY and DESTINEY MARIE KELLY (minor children) Adoptees.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 61, Three Rivers Crossing Phase 5

Parking Ordinance

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTERS 10.12 AND 10.14 OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CODE AND CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE PARKING ORDINANCE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Cost of Wanapum damage estimated at $61 million

EPHRATA - Repairs, mitigation and lost revenue at Wanapum Dam could cost the Grant County PUD $61 million. But the utility probably will be able to meet the costs without asking for an extra rate increase, according to information presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

National Infant Immunization Week begins April 26th

from the Columbia Basin Health Association

Luis Javier (LJ as everyone calls him) was born January 11, 2014. His parents, Iris and Luis Pruneda-Martinez, are delighted with the arrival of their first child.

Fairbanks beats Wild to take series lead, 2-1

Fairbanks, AK. - Single goals in the second and third were all the Fairbanks Ice Dogs would need, as they skated to a 2-0 win over the Wenatchee Wild Monday night, in game three of the NAHL's Midwest Division finals at the Big Dipper Ice Arena.

Moses Lake pushes win streak to 11

YAKIMA - Moses Lake (7-0, 11-1) won again, pushing its win streak to 11 games.

Soap Lake school honors employee

Library will be named for longtime employee June Lee

SOAP LAKE - June Lee said she thought Soap Lake school officials wanted to meet with her because they needed help on a committee or something. What they actually wanted was to tell her they had decided to name the high school library after her.

Chiefs girls golf 2nd at tournament

YAKIMA - Moses Lake High School junior Megan O'Neill had a record day on the links recently, shooting a personal best 95 at the Yakima Elks Par 74 course. The Chiefs finished second to Wenatchee in the field of six.

Cost of Wanapum damage estimated at $61 million

EPHRATA - Repairs, mitigation and lost revenue at Wanapum Dam could cost the Grant County PUD $61 million. But the utility probably will be able to meet the costs without asking for an extra rate increase, according to information presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

Lilianne P Spaulding

Lilianne left us on March 12th 2014 at the age of 79.

No new names in bid for MLIRD seat

EPHRATA - Mary Perry, Tom Bennett and Kris Dexter remain the only three candidates in the running for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

Couple stands trial for allegedly starving son

EPHRATA - The trial began this week for a Moses Lake couple accused of allegedly refusing to take their 2-year-old son to the hospital as the boy was starving and in "critical" condition.

Steven Clarence Eisenbise

Steven Clarence Eisenbise, 58, of Moses Lake, Wash. made it to Heaven on April 19, 2014. Steven was born September 2nd, 1955 in Tacoma, Wash. to Delores Evelyn Ryan and Roland Butch Eisenbise.

Verland Elmer "Bill" Bishop

Verland Elmer "Bill" Bishop, 94, passed away April 19th, in Sunnyside Hospital. Bill was born in Clark, South Dakota in 1920 and lived the majority of his life in the Yakima Valley and the Columbia Basin in Washington State. He was the 3rd born of 5 children in his family and is survived by his youngest sister Pauline Brownlee of Selah, WA. He is also survived by his wife of 65 years, Lola Jean Roberts and their 6 children, Warren McCullough, Dennis Bishop, Larry Bishop, Colleen Waymire, Brenda Hodson and Randy Bishop, all of whom are still living.

Individuals shining for Wahluke in tennis

MATTAWA - Tennis in the early going has been more individual success than team success for Wahluke High.

SEPA RULES

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Wanapum Dam Lower Boat Launch Improvement Project.

Suspects still sought in George robbery

MOSES LAKE - Grant County detectives are seeking the public's assistance in finding four men who robbed Sandoval's Market in George at gunpoint in February.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

WETLAND DELINEATION

ML tennis loses to Wenatchee

WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake boys and girls tennis team lost to state-powerhouse Wenatchee over the weekend; both teams are 0-3 in league play and 0-6 in duals.

Allison Hyer named DYW winner

Quincy Wilks, Elisabeth Knopp first and second finalists

MOSES LAKE - Allison Hyer is the Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman for 2014. She won the title at the program held April 19.

Garden Party & Vintage Fair at Seed Cupboard Nursery

ROYAL CITY - The Seed Cupboard Nursery will kick off the new gardening season this Saturday, April 26, with a Garden Party and Vintage Fair.

Big Bend surges up standings

MOSES LAKE - A week ago, the playoffs seemed to be an afterthought for Big Bend baseball (7-9, 17-11).

Registration open for prayer breakfast

Moses Lake native is guest speaker

MOSES LAKE - Advance registration is open through Friday for the Grant County Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for 7 to 9 a.m. May 6 at the ATEC building on the Big Bend Community College campus.

Quincy man, woman charged with arson

EPHRATA - A Quincy man and woman were recently arrested and charged with arson in connection with a vehicle fire last year.

Warden softball sweeps Ki-Be

BENTON CITY - Warden softball continued its torrid stretch, sweeping Kiona-Benton recently to remain undefeated.

Space Burger booth open on April 25-27

MOSES LAKE - The Lioness Club of Moses Lake will be opening its Space Burger booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 25-27. There will be no admission fee to get into the fairgrounds.

Grant PUD warns customers of scam

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD recently received reports of scammers calling customers and demanding credit card payment over the phone.

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Angelica Ramirez, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia Ramirez, Respondent.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

ORDINANCE 14-02

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 14-02 Adopting a Twelve Month Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, Defining “Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens” and “Medical Cannabis Dispensaries”; Providing for a Public Hearing; Establishing an Effective Date, and Providing that the Moratorium, Unless Extended, Will Sunset Within Twelve (12) Months of the Date of Adoption.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

ORDINANCE 14-02

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 14-02 Adopting a Twelve Month Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, Defining “Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens” and “Medical Cannabis Dispensaries”; Providing for a Public Hearing; Establishing an Effective Date, and Providing that the Moratorium, Unless Extended, Will Sunset Within Twelve (12) Months of the Date of Adoption. This ordinance was passed on the 15st day of April, 2014, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

MACC 911 Lead Dispatcher Helen Terry

After long wait, ranchers find relief from USDA

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary Cammack wondered if his state's ranching community could recover.

Moses Lake wins fourth in a row, tied atop Big Nine

MOSES LAKE - It's been just over a month since Moses Lake boys soccer walked off the pitch defeated.

State Troopers keep the peace in our state capitol, Olympia

OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.

Voter Registration Drive Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Disabled Advisory Board is sponsoring a Voter Registration Drive Wednesday at Big Bend Community College.

Moses Lake port starts expansion

Project focuses on wastewater improvements

MOSES LAKE - Construction has begun on the Port of Moses Lake's wastewater facilities expansion project, a move that will allow the port to accommodate an anticipated increase in industrial water runoff.

Grant health 23rd among counties

In Washington State report

EPHRATA - Grant County's health is ranked 23rd out of Washington State's 39 counties (No. 1 is the healthiest county), the Grant County Health District reports.

Robert Edward Hull (Bob)

Robert Edward Hull (Bob), who was raised in Moses Lake and lived in Seattle, died on April 7, 2014, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, after complications from a stroke at the age of 68.

Dash for eggs in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - It took less than two minutes for hundreds of children to snag nearly 4,000 eggs Saturday in a mad dash at the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt in Moses Lake.

Holgar Joseph "Hal" Jensen

Holgar Joseph "Hal" Jensen, 62, of Boise, Idaho formerly of Everett, WA, died on Monday December 23rd, 2013. Hal sustained injuries during a fall while examining construction at the Pinto Dam (near Ephrata) that would enable the storage of more water when he fell 35 feet to the concrete at the facility, which forms the Billy Clapp Lake in Eastern Grant County.

Elizabeth T. Polhamus

Polhamus, Elizabeth T. - age 99 of Lenoir City, TN formerly of Colton CA and Moses Lake, WA passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was a graduate of Catholic Girls High School and attended Mt. St. Mary's College in Los Angeles. Elizabeth retired from the California Public School System where she worked as a teacher. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Francis O. Polhamus; son, Richard Alvin Polhamus; parents, Alvin and Theresa Dowling Hanssen; brother, Alvin Hanssen, Jr., and sisters, Virginia Orewyler and Gertrude Cox. Survived by her daughters, Patricia Straling and husband, George of Gardnerville, NV, Theresa Powell and husband, Brooks of Loudon, TN; son, Eugene Francis Polhamus and wife, Bonnie of Creston, WA; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Marie Brislin of Downey, CA; several nieces and nephews. The family is deeply grateful to all the staff at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City for the excellent and loving care they have given. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Phillip F. Straling, Bishop Emeritus, Reno,Nevada officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com.

Les Schwab to award charities, volunteers

Nominations for 'Doing the Right Thing' program start May 1

MOSES LAKE - Everybody knows those hardworking people who work in their communities to make a difference. Employees at Les Schwab Tire Centers in north central Washington are starting a campaign to recognize some of those people in the region.

Moses Lake baseball wins 10th in a row

SUNNYSIDE - Moses Lake baseball completed its season sweep of Sunnyside Friday and pushed its winning streak to 10 games.

MACC director reflects on technology, priorities

MOSES LAKE - Jackie Jones has seen the job of a 9-1-1 operator change dramatically in her 20-year career.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request for the following Grant County Funds:

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The April meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 203, Ephrata, Washington.

City of Warden

Notice of SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-significance

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on April 2, 2014 from Getzinger Farms, LLC (Designated Contact: James Getzinger, 967 Road S Northeast, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on April 10, 2014.

GED enrollment open at Big Bend

Classes offered in Moses Lake, Othello, Quincy

MOSES LAKE - Registration is available for classes at Big Bend Community College for people trying to earn a GED.

INVITATION FOR CONTRACTOR BIDS

Esperanza 16 Unit Seasonal Farmworker Housing

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 245, LARSON SUB. GRANT CO., WA

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON |

TO: Dustin Duville, father and anyone claiming a paternal interest

Individual Health Accounts, Vision & Dental

Long Term Care / Life

Long Term Care insurance is a subject that many of us don’t want to think about. The prospect of needing long term care is daunting and many times we are in denial that “it won’t happen to me”. Yet statics show that 1 out 2 people will need some type of Long Term Care in their lifetime. It's not something any of us like to think about, but the reality is that many of us will need this type of care in our lives, and it can be financially devastating. Long Term Care policies offer a wide variety of built in options when it comes to types of policies and benefits offered. Please contact us for the most update policies offered and your free Long Term Care Insurance Guide.

Medicare Solutions

Understanding Medicare

Medicare is a health insurance program administered by the federal government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are 65 years of age or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities and at any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD – permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Medicare is broken down into four main categories:

Heading west

Big Bend guard Brendan Westendorf will continue his collegiate career at Seattle U

MOSES LAKE - Everything has come full circle for Brendan Westendorf.

Treasurer at odds with lawmakers over bond financing

OLYMPIA - State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing.

Schaapman seeks Grant PUD commission seat

QUINCY - Grant County PUD commissioner Larry Schaapman said he wants to keep learning about the utility and passing along that information to rate payers.

WA state traffic safety task force honored

EPHRATA - The Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) has recognized the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force (CBTSTF) with the Health Champions - Get Out Ahead Award.

Brewers fear proposed FDA rule would spike costs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Northwest beer brewers have joined a national outcry over a proposed rule from the Food and Drug Administration which they say would make it prohibitively expensive for them to recycle spent grain by providing it to dairy farmers.

Wahluke climbs to No. 1 in soccer

MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School soccer team learned the value of a good goal keeper like Alan Caro in the Warriors' most important win to date.

Crack cause not determined at Wanapum Dam

BEVERLY - The foundation below Wanapum Dam was not a factor in creating the fracture discovered on the dam's spillway pier monolith No. 4, according to PUD Information Officer Thomas Stredwick.

Basic American Foods helps Peninsula students

MOSES LAKE - Peninsula Elementary School PE teacher Matt Ahmann dedicates about five weeks of his curriculum each school year to basketball.

Desert Aire community yard sale looks for vendors

DESERT AIRE - The Sagebrush Senior Center roof needs some repair work, and the seniors there hope you will help.

Moses Lake tennis falls to Wildcats

EAST WENATCHEE - The Chiefs girls and boys tennis teams lost to Eastmont in dual matches on Tuesday.

Quincy hospital may ask for levy

Looking for ways to address debt issues

QUINCY - Board members for the Quincy Valley Medical Center are considering offering a maintenance and operations levy request to district voters. If hospital officials decide on an M&O levy, the proposition could go to voters sometime this year.

Robert Hull leaves architectural legacy in ML

MOSES LAKE - Seattle architect Robert Hull's legacy will live on in the form of the numerous structures he's designed throughout the Western region.

Do you know the answer; week 3

Yes we continue to offer our photograph identification series. Today we have another grade school photograph needing names to go along with the faces. These were submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato and are being considered for publication in the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming book, "The Columbia Basin; A Photographic Perspective Volume II.

Royal wins two in SCAC soccer

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High soccer team, which started the SCAC campaign a little slow at 1-2, served up a couple of blowouts to right the ship.

Fresh News from MarDon

William F. "Bill" Blankenau

William F. "Bill" Blankenau, 79, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly Dodge, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born on September 18, 1934 in Dodge to Herman & Christina (Lienen) Blankenau. He served in the US Air Force and was later an electrical technician for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Reports of fraud up in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police have received an increased amount of fraud in recent months and Chief Dave Ruffin is urging residents to protect personal information.

District to open community center in downtown Mattawa

MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District (WSD) is acting like it wants to play a major role in the Mattawa community.

Washington's state seal carries secret message

OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Moses Lake at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, for the Port Building 2114 HVAC Project #13-006.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH CITY OF WARDEN

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

Estate of VERNON F. HEBERT, Deceased.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL J. LELAND, Deceased.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Minor Zone Change request from Randy Niessner for a portion of one parcel.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

Crowds fill ATEC for BBCC job fair

More than 60 businesses, colleges, agencies on hand

MOSES LAKE - Prospective employers lined the halls and filled the meeting room, and potential employees crowded the aisles at the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College Thursday.

Ordinance No. 2713

An ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection.

Washington Wine Industry Foundation offers scholarships

Over $20,000 is available this year from the Washington Wine Industry Foundation for students studying viticulture, enology or related disciplines. Applications are due on June 1.  The Foundation has awarded over $110,000 in scholarships since 2001.

Wahluke teacher wins state-wide award

MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High (WJH) teacher Myron Hamilton has received the Washington Industrial Technology Education Association (WITEA) Rookie of the Year Award.

Frontier student hopes to meet the president

MOSES LAKE - Frontier Middle School is "about helping people," and that is just what student Devin Deitrick thought when he learned of the tragedy in Oso.

Speed limit reduced for I-90 work near George

GEORGE - The speed limit on Interstate 90 between George and Vantage was reduced to 50 mph while crews repave the highway after last week's collision involving a semi-truck and construction equipment.

Said responds to Democratic caucus article, shares views

In reference to April 14 article in your newspaper about county Democrats, I introduced a resolution for one state, secular-democratic, where Muslims, Christians, and Jews can live in a united country with equal rights, like the U.S., in Historic Palestine, which includes West Bank, Gaza, and Israel. This resolution was adopted three times by Grant County Democratic Convention in 1990, reaffirmed 2010 and 2012, to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict once and for all.

Lions to give free health screenings

DESERT AIRE - Sagebrush Senior Center President Kathy Meredith invites and urges everyone to attend the free health screenings next Tuesday, April 22, sponsored by the Desert Aire-Mattawa Lions Club.

Tax Day Rally connects voters with candidates

MOSES LAKE - Tuesday's Tax Day Rally in Moses Lake gave conservative voters a chance to meet and hear from about a dozen candidates running for office in November's election.

John E. "Tim" Timpani, Sr.

John E. "Tim" Timpani, Sr., 90, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Kayser's Chapel.

Audit finds confidential info left on surplussed state agency computers

GUEST EDITORIAL

Washington state agencies face the same issue that confronts private citizens when it's time to update their personal computers. How do you safely dispose of your old computer in an environmentally sound way that does not leave your confidential information stored on the computer's hard drive?

Ag employment improves Up by 800 jobs

MOSES LAKE - 2014 agricultural employment levels in Grant and Adams counties continue to show improvement over last year, according to the latest Employment Security Department report.

William "Bill" Ace Grisham

William "Bill" Grisham was born in Rosedale, MS to Gladys Preeves McCalister and Ace Grisham.

Prep boys soccer recap

Othello boys soccer (2-0, 8-1) extended its winning streak to five games after beating East Valley (Yakima), 5-2.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

My wife's sister Karen was visiting from Anaconda, Montana, so we planned a trip to Buffalo Lake to show her what trout fishing in Eastern Washington can be like.

What does it mean to be a 911 dispatcher?

GUEST EDITORIAL

You ask what it means to be a 911 dispatcher, what is it that they do day after day? You can describe the job as stressful, exciting, sedentary, and every one of those adjectives is correct. But, what does it really mean to be a 911 dispatcher? What is it that someone who claims to be a 911 dispatcher really does?

Black Beauty is a caffeine fiend

So there I was, minding my own business, when...

ML student places fifth in state geography bee

Kristin Vega has perfect score in preliminary round

MOSES LAKE - What's the capitol of Eritrea? Kristin Vega knows, and that knowledge got her into the finals of the state geography bee.

Tablet primer a big hit

About 20 people were clearly engaged as they learned more about their tablets and eReaders Monday at Big Bend Community College.

The Fishin' Magician Weekly Report

2 in jail following Moses Lake chase

MOSES LAKE - A vehicle pursuit through fields near Moses Lake Tuesday landed two in jail after a resident saw the two allegedly driving his stolen truck then flee on a stolen motorcycle.

Terri Jo Vannoy

Terri Jo Vannoy, passionate servant, loyal friend, caring sister, thoughtful daughter, and loving mother, died on Thursday, April 10th, 2014.

Wrestling banquet, yard sale coming up

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School wrestlers, who finished 11th at state in coach Randy Miller's first season, will be honored with a banquet on Monday, April 21.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Franklin County Planning Commission an application by Fire District #4 (Doug Smith, 601 Stricker Road, Othello, WA 99344) for a Conditional Use Permit, CUP 2014-02.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOTS 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 103, NORTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY'S PLAT OF PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 32A, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1120 E CLARK, PASCO, WA 99301

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Franklin County Planning and Building Department will be holding two (2) Shoreline Master Program Visioning Workshops.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 16, Broadway Place Phase Four, Franklin Co., WA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition filed on or before April 14, 2014, with the Board of Directors of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Marvin Klinker, the holder of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

ORDINANCE NO. 14-01

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION TO THE MESA MUNICIPAL CODE 2.08.050 ENTITLED "CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER"

Nondiscrimination Statement

The North Franklin School District J51-162 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Franklin County Fire District No. 2

Resolution No. 002-14

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition filed March 31, 2014, with the Board of Directors of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District by DeMont G. Taylor, the holder of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

Public Notice is hereby given that the Franklin County Water Conservancy Board has formally received applications for water right change/transfer and has designated such applications active for Water Board review.

LEGAL NOTICE

TO: FEBRONIO PASTOR AND LUPELELE SALAUSA

PUBLIC NOTICE

The April meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 203, Ephrata, Washington.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

LEGAL NOTICE

TO: 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, Judgment Debtors:

PUBLIC NOTICE - FRANKLIN COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Planning and Building Department, determined to be the Lead Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) of 1971, as amended, and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11, has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) concerning the following proposed project:

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Estate of JAMES T. HARDEN, Deceased.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

Concert Association celebrates 60 years

Some participants have been on the board of directors half a century

MOSES LAKE - Music is everywhere these days, of course - on phones, in the mall, in a lot of offices and stores. But there's nothing like live performance.

Mattawa mayor dies

MATTAWA - Mayor Judy Esser, the woman who gave a large share of her life in service to her community, died on Thursday, April 10. She was 68.

Moses Lake shuts out Pirates

MOSES LAKE - During the first half, the vaunted Davis defense performed as advertised.

Commissioners sign spirits contract for Gorge Amphitheater

EPHRATA - Beer, wine and liquor will continue to flow at the Gorge Amphitheater concerts this year.

MLHS boys golf stays unbeaten

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys golf team remains undefeated in district play after winning a five-team match on Monday at Moses Lake Golf Club.

Quincy driver rolls semi near Richland

RICHLAND - A Quincy truck driver was sent to the hospital after losing control of his semi-truck and tractor filled with apples Tuesday morning while taking an exit from Interstate 182 to Interstate 82 near Richland.

Inslee vetoes drone bill

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 15-month delay on surveillance drone use or purchase by state agencies, after vetoing a bill passed by the legislature to address the issue.

PUD using hatchery-raised fish to test ladder

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD modified one of its two fish ladders at the Wanapum Dam and is sending hatchery-raised fish down the Columbia River to test it.

Mattawa woman injured in Vantage Bridge smash-up

VANTAGE - Two people, including a Mattawa woman, were injured and traffic was brought to a standstill on the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge on Wednesday, April 9, when a long haul truck collided with three other vehicles.

Wage disagreement cited in vetoed CERB bill

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would have changed requirements for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) that helps finance local governments' improvement projects for job creation.

Othello takes two from Ephrata, remains undefeated

OTHELLO - So far, Othello softball has been a buzzsaw this season.

PUD using hatchery-raised fish to test ladder

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD modified one of its two fish ladders at the Wanapum Dam and is sending hatchery-raised fish down the Columbia River to test it.

Moses Lake routs Davis

MOSES LAKE - After a lengthy break, Moses Lake (1-0, 3-2) was able to ease into CBBN play with a rout of Davis.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

Friday night craft classes at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Two crafts classes are scheduled for consecutive Fridays in early May at Big Bend Community College. The "No Experience Required" series is part of the college's public education series.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Western Polymer Corporation has applied for a modification of its 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).

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

SEPA RULES

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Wanapum Dam Lower Boat Launch Improvement Project.

Do you agree with Gov. Inslee's veto of the Community Economic Revitalization Bill? (A requirement was removed that all CERB-backed projects must pay more than the county's median wage)

Selling 101

Buying 101

Foreclosures

Sunset Real Estate is the premier real estate agency in our area when it comes to handling foreclosed homes and properties. For more information on Foreclosed Properties in your area, follow the links below or give us a call at 509-765-2515.

Cremation

Pioneer Memorial Services also offers a Cremation Service, please contact Sue Freeman at (509) 766-0191. We're here to help with any questions you may have.

How often do you visit your public library?

Gadget Menagerie

Tablet users enjoy Gadget Menagerie

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Library staff have been traveling the state since January helping owners of tablets and eReaders better understand their devices.

Warden's Aaliyah Enriquez sets school strikeout record

WARDEN - Against Warden's Aaliyah Enriquez, the Kittitas Coyotes had zero chance.

Othello boys soccer shuts out Ephrata

OTHELLO - Othello boys soccer (1-0, 7-1) opened CWAC play with a 2-0 win over Ephrata recently.

Commissioners sign spirits contract for Gorge Amphitheater

EPHRATA - Beer, wine and liquor will continue to flow at the Gorge Amphitheater concerts this year.

Eva Nadine Martinsen

Eva Nadine Martinsen passed away April 9, 2014 at the Lake Ridge Senior Living facility in Orem, UT. She was 85. She was born January 22, 1929 to James T. and Lenora Edna(Gee) Clouse in Durango, CO. She graduated from Durango High School in 1947 and married shortly after.

Omar Mullan powers Wild into division finals

WENATCHEE - It took the full five games and even a couple overtimes, but the Wenatchee Wild are moving on.

Comm"unity" Days seeks vendors and booths

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Comm "unity" Days Committee has announced the dates for the annual town celebration.

Hill wants to reclaim judge seat

MOSES LAKE - Grant County District Court Judge Tyson Hill officially announced Monday he will run in November's election.

Speed limit reduced for I-90 work near George

GEORGE - The speed limit on Interstate 90 between George and Vantage was reduced to 50 mph while crews repave the highway after last week's collision involving a semi-truck and construction equipment.

You can grow a nutritious garden

Don't let a lack of time or space get in the way of gardening your way to a healthy lifestyle.

Joan Chatterton

Joan Chatterton, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Please feel free to leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Jim Edward Faircloth

Jim Edward Faircloth, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Moses Lake, WA. He was born October 5, 1930 in Clapham, New Mexico, one of 14 children, to Catherine Gertrude Lewis and Lester Milton Faircloth.

James Madison Ellis

James Madison Ellis (79), formally of Moses Lake, Washington died on Sunday March 9, 2014 at Indian River Medical Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his retirement from military service, Jim was a member of the VFW, Eagles, and the Masonic Lodge. He loved camping, fishing, and the outdoors remaining active in these organizations and interests until failing health slowed him down. Jim's earthly remains were cremated. Jim's wish was that his ashes be cast upon the ocean. Typical of Jim, his request was that there be no formal services, although he leaves family and very dear friends to mourn his passing.

Soy, wheat markets surged Tuesday

Spillover strength supported corn futures Tuesday. The latest forecasts point to cool mid-April temperatures, but they also imply a stretch of dryness. That may allow farmers to take advantage of the dry spell and get lots of corn planted, which weighed upon prices late this morning. However, strength spilling over from the wheat and soy markets apparently pulled prices upward. May corn settled up 0.75 cent to $5.0375/bushel Tuesday afternoon, while December skidded 0.25 to $5.0325.

Idaleen Marie (Maw) Cassingham

Idaleen Marie (Maw) Cassingham was born at Greenleaf, Idaho on August 28, 1924, the second of seven children born to Harlan and Asenath Marie (Meredith) Maw. Her early years were spent near Roswell, Idaho where her family farmed. Later the family homesteaded near Nyssa, Oregon where she graduated from high school in 1942. She went to work for the Rationing Board in Nyssa and then the Bureau of Reclamation. In November 1945 she met Clayton Cassingham; they married at Nyssa on April 14, 1946.

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Angelica Ramirez, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia Ramirez, Respondent.

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 April 29, 2014 for Supplying New Cisco Switching Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3824.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARINA PLEWKA and anyone claiming a parental interest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: JOSE CHAVEZ-BERNAL and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

PROJECT: A Variance to the 20-ft. front setback requirement as defined in GCC § 23.12, Table 3, in order to enable construction of a 22-ft. x 36-ft. (approximately 800 sq. ft.) garage with a 8-ft. front setback on an approximately 0.14-acre parcel in the Shoreline Development 3 zoning district of Grant County.

Grant and Chelan PUDs ready for adult chinook spring runs

Quincy, WA - Modifications of the left-bank fish ladder at Wanapum Dam and location 1 on the right bank of Rock Island Dam are now in place for migrating adult fish. The installation of pumps, a weir box and an exit flume at the fish ladder are all complete at Wanapum. At Rock Island, two 30-foot denil baffled extensions were added to the existing fish ladder with a resting pool in between the extensions. About 80-percent of fish at migrating past Wanapum Dam use the left-bank ladder and about 70 percent of the migrating fish use the right side of Rock Island Dam. Modifications on the right-bank ladder at Wanapum are expected to be finished next week, as is location 2 on the right bank of Rock Island Dam.

Tony T.

Authentic Mexican food. Good and quick service. A must try for everyone. I rarely give 5 stars, but this place is a must try for people in the area. The price is decent with good service. The meat is cooked well for the burrito carne asada that I ordered. I also ordered the horchata, which is like a sweetened milk with cinnamon

Candy F.

One of my favorite places. Chicken tortas, tacos, and quesadillas!!!!

Christine S.

Fish tacos and much more. Took a break from camping to eat out. Good service and very reasonably priced. In the process of getting liquor license so just know no coronona or negro modelo yet to wash down your yummy meal.

Jocelynne M.

Great Mexican food! Not greasy and unauthentic. If you want to eat at a great Mexican restaurant head to tacos el Rey! The people are super friendly and the food is delicious! I recommend to order a drink called a horchata, they make it better than anyone!

Aimee M.

You can't go wrong here. Delicious authentic tacos with a tiny price tag. We ordered an assortment of meats and they were all excellently flavored. Everyone was very satisfied. Service was good as well and super fast.

Micah D.

It can be mighty hard to settle on a Mexican restaurant in a town like Moses Lake so after several hesitant loops though town I stooped in here.... and was glad that I did. All the usual menu choices were present and based on what I saw they were cooking it all from scratch. The seafood meal I had was delicious and I devoured it. The tortas here are only 3 bucks, so my friend ordered two... whoops! they were so big that he had trouble finishing the first one before we left.

Mike P.

We loved this place, the carnitas was delicious we had it in a burrito and on tacos. The food was fresh, perfectly spicy and loaded with all the great things we love in Mexican food. The service was great, we were seated immediately and helped immediately. Not a fancy, shmancy Mexican place just good old fashion home cooked deliciousness. We are going back every time we are in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake extends win streak to 7

MOSES LAKE - Despite not receiving the immense outpouring of runs that had seemingly started to become typical throughout the last week and a half, Moses Lake notched its sixth and seventh win in a row.

Eight compete for Distinguished Young Woman title

Moses Lake Distinguished Young Women program is April 19

MOSES LAKE - Eight high school juniors will compete for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual program scheduled for 7 p.m. April 19 at the Moses Lake High School theater.

Drilling work continues at Wanapum Dam

BEVERLY - A drilling team has completed six investigative holes into the Wanapum Dam spillway pier monolith No. 4 as part of the forensic examination of a fracture found in the structure on Feb. 27.

DUI likely involved in Thursday's fatal crash

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Patrol believes drugs or alcohol was involved in Thursday's collision near Moses Lake that left two women dead.

Flu outbreak claims 2 at Ephrata assisted living

Public asked to stay away from Columbia Basin Hospital

EPHRATA - The public is being asked to stay away from an Ephrata nursing home and hospital after two residents recently died because of a flu outbreak.

Berths open in Spring Field Day golf tourney

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course reports that there is still lots of room for players for Spring Field Day on April 19, but only six power carts remain for rental.

Two suffer stab wounds during altercation in ML

MOSES LAKE - Two people suffered stab wounds during a fight in a Moses Lake neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Chiefs rally to down Wenatchee

WENATCHEE - Moses Lake boys soccer continues to push the memory of the 0-2 start to the season farther and farther back.

New cardiac physician at Samaritan Clinic

Accident led to complete change of career for Joseph Weiss

MOSES LAKE - It was one of those things that should've been minor but turned out to be major, life-changing in fact.

Schweisow, Koon shine for Chiefs at Davis Invite

YAKIMA - Amongst competition from every athletic division in Washington, several Moses Lake Chiefs were able to post solid marks at the Davis Invitational this weekend.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Getzinger Farms, LLC has filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, an application for a franchise for a period of fifty (50) years to construct, operate and maintain an irrigation waterline along certain County roads in Grant County, Washington lying within the following described portion of the County, to-wit:

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of WILLIAM V. BARRIOS, Deceased.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Blk 5, Hayden Estates 2nd Add., Grant Co., WA

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

INVITATION FOR CONTRACTOR BIDS

Esperanza 16 Unit Seasonal Farmworker

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request for the following Grant County Funds:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOTS 4 AND 5, BLK 3, JESKE ADD., Grant Co., WA

County approves new shoreline master plan

Commissioners remove some irrigation waters

EPHRATA - Citing concerns about overregulation to farmers, county commissioners removed two bodies of water used for irrigation from the county's Shoreline Master Program before approving it unanimously.

Michele Jaderlund earned degree in hope of running for office

EPHRATA - Michele Jaderlund says, "It was in the back of my mind to run for county auditor some day" when she decided to earn her accounting degree.

13th District reps react to budget

OLYMPIA - The Washington state legislature approved a bipartisan budget March 13, supplementing the two-year budget passed last session, but some Central Washington lawmakers were critical of it.

'Gadget Menagerie' to offer tech tips

Participants can learn how to use tablets

MOSES LAKE- The Washington State Library's Gadget Menagerie is coming to Moses Lake next week.

Registration open for Alumni Association lunch

Class of 1954 and 2014 scholarship recipients to be recognized

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Alumni Association will hold its annual luncheon May 3 at Frontier Middle School. The registration deadline has been extended to April 20.

Builder shares vision for new Moses Pointe homes

MOSES LAKE- Varsity Development owner Leslie Savitch hopes the company's new Moses Pointe project will attract a new demographic of homeowners to the golf course community.

ML man charged with hitting officer with vehicle

Also charged with driving under the influence

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man who allegedly hit a Moses Lake police officer with his vehicle last week after the officer tried to stop the car faces DUI and assault charges.

Pacific Coast Canola to process Nexera brand canola

WARDEN - Pacific Coast Canola has recently been granted a license to process NexeraTM canola and produce and sell Omega-9 Quality Canola Oil at its Warden plant.

Flu outbreak claims two, Ephrata hospital closed to visitors

EPHRATA -- The public is asked to stay away from an Ephrata nursing home after two residents recently died because of a flu outbreak. Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brezny stated in a release that the staff at Garden Oasis Assisted Living is working with county health officials to contain the outbreak.

Royal High School FFA takes the win at donkey hoops

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High FFA topped the Kahlotus town team to win the Kahlotus Donkey Basketball Tournament at Kahlotus High School.

Tax Day rally set for Tuesday in Moses Lake

Candidates for Congress, state races also will attend

MOSES LAKE - A Grant County conservative coalition is holding a "Tax Day Rally" Tuesday in Moses Lake.

BBCC drops two against the Hawks

MOSES LAKE - Viking baseball's losing streak was pushed to three games after the team was swept by Columbia Basin at home.

Do you know the answer; week 2

This week we continue our photograph identification series. Today we have a grade school photograph needing names to go along with the photos. It was submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato and are being considered for publication in the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming book, "The Columbia Basin; A Photographic Perspective Volume II.

Oregon State sends three players to the AppleSox

WENATCHEE - Oregon State University will provide three players to the Wenatchee AppleSox this season.

Please help family cope Summer Falls tragedy

GUEST EDITORIAL

The past eight days have been incredibly difficult for the family of Scott Kolves and Korey Kolves. Eight-year-old Korey's funeral was held Saturday and was attended by more than 250 people from all across the area.

Royal softball girls drop 2-of-3 but still improving

ROYAL CITY - It's not often you say a team is improving after losing two of three games, but that's true of Royal High softball.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Grantor(s): EAM Enterprises, LLC

Ordinance No. 2711

An ordinance amending the official zoning map

Ordinance No. 2712

An ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Garbage Collection”

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

Ordinance No. 2714

An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH CITY OF WARDEN

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

Estate of VERNON F. HEBERT, Deceased.

Ordinance No. 2715

An ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Utility System Development Charges”

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Moses Lake at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, for the Port Building 2114 HVAC Project #13-006.

Ordinance No. 2713

An ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a Minor Zone Change request from Randy Niessner for a portion of one parcel.

Ordinance No. 2716

An ordinance amending Chapter 8.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Nuisances”

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

2 dead in Thursday night crash near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two drivers were killed in a collision Thursday night on state Route 17 about 10 miles north of Moses Lake.

Boy receives mechanic Cyborg hand from far reaches of the internet

MOSES LAKE - Every boy wants to be a superhero. With modern science and engineering, Ben Stephens, 12, Moses Lake, gets to be one.

Ben, the almost bionic boy

Ephrata man still missing in canal

Son laid to rest Saturday

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man who crashed into an irrigation canal with his three young sons in a pickup on March 30 was still missing on Saturday at the same time his eight year old son was being laid to rest.

Sandra Palmer

Born in San Francisco, Sandra "Sandy" Palmer was the only child of Dorraine June Elgin and Ralph Somers Roy. She was raised in San Rafael, CA and graduated from Drake High School, then attended the College of Marin, where she met her first husband, Orville Hubbard. They moved north to Seattle, where Sandy was employed by The Boeing Co.

Two injured when semi hits cars near Vantage

VANTAGE - Westbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Vantage came to a halt Wednesday morning after a Moses Lake truck driver collided with three vehicles.

Fishin' Magician: Davy Graybill

I spent yesterday on Banks Lake. Eric Granstrom and I were going to do a new Fishing TV Show on walleye fishing here with Keith Jensen, of Big Wally's Guide Service. What we did instead was try to catch three species, like we were doing the Triple Fish Challenge. This tournament is coming up on April 26th and 27th at Coulee Playland and offers cash and prizes for the biggest walleye, smallmouth bass and rainbow trout.

Reader concerned about the country's future

Election time will soon be upon us. With the coming retirement of Congressman Doc Hastings, many candidates have already announced their plans to run for public office. The majority of us in Grant County are conservative. We believe in the Constitution and that those who founded this country knew what they were doing. We become very frustrated that Seattle seems to dominate the outcome of our elections. There are still some things that we can do about it. In 2012 there were over 60,000 people in Grant County over the age of 18, but there were only 36,499 registered voters in the county. In the 2012 election only 76.98 percent of the register voters in Grant County voted. We have had a number of close elections in the last few years, and the people of Grant County and eastern Washington could have changed the outcome of many of those races.

Dining table problem solved; Garnet's special touch adds comfort

It's a mistake to rely on Russia's space shuttle

Submitted by Don C. Brunell

When President Obama permanently grounded America's space shuttles a couple of years ago, he made a huge mistake. He gave Russia carte blanche over the International Space Station and we now pay $70 million each for our astronauts to hitch a ride.

Water pressure cause of Wanapum Dam crack

Shelling at Yakima Training Center was not a factor

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD said that tension from water pressure caused the 65-foot crack in the Wanapum Dam spillway. The crack was not caused by seismic activity, foundation settlement, operation of the spillway gates, or activity at the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center, according to a release from the utility.

Chiefs tennis falls to Davis

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake High School boys tennis team had a shot to get their first victory of the season, but fell to A.C. Davis and is 0-4 for the season.

Annual MLIRD Kid's Fishing Derby tomorrow, April 12

The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District will host the Fifth Annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Connelly Park tomorrow, April 12, for youth ages 5 through 14. Weinstein Beverage and Pepsi also sponsor the event.

Moses Lake blows out Davis, wins 5th in a row

YAKIMA - The runs are coming in bunches for Moses Lake baseball.

Teen pleads guilty to attempted murder

Faces up to 4 1/2 years in juvenile

EPHRATA - Jose Rivera, 16, pleaded guilty as a juvenile Wednesday to attempted murder in the execution-style shooting of Dale Olmos in December 2013.

MLIRD to start search for new manager

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors hope to have a new general manager in place by mid-July.

Big Bend drops two against Spokane

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend softball's losing streak was pushed to seven after the Vikings dropped both games against Spokane recently.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GARY ARTHUR WILLIAMS, Deceased.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: Andres Lopez Flores, alleged father

Public Notice

Franklin County Mosquito Control District is seeking coverage under the Aquatic Mosquito Control General Permit.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

BBCC blood drive also to raise awareness

MEChA Club hopes to encourage blood, marrow donation

MOSES LAKE - A blood drive to increase the supply in eastern Washington now and promote donation in the future was held Wednesday at Big Bend Community College. The blood drive was sponsored by the college's MEChA chapter.

CALL FOR BIDS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Franklin County Courthouse, until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 and then shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 9:00 AM.

LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Co. Cemetery District No. 2 has changed its regular monthly meeting scheduled in April to Friday, April 11th at 1:00 p.m. at the Connell City Fire Hall Training Room.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 52, THREE RIVERS CROSSING PHASE 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME “D” OF PLATS, PAGE 343, 344 AND 345, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “Bid for Alternate Daily Cover Materials, Materials Contract 2014-10", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:45 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR N-NE, CRP 13-15”, 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, April 15, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

What kind of summer do you think the Basin will have this year?

Vasquez's hat trick leads Moses Lake past Ike

MOSES LAKE - Scoring came early and often for Moses Lake (1-0, 3-2-1) in its Columbia Basin Big Nine opener against Eisenhower.

Cicotte raises $100k for Congressional run

KENNEWICK - Fourth District Republican Congressional candidate George Cicotte (sounds like Seahawk) raised more than $100,000 in the Federal Election Commission quarterly reporting period that ended March 31, his campaign has announced.

Gang fight in courthouse brings security concerns

EPHRATA - A fist fight between rival gang members inside the Grant County courthouse has commissioners considering increased security measures.

Submarine Vets of Grant County to meet this Saturday

ELLENSBURG - The United States Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, April 12, in Ellensburg.

Former Big Bend coach headed to Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. - When Kelly Graves took over as head women's basketball coach for Big Bend Community College the program was an afterthought.

Winona "Winnie" Christine Hill

Winona "Winnie" Christine Hill, our kind and gracious mother, grandmother, and friend was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at The First Baptist Church, 327 "C" St. S.W., Ephrata. A lunch will be served following the service. 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.

PUD will know what caused crack by June

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners learned that it would be the end of May or early June before they know what caused the crack in the Wanapum Dam spillway.

Grant PUD hustles to help fish

WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD employees and contractors are hustling to meet an April 15 deadline to complete a project to ensure safe adult salmon and steelhead passage.

Capitol tour offers a glimpse into state's history

OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.

Hay growers hoping for good weather in 2014

After rain hammered 2013's hay crop, the region's growers are hoping for better weather in 2014.

BBCC's Brendan Westendorf named Baden NWAACC Male Athlete of the Year

MOSES LAKE - Brendan Westendorf will end his career at Big Bend as one of the most decorated athletes in the program's history.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Western Polymer Corporation has applied for a modification of its 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).

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

Water pressure may have contributed to Wanapum Dam fracture

BEVERLY — Engineers and analysts believe water pressure on the Wanapum Dam spillway may have contributed to a 65-foot crack in the structure.

Part of I-90 near Vantage closed because of collision

VANTAGE — Interstate 90 is down to one direction of travel at the Vantage Bridge after a collision involving a tractor-trailer this morning.

Big Bend's skid continues against CBC, Walla Walla

MOSES LAKE - The losses are beginning to pile up for the Big Bend softball team.

Behind the scenes at the state capitol

OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.

Newly passed law makes local renewable power generation possible

OLYMPIA - With recently-passed legislation, irrigation districts will be able to generate renewable energy from the power of the water moving through their canals.

National Alcohol Screening Day on April 10th at CBHA Clinics

From the Columbia Basin Health Association

Held annually on Thursday of the first full week of April, National Alcohol Screening Day is an outreach, education, and screening program that raises awareness about alcohol misuse.

Woman recognized in CBH essay contest

For Character, Courage, Commitment

MOSES LAKE - Last month we asked readers to submit a short essay and photo of an extraordinary woman in their life in celebration of National Women's Month.

Wenatchee takes 2-1 series lead against Minnesota

CLOQUET, MN. - The Wenatchee Wild are one win away from advancing in the 2014 Robertson Cup playoffs.

Pascual Sr. Gonzales

Pascual Sr. Gonzales 73, a long time Moses Lake, Washington resident, died in his home, Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born April 7, 1940 in Waco, Texas to Luis and Maria Gonzales.

Man sentenced for selling meth in ML

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of probation for selling methamphetamine to a police informant in a school zone.

Teen sentenced to 90 days for causing fire

EPHRATA - A Grant County teen was sentenced to 90 days in jail after torching hay bales.

Foundation not a contributing factor in dam fracture

BEVERLY, Wash. – The foundation below Wanapum Dam was not a factor in creating the fracture discovered on the dam’s spillway pier monolith No. 4.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

Public Service Announcement:

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be treating for both larvicide and adult mosquitos from the ground and air between April and October 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 2, LYCAN ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 45, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: JOSE CHAVEZ-BERNAL and anyone claiming a parental interest.

OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR NOMINATION OF MEMBERS TO THE WASHINGTON OILSEED COMMISSION

Pursuant to chapter 15.65 RCW, notice is given that a public meeting will be held at the Washington State Department of Agriculture, 1111 Washington St. SE, 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on April 21, 2014 to nominate candidates for positions 1 and 3 on the Washington Oilseed Commission. During the meeting, nominations may be made in person or telephonically by calling (360) 902-1802.

More students eligible for state college aid

Access to state need grants extended

MOSES LAKE - Some state financial aid for post-secondary education may be available to students who are Washington residents but not U.S. citizens, according to Big Bend Community College officials.

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Angelica Ramirez, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia Ramirez, Respondent.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHlNGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARINA PLEWKA and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Legumex Walker's Pacific Coast Canola to Begin Processing Canola in Washington State

WINNIPEG, April 8, 2014 - Legumex Walker Inc. (TSX: LWP) (the "Company") today announced that its Pacific Coast Canola ("PCC") subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. ("Dow AgroSciences") under which it has been granted a license to process NexeraTM canola and produce and sell Omega-9 Quality Canola Oil at its facility in Warden, Washington. NexeraTM canola is used in the production of heart-healthy Omega-9 Quality Canola Oil, a next generation canola oil that is in increasingly high demand by food processors for its health and stability attributes.

Constitution speaker highlight of Tuesday Republican Women meeting

MOSES LAKE -- The Republican Women of Grant County will hold their April meeting Tuesday at the Moses Lake Senior Center.

Republican chairwoman stresses voter turnout

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairwoman Susan Hutchison discussed the impact eastern Washington voters can have in elections at the Grant County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Friday.

Royal Middle School band teaches kindergartners

ROYAL CITY - All seven Red Rock Elementary kindergarten classes got a special St. Patrick's Day treat on Monday, March 17.

Driving lesson has tragic end at Summer Falls

GRANT COUNTY - Scott Kolves was trying to teach his 10-year-old son how to drive when their truck went into the irrigation canal near Summer Falls last week.

Moses Lake girls track 2nd, boys 8th at CV Invite

SPOKANE VALLEY - Wins in five events helped Moses Lake women's track and field place second at the Central Valley Invitational.

Charles Serpinas

Charles Serpinas, affectionately called "Charley" by his family and friends was born on April 7, 1916, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 31, 2014.

Moses Lake boys soccer tie Mt. Spokane

MEAD - Moses Lake ended the non league portion of its schedule with a 1-1 tie against Mt. Spokane recently.

Ephrata sisters learn about state government

OLYMPIA - Two sisters from Ephrata recently spent a week in Olympia as legislative pages to learn more about how state government works.

Warriors win third straight in soccer

MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors are back to their old ways in South Central A Conference soccer, winning their third straight match, 3-0, over Mabton last Saturday.

Samaritan Healthcare adding surgical staff

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare and the Confluence Health clinic in Moses Lake plan to hire as many as five new surgeons by the end of the year.

Desert Aire Community yard sale planned

DESERT AIRE - The Sagebrush Senior Center roof needs some repair work, and the seniors there hope you will help.

Boys and Girls Club races a success

MOSES LAKE - Runners from across the Basin and as far as Seattle whizzed along the streets of Moses Lake Saturday morning. Competitors were racing in 5k, 10k and half-marathon runs hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. Proceeds raised from the race will be used for day-to-day operations at the Boys and Girls Club. Organizers were unsure of an exact total, but 106 people competed Saturday. Mitch Molitor, of Moses Lake, took second place in the half-marathon with a time of 1 hour, 24 minutes and 56 seconds. "It's a great course," Molitor said. "It was really fun, the weather was perfect, a lot of good people there. It was well supported." Torsten Lippoldt, who traveled all the way from Spokane Valley, won the half-marathon with a blazing time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 44 seconds.

Irrigators make progress on privately funded system

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association is hoping to start construction on their privately funded irrigation system this summer.

Prayer breakfast draws big crowd

MOSES LAKE - Service and significance were the topics at the 21st annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Tuesday morning.

Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 03/10/14 from Mark Williams (Designated Contact: John Hermann, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on 03/31/14.

BBCC students named to all-state academic team

MOSES LAKE - Two Big Bend Community College students were selected for the All-Washington Academic Team. Carson Heschle, of Ephrata, and Jessie Sumerau, of Moses Lake, were among 68 community college students recognized during a reception in Olympia March 27.

Legal Advertisement - School Board Vacancy

Moses Lake School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Director Position #1.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Getzinger Farms, LLC has filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, an application for a franchise for a period of fifty (50) years to construct, operate and maintain an irrigation waterline along certain County roads in Grant County, Washington lying within the following described portion of the County, to-wit:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN SENW 34-19-28, GRANT CO., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LT 9 PAXSON PLAT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of WILLIAM V. BARRIOS, Deceased.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LTS 4-5 BLK 2 SWANSON'S ADD TO QUINCY, GRANT CO, WA

MLCA seniors clean up graffiti

MOSES LAKE - A group of Moses Lake Christian Academy students spent a day this week cleaning up graffiti in a Moses Lake neighborhood.

Mattawa's Distinguished Young Woman

Bianca Ramirez chosen for 2014

MATTAWA - After more than an hour of presentations of talent, fitness, communication and poise, the judges chose Bianca Ramirez as 2014 Mattawa Distinguished Young Woman on March 24.

Molahiettes bring home 3 state championships

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake Molahiettes capped off their season with three more state championships, bringing the team's overall total to 15.

Overland shines at Moses Lake JV Invite

MOSES LAKE - Alysha Overland didn't waste the opportunity of competing at Moses Lake's JV Invite.

More charges likely in Quincy burglaries

QUINCY - Two Quincy men arrested recently could face additional charges in two separate burglaries of a Quincy business.

ROYAL WRESTLING PROGRAM

Wrestling coach offers thanks, news

The Royal High School Wrestling Team would like to say thank you for your support of the Royal High School Wrestling program this past season. There were many personal and team goals accomplished along the way in which everyone was involved.

Ag markets seemingly weakened as Monday morning passed

Corn futures started the week on a soft note. Ongoing rains over parts of the Corn Belt and improved weather forecasts for the central U.S. seemed to weigh upon corn future Sunday night. Traders reportedly expect late-week dryness to allow a big surge in plantings. Early losses were likely limited by soy and wheat firmness, as well as a favorable result on the weekly Export Inspections report. May corn slumped 3.5 cents to $4.9825/bushel Monday morning, while December lost 3.5 to $5.0325.

Boy was driving when pickup went into canal

GRANT COUNTY - A 10-year-old boy was behind the wheel when the family’s truck went into the irrigation canal last week.

Irrigators make progress on private system

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association is hoping to start construction on their privately funded irrigation system this summer.

Chiefs clobber Stadium to extend win streak to four

MOSES LAKE - It's difficult to not get overly excited during a young season.

Central Bonded Collectors celebrates 60 years in ML

MOSES LAKE - It's almost a given that an industry will go through major changes over the course of 60 years.

Grant PUD to speed up improvements

WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD Commissioners voted March 25 to accelerate plans for scheduled improvements to Wanapum reservoir boat launches during this time of low water conditions, pending regulatory approval.

Farm Service Agency announces loans

EPHRATA - Several loans are now available for farmers and 4-H and FFA youth in the Basin.

Area farmers playing a waiting game

(MCT) PULLMAN - It's business as usual for local farmers, at least for the time being, as they wait for the other Washington to figure out what the recently passed farm bill actually means for them.

Big Bend streak continues after two losses to Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA - Big Bend ended its brutal opening week of NWAACC East play with two losses against Walla Walla.

ML home to electric vehicle charging station

MOSES LAKE - It may be only one unit, but the recent addition of an electric vehicle charging station in downtown Moses Lake could prove instrumental in drawing more visitors to the city.

Columbia Basin Roller Derby victorious in first contest ever

MOSES LAKE - After 10 months of preparation, the women who formed the Columbia Basin Roller Derby team got what they came for - victory. In their very first bout.

Mattawa couple dies in collision

MATTAWA - A stalled car led to the death of a Mattawa couple last Wednesday night when their vehicle was struck by a truck and trailer at the western gate to Hanford.

QVMC asks Live Nation for more money

EPHRATA - Quincy Valley Medical Center staff pleaded with Live Nation representative Danny Wilde for more money to take care of ill concertgoers.

Moses Pointe to add housing development

MOSES LAKE - Tri-Cities-based Varsity Development purchased 16 waterfront lots at Moses Pointe in a $1 million land purchase deal.

Twilight Farmers Market to shift to Thursdays

(MCT) – The Twilight Farmers Market is moving by 24 hours.

April is busy month for outdoor activities

April is the month for spring hunting and fishing. Turkey and trout and walleye and camping should all or in part be on your agenda. Read on.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 18, block 3, division 2, marine view heights, as per plat recorded in volume 10 of plats, pages 66, 67 and 68, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 6910 Belmont St Othello Wa 99344

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Moses Lake hereby announces its fiscal year 2014 through 2016 goal of 7% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION

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

MedStar tours at the SJMC Desert race

Grant PUD continues work on Wanapum fix

BEVERLY - With work still underway, Grant County PUD officials said they do not know how much repairs to the cracked Wanapum Spillway will cost overall or when the water levels will return to normal levels.

Royal softball ladies off to 3-0 start

ROYAL CITY - Things are looking good for the Royal High softball team, posting a 3-0 record to start the campaign.

Shoreline plan almost complete

Final public hearing is April 9

EPHRATA - Grant County Planning Director Damien Hooper told commissioners this week the two-year process of adopting a countywide shoreline management plan is wrapping up.

Royal wrestling banquet, yard sale on the schedule

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School wrestlers, who finished 11th at state in coach Randy Miller's first season, will be honored with a banquet on Monday, April 21.

Clay: Still learning about using our travel trailer

Eight vie for Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman title

Pageant scheduled for April 19

MOSES LAKE - Eight high school juniors will compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman in the program scheduled for 7 p.m. April 19 at the Moses Lake High School theater.

Family fitness key to fighting obesity

EDITORIAL

Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising are crucial in staying fit.

QVMC asks Live Nation for more money

Live nation to increase medical staff this year

EPHRATA - Quincy Valley Medical Center staff pleaded with Live Nation representative Danny Wilde for more money to take care of ill concertgoers.

Prep look ahead

Community invited to United to Win 2014 Tax Day Rally

My fellow Americans. If you feel your country, State and community is heading the wrong direction many of your friends and neighbors feel the same. If you believe in: Efficient and Effective government. Strong Family values, Student focused education, Budget and Tax Reforms, and Business and Economic Development, join us on April 15th at the United To Win Rally in Moses Lake. A coalition of Grant County organizations, seeking to gain momentum in the upcoming election season, invites you to join us at this motivating event.

Reader backs Obama in letter response

In response to Thomas Fancher's inquiry: (How would U.S. be different if Mitt Romney had been elected?) Egypt, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Russia: Four unnecessary wars and one nuclear stand off we've avoided by Obama being in the White House.

Billy Craig Pounds

Billy Craig Pounds, 57, of Moses Lake, died in his home, Sunday, March 30, 2014. Billy was born June 20, 1956 in Brownwood, Texas to Betty Joan Ramsey and Billy Gene Pounds.

Glenn Edwin Stewart

Glenn E. Stewart, age 84, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away at home on March 31st surrounded by family.

Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our slow economy

Millions of unemployed college graduates are back where they started, living with their parents. Upon receiving their diploma, they find themselves saddled with crushing student loan debt and unable to find a job. More than 36 percent of those who have found jobs aren't working in their chosen profession and many are working for minimum wage.

Telecom bill helps businesses, customers

OLYMPIA - Basin telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.

Rail improvements vital to Washington economy

GUEST EDITORIAL

On March 13, the Legislature concluded the 60-day, short session in the 2013 legislative biennium. As usual, some things never change; there are more requests for funding than there are funds, and important projects are left out in the competition for finite resources. As legislators we try to prioritize the most vital statewide needs. However, the amount of time we meet is short, and it is common significant infrastructure - even if it concerns a cornerstone of our economy - goes unfunded.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I got a chance to fish Potholes Reservoir with Brian Nielson, of BJs Guide Service, and another fishing buddy, James LeBow earlier this week. I planned on spending a couple of hours on the water with them and then checking on some of the lakes that opened on the first of April.

Lions give health screenings

for no charge

DESERT AIRE - Sagebrush Senior Center President Kathy Meredith invites and urges everyone to attend the free health screenings on April 22, sponsored by the Desert Aire-Mattawa Lions Club.

Three express interest in vacant MLIRD board seat

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners received three applications so far for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate of: SCOTT DAVIS MORGAN, Deceased.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

INTENT TO ESTABLISH A PORTION OF ROAD 52 NORTH AS A COUNTY ROAD

NOTICE OF HEARING

INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF JANET ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 65, Oasis Village Phase 1A. Franklin County, Washington.

Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century

OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “Bid for Alternate Daily Cover Materials, Materials Contract 2014-10", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:45 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE & 10-SE, CRP 13-16”, 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, April 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Othello coaches notch win No. 400

KENNEWICK - Othello softball did plenty of celebrating after taking two games against Southridge recently.

BBCC Job and Career Fair April 17

More than 60 companies, government agencies registered for booths

MOSES LAKE - Prospective job seekers will be able to learn about and ask questions of more than 60 companies, agencies and colleges at the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College April 17.

CITY OF MESA

Notice is hereby given in accordance with RCW 39.04.190 that the City of Mesa shall publish twice a year a notice of the existence of a roster of vendors for materials, supplies, equipment, and services and shall solicit vendors for the list.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR N-NE, CRP 13-15”, 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, April 15, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

CITY OF MESA

The City of Mesa Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, April 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at Mesa City Hall, P.O. Box 146, 103 Franklin Street, Mesa, WA 99343 to discuss The selling of recreational Marijuana within the City Limits.

Agriculture Secretary announces progress on 2014 Farm Bill

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law on Feb. 7. The 2014 Farm Bill reforms agricultural policy, reduces the deficit, and helps grow the economy.

BBCC group hosts blood drive April 9

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's M.E.Ch.A. Club is holding a

Mattawa's gear packing, long distance running firefighter

MATTAWA - Mattawa's gear-packing, long distance running firefighter, Cielo Acosta, is still at it, like the bunny that never tires.

Grant PUD continues work on Wanapum fix

Unclear when reservoir will return to normal levels

BEVERLY - With work still underway, Grant County PUD officials said they do not know how much repairs to the cracked Wanapum Spillway will cost overall or when the water levels will return to normal levels.

ML River Bandits first at tourney

SELAH - The 10u Moses Lake River Bandits won the Swing into Spring Tournament at McGonagle Park in Selah recently.

Laveda Quarles

Laveda Quarles, 49, longtime Moses Lake, Wash. resident, died in her home, Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born September 27, 1964 in Phoenix, Ariz. to Bessie Lee Bailey and Tommy Quarles Sr.

Royal drops 2 tough soccer matches

ROYAL CITY - It doesn't get any tougher than last week was for Royal High soccer. The Knights lost to highly-regarded Granger and Highland by identical 1-0 scores.

Quincy hospital decides against levy increase

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Medical Center board members tentatively decided not to ask voters for a levy increase.

Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century

OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.

Chief for a Day slated for June 12

EPHRATA - Public safety agencies will host the 14th annual Chief for a Day on June 12 on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse.

Skone Irrigation technicians attend Reinke Advanced PLUS seminar

DESHLER, Neb. - Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, is pleased to announce that Joseph Elizalde, Austin Fangman, Roy Martinez and Zachry Stuart with Skone Irrigation in Warden, Wash., recently attended the 3-day Reinke Advanced PLUS (Proven Leaders in Unmatched Service) Seminar. A total of 30 service technicians representing more than 14 Reinke dealerships attended the seminar in Deshler, Neb.

Active search for Scott Kolves ends

GRANT COUNTY - It could be weeks or even months before the body of Scott Kolves is recovered from the irrigation canal near Summer Falls.

Big Bend softball splits with Blue Mountain

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend softball was able to end a three-game skid after taking one of two games from Blue Mountain recently.

Fort Hood says shooting at Texas Army base

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Fort Hood says there's been a shooting at the Texas Army base and that there have been injuries.

Help mudslide victims by eating at Pizza Hut today, Thursday

SEATTLE — Pizza Hut restaurants in the Columbia Basin, Spokane and Seattle areas are donating 50 percent of all pizza sales today and Thursday to victims of the mudslide disaster is Oso. The Pizza Hut location in Smokey Point, closest to Oso, will donate 100 percent.

What is your most anticipated feature of futuristic cars?

Big Bend baseball drops two against Treasure Valley

ONTARIO, Ore. - Big Bend baseball lost two hard fought games to NWAACC East leading Treasure Valley recently.

Ephrata dad still missing at Summer Falls canal

Fishermen detail rescue

GRANT COUNTY - A child's car seat and a fishing tackle box were recovered Monday from an irrigation canal near Summer Falls.

Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection

OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Wild clinch playoff spot

WENATCHEE - Despite closing the season with two losses to the Aberdeen Wings, the Wenatchee Wild is headed to the playoffs.

Washington State Potato Commissioner Robert Halvorson, Jr. represents fresh growers

"I get to play in the dirt," Washington State Potato Commissioner Robert Halvorson, Jr. says about his love of farming. "You can almost immediately see the results of your decisions. Almost immediately we know if we've done it right." Halvorson also enjoys being outside. "I do not do well in an office," he says smiling. "It's fun to be outside in the dirt growing stuff."

Electric vehicle charging station comes to ML

MOSES LAKE - Electric vehicles will soon be able to re-charge in downtown Moses Lake.

Royal splits openers

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High baseball team looked very young in the first game of a South Central A Conference East doubleheader last Saturday, falling 11-1 to the Kiona-Benton Bears.

Caryl (Yvonne) Forsyth Cummings

It is with great sadness that our family mourns the loss of Caryl (Yvonne) Forsyth Cummings, who passed away on March 24th, 2014 in her home in Moses Lake, Washington. Diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live, Yvonne's determination and zeal for life converted those six months into six years full of life, love and laughter.

David Drouhard

A good man and true friend to many, David Drouhard, passed away on March 24th at his home in Pasco, WA. His battle against cancer came to a peaceful end with family by his side.

Three express interest in vacant MLIRD board seat

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners received three applications so far for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

Lincoln Day Dinner this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Republicans will celebrate their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, April 4, with two keynote speakers and appearances by candidates from every level of office in the state.

Hansens start effort to replace stolen Moses Lake Food Bank pickup

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Food Bank has gone more than a week without its truck.

Nels Mikkelson

Nels Mikkelson, 89, passed Sunday, March 30, 2014. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired from Boeing after 25 years as a Machinist. He has lived in Moses Lake 17 years. Services will be held Saturday, April 5 at 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Moses Lake, 724 W 4th St., Moses Lake 98837. Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Moses Lake in Nels Mikkelson's name.

Don Holder Relay results

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake High School boys track team finished 11th overall at the 40th annual Don Holder Relays at Eisenhower High School.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A two lot short plat of an existing lot in Desert Aire.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHlNGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARINA PLEWKA and anyone claiming a parental interest.

BBCC administrator receives national award

Terry Kinzel helped to 'transform' Big Bend Community College

MOSES LAKE - A Big Bend Community College administrator was recognized with a national award last month. Terry Kinzel, director of the Title V grant program and a college grant writer, was among 400 people in the country to receive a John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: JOSE CHAVEZ-BERNAL and anyone claiming a parental interest.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioner will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 25.12 of the Grant County Unified Development Code to consider proposed amendments to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan, the Gran County Code, and the Grant County Shoreline Master Program submitted in accordance with the criteria listed in the Unified Development Code and in accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW and Chapter 90.58 RCW.

LEGAL NOTICE

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless is proposing to collocate antennas (existing location modification) on a 104-foot water tank in the vicinity of 5271 Patton Boulevard NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A four lot short plat of an existing 20 acre parcel.

Workers drill 6 holes in Wanapum Dam

BEVERLY — Contractors working on the Wanapum Dam recently drilled six holes as part of the forensic examination of what caused the 65-foot crack to the spillway. Strong winds delayed earlier drilling plans.

Home Expo draws crowds

Practical and quirky suggestions for home improvement, home decor on display

MOSES LAKE - All sorts of goodies and gadgets for the home and garden, from candles to solar panels, were on display for perusal and sale at the Central Washington Home Expo over the weekend. The show was sponsored by the Columbia Basin Herald.

Karstetter's slam leads Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - What a difference a week makes.

Washington's waterfall on Royal Slope Seniors' tours

ROYAL CITY - Palouse Falls, which is about 83 miles from here, was recently named Washington's state waterfall.

Community quilt benefits scholarship fund

Soap Lake through the eyes of local artists

SOAP LAKE - It's one of those occasions where the project was supposed to be about one thing and ended up evolving into something else. Happenstance, in a way.

Sandhill Crane Festival draws hundreds

Birdwatchers, naturalists, photographers come to see the cranes

OTHELLO - The town of Othello overflowed with people who like to watch birds, people who like being outdoors and people who like to photograph all of it during the Sandhill Crane Festival over the weekend.

Habitat for Humanity house dedicated in ML

MOSES LAKE - Tammy Roloff said an incredible chain of circumstances got the new, accessible house she had always wanted for her family. Or, in her opinion, maybe divine intervention.

MLSB OKs middle school boundaries

MOSES LAKE - Students living along Patton Boulevard and in the Larson Heights Elementary service district will attend the new Endeavor Middle School. Moses Lake School Board members voted to accept the recommendation of a committee that worked on the boundary adjustments at their March 27 meeting.

A harvest of respect

Inspiration struck Audra Mulkern in the spring of 2013 when reached for her iPhone to capture a shot of her friend, farmer Sarah Cassidy, holding purple broccoli on Oxbow Farm. As she later studied the image, Mulkern realized that she really had a project on her hands: she was urged to document the lives of women "tasked with family, farm, and often an outside job," whose stories often go untold.

Othello coaches notch win No. 400

KENNEWICK - Othello softball did plenty of celebrating after taking two games against Southridge recently.