Stories for January 2014

January 31, 2014 noon

CITY OF WARDEN

A Public Hearing will be held, February 11, 2014 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers located at 201 So. Ash Avenue, Warden, WA.

January 31, 2014 noon

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

CRACK SEAL PROJECT - 2014

January 31, 2014 noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY DISTRICT PERSONNEL

January 31, 2014 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fire District No. 5

January 31, 2014 noon

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL, at the Civic Center located at 401 S. Balsam at 7:00 p.m. on February 11, 2014 to consider A continued moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens in the City of Moses Lake.

January 31, 2014 noon

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS

For Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management Services

January 31, 2014 noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the MLIRD offices at 7:00 p.m., 932 E. Wheeler Rd. Moses Lake WA 98837.

January 31, 2014 noon

CITY OF WARDEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council, City of Warden, in the council chambers, 201 S. Ash Street, Warden, WA on February 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM.

January 31, 2014 noon

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District

MLIRD (Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District) is currently requesting bids for the following: Equipment, bid specifications are for a D-6T Bulldozer or equivalent.

January 31, 2014 noon

Superior Court of Washington

In re Patricia Mendoza, Petitioner, and Angel Mendoza, Respondent.

January 31, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Lions claw Easton/Thorp, 64-7

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Christian Academy girls basketball team toppled Easton/Thorp High School, 64-7, recently.

January 31, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Potato commission makes Super Bowl wager

KENNEWICK - Once the Super Bowl is over, preparations will immediately begin to ready thousands of pounds of potatoes for shipment to either Washington or Colorado.

January 31, 2014 5 a.m.

Warrior boys humble Royal

Set sights on district tournament

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 1, BLOCK 5, BROADMOOR PLACE PHASE 2

January 30, 2014 noon

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: Juan Chavez, Alleged Father

Wild splits with Bismarck Bobcats

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Wild was able to split two games against Bismarck at home recently.

January 29, 2014 noon

SEPA RULES

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

January 29, 2014 noon

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS

For Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management Services

January 29, 2014 7:10 a.m.

What is your favorite form of potato? (If you chose 'other', be sure to leave a comment!)

January 29, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Raid leads to arrests, stolen property near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - More than $100,000 worth of stolen property was recovered and four Moses Lake men arrested during a raid of a home near Moses Lake Monday morning.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Columbia Basin girls score first league win

EASTON - After struggling throughout the season, Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) broke into the win column Saturday with a 27-24 win over Easton.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Board approves new MLHS schedule

Students have choice of four start times

MOSES LAKE - For the 2014-15 school year, the first class at Moses Lake High School will start at 7 a.m. and the last class will be dismissed at 5 p.m. That was the option approved by the Moses Lake School Board at its last meeting.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

EPHRATA – The Grant Couny Sheriff's Office reports a citizen informed the GCSO last week that a young man driving a white Ford Mustang came to the home claiming he was seeking donations for Grant County Search and Rescue.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Emergency Preparedness Fair scheduled

QUINCY - You may learn how to prepare for the unexpected during the Quincy Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Quincy Community Center.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

CrossFit Four Pillars opens doors

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake fitness enthusiasts have a new place to work out.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Real Animal House needs help

Susie's Corner

We had a couple traveling through from Mt. Vernon on Jan. 22. They told us they had immigrated more than 40 years ago from Holland and Finland.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Betty Lou Goodrich

Betty Lou Goodrich, 92, a Moses Lake resident since 1953, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Moses Lake. Family will greet friends from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, February 1st at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nelson Road Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

January 29, 2014 5 a.m.

Unbelievable season. Unbelievable team. Simply unbelievable!

The Super Bowl is getting to be a habit with the Seattle Seahawks - twice in nine years. Well maybe not quite a habit.

January 28, 2014 noon

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Water Storage System - Construct a 240,000 gallon water storage system for fire

January 28, 2014 noon

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Conservation District announcement regarding February 11, 2014 election:

January 28, 2014 noon

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: SHARA BATES and anyone claiming a parental interest.

January 28, 2014 noon

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL POOL BUILDING as follows:

January 28, 2014 6:28 a.m.

Trooper hit at traffic stop in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says a trooper suffered only minor injuries when he was struck while he was outside of his car Monday night for a traffic stop in Moses Lake.

January 28, 2014 6:15 a.m.

Soap Lake schools closed because of threats

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake School Board members ordered all schools closed on Tuesday, citing undisclosed threats. The action came after a previously unannounced executive session during the regular board meeting.

January 28, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Annual Potato Conference this week

KENNEWICK - The 2014 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference kicks off Tuesday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.

January 28, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Othello wins 5th straight CWAC title

OTHELLO - Othello High School secured its fifth consecutive Central Washington Athletic Conference title last week after beating top rival, Toppenish 36-24.

January 28, 2014 5 a.m.

Work, job experience may translate to college credits

OLYMPIA - Central Washington University may begin making it easier for veterans, early education professionals and others to translate their experiences into diplomas, if a proposed bill is passed.

January 28, 2014 5 a.m.

BBCC comes from behind to beat Warriors, 94-86

WALLA WALLA - Big Bend Community College men's basketball ended its brief skid with a 94-86 win Saturday over Walla Walla.

January 28, 2014 5 a.m.

January 27, 2014 7:19 a.m.

MOSES LAKE - A furious second half comeback by Columbia Basin handed the Runnin' Vikes their second straight loss Wednesday night.

January 25, 2014 5:05 a.m.

MLSD middle school options reviewed

Converting CBSS means enough room for about five years, study says

MOSES LAKE - The decision to convert Columbia Basin Secondary School into a middle school won't solve the long term problem of middle school overcrowding, according to a report commissioned by the Moses Lake School Board.

January 25, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Royal firefighters put out fire at Karen's Beauty Salon

ROYAL CITY - A 9 p.m. fire on Monday, Jan. 13, caused heavy damage to Karen's Beauty Salon. Royal Slope firefighters were able to save equipment belonging to Grant County Mental Health (GCMH) of which also occupied space in the building.

January 25, 2014 5 a.m.

Fresh News from MarDon

As the waterfowl season closes for the 2013-2014 hunting season the Meseberg Adventures ( duck taxi) have made many wonderful memories for our customers and our guides. Limits of ducks and geese some days seemed easy but many were just hard work and made for long days of hunting. But overall it was a great year and it is always a little sad to see it come to an end.

January 25, 2014 5 a.m.

Input sought on Quincy superintendent search

Burton Dickerson retires after seven years in Quincy, 35 years in education

QUINCY - The Quincy School Board is looking for district patrons who want to sit in on interviews of finalists for the district superintendent's job, although the community committee probably won't ask questions.

January 25, 2014 5 a.m.

Last week of hunting seasons and to submit hunter reports

The hunting seasons are at an end this Sunday with the duck, snipe, coot and goose season ending on Jan. 26.

January 25, 2014 5 a.m.

Photography donation scam reported

EPHRATA - The Grant Couny Sheriff's Office reports a citizen informed the GCSO last week that a young man driving a white Ford Mustang came to the home claiming he was seeking donations for Grant County Search and Rescue.

January 25, 2014 5 a.m.

Jeremy James Hall

Jeremy James Hall was born in Othello, WA on February 12, 1972 to Joe and Marvene Hall. As a child he lived on a ranch in a small rural community of 4 houses and attended grade school in Lind.

January 24, 2014 5 a.m.

Vegas trip has interesting beginning

This is the first of a two-part series about attending the 2014 SHOT Show.

January 24, 2014 5 a.m.

CBSS grabs two wins

TWISP - After winning two of its three games last week, Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) is back to .500 with a 6-6 record overall.

January 24, 2014 5 a.m.

FIRST Robotics needs space to build

There are five kids, who have a total combined FIRST Robotics experience of 13 years. There are 21 kids currently on the FLL teams, hoping that they too can graduate FLL and be on a Moses Lake FIRST FTC Team. They have the coaches, the engineers and some of the tools and some of the funds they need to reach the next level of FIRST Robotics Competition, and qualify for 18 million dollars of college scholarships. They work each summer to earn funds for the team, by having a Day camp and doing concessions in the park. But one thing is holding them back, and it seems to be everywhere you look in Moses Lake ... An empty building, shop or garage to meet and build in. It does not have to be nice or new, almost anything will do. They have asked everyone they can think of, and no one is willing to let these kids have the space to build an eighteen inch robot with a twelve foot square practice field; which is the first step to their educational goals and dreams! It seems so simple, find someone who needs the tax donation for helping out the kids of a 5013c. IF you or anyone you know, might have a space to help out these kids, PLEASE PLEASE, call Kat 760-4589 with the Camp Fire FIRST Robotics Teams of Moses Lake.

January 24, 2014 5 a.m.

Eliminate our transportation bottlenecks

Before the new Panama Canal opens

Improving Highway 167 could help change the face of global commerce and the future of Washington state. Really.

January 24, 2014 5 a.m.

The Fishin' Magician: Trout at Rufus Woods

Rufus Woods Reservoir is the hot spot for big trout right now in Central Washington.

LOT 21, CRYSTAL SPRINGS PLAT PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

January 23, 2014 noon

Business expo draws crowd

MOSES LAKE - Basin business owners had the chance to network with each other and reach out to potential customers during the recent Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

HYAK - The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking drivers who squint to see lane stripes through rain, snow or ice on Snoqualmie Pass for a new survey.

January 22, 2014 noon

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M. on February 5, 2014 for Supplying Allied Telesis Multiservice Gateway Electronics and Enclosures for Fiber Termination as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3775.

January 22, 2014 noon

Career fair exhibitor registration open

MOSES LAKE - Registration is open for companies who are planning to exhibit in the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College in April.

January 22, 2014 6:30 a.m.

What do you seek medical treatment for the most?

January 22, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Lake keeps Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream alive

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community proved the words of one man can live on and continue to inspire people even decades after they've been spoken.

January 22, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Missing Royal girl found safe

MOSES LAKE - Monica Helberg, the Royal City teen missing since Jan. 8, was found safe in Moses Lake on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15.

January 22, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Early lead not enough for Ritzville

RITZVILLE - Lind-Ritzville/Sprague's boys basketball opened its game against defending state champion St. George's by shooting lights out, hitting their first three 3-pointers and taking an 11-point lead.

January 22, 2014 5 a.m.

Othello rips Red Devils, 62-13

OTHELLO - The third ranked Huskies continued their dominance on the mat with a decisive 62-13 victory against East Valley (Yakima).

January 22, 2014 5 a.m.

January 22, 2014 5 a.m.

Thankful for PUD's linemen

Susie's Corner

Windy was the word for the weekend of Jan. 12. We lost a few signs but, for the most part, we came out pretty well.

January 22, 2014 5 a.m.

William "Bill" Yanke

William "Bill" Yanke, 60, of Moses Lake, WA was welcomed into Heaven January 8th 2014. Bill was born October 11, 1953 in Boise, ID to Ralph Herbert and Anna Louise (Froehlich) Yanke.

January 22, 2014 5 a.m.

Overlands named all-state

MOSES LAKE - A historic season for Moses Lake girls soccer continued as juniors Stephanie and Alysha Overland were named to the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association Fall 2013 All-State second team.

January 21, 2014 noon

BBCC board talks salaries

College president says guidelines should be open, transparent

MOSES LAKE - While the discussion is "in its infancy," administrators and trustees at Big Bend Community College are working on guidelines for the college's salary plan.

January 21, 2014 noon

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington (District) is requesting proposals be submitted for Professional Services for a Cost of Service Study from time awarded until June 1, 2014.

January 21, 2014 noon

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the school district Board Room at the Central Washington Region Transportation Cooperative, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL POOL BUILDING as follows:

January 21, 2014 noon

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

January 21, 2014 5 a.m.

BBCC student requests protective order extension

MOSES LAKE - A female Big Bend Community College student who filed a sexual assault complaint against a male classmate, complained the alleged perpetrator is still in school and makes her feel unsafe.

January 21, 2014 5 a.m.

Warrior boys stop Ki-Be in hoops

for first win

MATTAWA - The Wahluke boys went into weekend SCAC basketball action looking for their first win, and they got it at Kiona-Benton on Saturday, 67-59, with a big fourth quarter explosion.

January 21, 2014 5 a.m.

Chiefs score wins over Eastmont, Davis

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys basketball drew closer to the top of the Columbia Basin Big 9 with wins over Eastmont and Davis over the weekend.

January 21, 2014 5 a.m.

Chiefs win sixth straight

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls basketball has shot up the Columbia Basin Big 9 standings after stringing together four straight league wins and six overall.

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 19, Knolls Vista Sixth Addition, Grant County, WA

January 20, 2014 noon

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE State of Washington for Benton County

January 20, 2014 5:10 a.m.

Moses Lake boys swim cruises past Panthers

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys swimming left little doubt as to who the top team in the Columbia Basin Big 9 was Thursday night.

January 20, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Tough Royal boys drop two in basketball

ROYAL CITY - Despite a night in which three players scored in double figures, the Royal boys dropped two more games in SCAC basketball action last week.

January 20, 2014 5:05 a.m.

January 18, 2014 5:05 a.m.

STEM education leaps forward

at Wahluke Junior High

MATTAWA - In October of 2012, with funds from a University of Washington Gear Up Rise Up Grant, the Wahluke Junior High (WJH) started an ambitious Robotics Program.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Mrs. Knapp's father was in the bootlegging business

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Betty Mae Zenger

Betty Mae Zenger (Kalina) was born October 24, 1928, in Pe Ell, WA to Stanzy J. and Frances M. Kalina, and went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2014. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Marysville School District for many years until her retirement. Previously, she worked as a Secretary at Moses Lake High School from 1966 to 1974. Betty was married to Carl O. Brimm (1949-1965) until his death. In 1974 she married Robert W. Zenger and they shared families until he passed away in 2008. Betty was a 50-year member of Eastern Star in good standing at the time of her death.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Winter weather conditions strange

OK, what's with the weather these days? Strange is a good word. In the low to mid-40s during the day and just below freezing at night is not encouraging for ice anglers. At least we had a taste of ice fishing for a few days, but this was not long enough for those who would enjoy a few more days on the ice.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

William Mire Shines Sr.

William Mire Shines Sr. (Bill), 83 went to sleep in death in Moses Lake, Washington on Sunday, January 12th, 2014. Bill was born in Tom, Oklahoma on August 25th, 1930 to Granison Shines and Martha Shines (Burton). Bill served in the military and was honorably discharged as Corporal, on August 27th, 1952. He resided in Boise, Idaho where he completed school and began raising a family. In 1965 Bill moved his family to Moses Lake, Washington, where he worked for Columbia Basin Job Corps Center as a Baking Instructor, for 30 years.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Reader wonders about the state of America

As I listen to the news every day, it is hard not to get depressed about what has happened to our once great country. I often ask myself how this current situation happened. We now have a President who believes in redistribution of wealth and is willing to destroy the best healthcare system in the world in order to achieve his goal of "equality of outcome." He and his party don't care that they are spending one trillion dollars more every year than they take in. We now have more people collecting government checks than working full time. We pay Americans not to work at the same time we encourage illegal immigrants to pour into our country. We have several huge entitlement programs that were set up as ''Ponzi Schemes" that are about to bankrupt our country, but we have very few in Congress with the guts to do anything for fear of not being reelected. It is mind-boggling to think this President was elected and re-elected to enact his ''fundamental transformation" of America! It recently all became clear to me however as I heard a news report about a national poll that was conducted last month. In a poll of several thousand registered Democrats, 68% said they supported the Affordable Care Act, while only 32% said they supported Obamacare. For you Obama supporters: they are the same thing! Now we know.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Good enough for Vegas but not Spokane Chiefs

My son Teddy, who is 29, lives in Spokane and works in Alaska, is a trivia buff and Spokane Chiefs hockey fan.

January 18, 2014 5 a.m.

Low cost loans offered for farm youths

EPHRATA - It's that time of year again to be considering FFA and 4-H Youth Loan Projects for spring and summer shows.

January 17, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Big Bend's bone marrow drive continues online

Gain inspiration from girl's lifesaving story

MOSES LAKE - Did you get a chance to register as a Bone Marrow Donor this week at Big Bend Community College?

January 17, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Mattawa proves that Christmas is truly a time for giving

MATTAWA - Wahluke Resident Jeanie Gallacci called the fire, that destroyed a family home in Mattawa just days before Christmas, truly tragic because of its timing.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Reader weighs in on minimum wage

Pointing a finger at the successful, "Grass Roots Groups" are demanding a $15/hr minimum wage to help victims of the economic downturn who are forced to seek minimum wage jobs.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Othello teacher appreciates Newspapers in Education program

My name is Kandice Woodard, and I am the English teacher at Desert Oasis High School in Othello. Due to your generosity, I have received free newspapers to use in my classroom. I am thankful that your paper offers the NIE program because I have been able to provide my students with presentdate material concerning their community, as well as a variety of genres and topics for students to explore.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Historical society, museum focus of meeting

EPHRATA – The history of the Grant County Historical Society and Museum will be the focus of the GCHS's heritage meeting here on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Wahluke ready for first local robotics competition

MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High will be hosting its first Vex Robotics Tournament in Mattawa on Saturday, Jan. 18.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Facts about the sports of fishing and hunting

Sometimes it is interesting and, yes, fun to just absorb facts, but facts are educational as well. Proving my point is easy by simply checking with the National Hunting and Fishing Day people and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation people. Read on.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Gregoire named MLHS tennis coach

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School has a new tennis coach.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Reader wonders if the universe can exist without a creator

Gravity works - that is fact. The earth exists - that is fact. The Universe exists - that is fact.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Ecret out, Deane in as ML mayor

MOSES LAKE - In a close vote Tuesday night, Moses Lake City Council elected a new mayor, the third mayor in four years.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

MLHS schedule focus of community meeting

Results of demographic, income study at Jan. 23 board meeting

MOSES LAKE - A new schedule at Moses Lake High School dominated the conversation at a community meeting Monday night with members of the Moses Lake School Board.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Parents unhappy about proposed high school schedule

Increased drop out rates, decreased student motivation and worries about less family time are some readers' concerns about the proposed Moses Lake High School schedule.

January 17, 2014 5 a.m.

Tamie A. Clark

Tamie A. Clark, beloved daughter & mother, passed away on January 4, 2014, at the age of 46. Tamie was born in Moses Lake, Washington on March 4, 1967 to Norman and Ione Clark.

LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 11, SYLVESTERS ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 49, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 819 WEST MARGARET STREET , PASCO, WA 99301

January 16, 2014 noon

Notice of Application

PROJECT: The applicant is proposing to rebuild the Stratford Substation in order to meet the current design and reliability requirements for substations on a parcel in the Agricultural Zone of Grant County.

January 16, 2014 noon

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 78, LOVIISA FARMS II PHASE 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 303, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4702 MURIS LANE, PASCO, WA 99301

January 16, 2014 7:35 a.m.

MOSES LAKE - A Big Bend Community College student was accused by two other students of forcibly fondling them on campus.

January 16, 2014 5 a.m.

Enrollment workshops scheduled at BBCC

Topics include admissions, student aid, available classes

MOSES LAKE - People who are thinking of starting classes at Big Bend Community College during spring quarter are being invited to workshops detailing the necessary steps for enrollment.

January 16, 2014 5 a.m.

Man arrested in killing of former Moses Lake business owner

SPOKANE - A Spokane Valley man was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Spokane businessman Doug Carlile, who has previous ties to Moses Lake.

January 16, 2014 5 a.m.

Red Cross volunteer recruitment planned

MATTAWA - The Red Cross will host a volunteer recruitment event in Mattawa on Jan. 20.

January 16, 2014 5 a.m.

Manweller bills designed to fix Obamacare glitches

OLYMPIA - During the first week of the legislative session, Rep. Matt Manweller and the House Republicans introduced two bills designed to help people who lost their insurance keep some form of affordable health care.

January 16, 2014 5 a.m.

Othello slams Vikings, 44-16

SELAH - Othello wrestling continued its success in dual matches with a dominant 44-16 over the Selah Vikings.

January 15, 2014 3:03 p.m.

Missing Royal City girl found safe

MOSES LAKE — Monica Helberg, the Royal City teen missing since Jan. 8, was found safe in Moses Lake Wednesday afternoon, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

January 15, 2014 6:30 a.m.

Illustration of the possibilities available with vocational training, instructor says

MOSES LAKE - While in class the link between training, even vocational training, and a career, let alone the career options, can be hard to spot. The Black Hawk helicopter that vocational students at Big Bend Community College got to examine Monday afternoon was an illustration of some of those possibilities.

January 14, 2014 noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.050, shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

January 14, 2014 noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

The January meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

January 14, 2014 11 a.m.

50 years of Chardonnay: Celebrating the grape that put Washington on the wine map

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Chardonnay being grown in the state of Washington, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) Annual Convention's popular Grand Tasting will focus on Chardonnay.

January 14, 2014 11 a.m.

Playing the water game

"It's like Vegas, every morning we come out here, press a button and hope for water," said Clark Kagele, manager at Kagele Family Farms in Odessa.

January 14, 2014 11 a.m.

Spuds, grapes and internet

This issue is the cause of a feverish work pace and early ad deadlines. The focus is on potatoes, particularly the Washington and Oregon Potato Conference held in Kennewick and put on by the Washington Potato Commission. Even though we try to cover all aspects of agriculture throughout the year our January issue is largely a big spud. But let's not forget January's Real Ag Show and the Washington Hay Expo held the earlier in January. These are two great trade shows and conferences held in Tri-Cities and managed by Ag Management, Inc. in Kennewick. You'll also see a lot of information about the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers' trade show that takes place in early February. Every event offers sales and networking opportunities. A great quote I heard once was "if everybody is going to eat, somebody has to sell" Whether looking for new products to improve what you do, or selling products you produce, everybody is in the sales business. Each trade show, conference and convention offers opportunities.

January 14, 2014 11 a.m.

Area legislators worried about Inslee's priorities

OLYMPIA - State lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee were able to agree on at least one thing during his State of the State address Tuesday - their support for the Seahawks.

January 14, 2014 8:14 a.m.

Do you need to replace your Tires?

January 14, 2014 6:19 a.m.

Raising the bar: direct sales ideas at the WAWGG convention

Direct-to-Consumer is a winery's biggest profit margin. Find out how to take your Direct-to-Consumer sales to the next at the upcoming Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) Annual Convention during the hands-on session: Raising the Bar for Direct to Consumer Sales in the Tasting Room.

January 14, 2014 6:18 a.m.

USDA Names Members to the United States Potato Board

DENVER (January 13, 2014)-On Monday, January 7, 2014, United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack appointed/reappointed 38 grower members to serve on the United States Potato Board (USPB) for three-year terms beginning March 1, 2014, and ending February 28, 2017.

January 14, 2014 6:06 a.m.

Bart Nelson is 'Just One of the Players' at Nelson Irrigation Corporation

Bart Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Nelson Irrigation Corporation in Walla Walla, walks through the company's manufacturing facility greeting employees by name. They universally smile and give him a friendly greeting in return, showing their affection and respect for the man. It's obvious the respect goes both ways: "I'm just one of the players on the team," Nelson says. "Whatever success we've had was because of lots of people helping: farmers, friends, family, teachers, and loyal customers."

January 14, 2014 6:02 a.m.

In search of a new potato

Some scientists work in the field to make more efficient pesticides and more efficient herbicides. Chefs experiment in the kitchen with new recipes to update classic potato dishes. Vidyasagar 'Sagar' Sathuvalli, Ph.D. works to create a new potato.

January 14, 2014 5:59 a.m.

Cle Elum skier on top of the world

At 25, Patrick Deneen, Jr. of Cle Elum has been the top American Freestyle skier for the last six years. Ranked number three in the world last year, Patrick is now preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Freestyle skiing is a timed event on a very steep slope that includes moguls and aerials, in which competitors are also judged on form. Although it looks like a skiing accident in the making. it is a ballet of graceful aggression done on snow while wearing skis.

January 14, 2014 5:52 a.m.

2014 Potato Conference Schedule

Here's what you can expect at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

January 14, 2014 5:48 a.m.

Potato Commissioner sees need for growers to be involved

January 14, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Deli-sh move profitable In many ways for owner, Susie

ROYAL CITY - The move in May from a downtown location to the old Judy's location on Highway 26 has been profitable for Deli-sh Café owner Susie Littlewood in more ways than one.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

Port of Quincy proposes 87-acre land purchase

Property intended for recreational use

QUINCY - Port of Quincy officials last week announced plans to purchase an 87-acre parcel of land near the Columbia River for tourism and recreational activities.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

Columbia Basin River Dogs celebrate 20th anniversary

Will host Babe Ruth 16-18 World Series in August

EPHRATA - Okay. If one wants to get better at something, what does one do? Practice, of course, but what else? Well, one way is to find other people who are good at it and learn from them. Compete with them, if that's the game.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

Kenneth (Pinky) Franklin Friend

Kenneth (Pinky) Franklin Friend, 79, went to His heavenly Home on January 8, 2014 in Soap Lake, WA after a 7-year battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1934 in Wenatchee, WA to Lester and Edith Friend. Ken lived his entire life on the family farm at Wilson Creek, devoted to farming. Basketball was a big part of his high school years, attending state championships. He served 2 years in Germany with the US Army.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

ML girls take two against Ike, Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls basketball extended its win streak to four games after scoring back-to-back wins against Eisenhower and Wenatchee.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

Search continues for Royal City teen

ROYAL CITY - Law enforcement is still trying to find Monica Helberg, the 16-year-old Royal City girl who has been missing since Wednesday.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

Big Bend rallies to defeat WVC, 48-46

MOSES LAKE - The fifth best scoring offense in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) relied on its defense Saturday.

January 14, 2014 5 a.m.

ML middle school redistrict meetings announced

First meeting Jan. 28 in Moses Lake High School choir room

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District patrons who want to participate in redistricting the three middle schools are being invited to a series of three meetings, beginning in late January.

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 1, BLK 1, POWER POINTE 1 MAJOR PLAT

January 13, 2014 5:05 a.m.

New patrol officer

January 13, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Texas musician returns to Basin

SOAP LAKE - Houston Blues artist Hamilton Loomis is no stranger to the Columbia Basin.

January 13, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Runnin' Vikes start league with win

MOSES LAKE - In what figures to be a tightly contested Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) East region, Big Bend Community College (BBCC) started strong with a 93-87 win over Yakima Valley.

January 13, 2014 5 a.m.

January 12, 2014 5 a.m.

Chiefs girls bowling rolls through Ike

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls bowling is hitting its stride at just the right time.

January 11, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Representative Matt Manweller ready for second year, second election

ELLENSBURG - It seems as if the election of 2012 just ended, but State Rep. Matt Manweller of Ellensburg is ready to campaign again, at the same time he prepares for the second year of his first term in the Washington State Legislature.

January 11, 2014 5:05 a.m.

New MLHS schedule set for approval Jan. 23

Study session to look at options

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School Board members will be asked to approve a new schedule for Moses Lake High School at the Jan. 23 board meeting.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Lori Hansen

Lori went home to be with her Heavenly Father on December 28, 2013. She was born June 15, 1962 in Des Plaines Illinois, and started her life small at 4 pounds because she was 6 and 1/2 weeks premature. Her parents were Janet Smothers and Robert Hammen.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Antonia G. Hernandez

Antonia G. Hernandez, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident was welcomed to Heaven on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was at home surrounded by loving family. A celebration of Antonia's life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Sendero Life Center, 2227 Peninsula Drive with Pastor Mike Alvarado officiating. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 13th at the Sendero Life Center.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Fresh News from MarDon

Late December and early January have been great for ice fishing in our area. The Lind Coulee has been very popular all week with reports of some perch, walleye and burbot being caught. The MarDon Tackle Shop has fresh bait, night crawlers and maggots just in.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Hunting seasons winding down

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Harriet Lou Swink

Othello Resident Harriet Lou Swink, aged 82, passed away 10 am, Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 at Coventry Assisted Living.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Seahawks have this house in an uproar

I believe this is the first time I will write about the Seattle Seahawks this season. I've thought about it, but every time I think about the Seahawks, my wife comes to mind.

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Lindblad tells of early life in "Settling Down"

January 11, 2014 5 a.m.

Manweller ready for second year, second election

ELLENSBURG - It seems as if the election of 2012 just ended, but State Rep. Matt Manweller of Ellensburg is ready to campaign again, at the same time he prepares for the second year of his first term in the Washington State Legislature.

LOT 3, BLOCK 1, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGES 90, 91, 92 AND 93, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 609 N KENTUCKY DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837

January 10, 2014 10:34 a.m.

Employment

McParland Law may have employment opportunities available. Please stop by or visit

January 10, 2014 5 a.m.

A new year, a new MLIRD

EDITORIAL

A new year can mean new beginnings for some. Maybe a new job, school, baby, fitness plan, or other life changes are in store for you. At any rate, changes, fresh ideas and new faces aren't necessarily negative things.

January 10, 2014 5 a.m.

Mattawa police replace merit pay

With incentives

MATTAWA - Incentive pay has replaced merit pay as a way of gaining raises for officers in the Mattawa Police Department.

January 10, 2014 5 a.m.

Seahawks tickets going at a premium

MOSES LAKE - Do you want to be a part of Seattle's history? Are you an impulse buyer? Now is the now-or-never time to embrace your inner 'Hawk and get tickets for this weekend's game.

January 10, 2014 5 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I have some exciting plans for this week, and that is another visit to Lake Roosevelt. I have made two trips to the big reservoir earlier this winter, just to fish from shore. I had great trout fishing off the beach at Spring Canyon, catching fish to 22 inches.

A RESOLUTION GOVERNING EMERGENCY LOAD LIMITATIONS ON COUNTY ROADS, THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION NO. _14-_001_-CC_ PERMITS TO USE ON WEIGHT RESTRICTED COUNTY ROADS, AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

January 9, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Fuel tanker crash closes SR 17

MOSES LAKE - A fuel tanker rollover early Tuesday morning forced emergency crews to close state Route 17 between Moses Lake and Othello for most of the day, causing traffic congestion through detour routes.

January 9, 2014 5:05 a.m.

ML swimmers continue to excel

WALLA WALLA - A group of unattached swimmers from Moses Lake competed at the January Storm meet in Walla Walla recently.

January 9, 2014 5 a.m.

January 9, 2014 5 a.m.

Grant County man dies from influenza

New cases seen every day

EPHRATA - It's fairly common for people to say, "Oh, it's just the flu" when they feel it coming on. But flu can kill.

January 9, 2014 5 a.m.

Fishin' Magician Weekly Report

January 8, 2014 noon

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

January 8, 2014 noon

City of Moses Lake

Maiers Enterprises LLC submitted an application for a Site Plan Review on December 13, 2013. The application was determined to be substantially complete and ready for review on January 2, 2014.

January 8, 2014 noon

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF VACANCY – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 8, 2014 7:58 a.m.

Do you think the Seahawks will make it to the Superbowl?

January 8, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Chiefs ready for playoff push

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls bowling has had a solid, workmanlike season so far.

January 8, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Serve Moses Lake opens new 'transformation house' for women

Fourth location, two for men, two for women

MOSES LAKE - Serve Moses Lake recently opened its second "transformation house" for women, the fourth operated by the private, non-profit agency.

January 8, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Willey sets concert

For this Saturday

GEORGE - Just when you begin to think that January is a boring month, along comes the Moses Willey Band to heat things up.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Murder suspect allegedly assaults inmate over sandwich

EPHRATA - Anthony R. Vasquez, charged in the September fatal shooting of a Moses Lake man, is facing more legal trouble after allegedly assaulting an inmate over a sandwich and then a corrections officer at the Grant County Jail.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Adult charges filed against Moses Lake boy

EPHRATA - Prosecutors filed adult charges Monday against the Moses Lake teen accused of shooting his parents last March.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Kenneth Allen Hooley (Ken)

Kenneth Allen Hooley (Ken) passed away at his home in Molalla, OR. Surrounded by his loving family. He was a big hearted man with a big laugh that made you feel warm inside. He was a wonderful, father and husband and ultimately the best of friends to all of us.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Bowling event to benefit Hope Agency

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School student Kayla Steffler's senior project combines two of her passions - bowling and helping The Hope Agency.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Recruiting expert to speak at MLHS

MOSES LAKE - Student-athletes and parents will have the opportunity to hear about the realities of college recruiting.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

SharonLee Grace (Kursave) Danielson

SharonLee Grace (Kursave) Danielson left this life to sing in her Lord & Saviors Holy Choir on Jan. 2, 2014 following a very short bout with cancer. She was born to Walt and Grace Kursave on May 4, 1940. She attended Moses Lake schools and graduated in 1958. She married Floyd C. Danielson and they had four children. Their family lived Texas, Spokane, San Diego & Livermore,Ca. where she worked at Lawrence Laboratories, retiring in 1993. SharonLee & Floyd moved to Bandon, Or. where they'd bought a historic home on a bluff overlooking The Pacific Ocean & the Table Rocks. She loved walking on the beach with friends, an almost daily occurrence, rain, wind or shine. She was active in local theater and musicals, her beautiful soprano voice enhancing every performance. Her Can-Can dancer & clown routines were enjoyed by many at local shows, hospital & charity benefits. Her bubbling personality & enthusiasm was contagious.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

With break over, kids back in school

Back to the routine for parents, students, teachers

MOSES LAKE - The busses ran, the school bells rang, the playgrounds filled up, the kids ate breakfast and talked about their adventures during Christmas vacation. And before the bell rang, Park Orchard Elementary School second-grade teacher Brady Wiltbank passed a student in the hall, with a gap in her smile.

January 8, 2014 5 a.m.

HERMISTON, Ore. - Moses Lake boys basketball's road record of 3-3 seems to exemplify the up and down nature of this young team.

January 7, 2014 noon

Request for Qualifications

9-1-1 Dispatch Center and Site Plan Design

January 7, 2014 noon

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

The applicant is proposing to construct a new building to be used as a dry fertilizer storage and distribution hub on 11.23 acres in the Rural Light Industrial Zone.

January 7, 2014 noon

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: Jesse Falcon; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

January 7, 2014 5:44 a.m.

Highway 17 closed between Moses Lake and Othello

MOSES LAKE — The State Patrol closed Highway 17 Tuesday morning between Moses Lake and Othello because of extreme icy conditions and multiple collisions.

January 7, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Lake places first at HOF Duals

MOSES LAKE - Chiefs wrestling continued to build off the momentum of defeating Lake Stevens, the reigning state champion, by winning all three duals and placing first at the Moses Lake Hall of Fame Duals.

January 7, 2014 5:05 a.m.

4-H 'Super Saturday' this weekend

Demonstration of 4-H activities, information on 4-H program

MOSES LAKE - Youths in 4-H, and kids interested in learning about 4-H programs, are being invited to Super Saturday, scheduled for Jan. 11 at Frontier Middle School. There will be information for adult volunteers and people interested in volunteering as well.

January 7, 2014 5 a.m.

Royal boys have tough game

ROYAL CITY - It continued to be a tough season last Saturday for the Royal High School boys basketball team, falling, 73-34, to Ritzville.

January 7, 2014 5 a.m.

Wenatchee Wild splits two games with Fairbanks

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Wild split a two-game set with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs over the weekend.

January 7, 2014 5 a.m.

Flu death reported in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - A middle-aged Grant County man died from flu complications, according to a prepared statement from the Grant County Health District released Friday.

January 7, 2014 5 a.m.

George driver hurt in car crash

GEORGE – A George resident was injured when the vehicle he was driving rolled off of Highway 281 just north of George in the late evening of Dec. 22.

Abbreviated Legal: LT 6 HALL-WEBER ADD.

January 6, 2014 noon

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with RCW 36.77.070 that Board of County Commissioners intends to have the following road(s) improved by County Forces (using county crews and equipment) in calendar year 2014:

January 6, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Lake set for HOF Duals

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake wrestling's season didn't end when the team knocked off No. 1 ranked Lake Stevens last Friday, 36-29.

January 6, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Officers called to disturbance at Moses Lake hotel

Woman reportedly angry about denial of benefits

MOSES LAKE - A report of a disturbance Thursday at a Moses Lake hotel led to a short standoff but no arrests were made.

January 6, 2014 5 a.m.

15-year-old Warden girl injured in wreck

WARDEN - A Warden teenager was injured seriously on Dec. 23 when the vehicle she was riding struck another about eight miles west of Warden on Highway 262.

January 5, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Ice skating, exercise on Parks and Recreation schedule

Classes for all ages, indoors and outdoors

MOSES LAKE - Ice skating, fitness classes, basketball and soccer for toddlers, hockey for adults and tai chi for beginners are among the classes offered by Moses Lake Parks and Recreation, beginning next week.

January 5, 2014 5 a.m.

Moses Lake not chosen as drone site

MOSES LAKE - Federal Aviation Administration officials recently announced their selections for the country's six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test site operators.

January 5, 2014 5 a.m.

Volunteer firefighters save home from blaze

ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 extinguished an early morning structure fire in the 7100 block of El Camino Court SE on Dec. 18 while saving a home.

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Hunter reports due

Reminder: Hunters who purchased tags for black bear, deer, elk or turkey are reminded that reports on their hunting activities are due by Jan. 31 for each 2013 license, permit or tag purchased.

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Fresh News from MarDon

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Former Othello attorney arrested in stolen truck

FRANKLIN COUNTY - A former Othello attorney was arrested Tuesday after police stopped him in a stolen pickup.

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Guadalupe "Lupe" Luera Peña

Guadalupe "Lupe" Luera Pena went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Lupe was born in Elsa, Texas on November 17, 1949 to Pedro Pena and Rosa Luera Pena.

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Thelma "Ardell" Groff

Our beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, Ardell Groff, went to Heaven to be with the Lord on December 30th, 2013 at the age of 89. A celebration of Ardell's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive. 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.

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Mrs. Knapp traveled Washington State to attend high school

January 4, 2014 5 a.m.

Mattawa's South Ellice Avenue to be paved

MATTAWA - South Ellice Avenue will be improved with new paving.

Hoffman Construction Company, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100, Portland, OR 97205, está buscando la cobertura del Departamento de Ecología y Construcción de Aguas Pluviales NPDES del Estado de Washington y del Estado General de Permisos de Descarga y Residuos.

January 3, 2014 10:28 a.m.

Officer named in fatal shooting of Moses Lake man

January 3, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Darrin Miller wins title at Royal Tournament

ROYAL CITY - Christmas was the holiday that kept on giving for Royal High's Darrin Miller last Saturday. The sophomore 170-pounder wrestled his way to a title at the annual Royal Christmas Tournament.

January 3, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Grant County Animal Outreach holds Polar Bear Plunge

MOSES LAKE - Dozens of brave men, women and children took a leap into the freezing waters of Moses Lake on New Year's Day Wednesday.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

ML Women's Club celebrates 100th anniversary

Founded in 1914 to help others, improve community

MOSES LAKE - One of the first purchases of the brand-new Neppel Women's Club, back in 1914, was a little memo book with red covers. In that book the club's founding mothers wrote their bylaws, and their names. New members have written their names in that book ever since, going on 100 years now.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

We all need a fresh start in 2014

The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. A shiny new year lies ahead, full of promise.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Constant theme identifies first column of year

The headlines identify a constant theme for my first column of the year: Jan. 1, 2009, "Payback time in the Great Outdoors;" Jan. 7, 2010, "Setting the stage now for the coming year;" Jan. 6, 2011, "Giving is the theme of the year;" Jan. 5, 2012, "Beginning a new year means opportunity to give back to the outdoors;" Jan. 3, 2013, "Giving back a motto for all."

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Next two steps for RSRR coming up

ROYAL CITY – The Royal Slope Railroad, which is available to move product from Royal Slope to market, will take two more steps toward operational status in the coming week.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Getting reluctant boys to read

Submitted by Duane Pitts

Our son Joshua used to hate to read. Many boys are like him in that respect - they do not want to read, see no purpose in it, and see no reason to read. However, there is hope for parents with resistant or struggling readers.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Reader relates music to 'Health Care'

For What It's Worth - Stephen Stills and Buffalo Springfield may have been a wee bit ahead of time. Perhaps the 1966 lyrics should now read

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Agenbroad named permanent Othello hospital CEO

Bad debt, charity care expenses impact November bottom line

OTHELLO - Connie Agenbroad was hired as the permanent chief executive officer at Othello Community Hospital.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Grandparents grateful for ice rescue

We would like to thank the people that rescued our son and grandson from Moses Lake Saturday afternoon, December 14. Coming back from Spokane, they decided to stop and play on the ice. Our 8 year old grandson fell through the ice. When his father tried to rescue him, he also fell through. Our 15 year old granddaughter called for help and some nearby fishermen came to the rescue. Our son was able to help our grandson out of the water and one of the fishermen threw our son a rope so he could climb out. They were both out of the water by the time the firemen arrived, and neither of them required any medical attention. With great thankfulness to God, the men who came to their rescue, and the Moses Lake Fire Department, we are celebrating Christmas this year with our son and his entire family.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Make 2014 time for a healthier you

It's a new year. Maybe you've decided to recommit to a healthier you by shedding a few pounds. Not with fad diets or excessive exercise programs, but with healthy eating and incorporating activity into your lifestyle.

January 3, 2014 5 a.m.

Ritville tops Royal girls

ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls dropped a 62-41 non-league high school basketball game to Ritzville last Saturday but had some good spurts.

LOT 9, BLOCK 6 MOTTNERS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME C OF PLATS, PAGE 50, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

This is the second time I have stayed at the El Rancho in Moses Lake in 10 years. The cliché that looks can be deceiving applies here... but in a good way. The rooms are very basic, but comfortable. The owner is pleasant and helpful. The prices cannot be beat. $38 per night for this no frills, yet has all the essentials motel. If you need a place to stay in Moses Lake and don't need all the overhead of a typical hotel, then you need to stay here.

January 2, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Lake boy, 15, likely faces adult charges

Case stems from boy allegedly shooting parents

EPHRATA - The 15-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of shooting his parents will likely face adult charges by the end of this week, according to Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.

January 2, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Royal City manufacturing plant big player on stone veneer stage

ROYAL CITY – When former Royal Slope residents William and John Bennett, father and son, were launching Eldorado Stone in the 1960s, they had no idea how big their dream was. Turns out, it was big.

January 2, 2014 5 a.m.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

January 2, 2014 5 a.m.

Man arrested after chase in Moses Lake

Everett man allegedly wakes up in car, leads police on pursuit

MOSES LAKE - An Everett man is facing a felony charge after leading deputies on a short pursuit Sunday night near Moses Lake.

January 2, 2014 5 a.m.

Chiefs take two games against Pasco, Kamiakin

MOSES LAKE - After stumbling early in Columbia Basin Big 9 play, Moses Lake girls basketball notched two non-league wins against Pasco and Kamiakin.

January 2, 2014 5 a.m.

Alleged driver in attempted murder arrested in home

MOSES LAKE - Gilbert Lee Williamson, wanted in connection with the Dec. 10 shooting of Dale Olmos near Moses Lake, was caught Sunday morning at a Moses Lake home.

January 1, 2014 6:41 a.m.

Misunderstanding about new school needs

EDITORIAL

The Royal School District has been receiving calls about a misunderstanding that arose from a story in the Royal Register last week about the upcoming levy election.

January 1, 2014 5:45 a.m.

What is your New Year's resolution?

January 1, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Moses Lake police involved in shooting

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was shot and killed Monday night in an officer-involved shooting after a disturbance call on South Belair Drive.

January 1, 2014 5:05 a.m.

Vikings runnerup in Skagit Valley

MOUNT VERNON - The Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Vikings narrowly missed out on a Skagit Valley Holiday Tourney title after falling to Bellevue in the championship game, 74-73.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

MOSES LAKE - A Seattle-based aircraft testing and certification company is getting ready to set up shop at the Grant County International Airport.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

Moses Lake celebrates its 75th birthday

MOSES LAKE - Former Sen. Harold Hochstatter likes to brag that he used to be head of the old Neppel group and in September he was able to share his memories during the celebration of Moses Lake's 75th birthday.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

$7.7 million transportation center opens in September

Room to fix up to eight buses

MOSES LAKE - Buses moved to Moses Lake School District's new transportation center in early September.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

MLPD awarded reaccreditation

MOSES LAKE - Next to Chief Dave Ruffin's desk at the Moses Lake Police Department sits a lists of goals for this year. At the top of that list is reaccrediting the department, a goal achieved last week after months of work from everyone within the department.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

Two arrested, one still sought in shooting case

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives have made two arrests, as of Dec. 27, in the case of a Moses Lake man found shot near Hiawatha Road and Road 5 NE, and are seeking one person more in connection with the case. ?

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

Akira (Mike) Mano

Akira (Mike) Mano passed away on December 7th, 2013. He was born September 25, 1923 in Woodinville, Washington. During World War II, Mike served in the 442nd regiment and after the war, he moved with the family to Quincy, Washington, where he remained for nearly 75 years. He had a very long, successful career as a farmer. Mike was a quiet man but he did enjoy matsutake hunting, fishing and traveling around to find good seafood restaurants.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

BMW rolls out i3 made with Moses Lake carbon fiber

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Moses Lake was once again put in the spotlight as BMW rolled out its new i3 electric car, made with carbon fiber manufactured in Grant County, in Washington D.C. Thursday.

January 1, 2014 5 a.m.

Land for new building donated to ML food bank

Will be relocated to intersection at Grape Drive, Hwy. 17

MOSES LAKE - Community Services of Moses Lake will have a new and much larger location in a few years, with the help of the donation of about six acres of land on Grape Drive. The land was donated by Moses Lake resident Chris Hanson, and was part of a charitable trust established by her father, the late C.A. (Marc) Marchand.