Stories for July 2014

Rider allegedly fell off motorcycle in 2013 incident

EPHRATA - A Federal Way man is facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges in a 2013 incident near George where a woman died after falling off his motorcycle on Interstate 90.

July 31, 2014 6 a.m.

Desert Dogs first at Wash. Baseball Open

WARDEN - The senior River Dogs squad wasn't the only team to enjoy success at the Washington Baseball Open.

July 31, 2014 6 a.m.

Verda Warren Merkley

Verda Warren Merkley, 90, passed away July 25, 2014 in Shelley, Idaho.

July 31, 2014 6 a.m.

Accused killer's attorney asks for no pictures

EPHRATA - Accused killer Michael Meier's attorney requested at a hearing yesterday that photographs not be allowed during his court appearances.

July 31, 2014 6 a.m.

Grant County leads Washington State in agriculture sales

MOSES LAKE - Grant County is the top agricultural seller in the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest ag census report.

July 31, 2014 1 a.m.

Ag markets posted divergent moves again Thursday

The Export Sales report discouraged corn traders. The USDA report indicated a disappointing total for old crop corn sales, although the new crop total easily topped forecasts. The former apparently grabbed the attention of traders, as indicated by subsequent CBOT weakness. Superlative growing conditions are encouraging bears. September corn dropped 4.75 cents to $3.57/bushel in late Thursday trading, while December lost 4.5 cents to $3.67.

July 30, 2014 1 p.m.

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Letters of intent to bid for legal services providers will be received by Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) for the provision of legal services to persons age 60+ with economic & social needs; attention to low-income minorities, rural elderly or older individuals with severe disabilities.

July 30, 2014 1 p.m.

Ag markets suffered a general divergence Wednesday

Corn futures fluctuated around unchanged levels Wednesday. The corn market followed soybeans lower Tuesday night as improved weather forecasts weighed on prices. Ongoing U.S. dollar gains weren’t helpful either. However, news of a sizeable wheat sale to Nigeria boosted those markets, which in turn appeared to keep yellow grain prices stable through the end of the day. September corn settled up 0.25 cent at $3.6175/bushel Wednesday, while December rose 0.5 cent to $3.715.

July 30, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2014/2015 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the MLSD Board Room, 940 E. Yonezawa Blvd.

July 30, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that from July 31st through August 6th, 2014, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. the Royal School District No. 160, located at 901 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington, will be spot spraying the following pesticides on all gravel parking lots, all shrubs, all gravel play grounds, all gravel driveways, baseball complex, all sidewalks, all cracks on asphalt, fence lines, cracks on tracks, and all edges around grass:

July 30, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Washburn, Johnston excel at IE Champs

WENATCHEE - Fresh off being the high point winners at the Moses Lake Sizzlin' Summer swim meet, Zachary Washburn and Zack Johnston continued to post fast times at the Inland Empire Long Course Summer Championships in Wenatchee this past weekend.

July 30, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Habitat for Humanity recognizes Job Corps instructor

Tim Mitchell and students recognized for role in Habitat home construction

MOSES LAKE- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake handed out their most recent Golden Hammer Award this week, this time honoring Columbia Basin Job Corps instructor Tim Mitchell.

July 30, 2014 6 a.m.

David Virgil Adams (Papa)

David Virgil Adams (Papa), 92, a third-generation wheat farmer and cattle rancher of Coulee City, WA, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of his true love of 43 years, at his town residence in Moses Lake on the morning of July 24, 2014.

July 30, 2014 6 a.m.

July 30, 2014 6 a.m.

Jerry Allen Van Ness

July 18, 1938 - July 20, 2014

Jerry was born July 18, 1938 in Ronan, Montana to George Allen Van Ness and Evaline Goings Van Ness. Jerry passed away July 20, 2014 at his new home in Moses Lake, Washington. Jerry was the second oldest of 11 children. He joined the Army at a young age and was honorably discharged in October 1961. Shortly thereafter, he married Alice Kelley. To that union were born two sons, Jeffrey and Jason. That marriage ended in divorce. Then in 1979 he married Charlotte Faye Osborne until her untimely passing in 2005. In 2006 he met Deanna Lavoie to which he lived with until his death.

July 29, 2014 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: RYAN CODY and anyone claiming a parental interest.

July 29, 2014 1 p.m.

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Exemption from SSDP) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 07/16/14 from Skone & Connors Produce (Designated Contact: Nick Meyer (Lad Irrigation), P.O. Box 880, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on 07/24/14.

July 29, 2014 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: ALBERT BONDS and anyone claiming a parental interest.

July 29, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that from July 31st through August 6th, 2014, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. the Royal School District No. 160, located at 901 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington, will be spot spraying the following pesticides on all gravel parking lots, all shrubs, all gravel play grounds, all gravel driveways, baseball complex, all sidewalks, all cracks on asphalt, fence lines, cracks on tracks, and all edges around grass:

July 29, 2014 6:05 a.m.

BMW i8 visits nation's capitol

Car made with Moses Lake carbon fiber

WASHINGTON, D.C.- BMW's newest model from its i-series line of cars, which are all made with carbon fiber manufactured in Moses Lake, was recently showcased in the nation's capitol.

July 29, 2014 6:05 a.m.

River Dogs take first at Washington Baseball Open

EPHRATA - In their last batch of competitive baseball games before the Senior Babe Ruth World Series the River Dogs looked ready to take on the nation's best.

July 29, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Sand Bar Marine owners came for opportunity

MATTAWA - Most people who move from western Washington to Desert Aire do it for two simple reasons - sun and retirement.

July 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Pertussis outbreak not subsiding

EPHRATA - Grant County has four confirmed and 18 linked whooping cough (pertussis) cases as of July 15. Additional cases are likely as the outbreak seems to be growing.

July 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Ricky Lee Peterson

Ricky Lee Peterson, 61, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Moses Lake. He was born January 30, 1953 in Murray, Utah to Lucy May (Nuzman) and Glen Vernal Peterson.

July 29, 2014 6 a.m.

CLE ELUM - Ephrata's Aaron Whalen and Moses Lake's Brody Milbrandt qualified for the Washington Junior Gold Association's Championship Tournament recently.

July 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Glenna Bingham

Glenna Bingham’s family is thankful for those who helped our mother live her last days on earth with dignity and grace. That includes doctors and nurses, the Columbia Crest intervention team, Hearthstone Manor and Summer Wood residents and caregivers, Hospice, church clergy and the many friends who rallied around Mom while she was still with us. Those of her children who live far from home are deeply grateful to our brothers Lind and Lawrence and their families for being with Mom through it all. Special thanks to Scott Carver for handling the funeral and to Rev. Mauricio Muñoz for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. In Him, may you all be blessed.

July 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Pursuit suspect accused of breaking into home

Being held on $100,000 bail, arraignment Tuesday

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake man charged in Thursday's high speed pursuit allegedly broke into a man's home and stole several hundred dollars in cash before stealing his Corvette.

Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 2.74 miles of a county road in Grant County, WA from F-NW to Dodson Road.

July 28, 2014 12:30 p.m.

Crop futures firmed Monday

Corn futures followed the soy markets higher. The prospect of a huge fall crop has badly depressed corn futures, but prices rebounded in concert with the soy complex Monday. Talk of surging export demand for soybeans and dryer August weather is apparently supporting the markets. Traders were probably disappointed by the Export Inspections result, but futures acted well anyway. September corn gained 4.75 cents to $3.5775/bushel at their Monday close, while December rose 5.0 cents to $3.7675.

July 28, 2014 8:30 a.m.

Crop markets generally strong at midday Monday

Corn futures have backed away from early highs around midsession Monday. The prospect of a huge fall crop has badly depressed corn futures, but prices are trying to rebound in concert with the soy complex. Talk of surging export demand for soybeans and dryer August weather is apparently supporting the markets, but traders were probably disappointed by the Export Inspections result. September corn gained 2.25 cents to $3.6525/bushel late Monday morning, while December rose 2.5 cents to $3.7425.

July 28, 2014 6:05 a.m.

River Dogs silence Cannons to start Washington Baseball Open

EPHRATA - Behind a strong outing from pitcher Junior Ledgard and an explosive second inning, the Columbia Basin River Dogs were able to begin the Washington Baseball Open in the win column.

July 28, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Classical pianist John Nilsen to perform at Royal Church

ROYAL CITY - If you like world-class classical piano, then you should put Saturday, August 9, at the United Methodist Church on your calendar.

July 28, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake pursuit suspect found hiding under tarp

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man who allegedly led police on a high speed pursuit in a stolen Corvette Thursday afternoon was found hiding under a deck at a Moses Lake home.

July 28, 2014 6 a.m.

Royal man injured

ROYAL CITY - Two people were hurt on July 17 in a two-car crash involving a Royal City man one mile east of Royal City at Highway 26 and Road E SW.

July 28, 2014 6 a.m.

Dog Days of Summer coming to Royal Golf Course

ROYAL CITY - Royal Golf Course Pro Randy Puetz reminds all golfers that the annual Dog Days of Summer tournament is less than a month away.

July 28, 2014 6 a.m.

July 26, 2014 6 a.m.

Bear season opens a week from today

The fall black bear general season opens on Aug. 1, a week from today. The Game Management Units opening in the Columbia Basin are 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260-290, 371-381. The GMUs in the hunt zone known as the East Cascades to open are 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, 382, 388, 578.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

July 25, 2014 1 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2722

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Fire Department Permit Fees”

July 25, 2014 10 a.m.

Ag markets remained quite mixed at noon Friday

Corn futures dipped along with soy prices Friday morning. Large fall harvest prospects are exerting general pressure on the corn market, but concurrent slippage in the soy complex is also weigh on grains today. A late statement from the U.S. Grains Council argues that China’s forthcoming rule on DDG imports is unworkable; that may also be weighing on prices. September corn dipped 1.25 cents to $3.6025/bushel around midsession Friday, while December sagged 0.5 cent to $3.69.

July 25, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Staats couple sentenced to home detention, work release for starving son

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple found guilty in May of starving their son to the brink of death will likely serve six months in home detention and work release.

July 25, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Wildfire smoke to blame for I-90 pileup near Vantage

VANTAGE - Blowing dust, smoke and ash from nearby wildfires caused a 25-vehicle pileup Thursday morning on Interstate 90 about 10 miles west of Vantage, leaving 13 people injured.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

The race for PCOs

We highly endorse Brent Bishop and Barbara Morgan for Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) in Wheeler 1 and Moses Lake 7. Both would make excellent PCOs. They have sworn to listen to and represent the people in their precinct, not their own special agenda and interests. We know them personally and they are people of integrity and principles who keep their word.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Get out and vote

Mr. Tom Dent came to the Columbia Basin in 1955. He set up roots and has watched his community grow. I know Tom well and he has taught me the value of putting differences aside and to work together. It is only then, we can accomplish wonderful things for our fellow citizens and our families. We have become more divided in this country than ever before. We need leadership that will once again unite and put the rhetoric aside. Tom is an honorable man that will serve us well as the 13th district state representative. Please, get out and vote-for our kids, our families, and future.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Clint Didier for Congress

As I spend countless hours campaigning, I continually hear that we need to get rid of all the Congresspersons. I agree we should replace the huge majority and establish term limits because they have allowed the US to get in the mess we are currently witnessing. It was time for Doc Hastings to go because he had just become another establishment Republican without the courage to stand up to the progressives in D.C. So now we have our chance to replace him with a strong, moral, Christian man with the guts to do the right thing. Our borders are invaded daily by illegal aliens, our status in the world declines, we continually turn away from God and the Biblical principles we were founded on, the economy flounders in continual recession, our debt will hit 20 trillion dollars soon, and wars are erupting all over the world. For anyone following what is going on, it is clear that we cannot afford to elect another establishment career politician or attorney. We need Clint Didier to represent our district in Congress. He has the fortitude to give his 100% effort to trim our government and it's huge deficit spending and he will not vote to raise taxes!

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Julie Jo Frahm (Rainsberry - Mattson)

Julie Jo Frahm (Rainsberry - Mattson), age 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 12th, 2014. A celebration of her life (not a funeral so please no black) will be held for her on August 23rd, 2014 at 2pm at the Oroville Free Methodist Church in Oroville, WA. 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.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Strong candidate in Precinct 7

Most people have a PCO or a Precinct Committee Officer in their neighborhood. A PCO is the face of the GOP within the precinct. In many cases, a Republican Precinct Committee Officer might be the only party precinct committee official a voter meets in leadership.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake expected to continue medical pot ban

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake will likely continue a ban on medical marijuana collective gardens for six more months as it waits for the state Legislature to act on medical marijuana regulations.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Victor Salgado wins 10-K race

GEORGE - Victor Salgado turned in a time of 38:23 to claim first place overall in the annual 10-kilometer Cherry Bomb Run on the fourth of July. The top woman in the race, Holly Gwinn, clocked 45:09.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Iris L. (Van Patter) Whitney

Iris L. (Van Patter) Whitney, age 86, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died at her home on July 20, 2014 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Congress: two-thirds approval

No person should seek to have a government solve their personal problems. No government can create true equality of results, but only equality of opportunity!

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Workshop set to explain PUD rate structure

Commissioners review preliminary capital budget

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD officials will sponsor a workshop for customers to explain a new study that will help determine electrical rates in the future. The workshop tentatively is scheduled for the week of Aug. 11.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

American Legion gets face-lift

MOSES LAKE - Grant County veterans got a little help this week from off-duty Air Force firefighters and local Home Depot workers.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Caring among the devastation

EDITORIAL

The Carlton Complex fire in Okanogan County has touched people close to home.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Accomplish common goals: Tom Dent

I am writing this letter in support of Tom Dent. I have known him for over forty years and believe him to be the best candidate to represent the 13th District in Olympia. I have served on the Washington State Republican Party State Committee for thirty years and I served with Tom for ten of those years.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Sheriff investigates metal thefts from county farms

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating five recent thefts of steel and aluminum livestock corral panels from Moses Lake area farms and ranches.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Now is the time to prepare for the fall hunt

Let the hunts begin. Yes, the first hunt begins Aug. 1, eight days from now. This hunt is for black bear in several Game Management Units, including some in the Columbia Basin. Other GMUs open for black bear on Aug. 15 and still more on Sept. 1. Two master hunter elk hunts also begin on Aug. 1.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Support for Garth Dano

Compliance with ethical rules is one of the most basic obligations of all lawyers, and especially a prosecuting attorney, who serves as the chief law enforcement official in the county. The current Grant County Prosecutor, Angus Lee, has been charged with unethical conduct by the Washington State Bar Association. (At Mr. Lee's insistence, Grant County taxpayers have paid $92,402.88 to date for a lawyer to defend Mr. Lee in these disciplinary proceedings.) Mr. Lee has also been disqualified from prosecuting a case by a superior court judge, again based on unethical conduct. The bar association and courts have done their part to respond to Mr. Lee's conduct. Now it is time for the voters to elect a new prosecutor.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Manta Ray Aquatics thankful for support

Dear Editor,

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

One woman hurt in crash near George

GEORGE - A Covington woman was injured on July 16 about two miles west of George when the vehicle she was driving on Interstate 90 rolled after a tire blowout.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Jerry Allen Van Ness

7/18/1938 - 7/20/2014

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Tom Dent is honest

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

It's not easy being green

GUEST EDITORIAL

Reducing mankind's carbon footprint has become the defining issue of our time and rightly so. Virtually every level of government has policies to reduce greenhouse gases by regulating everything from industrial CO2 emissions to cow flatulence.

July 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Support for Bolyard

Have you ever gotten an old car and gone through the process of learning if it will be reliable and trustworthy or be unsafe, undependable, and constantly let you down? Then because of someone's uncaring, inattention and carelessness your old car is damaged. Not a lot of damage but because you were still learning the good and bad of it...you know it is not worth trying to repair. So we go around dented until something better can be found.

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 Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) concerning the following proposed project:

July 24, 2014 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action:

July 24, 2014 10 a.m.

Ag markets proved surprisingly changeable Thursday morning

Corn futures dipped on China talk Thursday morning. Corn futures followed soybeans higher Wednesday night and seemed likely to keep rising after the weekly Export Sales report stated the new-crop result far above expectations. However, rumors that China will insist that U.S. DDGs shipped to that country be certified free of an unapproved GMO trait apparently undercut the market. September corn sank 0.25 cents to $3.6225/bushel late Thursday morning, while December sagged 0.5 cent to $3.7025.

July 24, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Ping pong drop an adventure

ROYAL CITY – The annual SummerFest ping pong ball drop, which Royal Slope kids love, had become sort of ho-hum.

July 24, 2014 6:05 a.m.

"Pajama Game" actors wanted

SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theatre of Soap Lake will hold auditions July 26-27 and August 2-3, from 2-4 p.m. for the fall musical "Pajama Game" .

July 24, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Lots of opportunities for wildfire donations

Bottled water, camping equipment, generators among needed items

MOSES LAKE - Joni Parks said nobody really expected the fire to burn into the town of Pateros. At least nobody in the little group watching from Watson Draw Road the night of July 17.

July 24, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Sizzlin' Summer swim meet results

Fair, Alvarez, Johston and Washburn high point winners for Manta Rays

MOSES LAKE - Full results for the Moses Lake Manta Rays' Sizzlin' Summer swim meet were released recently.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Senta Maris Barkley

Senta Maris Barkley, 8, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Seattle Children's Hospital following a lifelong illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Masquers auditions July 26-27, Aug. 2-3

'The Pajama Game' is winter musical

SOAP LAKE - Auditions for the Masquers Theater production of "The Pajama Game" are scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. July 26 and 27 and Aug. 2 and 3. Auditions will be at the theater, 322 East Main St.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Ephrata pot store officially opens

EPHRATA - Grant County's only licensed retail marijuana store officially opened its doors Tuesday afternoon in Ephrata.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

County commissioners get impatient about QVMC debt

EPHRATA - Grant County officials say they are becoming impatient with Quincy Valley Medical Center's $4 million debt, and their foot-dragging approach to reduce it.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Kenneth James Gibson

Long time Moses Lake resident Kenneth James Gibson passed away on July 20, 2014.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Loren L. Horst

Loren was born on June 9, 1929 in Irby, Wash. to Jakie and Rhyle (Swent) Horst and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the age of 85.

July 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Temporary burn ban imposed

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners has imposed a temporary ban on outdoor burning as of July 16 because of the high heat that has settled in the county.

July 23, 2014 1 p.m.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

12” MAINLINE EXTENSION

July 23, 2014 1 p.m.

Notice of Application

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Attorney Garth Dano seeks to be prosecutor

MOSES LAKE - Long-time Moses Lake resident and attorney Garth Dano is running for Grant County Prosecutor in the upcoming election.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Writer supports Bolyard

I have known Dani Bolyard for many years. I can say without a doubt that Dani is the right candidate at the right time for the right position.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Police chief pleased for kids

Good news has come to the City of Mattawa and the very young children who live here. I was delighted to learn that the Wahluke School District has received funding to increase its Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschool from part-day to full-day.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Man on stolen motorcycle evades police in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A male riding a stolen motorcycle was able to elude police following a high speed chase Sunday night in Moses Lake and into Adams County.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Pheasant seeks re-election as Grant County Treasurer

EPHRATA - Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant announced this week that he will seek his eighth term for the position. He will be running as a non-partisan candidate, he stated in a press release.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

12 cows fall off cliff, die near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - A dozen cows died Sunday morning after falling off a rock cliff and onto the shoulder of state Route 17 about 10 miles north of Soap Lake.

July 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Dems like Beltran for Congress

Estakio Beltran, candidate for the Fourth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, is endorsed by the Grant County Democrats.

12” MAINLINE EXTENSION

July 22, 2014 7 a.m.

Ephrata's summer music festival celebrates ten years

Music, food and fun seems to be the overall theme of Ephrata's annual Basin Summer Sounds event. Starting in 2004, this was the tenth year the free music festival brought local vendors, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities to downtown Ephrata.

July 22, 2014 6 a.m.

Soccer mom arranges soccer camp for her kids and others

ROYAL CITY - When Perla Garcia's daughter McKenzie told her she wanted to be a professional soccer player, she went into action.

July 22, 2014 6 a.m.

Shoreline patrol costing up to $22K per day

Grant PUD patrolling up to 90 miles of riverbank

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is spending up to $22,254 per day to patrol the riverbank exposed by the drawdown at Wanapum Dam, closed to the public.

July 22, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake crash leaves four injured

MOSES LAKE - A Spokane truck driver was charged with negligent driving after allegedly causing a five-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Moses Lake, leaving himself and three others injured.

July 22, 2014 6 a.m.

Pertussis Outbreak among migrant farm workers near Mattawa

MATTAWA — Grant County Health District (GCHD) staff members are investigating three cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and 210 people that came in contact with it in Mattawa and Quincy.

Wilbur-Ellis Company, 14794 SE Road 1.3, Moses Lake, WA 98837, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

July 21, 2014 12:18 p.m.

July 20, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Former Moses Lake football player headed to University of Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Since graduating from Moses Lake High School, Colton Thompson's athletic future had been up in the air.

July 20, 2014 6 a.m.

July 19, 2014 6 a.m.

Victor Salgado wins Cherry Bomb 10-K

GEORGE – Victor Salgado turned in a time of 38:23 to claim first place overall in the annual 10-kilometer Cherry Bomb Run on the fourth of July. The top woman in the race, Holly Gwinn, clocked 45:09.

July 19, 2014 6 a.m.

Use care when outside on hot days

OK, it's hot outside. The forecast is calling for the next 10 days is calling for five days topping out at 90 degrees or above and five days at 85 degrees or above. The lows are scheduled to be in the high 50s or low 60s.

July 18, 2014 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope will be changing the regular commission meeting on Tuesday July 22nd to Wednesday, July 23rd at 4:00 pm.

July 18, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Chiefs first in Pasco

PASCO - If there was any doubt who the best team at the Pasco Redneck Summer Wrestling Camp was before the duals started by the end Moses Lake had squashed any and all of it.

July 18, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Taste of Wahluke Slope a success

DESERT AIRE – Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce President Lois Thiede declared the Taste of Wahluke Slope wine festival at the Desert Aire clubhouse on June 28 a success.

July 18, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Wildfires cause eastern Wash. emergency declaration

OLYMPIA - A state of emergency was declared in 20 eastern Washington counties, including Grant and Adams counties, because of multiple wildfires threatening homes, businesses and natural resources as fire crews continue to face severe fire weather conditions.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake gang member sentenced after police chase

EPHRATA - An alleged Moses Lake gang member who was recently arrested at least seven times was sentenced to about a year and a half in jail for stealing a car and leading police on a chase in May.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Tom Dent is honest

I have known Tom Dent for 30 years. He has been a business associate in agriculture, as well as a personal friend.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Shoreline costs, closure irritates some

GUEST EDITORIAL

A Friday Columbia Basin Herald article story detailing the expenses Grant PUD is incurring to patrol the exposed shoreline behind Wanapum Dam upset some readers. They weighed in on our Facebook page.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Grant County Democrats endorse Estakio Beltran

Estakio Beltran, candidate for the Fourth Congressional District, is endorsed by the Grant County Democrats. Estakio Beltran's qualifications include: 1) Having grown up in the Yakima Valley, he's "a product of the district;" 2) having worked in agriculture, he knows firsthand the importance of farming; 3) having a BA in communication from Gonzaga and a MA in Public Administration from Columbia University he's well educated for the position; 4) having assisted Senator Maria Cantwell for two years, he's the only candidate with federal level experience and 5) having risen to Senior Legislative Advisor for former Congressman Dennis Cardoza, who represented a district similar to ours, he familiar with agriculture issues..

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Veterans are slipping through the cracks

Why do so many Americans and our veterans have to go through so much red tape in order to receive any help or benefits? So many homeless people in the streets, what's wrong with this picture?

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Current Federal Government violating the law

The former Democratic Governor of Colorado, Richard Lamm, gave a speech at an immigration conference in 2004 titled, "How to Destroy America!" That speech followed a presentation by Professor Victor Davis Hanson regarding his book "Mexifornica" that explained how both legal and illegal immigration was destroying California.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Dani Bolyard is fair-minded, would serve district well

I'm writing today in support of Dani Bolyard for District 13 Representative. Dani is a person of strong Republican principles, and she has worked tirelessly to restore the American Dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As the chairwoman of the Grant County Republican Party, she always maintained a strict adherence to the party bylaws, and remained fair minded even in the face of opposition. She is a Constitutional scholar, and a fervent defender of our god-given rights. We need principled representatives like Dani now, more than ever. Please join me in voting for her!

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Samaritan may lose some Medicaid funding

Final report released sometime in August

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare is on a preliminary list of hospitals that could lose 1 percent of their Medicare funding because of a higher rate of "patient complications" than similar hospitals. Samaritan is on the list with three incidents in the evaluation periods.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

The epilogue

Epilogue: A concluding part added to a literary work.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I had heard that the sockeye fishing was already good in the Brewster Pool, so I talked my wife Eileen into getting up at 3 a.m. to give it a try.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Common Sense

Some concepts are not easy to understand, so I want to clarify this one. Let's get this straight...we finally have a person with high ethical standards, doing an excellent job as Grant County Prosecutor. Now we're supposed to believe that a lawyer who has spent his entire career trying to keep criminals out of jail wants to take a large pay cut, in order to put them in jail as a prosecutor. Something smells fishy to me! What actually makes sense is to retain Angus Lee. Allow him to contiunue the work for which he was elected.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Tom Dent would serve the 13th District with honor and high standards

This is intended as an unqualified endorsement of Tom Dent as a candidate for the Washington State Legislature for the 13th District, Position #1.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Jobs abound in the Dakotas

GUEST EDITORIAL

If you are looking for a family-wage job these days, there is no better place to look than the Dakotas, but for entirely different reasons.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Dani Bolyard Best Choice For 13th District

I would like to go on record as endorsing Dani Bolyard for House District 13, Position 1. As a single working female, I often feel ignored by our leadership. When Dani served as the Grant County Republican Chairwoman, I saw her set aside her own personal views to help promote the views of the entire group. Dani and I do not agree 100% on everything, but never once has she tried to tell me I was wrong and she was right. She will listen and consider my opinion while expressing her own.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Relay team appreciates Herald's support

We would like to thank you (so much!) for donating the weekend at Lake Coeur d'Alene gift certificate complete with a boat cruise.

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Support for Angus Lee

Angus Lee is a dedicated Prosecutor who has a passion for his job. We could not do any better than this Marine. A warrior with a big heart!! An experienced prosecutor and man of integrity! Why would we elect a lawyer who has only been a Defense Attorney and whose passion seems to be getting people off in DUI cases? And who has the support of area Defense Attorney's who have a grudge because the Prosecution is winning cases. Lee has the support of the citizens who are sick and tired of drunk drivers, gangs, sexual deviants and criminals. Don't settle for less than the best!!

July 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Holmquist is the right choice for Congress

Doc Hastings' unexpected retirement has created a mad scramble of activity in central Washington amongst those who seek to succeed him. A high stakes game of musical chairs is the result.

LOT 4, SHORT PLAT 77-15, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 368460, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 7205 N ROAD 44 PASCO Washington 99301

July 17, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Life Options mobile unit scheduled

Coming to Mattawa

MATTAWA - Life Options Pregnancy Medical Center has announced it will expand its services to Mattawa with the use of its new mobile unit, beginning July 22.

July 17, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Grant County vets lose advocate

MOSES LAKE - Grant County veterans who need a place to sleep, help buying food and groceries or filling out benefit paperwork have one less way to receive help.

July 17, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Walleyes drop two against Peppers

YAKIMA - On their last road trip of the season the Moses Lake Walleyes came up empty.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

COUPLE SUPPORTS DAN NEWHOUSE

Newhouse a hard worker

Dan Newhouse is not afraid of hard work.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

CBHA offers sun protection tips

MATTAWA - The warm days of summer are here, and the Columbia Health Association reminds you to protect against the sun and skin cancer.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake still unbeaten in Pasco

PASCO - Moses Lake wrestling concluded Day 1 of the Pasco Redneck Summer Wrestling Camp a perfect 8-0.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

2,000 acres burn near Soap Lake

GRANT COUNTY - A lightning strike Monday afternoon caused a wildfire to burn at least 2,000 acres about 15 miles northwest of Soap Lake.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

Crescent Bar channel work begins in August

Excavation will deepen channel between boat launch and Columbia River

CRESCENT BAR - The Grant County PUD will speed up a plan to excavate the access channel at the Crescent Bar boat launch, under the terms of an agreement between the utility and Crescent Bar Inc. The channel connects the boat launch with the Columbia River.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

READER SUPPORTS CLINT DIDIER

Didier the obvious choice

on the East side.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

Herald interim publisher named

MOSES LAKE - Beloit Daily News Publisher Kent Eymann was named interim publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald Tuesday.

July 17, 2014 6 a.m.

ENDORSING DANI BOLYARD

Bolyard listens to people

I would like to go on record as endorsing Dani Bolyard for House District 13, Position 1.

July 16, 2014 4 p.m.

2014 Pendleton Roundup Queen and Court

July 16, 2014 1 p.m.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

12” MAINLINE EXTENSION

July 16, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington until 2:00 P.M., on July 30, 2014 to Supply and Install Hydro Office Furnishings as more fully described in Contract Documents 330-3857.

July 16, 2014 1 p.m.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation expands to Moses Lake, WA

AeroTEC has secured a contract with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation to conduct all of the US flight testing for the new Mitsubishi Regional Jet 90s in Moses Lake, WA.

July 16, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR USDA APPROVED BEVERAGES VENDING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES.

The Moses Lake School District (MLSD) is accepting written proposals from qualified beverage vendors to provide product and services to the district's four (4) secondary schools, as well as the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, according to the USDA Beverage Standards, effective July 1, 2014.

July 16, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

305 LORING DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA

July 16, 2014 9 a.m.

Didier accuses Newhouse of illegal campaigning

Clint Didier, a candidate for the 4th Congressional District seat, has accused rival Dan Newhouse of illegal campaign practices, which Newhouse's campaign denies.

July 16, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Old Time Fiddlers bring convention to Moses Lake's Frontier Middle School

About 340 musicians in town for workshops, jam sessions

MOSES LAKE - The old-time music and the musicians who play it will fill the halls of Frontier Middle School this week with the arrival of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association workshop.

July 16, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Soccer mom arranges soccer camp for her kids and others

ROYAL CITY – When Perla Garcia's daughter McKenzie told her she wanted to be a professional soccer player, she went into action.

July 16, 2014 6 a.m.

EPHRATA - Last week's wildfire near the Grant and Douglas county line prompted the largest response in Grant County history and a emergency declaration from county commissioners.

ROYAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ADDITION

July 15, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Jackpot year for Washington cherries

QUINCY - Farming can be a little like gambling. Sometimes a farmer or grower comes up snake eyes, the victim of bad weather or a bad market. But sometimes they hit the jackpot.

July 15, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Walleyes win 3 of 4

MOSES LAKE - A busy weekend for the Moses Lake Walleyes netted the team three wins out of four games.

July 15, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Soccer mom arranges soccer camp

for her kids and others

ROYAL CITY - When Perla Garcia's daughter McKenzie told her she wanted to be a professional soccer player, she went into action.

July 15, 2014 6 a.m.

Police find homemade bomb, drugs near Quincy grade school

QUINCY - Police found a homemade bomb, guns and several types of illegal drugs at a home near Pioneer Elementary School recently.

July 15, 2014 6 a.m.

River Dogs take first place at Walla Walla Invitational

WALLA WALLA - It was a banner weekend for the Columbia Basin River Dogs program.

July 15, 2014 6 a.m.

Grantors/Debtors: Ronald G. Potter and Claudia I. Potter, husband and wife

July 14, 2014 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Regular Session of the Commission of the Port of Moses Lake is CANCELLED for July 14th.

July 14, 2014 10:30 a.m.

Mitsubishi to test new airliner in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced Monday it will begin testing its new airliner in Moses Lake next fall.

July 14, 2014 6:05 a.m.

63 Royal knights attend Eastern Washington Summer football camp

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights football team continues to build momentum toward its goal of finishing the 2014 season with a State Championship.

July 14, 2014 6:05 a.m.

July 12, 2014 6 a.m.

Fresh News from MarDon

As we move into Mid-July summer daytime high temperatures are flirting with the century mark. These are the summer days when great life time memories are created. Whether you are enjoying swimming and boating on Potholes Reservoir in waters approaching 80 degree surface temp or bass fishing with floating stick baits, poppers, buzz baits or any of your favorite bass fishing lures. Several bass fishers this past week have reported 30 to 50 fish catch and release days.

In Accordance with RCW 42.30, Special Meetings, notice is hereby given that a Special Executive Sessions will be held by the Commissioners of the Port of Moses Lake on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT, at the Terminal Building, Grant County International Airport, for the purpose of personnel issues.

July 11, 2014 7:42 a.m.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

Salmon fever is running rampant throughout Central Washington, as sockeye numbers continue to increase. Currently, over a half-million of them have past over Bonneville Dam. There are some great fishing options for those who don't fish for salmon, though.

July 11, 2014 6:05 a.m.

800 acres burns near Quincy

QUINCY - Firefighters from Grant, Douglas and Chelan counties were able to knock down an 800-acre fire along state Route 28 near Quincy, but flare-ups kept crews on scene throughout the day.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

GOP candidate forum slated

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Party will host a congressional candidates forum at the Wallenstein Theater on Saturday, July 12, from 4-6 p.m.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Hot weather sticking around for a while

Forecast for triple-digit temperatures early next week

EPHRATA - Make sure the air conditioner is tuned up and break out the ice cream - the current heat wave isn't going away for at least a week, and maybe longer.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

It's Not Too Late

There is nothing more frustrating in Washington State politics than being a conservative on the East side. It seems like most of our votes don't really matter because 5 populous, progressive counties around Puget Sound control all statewide elections. Even when we do win, like Dino Rossi's victory for Governor, the Democrats find some spare ballots in a closet in order to steal the election.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

'Nobody is above the law'

I've recently seen protestors in front of the courthouse in Ephrata. For years, I've written letters about the same issues. If we want to change these problems, we need to register and vote people in office for the people. We, as citizens, have rights. Nobody is above the law.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Thank you for caring

For over 90 years The American Legion Auxiliary has distributed the Memorial Poppy to remind Americans that millions scarified their lives and health to keep our Nation strong and free.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Walleyes eliminated from postseason

YAKIMA - Fighting for their playoff lives, the Moses Lake Walleyes went on the road for the series finale against the Yakima Beetles.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Grand opening at Quincy Community Health Center

New building shown to Quincy residents

QUINCY - Community members got a look at the new Quincy Community Health Center at a grand opening Tuesday evening.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Comment sought on Grant County shoreline program

SPOKANE – A program to manage shorelines along six rivers and 80 lakes, including portions of the Columbia River and Banks Lake within Grant County is open for comment through the Washington Department of Ecology.

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake becomes base camp after Army service

July 11, 2014 6 a.m.

Shoreline closure security costs detailed

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is spending between $450,000 and $600,000 per month to patrol the riverbank behind Wanapum Dam, which is closed to public access. The water level was dropped Feb. 28 after a crack was discovered in one of the spillway pillars at the dam.

SMALL WORKS ROSTER

The GCPHA is preparing a 2014 small works roster of responsible contractors who request to submit bid quotations on contracted construction projects of less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

July 10, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Ephrata pot store delays opening

EPHRATA - Just a handful of retail marijuana stores opened its doors Tuesday across the state. Ephrata's High Time Station, included in Monday's group of licensed locations through the Liquor Control board, delayed its opening with the owner unable to find product to sell.

July 10, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Lead singer turned pro at age 6

ROYAL CITY - The lead singer for Alto Voltaje, which takes the Royal City SummerFest stage Saturday night at 7:30, is excited about the opportunity.

July 10, 2014 6 a.m.

July 10, 2014 6 a.m.

Quincy PD seeks reserve officers

QUINCY - The City of Quincy Police Department is accepting applications for Reserve Officers. It's an opportunity to start a law enforcement career.

July 9, 2014 1:03 p.m.

Corn futures end Wednesday lower

Corn futures ended the day with lower quotes. That marked the seventh consecutive session of weakness. The corn prices fell to the lowest since August 2010 on a continuous chart. The market was depressed by the ideal crop weather conditions as the crop moves into pollination. However, talk of sizeable export sales to unknown destinations and Japan limited the sustained losses. Traders are anticipating USDA to raise the yield to an average of 166.8 from USDA’s estimate at 165.3 in June. September corn dropped 7.00 cents to $3.9125/bushel, while December dove 6.25 cents to $3.98.

July 9, 2014 1 p.m.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

12” MAINLINE EXTENSION

July 9, 2014 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

July 9, 2014 6 a.m.

Soap Lake seeking new fire chief

SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake is again looking for a new fire chief after Chief Brandon Hood was placed on administrative leave and has reportedly moved out of state.

July 9, 2014 6 a.m.

2 from Royal hurt in rear-end crash

ROYAL CITY – Five people, including two from Royal City, were injured Sunday evening in a rear-end accident on Highway 28, eleven miles east of East Wenatchee.

July 9, 2014 6 a.m.

Walleyes winless at Duster Bowl Tournament

KENNEWICK - The Moses Lake Walleyes ran into heavy resistance at the 33rd annual Duster Bowl Tournament over the July 4 weekend.

July 8, 2014 1 p.m.

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ROYAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ADDITION

July 8, 2014 1 p.m.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

12” MAINLINE EXTENSION

July 8, 2014 1 p.m.

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ROYAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ADDITION

July 8, 2014 9 a.m.

Man crashes motorbike near Moses Lake

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July 7, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake girl, 13, meets Wilson

MOSES LAKE - This past Tuesday was supposed to be an uneventful one for Moses Lake teen Alianna Valdez.

July 7, 2014 6:05 a.m.

16 Royal boys attend NIC wrestling camp, team 2nd

COEUR D A'LENE - Royal High School wrestling took a big leap of seriousness on June 21-24 when 16 Knights participated in the North Idaho College Wrestling Camp.

July 7, 2014 6 a.m.

Othello extends temporary pot ban

OTHELLO - In an emergency declaration, Othello joined the list of central Washington towns that are leery of allowing legal pot shops.

July 7, 2014 6 a.m.

Cars damaged in drive-by

MOSES LAKE – Grant County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early morning shooting which damaged at least three cars on June 28.

July 6, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Made in Moses Lake moves downtown to Third Avenue

MOSES LAKE - Handcrafted items made in and around Moses Lake are now available downtown, after Made in Moses Lake moved from its Broadway Avenue location to a Third Avenue storefront.

July 6, 2014 6:05 a.m.

MarDon Resort recent site expansion completed

MARDON - The MarDon Resort is now ready to accommodate more campers, thanks to the recent completion of a site expansion project.

July 6, 2014 6 a.m.

Man dies in domestic incident

EPHRATA – He didn't say suicide, but Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison said a 22 year old Leavenworth man died on June 20 of a self-inflicted knife wound during a domestic violence incident.

July 6, 2014 6 a.m.

2 from Royal hurt in rear-end crash

ROYAL CITY - Five people, including two from Royal City, were injured Sunday evening in a rear-end accident on Highway 28, eleven miles east of East Wenatchee.

July 6, 2014 6 a.m.

Walleyes rally to down Eastmont

EAST WENATCHEE - Moses Lake took two of three games against the Eastmont Strikers after rallying from three runs down in the nightcap of Tuesday doubleheader.

July 5, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Smokiam Days celebration Saturday

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake residents are preparing to celebrate freedom Saturday with the town's annual Smokiam Days celebration.

July 5, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Desert Aire Pastor relates to struggle

DESERT AIRE - The congregation of the Riverside Presbyterian Church searched a year for a pastor, and the one they found relates well to people with struggles.

July 5, 2014 6:05 a.m.

FrogHollow Band built with varied personalities

ROYAL CITY – There's more than music to the FrogHollow Band, which will command the main stage Friday, July 11, at the annual Royal City SummerFest.

July 5, 2014 6 a.m.

Clay: Reflecting on 67 years of being alive

This is a two-part series about my life.

July 5, 2014 6 a.m.

Fishing heats up for holiday weekend

July 5, 2014 6 a.m.

Equine Poker Run could be lucrative

ROYAL CITY – Soon it will be time for horse owners to saddle up and ride – for cash.

July 4, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Violation notices sent to 42 Moses Lake properties about sewer hookup

Some haven't connected to city sewer because of financial burden

MOSES LAKE - Violation notices will be sent this week to owners of at least 42 properties in the Longview Tracts area of Moses Lake who have not connected to the city's sewer system.

July 4, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Two Warriors make All-State

MATTAWA - Two college bound soccer players from Wahluke High School have received word from their coach Arthur DeVictoria that have made the class 1A all-state selections,

July 4, 2014 6 a.m.

Merlin Traylor

Merlin Traylor was born on December 24, 1930 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Thomas and Kathryn Traylor. After Kathryn's death in 1935 his father moved the family first to Tacoma, WA and then to Spokane, WA. Merlin completed high school and then went on to Gonzaga University and Washington State University earning his degree in Zoology at the age of 19. During this time he met his soul mate and the love of his life Beverly. They were married in 1950.

July 4, 2014 6 a.m.

Trucks, trains, ships and pipelines

GUEST EDITORIAL

All too often our network of highways, pipelines, railroads, barges, ship terminals and airports goes unnoticed unless there is an accident.

July 4, 2014 6 a.m.

Raymond Swanson

Raymond Swanson passed away on June 30th at his home in San Jose, CA after a hard fought battle with lymphoma. He was born in Chicago, IL, on May 4th, 1930 and was raised in Moses Lake, WA, where he met his high school sweetheart, Gail Hansen. They shared 62 years together while initially traveling the world serving in the Air Force. He retired from the military and moved the family to San Jose, where he worked at Lockheed for 23 years. He was known for his strong sense of family, love of sports, quick wit and humor and his encyclopedic knowledge on every topic. His annual trips to Tahoe with family were a highlight filled with card and dice games, tennis and martinis. His presence in a room was undeniable. He was a strong and steady leader and will be greatly missed.

July 4, 2014 6 a.m.

Letter inspired by 911 call

The pine-cone POO-lice are doing their jobs with all do vigilance. My cousin was cleaning the pine-cones from the ground, around his motor-home. A call was placed to 911 that a motor-home was emptying its waste in the street. The city police blockaded the street and sent in five squad cars. With palms resting on their semi-automatic pistols, the police were ready for action. A pine-cone mistaken for a human poo. Police ready to shoot an American over poo or pine-cones.

In the Matter of the Estate of: LEROY PALMER JOHNSON, deceased.

July 3, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Work continues on Wanapum Dam spillway

BEVERLY – Grant PUD and its contractors continue to work on the 800-foot-long Wanapum Dam spillway to prepare for final reinforcing repairs required after discovery of damage this spring.

July 3, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Walleyes end skid against Strikers

EAST WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake Walleyes broke a 10-game losing streak Monday after defeating the Eastmont Strikers, 6-5.

July 3, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Pickles, Pies & Preserves added to SummerFest fun

ROYAL CITY - The Pickles, Pies, & Preserves competition will be Royal City's take on a county fair type of event at SummerFest Royal Roundup this year.

July 3, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Celebratory crowd at skills center grand opening

MOSES LAKE - Students stood at the door to greet people attending the grand opening of the new Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, led tours of the facility, answered questions, kept on working on their projects. And the point about the new building, district superintendent Michele Price said, is that it's for the students.

July 3, 2014 6 a.m.

July 3, 2014 6 a.m.

Firework laws vary in Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - While fireworks are allowed in unincorporated areas of Grant and Adams counties, laws vary in each city, from complete bans to restrictions.

July 3, 2014 6 a.m.

Preparing for the future: new Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center readies students for careers

Work ethic, perseverance part of the curriculum

MOSES LAKE - Summer session students at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center have been learning about computer programming, welding, engineering, among others, even building a business. Daisy Ramirez, who's attending the summer session, said the kids have been learning more than just skills.

July 2, 2014 1 p.m.

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 July 15, 2014 for Supplying 6” Schedule 40 Conduit for Project Oxford as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3885.

July 2, 2014 1 p.m.

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

Notice of Application and Optional DNS

July 1, 2014 7:10 a.m.

Youth Action Team Surveys Local Stores

(Moses Lake) The Moses Lake Youth Action Team finds local stores in our area still have a significant amount of alcohol and tobacco advertising. This is based on information the group collected while conducting a Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores (CANS).