Ellington

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SUPPLYING ONE (1) PRE-FABRICATED FUEL STATION

EDC banquet outlines Grant County growth

MOSES LAKE - It wasn't all silly string and magic tricks at the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) banquet Friday at Big Bend Community College.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF CHELAN

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LOT 89, LARSON SUBDIVISION, VOL. 10, PGS 71-80

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 9 BLK 3 PARADISE FLATS PH 1. GRANT COUNTY, WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 8 Blk 3 Hayden Est 1st Add., Grant Co., WA

Ordinance No. 2710

An ordinance vacating a portion of an alley

Ephrata boy, father identified in Summer Falls drowning

Father still missing

GRANT COUNTY — The 8-year-old boy who died after being pulled from a canal near Summer Falls Dam was identified as Korey Kolves.

Explosion rocks Plymouth

An explosion this morning at the Williams Northwest Natural Gas storage facility prompted the evacuation of the adjacent community of Plymouth, near the SR 395 bridge across the Columbia. No injuries were reported as of 10:15.

Pacific Science Center comes to Larson Heights

Van helps kids learn science of physics

MOSES LAKE - The physics of gravity, the physics of light, the physics of sound, the science of physics in general can be, well, downright boring. But it's not boring to sneak a peek around the room with a periscope.

Ephrata boys take Grandview Invitational

GRANDVIEW - Ephrata boys golf shot the lowest score and nabbed first place at the Grandview Invitational recently.

'Real, wet water'

Dozens took part in a ceremony held March 6, as federal, state, and local agencies signed a contract to deliver water through the new Weber Siphon to irrigators on the Odessa Aquifer in the eastern part of Washington state.

Child dies after Summer Falls canal incident

SUMMER FALLS —A child died late Sunday after being pulled from a canal near Summer Falls. 

With one shot, Royal High School golfer improves over last year

ROYAL CITY - Royal High golf coach Pete Christensen has a veteran boys golf team this year, and he was looking for improvement over last year as the season started.

Commissioners seek new MLIRD director

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners announced Thursday they will begin accepting applications for the vacant position on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

Average spring runoff predicted for Columbia River

BEVERLY - According to Grant PUD Public Information Officer Thomas Stredwick, latest projections show that water flows on the Columbia River this year are anticipated to be 101 percent of normal.

Insurance signup deadline extended for some applicants

People who had trouble signing up for insurance could get extension to April 15

OLYMPIA - People who experienced trouble applying for health insurance at Washington Health Plan Finder, the state health insurance exchange, may have until April 15 to sign up.

Quincy hospital profit concerns state auditor

Hospital owes county about $3.5 million in outstanding warrants

QUINCY - Officials with the Washington Auditor's Office expressed concern over the financial situation of Quincy Valley Medical Center. The hospital received a warning on its financial condition in its annual audit, released Thursday.

Home Expo to showcase modern options for rural living this weekend

MOSES LAKE - The people of Grant County take pride in their homes. Many families have built their house from the ground up, or were the first family in a development, or live in a house next door or handed down from Mom and Dad.

Port of Othello seeks to expand industrial area

OTHELLO - Port of Othello officials are hoping to move dirt on a 42-acre addition to their industrial park in Bruce by the end of this year.

June Eleanor Ponis

June Eleanor (Gemmer) Ponis, youngest of six children born to Edward Gemmer and Lorus (Thomas) Gemmer passed away suddenly on March 12, 2014.

4-H members invited to movie in 1950

4-H was as popular in 1950 as the organization is today. In 1950 4-H members were invited to a free movie to celebrate the completion of 1949 projects. Read on.

Abelino G. "Abby" Rodriguez, Jr.

Abelino G. "Abby" Rodriguez, Jr., age 61, of Moses Lake, Wash. died in his home, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born December 23, 1952 in Acuña, Coahuila, México to Abelino Rodriguez Sr. and Consuelo Galindo Rodriguez.

Lester Allen Cecil

Lester Allen Cecil was born November 15, 1954 in Alhambra, California, to Lester H. Cecil (deceased) and Dora Mae Conlogue, who will miss him terribly. He is greeted in Heaven on March 26, 2014 by his father and sister, Tina. Lester was married to his loving wife, Suzanne, on the 4th of July, 1981 - so that the entire country would celebrate with them. A Moses Lake resident, for 21 years, Lester enjoyed helping others. He was always available to help family and friends. He enjoyed woodworking and was a whiz with puzzles. His greatest joy was his family, daughters Suzzanne and Shannonn, and delighted in playing with his grandchildren: Mariah, Tyler, Joshua, Shayla, Brianna, Angel, Halie, Tara, Reanna and Christian and their children, his great-grandchildren, Aurora, Immayla, Kalee Mae, and Khloe. He is also survived by his loving sister, Bobbie Reid and her husband, David, nieces Shari and Delila. He loved them all and will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at 5PM Monday, March 31, 2014 at Faith Community, 940 E Nelson Road. Pioneer Memorial Services is in care of the arrangements.

Big Bend splits with YVCC

MOSES LAKE - Viking baseball passed its first test of the relatively young season.

Rep. Judy Warnick to run for WA state Senate

OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District state senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.

Time to purchase a fishing license

Pull your fishing and hunting license out of your wallet and note the ending date. It will be 03/31/2014. This means it is time to purchase a new license.

PORT OF MOSES LAKE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL For 2014 LOGO REDESIGN

LEGAL NOTICE

Environmental Assessment for rangeland grasshopper/Mormon cricket suppression is available for review at USDA, APHIS, PPQ, 222 N. Havana Spokane, WA 99202.

Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 03/17/14 from Mike and Debbie Pratum (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2403 Westshore Dr. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on 03/21/14.

SECTION 00020

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Moses Lake at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, for the Hangar 1 Painting Project.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOLA J. VANCE, Deceased.

Juvenile center damaged after water line break

EPHRATA - A water line rupture that occurred in January is just one in a long line of problems with Grant County's Juvenile Detention Center building.

Wahluke counselor to retire to sunny, tropical Panama

MATTAWA - Ever wonder how a teacher could retire to a million dollar condominium?

Clay: Spring camping is on my mind

Curt Carpenter resigns from MLIRD

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District general manager Curt Carpenter resigned this week from his position.

Group to study vacation rentals in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A stakeholders group will likely be formed to discuss potential plans to allow vacation rental homes in Moses Lake to attract more tourism.

Chiefs rally against Bombers

RICHLAND - With this iteration of Moses Lake baseball a clutch hit can come from anywhere.

19 felons arrested in Grant, Adams counties

GRANT COUNTY - Nineteen wanted felons in Grant and Adams counties were recently rounded up in U.S. Marshals Task Force Operation, according to information released Wednesday by the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Would Romney have helped better position the US?

Simple question. What would be the condition of the United States today in terms of our domestic situation, and in terms of our country's position in the world, if Mitt Romney had been elected in 2012?

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

As we move further into spring there are a whole bunch of annual events coming up. The first one is the "April Fools" trout opener in the Columbia Basin when nearly 50 lakes open to trout fishing. Most of these lakes are just south of Potholes Reservoir and offer the best spring fishing in our region.

What we didn't see at Sochi

GUEST EDITORIAL

During the Winter Olympics, viewers around the world marveled at the pristine snow-capped mountains surrounding Sochi, Russia's Black Sea resort city.

State's new drone bill needs some rethinking

We appreciate lawmakers looking out for their constituents by approving privacy restrictions on information gleaned from drones.

Port of Othello seeks to expand industrial area

OTHELLO - Port of Othello officials are hoping to move dirt on a 42-acre addition to their industrial park in Bruce by the end of this year.

MLHS girls golf second at tourney

Emily Dennis scores personal best 93, finishes tied for 2nd

SUNNYSIDE - The Moses Lake High School girls golf team finished 2nd to Wenatchee High School at a March 25 tournament held at Black Rock Creek Golf Club. Eastmont, Davis and Eishenhower High Schools also competed.

Show appreciation to doctors this week

GUEST EDITORIAL

In 1991, President George Bush officially designated March 30 as National Doctor's Day. Since that time we have set aside this day to recognize the men and women who have accepted the special calling of the medical vocation. These professionals serve in a great variety of settings - community clinics, urban hospitals, academic research laboratories, health system leadership, government and numerous others - but with a common goal of ensuring prevention and treatment of disease and disability and improving quality of life.

Youth bowlers qualify for state

MOSES LAKE - Lake Bowls in Moses Lake recently hosted the Youth Pepsi Tournament for eastern Washington.

Royal opens soccer SCAC with victory

ROYAL CITY - With hopes of a strong finish, the Royal Knights kicked off the South Central A Conference soccer season last week with a 3-2 defeat of Warden.

NOTICE OF HEARING

PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF PEDESTRIAN RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING RIVERSHORE ROAD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Natural Resource Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, April 4, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the McGregor Chemical Company office, 5251 Eltopia West Road, Eltopia, Washington.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 51, SUNRISE ESTATES PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 326, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 707 POLSON COURT PASCO, WA 99301

LEGAL NOTICE

Environmental Assessment for rangeland grasshopper/Mormon cricket suppression is available for review at USDA, APHIS, PPQ, 222 N. Havana Spokane, WA 99202.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE & 10-SE, CRP 13-16”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of No. GLADYS MYRTLE HARDESTY, Deceased.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of John Mazurek; Estate of John Mazurek; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR N-NE, CRP 13-15”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Chairman Hastings prepares to issue subpoena on White Bluffs bladderpod listing decision

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2014 - Today, at a House Natural Resources Full Committee oversight hearing, Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) pressed U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Service Director Dan Ashe on the Department’s non-compliance with the Committee’s request for documents regarding the process and science surrounding the FWS’ decision to list the White Bluffs bladderpod as a threatened species.  A letter was sent to the FWS on March 7th seeking specific documents and information to be provided by March 21st.  Due to a complete lack of response to his request, Chairman Hastings announced that he is prepared to issue a subpoena for this information if the Department does not comply by April 2nd.

Othello Sandhill Crane Festival starts Friday

Three days of bird watching, Saturday classes and baked potato bar

OTHELLO - Bird watching, animals and plants of the Columbia Basin, the region's geological history, a pancake breakfast and baked potato lunch are among the attractions at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend.

Columbia Basin Roller Derby wins first bout

YAKIMA - The Wine Country Crushers had no idea what Columbia Basin Roller Derby (CBRD) was going to bring to the game.

Drilling platform designed for study of crack at Wanapum spillway

BEVERLY - Grant PUD contractor Kuney-Goebel JV was designing a drilling platform last week for further study of Wanapum Dam spillway pier monolith No. 4, according to Public Information Officer Thomas Stredwick.

Good SCAC start for Warrior soccer

MATTAWA - If last week was an indication, Wahluke High School will again compete at the highest level of South Central A Conference soccer.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of the expiring leases with the existing lessees on the following parcels.

Fredrick W. Holtz

Fredrick W. Holtz, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed peacefully at his home on March 11, 2014. He turned 94 on February 4th. For years, Fred was a familiar friendly face around Moses Lake, with his fit Jack LaLanne physique, big laugh, and no-nonsense personality.

Savoie sentenced to 20 years for 2003 murder

Prosecutor asked for, receives max sentence

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man who pled guilty to beating and stabbing to death a boy more than 10 years ago was sentenced to 20 years in prison recently.

Marsha A. Koba

Longtime Soap Lake resident and Ephrata pharmacist, Marsha A. Koba, passed away March 20, 2014 at Central Washington Hospital. She was born December 4, 1950 in Moses Lake, Washington to Frank and Miyo Koba. She was raised in Moses Lake and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1969. Marsha earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Washington State University in 1974 and went to work for Jack Potter at Potter Drug in Othello, Washington. Shortly after that, she moved to the Potter Drug in Ephrata and stayed there until the store's closure. Most recently, she was employed by Rite Aid. During her forty years as a pharmacist, Marsha enjoyed getting to know her customers and taking care of them. She made long lasting friendships through her work which she dearly loved. Her favorite pastimes were cooking for her many friends and co-workers and shopping. Marsha is survived by her mother, Miyo Koba of Moses Lake; brothers Rick (Kathy) Koba of Moses Lake and Doug (Jeanne) Koba of Phoenix, AZ; nieces Kalin (Joel) Armstrong of Spokane and Alexa Koba of Phoenix; and nephew Taylor Koba of Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Koba. Marsha will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Vision 2020 recognizes Guido's Pizza in ML

MOSES LAKE - Guido's Brick Oven Pizza and Froyo has only been open for a few months, but owners already have a few things to celebrate.

Helenann J. Holmes

Helenann J. Holmes, 86, a longtime Moses Lake resident passed away March 19, 2014 in Vancouver, Washington, her daughters at her side. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L NE, Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Vikings snap losing streak against Skagit Valley

MOSES LAKE - It took the friendly confines of Big Bend's softball field for the team to snap a seven game losing streak.

4 arrested in string of arsons

GRANT COUNTY - Four people suspected of starting at least 16 arson fires across Grant, Adams and Franklin counties were arrested recently after returning to the scene of a fire.

Judith C. Black

Judith C. Black was born in Seattle on January 3, 1934, to Ruth Wallbom Cameron and Walter Cameron. She passed away on March 15, 2014 in Moses Lake.

State 'Student Achievement Council' forms

Officials want all adults in Washington to have high school diploma or equivalent by 2023

OLYMPIA - Washington education officials want every adult in the state to have a high school diploma or the equivalent by 2023. That's one of two goals established by the Washington Legislature through the state Student Achievement Council.

Moses Lake knocks off Panthers

FAIRWOOD - A rocky start to the 2014 campaign for Moses Lake boy's soccer appears to be a thing of the past after the team's second straight win.

Wild split with Port Huron, close regular season against Wings

WENATCHEE - As the playoffs draw near, the Wenatchee Wild is in sole possession of third place in the American Hockey League's Midwest division.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARCIE MEIER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

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Molahiettes preview state routines

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community was able to see the Molahiettes perform for perhaps the final time this season.

Home and Lifestyle Expo this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents looking to build, remodel or simply redecorate their home can use the Central Washington Home and Lifestyle Expo this weekend as a good starting place for ideas.

Washburn headed to Zone Championships

FEDERAL WAY - Zachary Washburn, of the Moses Lake Manta Rays, advanced to the Zone Championships recently.

Big Bend grabs 3 of 4 against Olympic College

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend (9-2) concluded its non league schedule taking three out of four games against Olympic College.

Paul K. Messer

Paul K. Messer, formerly of Royal City, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at his residence in Shoreline, WA on March 14, 2014.

Chiefs duo win Lewiston Invite

LEWISTON - The Moses Lake High School #2 tennis doubles team of Chad Palmer and Tyler Ward won the Lewiston/Clarkston Invitation over the weekend in Idaho.

Preserving the past: Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection

OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites awaits the governor's signature to become law.

New irrigation district law may save farmers money

OLYMPIA - New legislation regarding irrigation districts clarifies the status of hydropower generators in the canals, which may translate to a cost-savings for farmers.

William (Bill) L. Mast

William (Bill) L. Mast, 79, longtime Warden resident, passed away on Thursday, March 20th at his home in Moses Lake.

Investigators probe Moses Lake arson

MOSES LAKE - One person was arrested Monday in connection to an arson fire Sunday afternoon that destroyed an unoccupied building west of Moses Lake.

Martinez lifts Othello over Selah

OTHELLO - With her team down one with a runner on second base, Madison Martinez stepped into the batter's box with two outs.

Moses Lake softball splits in East Wenatchee

EAST WENATCHEE - Moses Lake softball finished its abbreviated non league schedule with a split at the Eastmont Mix and Match.

Less than a week to ACA deadline

Residents who want to sign up urged to use website

OLYMPIA - As of March 1, 14,618 Grant County residents had signed up for health insurance through the state's health care exchange, Washington Health Plan Finder. In Adams County, 4,773 residents had signed up, according to data released by Health Plan Finder officials.

Fish and Wildlife: Wanapum drawdown created an emergency

OLYMPIA - Grant County farmers and irrigators who rely on Columbia River water for their crops will receive help from state regulators.

Knights stop Granger twice on diamond

ROYAL CITY - Royal broke into the win column in high school baseball Saturday in spectacular fashion behind a no-hitter by freshman hurler Kaden Jenks.

Linda R. Alvarado

Linda R. Alvarado, 66, longtime Royal City resident, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash.  Linda was born May 12, 1947 in Seymour, Texas to Juanita Reyna and Raymond Costilla.

Royal Middle School's students recognized for language learning

ROYAL CITY - The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) has given the first ever English Language Acquisition Award to 42 schools across the state, including Royal Middle School.

“NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION”

Division Street East, Phase IV Street Improvments

LEGAL NOTICE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Wahluke School District No. 73, will accept bids on a 2 year lease of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 15 N., Range 23, EWN, Grant County, Washington, comprising of 19 acres of irrigable land. The bid amount will be for the annual payment. The Lessee agrees to pay all irrigation charges, weed control, leasehold excise tax, and all other assessments for duration of Lease. Additional information may be obtained by writing or calling Wahluke School District No. 73, Box 907, Mattawa, WA, 99349 or phone 932-4565.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope will be holding regular commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month starting at 4:00 p.m. for the rest of 2014.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope will be holding regular commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month starting at 4:00 p.m. for the rest of 2014. The meetings are held at the Port Office located at 4975 Road 13.5 SW; Royal City. The public is welcome to attend.

Four suspects arrested in Grant, Adams and Franklin County arsons

GRANT COUNTY — Four suspects are in jail in an alleged arson spree in three counties over the weekend, including a fire that destroyed a vacant building near Moses Lake.

Carpenter steps down as MLIRD manager

Moses Lake Irrigation District Manager Curt Carpenter tendered his resignation on Monday, citing health concerns and strain on his family.

Stolen vehicles, parts recovered near ML

MOSES LAKE - Parts to at least eight suspected stolen vehicles were recovered on several properties in the Moses Lake area during a recent investigation.

Experienced campaigner Dani Bolyard to seek seat

COULEE CITY - After several years of supporting, even campaigning for others, well-known Grant County Republican Party activist Dani Bolyard has decided to run for an office of her own.

Moses Lake secures 5-2 win over Gonzaga Prep

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys soccer walked onto the pitch Saturday with the hope of washing away the memory of two unceremonious losses to open the season.

Naches too much two times for Royal Knights baseballers

ROYAL CITY - One positive for Royal High School coming out of Saturday's baseball openers at Naches is that the Knights learned what it will take to keep up with the elite teams of the South Central A Conference.

Banquet showcases Nigerian culture

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community received a glimpse of Nigerian culture this weekend during the Moses Lake Medical Team's fundraising banquet.

Moses Lake girls track takes Ray Cross Invitational

EPHRATA - Behind nine first place finishes, the Moses Lake girls track team was able to run away with the Ray Cross Invitational in Ephrata.

Moses Lake outlasts Mead

SPOKANE - Moses Lake baseball scored its first win of the season after a 4-1 road win against Mead.

Local effort brings film to Moses Lake

Church leads effort to bring Christian theme movie to local theater

MOSES LAKE - There's this movie. An interesting idea, potential for a big audience, but not Hollywood's usual fare.

Dogs showcase skills at Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of dogs from across the Northwest spent the weekend running through tunnels and chutes, over jumps and around other various obstacles during the Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club's agility trials.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 2:00 P.M. on April 7, 2014 for Craft Labor for Mechanical Maintenance and Capital Projects as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3681.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 36 Broad Ripple #3, Grant Co., WA

City of Moses Lake

The City of Moses Lake Parks Department submitted an application for a Substantial Shoreline Development Permit and C-R Zone Conditional Use Permit on February 12, 2014.

“NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION”

Division Street East, Phase IV Street Improvments

Soap Lake home damaged in blaze

SOAP LAKE - A fire Wednesday afternoon severely damaged the roof and attic of a home in Soap Lake.

Royal students of month chosen

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School teaching staff has chosen the school's Students of the Month for February.

PUD rates will not increase immediately

Commissioners say it's too early to judge impact

EPHRATA - Rates for Grant County PUD customers will not increase this year.

Chiefs ready for Ray Cross Invitational

EPHRATA - Moses Lake track athletes' quest to return to the state championship meet begins this Saturday at the Ray Cross Invitational in Ephrata.

Warriors ready for another competitive season

MATTAWA - Wahluke High School dropped a pair of boys soccer mini-games at the Highland Jamboree last week, but coach Arthur deVictoria is unconcerned.

Remodeling underway at Walmart

MOSES LAKE - Customers at the Moses Lake Walmart will see some construction work for the next couple of weeks as the store undergoes a major remodel.

MLIRD directors respond to Hansen's resignation letter

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors publicly responded Thursday to criticism from former director Mick Hansen about the district's interpretation of election and assessment laws.

Moses Lake tames Tigers

MOSES LAKE - It seemed as if as soon as the Lewis and Clark batters got off the bench to face pitcher Marnie Skinner they were immediately returning to the dugout.

Ephrata man sentenced in alcohol poisoning case

MOSES LAKE - An Ephrata man was recently convicted of furnishing alcohol to minors at a party in 2012 where a 20-year-old man died of alcohol poisoning.

Quiny's SS Equipment purchases Corvallis New Holland

QUINCY - SS Equipment announced the purchase of Corvallis New Holland in Corvallis, Oregon.

Commissioners will find new MLIRD director

MOSES LAKE - The process to find and appoint a new Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director could start as early as next week.

Wahluke's Read Across America day

MATTAWA - From coast to coast, more than 45 million readers, young and old, recently celebrated the nation's largest reading event - Read Across America Day.

Hazel Osborne remembers the flying ants around the homestead buildings

Today it is simple for us to take a spray can or pump sprayer to get rid of unwanted insects and spiders. Back in the early 1900s, the chickens helped with insect control. Read on.

Record runs of Columbia River chinook, coho forecast

Did you hear we can expect a record run of salmon and steelhead this year? This news is exciting enough to get every salmon and steelhead angler checking their tackle. Read on.

Linda R. Alvarado

Linda R. Alvarado, 66, longtime Royal City resident, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash. Linda was born May 12, 1947 in Seymour, Texas to Juanita Reyna and Raymond Costilla.

Fresh News from MarDon

Walleye fishing on Potholes Reservoir has been amazing using blade baits. The best way to do this is by culling in 44 to 56 feet of water. The Rainbow Trout fishing is also really hot right now. Trout up to 28 inches have been landed behind the MarDon Office this past week. And we are hearing reports of trout being caught off Medicare Beach as well.

WSP reminds drivers to move left for emergency vehicles

OLYMPIA - Washington has a move left for emergency vehicles law, but it is not working perfectly.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Legal Description: Lots 8 to 12, Block 4 North Ephrata Industrial Tract #1

CITY OF OTHELLO

The City of Othello seeks Statements of Qualifications for skatepark design services for the future City of Othello Skatepark.

PORT OF MOSES LAKE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL For 2014 LOGO REDESIGN

SECTION 00020

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Moses Lake at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, for the Hangar 1 Painting Project.

“NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION”

Division Street East, Phase IV Street Improvments

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

TO:Creditors of Soap Lake RV Resort, LLC, and other parties in interest

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOLA J. VANCE, Deceased.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope will be holding regular commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month starting at 4:00 p.m. for the rest of 2014.

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REC Silicon to construct $6M research lab

MOSES LAKE - Construction on REC Silicon's new Moses Lake research and development laboratory is about to get underway.

Law enforcement veterans clean up Mattawa Police mess

Earn $4,300 from sale for city so far

MATTAWA - A state audit found all kinds of problems at the Mattawa Police Department over the last 20 years, and one - the evidence room - was just too big for Chief John Turley to handle.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

Friday, March 21st

Ephrata man sentenced for role in thefts

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man was recently sentenced to five days in jail for his role in a string of storage locker break ins.

Day trip on tap: Steamboat Rock State Park

The recent columns by Danielle Blevins have inspired me to take to the road in search of interesting places. If I find a plant native to the Columbia Basin, all the better. Fact is, I have been enjoying Basin wildflowers all my life, but didn't know the names or history of them.

Reader encourages weed control

Last year our town was taken over by goat head weeds.

Former Grant County clerk pleads not guilty

EPHRATA - Former county clerk Kenneth Kunes pleaded not guilty this week to felony charges stemming from an alleged assault of his wife March 7.

Wanapum Dam crack prompts access issues

Access to public lands and public documents are important to our readers and the general news media.

Judge explains sentencing guidelines

When we read the newspaper, watch the news, or even in casual conversations with our friends and family, we learn of defendants receiving jail sentences that don't seem to make any sense. We may ask "why would the judge impose a sentence that seems so light for the crime?" or "why was this defendant treated differently than another defendant for the same crime?" It is my hope that this brief, non-comprehensive look at sentencing guidelines may help those who want to better understand our judicial system.

Farmers deserve our respect

I recently attended a farm equipment auction, I'm guessing there were around 100 or so in attendance. I came away from that day with some strong feelings of what I had seen. Most of the crowd was well into their 60's and 70's.

ML shooting victim expected to survive

MOSES LAKE - The man shot late Friday night at a Moses Lake home remains in the intensive care unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

MLHS girls tennis loses opener to Kennewick

KENNEWICK - The Moses Lake High School girls tennis team lost their season-opener to Kennewick on Tuesday, 2-5. The Chiefs doubles team of Megan Hill and Mickayla Friend battled for more than two hours to win their match 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6). Hill and Friend won three key match points to remain in the match before winning in a third set tie break.

Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection

New bill passes Legislature

OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites awaits the governor's signature to become law.

Wild goaltender headed to Colorado College

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Wild goaltender Chase Perry is continuing his hockey career at the collegiate level.

CHS Harvest for Hunger seeks community support

ROYAL CITY - CHS Sun Basin is gathering donations of money, food and crops as part of CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Royal School District 160

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP/PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting/workshop to discuss the Franklin County Shoreline Master Program Update.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING AND ELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR THE WASHINGTON ALFALFA SEED COMMISSION

Pursuant to chapter 15.65 RCW, notice is given that a public meeting will be held at the Washington State Department of Agriculture, 1111 Washington St. SE, 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on April 1, 2014 to nominate candidates for positions 3 and 5 (producers) and position 7 (handler) on the Washington Alfalfa Seed Commission.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 49, WENDELL BROWN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO, FRANKLIN CO., WA

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL, at the Civic Center located at 401 S. Balsam at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2014 to consider: The rezoning of 75 parcels of property located in the City limits to match the approved Comprehensive Plan.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE & 10-SE, CRP 13-16”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

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Blackwood Legacy Quartet

in concert at Nazarene Church

ROYAL CITY - The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will present a special concert at Royal City's Church of the Nazarene on March 30.

Group spreads positive message through art

MOSES LAKE - A new non-profit group in Moses Lake is giving youth an opportunity to express themselves through art in a positive environment.

ML Monsters second at Early Spring Classic

KENNEWICK - The 10u Moses Lake Monsters narrowly missed a first place finish at the Early Spring Classic recently.

Commissioners approve gang prosecutor position

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the prosecutor's office to transform the Traffic Enforcement Deputy Prosecutor position into a full-time gang prosecution position.

Endeavor middle school boundary proposal unveiled

All of Patton Boulevard will attend new Endeavor Middle School

MOSES LAKE - The service area for the new Endeavor Middle School will include all of the area adjacent to Patton Boulevard, and about 100 students will move from Frontier Middle School to Chief Moses Middle School. That will be the proposal submitted to the Moses Lake School Board at its March 27 meeting.

Job Corps students help provide new Moses Lake home

MOSES LAKE - Over the years, Columbia Basin Job Corps students have pitched in to help Habitat for Humanity build new homes for Moses Lake families.

Chiefs drop match to Lewis and Clark

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake dropped its second straight match, this time under dubious circumstances.

Moses Lake clawed by 'Cats

MOSES LAKE - Mt. Spokane had been threatening to score for a majority of the game.

Ronald Vernon Weis

Ronald Vernon Weis, age 63, passed away in Silverdale, Washington on 16 February 2014. He was born in Ritzville, WA on 23 January 1951. His parents, who preceded him in death, were Daniel & Elsie Weis. Ronald Graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1969.

5 juniors vie for Royal's Distinguished Young Women

Janette Ruiz, Samantha Noftle, Khrystal Spalding, Jacquelin Guadarrama, Samantha Eilers

ROYAL CITY - Five Royal High School juniors will put their best foot forward Saturday night in an effort to win the crown of 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Royal City.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARCIE MEIER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

'Project management' workshop at BBCC

Two-day workshop set for April 18-19

MOSES LAKE - A new two-day workshop teaching project management skills is scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Big Bend Community College.

Spring cleaning: where do you start?

REC Silicon to construct research lab

MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon has plans to build an 11,400 square-foot research and development laboratory at the company’s Moses Lake plant.

Anonymous renter

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Anonymous renter

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Average spring runoff predicted for Mid-Columbia and Wanapum Dam

While Grant PUD continues to address the fracture discovered in one of Wanapum Dam’s spillway pier monoliths, the facility remains an operational hydropower plant.

Deputies patrol Wanapum Reservoir

BEVERLY - Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies are patrolling the Crescent Bar shoreline looking for people trespassing on the exposed Wanapum Reservoir shore.

Breast and cervical cancer screenings this Saturday at CBHA

OTHELLO - Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA), Othello Hospital and the Tri City Cancer Center are teaming up to provide potentially life saving screenings from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, March 22nd at the 14th Avenue Medical & Dental Center in Othello.

Residents needed for Neighborhood Watch

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department has seen success in recent years with several block watch and Neighborhood Watch programs and they're looking for more residents to get involved.

Moses Lake splits at Southridge Jamboree

KENNEWICK - Moses Lake baseball kicked off its season at the Southridge Jamboree recently.

MLIRD directors, attorney drafting response to Mick Hansen this week

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors and the board's attorney are drafting a response to the former director Mick Hansen's resignation letter.

Jesus "Jessie" Rodriquez

Jesus "Jessie" Rodriquez was born on May 23, 1958 in Wharton, TX to Juanita and Florentino Rodriguez. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away with family by his side on March 13, 2014 in his home in Moses Lake.

Guardsman recently honored for heroism

MOSES LAKE - A Washington Army National guardsman stationed in Moses Lake received an award for heroism Friday for saving a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old son after they drove off the road in December.

Kathleen Louise Moore Mason

Kathleen Louise Moore Mason, age 70, of Royal City, WA. passed away on March 13, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Royal City. Kathleen was born to Ernest and Catherine (Harris) Moore on February 20, 1944 in Sunnyside, WA., the seventh of fifteen children. She had a wonderful childhood, with lots of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighborhood children to play and fight with. Since there wasn't much money during Kathleen's childhood, the family became innovative in ways to have fun. Kathleen had many fond memories of attending school, participating in the 4-H Club, attending and singing in the Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Lily Jeffords. She also recalls the hard work that had to be done on the family farm.

Felon found with guns, drugs after shot fired

MOSES LAKE - Firearms, ammunition and drugs were seized in a convicted felon's home in Moses Lake after a neighbor reported possible shots fired.

Vikings take two against WolfPack

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball (6-1) continued its torrid non-league stretch with two more wins over Thompsons River.

Moses Lake girls golf fifth at invite

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls golf placed fifth at the Moses Lake Invite Monday with a team score of 181.

Mary Patricia (Pat) Brown

Mary Patricia (Pat) Brown, 87, long-time resident of Coulee City, Washington, went from her home on this earth to her new home in heaven on Thursday, March 13, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Coulee City Assembly of God, 205 W. Douglas, with Pastor Allan Fox officiating. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake, Washington. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake.

Robert (Bob) Hardin

Robert (Bob) Hardin, 90, died March 7, 2014, in his farm home surrounded by family, friends and beloved pets. Born February 10, 1924, in Paul, Idaho, son of Allan and Blanche (Ford) Hardin, Bob spent his early years working on the family farm with his two siblings, Keith Hardin and Frances Hardin Craig.

Royal School District, teachers in stalemate

GUEST EDITORIAL

On March 6 the Royal School District and Royal Education Association agreed to request the assistance of a state mediator to reach a suitable contract between the district and its teachers.

Kathleen Louise Moore Mason

Kathleen Louise Moore Mason, age 70, of Royal City, WA. passed away on March 13, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Royal City. Kathleen was born to Ernest and Catherine (Harris) Moore on February 20, 1944 in Sunnyside, WA., the seventh of fifteen children. She had a wonderful childhood, with lots of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighborhood children to play and fight with. Since there wasn't much money during Kathleen's childhood, the family became innovative in ways to have fun. Kathleen had many fond memories of attending school, participating in the 4-H Club, attending and singing in the Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Lily Jeffords. She also recalls the hard work that had to be done on the family farm.

Talk aims to encourage young adults to vote

OLYMPIA — Young adults may not vote, but that doesn’t mean they’re not engaged citizens, said experts on youth and politics.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: BLANCA ESPINOZA FLORES, MARCO GUETA-VIRGEN and anyone claiming a parental interest.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Royal School District 160

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Royal School District 160

Grant PUD contractor designing drilling platform

BEVERLY — Grant County PUD contractor Kuney-Goebel JV is designing a drilling platform to repair the cracked spillway at Wanapum Dam.

Tom Dent declares for Warnick's seat

MOSES LAKE - Long time Moses Lake area businessman Tom Dent has announced he will run for the 13th District House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Judy Warnick, who has opted to run for the state senate.

SkillSource honors workers, businesses

MOSES LAKE - When Jeff Schoonover was laid off after his company relocated from Wenatchee to Moses Lake, he struggled to find another job and turned to SkillSource.

Moses Lake falls to Bulldogs in shoot out

MOSES LAKE - A 2-0 halftime lead, a 3-0 second half lead, four total goals and a loss?

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Columbia Basin Health Association offers free screenings

"Some medical issues are difficult to talk about," Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) Director of Quality Dulcye Field said. "Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) falls into that category."

Chiefs thumped by University in home opener

MOSES LAKE - There was no easing into the season for Moses Lake softball.

Ephrata pursuit ends in crash Thursday

EPHRATA - Ephrata police were led on a chase Thursday night through Ephrata and Soap Lake after attempting to stop an Ephrata man wanted by police in an undisclosed investigation.

Soap Lake's healing waters studied more closely

Samples go to researchers at CWU, WWU

SOAP LAKE - A longtime resident is one step closer to solving the mystery of Soap Lake.

Felon found in clothes dryer

MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon found hiding in a clothes dryer after a four-hour standoff in Moses Lake Thursday night told police he hid because he didn't want to return to jail.

Moses Lake tennis hosts jamboree

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake tennis opened its season hosting Cheney, Othello and Ellensburg in a jamboree.

Former Othello councilman facing wire fraud charges

NEBRASKA - A former Othello councilmember and truck company president recently pleaded not guilty to wire fraud in connection to a scheme to defraud food processor ConAgra.

Man survives shooting near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A man survived a shooting Friday night on Airway Drive Northeast.

Larry Wayne Linderman

Larry Wayne Linderman, age 66, of Othello Washington, passed away at his home March 11th, 2014. He was born in Axtell Kansas on August 23rd, 1947 to parents, Alton Henry and Geraldine Linderman. Larry grew up in Louisville, Kansas and graduated from Wamego High School in Kansas. After graduation he moved to Washington to a new farm unit in Block 23 where he worked until summoned by the US Army in July of 1968. After basic training he spent six weeks at Fort Sill Oklahoma for Advanced Artillary Training. Larry was married to Dale (Skidmore) Linderman in Lawton, Oklahoma on November 22, 1968. Larry then served 19 months with the Service Battery 1st Battalion 92nd Artillery in the area around Pleiku Vietnam. After his service he returned to Othello, WA where he began his 38 year career at Evergreen Implement. After he left Evergreen he went on to work with his daughter at AV Labs, in Othello. A business that he and Dale invested in at its inception in 2001. He was the chief float builder for the Othello Community Floats for 12 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Larry had a "get things done attitude." He was an epic problem solver. Whether it was computer software, iron, electrical, mechanical or wood, he would fix it if it was broken. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife Dale, and children; Vaughn (Doug) Pegram of Othello Washington, Lance (Melody) Linderman of Craigmont Idaho, and Brian (Julie) Linderman of Pasco Washington, Siblings; Randy (Sue) Linderman, Steve Linderman, and Judy Olson, grandchildren; Portia Nicholson, Kendra Linderman, McKenna Linderman, Kayla Frei, Breanne (Conrad) Martinez, Kayla (Jeremy) Brown, and Levi (Nakieta) Pegram. Larry also leaves 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles to cherish his loving memory. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Spencer Linderman. A commemorative gathering will be held at the Othello Eagles on Larch Street on Friday March 21st from 1:00 to 4:00pm. To leave an online condolence to the family, and for the memorial service details, please visit our website at www.stevensfuneralchapel.com.

Dash cams coming for Mattawa police

MATTAWA - There will be more video proof of police activity, particularly traffic stops, in Mattawa in the future.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: TX#13924 FU 189, BLK 40, Grant Co., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

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

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE

MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 5:00 P.M. on April 8, 2014 for Professional Civil Engineering, Surveying, and GIS Services as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3780.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 PELICAN RIDGE SP #1

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LT 9 PAXSON PLAT

Cantwell Joins Delegation to Chile, Strengthening Ties with Expanding Market for Washington Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) will be in Chile – one of the fastest growing market-based economies in South America – to strengthen ties for Washington exports and innovation economy, as part of a Congressional delegation. Chile is Washington state’s largest trading partner in South America, with $1.3 billion in Washington exports going to Chile in 2013.

Jury rules in partial favor of dog owner

Decision ends a more than four-year legal battle

SPOKANE - A federal jury ruled in partial favor of a Moses Lake man whose pet was killed by a sheriff's deputy in 2010.

Rookies of the Year

MATTAWA - Rookie of the Year is never won by an entire team, but you could call Wahluke High School's baseball team rookies of the year.

Moses Lake girls golf first in Othello

OTHELLO - Moses Lake girls golf placed first at the Othello Girls Invitational Thursday.

Boundaries, possible bond covered at Moses Lake School District meeting

Next meeting scheduled for April 24

MOSES LAKE - Neighborhood schools, plans for possible new schools, playground equipment and all-day kindergarten were among the topics covered at a recent community meeting for district patrons of the Moses Lake School District.

2 injured near Royal City

ROYAL CITY - Two people from western Washington were hurt in a 1-car rollover about a mile east of here on Highway 26 on March 2.

Judges uphold ML man's convictions

SPOKANE - A state appellate court recently upheld a Moses Lake man's conviction of methamphetamine possession and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Legislature passes supplemental budget

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

Red Rock students Read Across America

ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary celebrated Read Across America last week. Individual classrooms read Dr. Seuss books and held a week-long reading contest in honor of his birthday (March 2).

5 Chiefs named all-conference

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls bowling had an exceptional season that ended with a second place finish at the district tournament.

Washington Potatoes Greatly Benefit From KORUS FTA

Having been touted as one of the most significant free trade agreements for the United States in nearly two decades, March 15, 2014 will mark the two-year anniversary since the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) went into force.  The KORUS FTA has provided an opportunity to increase trade amongst the two nations and specifically has allowed for the elimination or phasing out of tariffs and quotas on agricultural products.

World Wide Yarns debuts Soap Lake yarn

SOAP LAKE - World Wide Yarns owner Debra Gravelle and fiber artist Kim Graham didn't have to look very far for inspiration when they teamed up to create their new line of hand-dyed yarn.

Food bank needs replacement freezer

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Food Bank is in need of a frost-free upright freezer. Director Dorothy Lee hopes someone can donate one to replace an old one that has quit working.

Grant PUD hires law enforcement to keep people off closed shoreline

Royal Knowledge Bowl team misses state meet by one point

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Knowledge Bowl team had a dream turn to nightmare in a matter of hours. The result is the Knights missed the state tournament by one point.

Shooting near Royal injures elderly man

ROYAL CITY - An elderly man received a minor wound the night of March 5 when someone fired two rounds from a shotgun into the home where he was sleeping.

Colleen Gaye Grimmett

Colleen Gaye Grimmett, 51, passed away on March 12, 2014, in Newberg, Oregon, following a lengthy illness.

Kenneth Eric Lloyd

Kenneth Eric Lloyd, age 63, passed away at his home in Moses Lake, WA. He was born September 19, 1950 in Boise, ID. His parents' were Leonard & Muriel Lloyd. Kenneth graduated from Moses Lake High School and served in the Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a member of the Sand Scorpions.

FBI: Terrorists using fake e-mails to purchase chemicals

According to an FBI advisory, several chemical companies have received purchase orders for bulk chemicals and equipment from individuals using fraudulent e-mail accounts in an attempt to pass themselves off as university representatives.

Access restricted behind Wanapum Dam

The water behind Wanapum Dam is lower than since the building of the dam. This means the area is unsafe. We have heard of one person becoming stuck in sand/mud up to the waist. Take a trip to view this historical event, but stay above normal high-water level. Read on.

Mercer girls arrive in 1860s

OK, in the Feb. 14 Bits & Pieces column, the E-mail from Cheryl segment read as follows:

MLHS ready to contend for league title

MOSES LAKE - A year removed from falling one win short from advancing to the state tournament, Moses Lake baseball is ready to take the next step in the postseason.

Dog licenses urged in Royal

ROYAL CITY - If you have an unlicensed dog in Royal City, your bill is mounting.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY WITHIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4

Ordinance No. 2707

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Hydrants"

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM P. YANKE, Deceased.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be making aquatic herbicide treatments beginning in May 2014 and continuing through the end of the 2014 irrigation season. These herbicide treatments will be made pursuant to a Department of Ecology NPDES General Permit for Aquatic Weed Control in Irrigation Systems (Permit No. WAG-991010).

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Royal School District 160 is requesting E-Rate Priority 2 Internal Connections bids for classroom audio/video switching systems, as defined by the Technical Specifications outlined.

Menu announced for BBCC 'Cellarbration'

MOSES LAKE - The dinner menu and wine pairings have been announced for Cellarbration for Education, the annual fundraising dinner and auction for Big Bend Community College.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

TO:Creditors of Soap Lake RV Resort, LLC, and other parties in interest

Notice of Application

March 14, 2014

Ordinance No. 2708

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems”

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOLA J. VANCE, Deceased.

Ordinance No. 2706

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Hydrants"

Lunch Specials

Moses Lake felon found hiding in dryer

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was found hiding inside a dryer early Friday morning following a standoff at a Moses Lake mobile home park.

Decreased water levels will affect farmers, fish

SPOKANE - Farmers along the Columbia River may experience "water supply problems" because of the drawdown on the Wanapum Reservoir, according to the state ecology department.

Drilling at Wanapum Dam to begin soon

BEVERLY - Contractors will soon begin investigative drilling into the Wanapum Dam spillway where a fracture was discovered late last month and may use steel strand anchors to repair the spillway.

Reader believes morality is the bedrock for all cultures

It is interesting and amazing to hear John Kerry talk about the bill in Texas that was vetoed as being immoral. He and the president and their group promote immorality:

Hansen resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Director Mick Hansen resigned from his position during a regularly scheduled board of directors meeting Tuesday night.

Spring Field Day set for Royal Golf

ROYAL CITY - The golfing season at Royal Golf Course will kick off with Spring Field Day on Masters weekend.

Self-improvement can lead to big changes

To witness all sorts of things illegal like abuse, drug use, crazy drunk drivers, theft, all those other things you in your heart know it needs to be brought to someone's attention, do what you as a citizen must do to keep a feeling of being one of the good guys.

Annual meeting scheduled in Schawana

SCHAWANA - There will be two good reasons to attend the community meeting at the Schawana Church on Monday, March 24.

Hawaii and the electric cow

Normally, you wouldn't think the cost of electricity would clobber ranchers, but in Hawaii, high power rates are the central competitiveness issue. In fact, the owners of the mammoth Parker Ranch on Hawaii's big island have calculated their "per cow" electricity costs.

Chiefs softball looks to defend league, district title

MOSES LAKE - With a solid core of returning players, Moses Lake softball figures to once again be the class of the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

State fish art contest deadline approaches

Teachers and children of K through 12 age take notice. The State Fish Art Contest has been holding an annual contest for the past 15 years. The deadline escapes my notice for some reason and I seem to be playing catch up or the deadline is too late. Yes, I'm playing catch up again this year, but there is still time to enter. The artwork must be postmarked on or before March 31.

More human remains found at Crescent Bar

CRESCENT BAR - A second set of human remains was found Friday in the Crescent Bar area exposed by the drawdown of the Columbia River.

Reader questions plans for lottery funds

In the Herald on Monday, March 10 was the headlined "Lottery may help fund schools."

Hats off to Lowe's and their volunteers

This group contacted Carry Liles, general manager of the Moses Lake Senior Center and asked if there was anything that needed to be done at the Senior Center.

Lyle Vance Burck

Lyle Vance Burck, beloved husband and father, passed away on March 9, 2014, at the age of 93. Lyle was born in Gordon, Nebraska on March 9, 1921 to Oscar and Inez Burck.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

The drawdown of Wanapum Dam on the Columbia River has raised concerns among the angling community, primarily about fish passage. At current levels salmon returning up river cannot pass this structure, but I have learned that plans are in place to make sure our spring Chinook and subsequent runs of salmon safely make it up stream.

Nancee Estelle Raines Vernon

Nancee Estelle Raines Vernon passed away at the age of 88 on March the 2nd, 2014, at 9:29 PM at her home in Moses Lake, Washington. She was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA, on September the 1st, 1925, to Cecil Erwin Raines and Frances Esther Morley Raines. Out of 4 children born to the couple, one other child, Cecilia, survived infancy. The children were not blessed with secure beginnings, so Nancee spent parts of her childhood with her parents on Queen Anne Hill, and the greater part of her growing up years living with her maternal grandmother, Nancy Pearl Welch Morley, in the rural area of Riverton Heights, WA. Until High School, Nancee attended a different school every year, if she did not attend more. Nancee remembers an especially tender and caring teacher in Riverton Heights, a Mrs. Bowers, who left wonderful memories and a very favorable impression on her life. Perhaps it was she who helped to inspire Nancee to do well in school and to graduate Salutatorian of Highline High School. Nancee was also crowned Queen of Riverton Heights in her senior year.

MLSD employees recognized at PSE banquet

Employees receive certificates for length of service

MOSES LAKE - Classroom aides, bus drivers, office staff and all the employees who keep the wheels turning at school were recognized at the annual dessert banquet sponsored by the Public School Employees chapter Tuesday.

Mick Hansen resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director Mick Hansen resigned Tuesday night from the district's board of directors.

Grant County, PUD seats up for grabs

It's still early, but we wanted to remind you that 13 public offices on the county and PUD levels will be up for election in Grant County.

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN JUVENILE COURT

To: Jay Jordan, Alleged Father

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN JUVENILE COURT

To: Anthony White, Father

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN JUVENILE COURT

To: To Whom It May Concern/Unknown Fathers

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing with Optional DNS

LEGAL NOTICE

City of Moses Lake, Bill Aukett, POB 1579 Moses Lake, WA 98837, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 24, BLOCK 2, HOLT'S ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 72, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1747 N 7TH AVE, PASCO, WA 99301

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Commissioners is inviting written proposals from Automated Teller Machine (ATM) providers interested in providing at least two (2) ATMs and services thereto for the TRAC Center.

ORDINANCE NO. 946-2014

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 945-2014 RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Othello, Washington invites sealed bids for the purchase of a 1996 vactor, which is owned by the City.

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More water on tap for the Basin

MOSES LAKE - Much-needed surface water is expected to reach some Basin irrigators as early as this year - the result of progress federal, state and local agencies are making in solving the decline of Odessa aquifer groundwater.

New well, pump to go on line at Port of Royal Slope

ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope's (PORS) well No. 2 project will become part of the potable water system tomorrow. It will increase the supply from 100,000 gallons to 200,000 for Port tenants.

Tom Dent declares for Warnick's seat

MOSES LAKE - Long time Moses Lake area businessman Tom Dent has announced he will run for the 13th District House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Judy Warnick, who has opted to run for the state senate.

Othello begins search for new police chief

OTHELLO - The City of Othello hired an outside consulting firm to help find a new police chief after former Chief Steve Dunnagan resigned last week.

Rodeo returning to Yakima SunDome

YAKIMA - The top cowboys and cowgirls in the Northwest will be returning to Yakima in November.

Rodger Lloyd Rockne, Sr.

Rodger Lloyd Rockne, Sr., 73, of Moses Lake, WA died Monday, March 3, 2014 in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, WA. He was born August 12, 1941 in Seattle, WA to Willard and Frances Jeanne (Befoure) Rockne.

Alzheimer's walk scheduled for September

Money raised will help eastern Washington families dealing with disease

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers will be walking to bring attention to Alzheimer's Sept. 20, and organizers are seeking walkers and donations.

Wenatchee Wild swept by division-leading Fairbanks

WENATCHEE - After a recent string of success, the Wild were brought back down to Earth against the division champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs.

Katherine "Katie" Gies

Katie was born March 12, 1921 in Ruff, Washington to Fred and Katherine Schmauder. She passed away March 9, 2014 in Odessa, WA. She is survived by five children Robert (Honie) Gies, Richard (Mary) Gies, Marlene (Doug) Brendell-Baker, Susan Jensen, and Randy (Ruth) Gies. Twelve grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 1987 and four brothers and two sisters. She is a member of the Christ Lutheran Church where she did numerous duties and was part of the women's group. She was a former Odessa PTA and 4-H Leader. She enjoyed cooking and baking, her pets, and her garden. Viewing will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 900-930 at the Christ Lutheran Church. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA followed by a Celebration of Life memorial service at the Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa, WA at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tim Hauge, officiating. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or to the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Please sign our online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.

Strengthening rural America through entrepreneurship

When asked if I see myself as an entrepreneur, I could tell that my answer (well, I farm, so I guess so) wasn't what the interviewer was looking for when he videotaped me at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 95th Annual Convention in January. In truth I am an entrepreneur, all farmers and ranchers are. My wife and I started a direct-to-consumer beef and lamb business several years ago. We looked at it as a way of adding value to our livestock and developing a new income source for our farm. Along the way we started to talk to friends and neighbors about the lack of processing facilities near our community.

Senior donates food, firewood for project

Chris Burns conducts one-man food drive as part of senior project

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School senior's project generated enough donated food to help 20 families over the Christmas season, and enough firewood to help two more families stay warm.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Royal School District 160 is requesting E-Rate Priority 2 Internal Connections bids for classroom audio/video switching systems, as defined by the Technical Specifications outlined.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MARCIE MEIER and anyone claiming a parental interest.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN THE ESTATE OF, JOE P. DELGADO, Deceased.

Do you agree with Mick Hansen's decision to resign from the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board?

Pacific Pride

Rock Island Irrigators meeting to be held March 13

All Rock Island Reservoir irrigators are urged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 13 about the implications of the reservoir drawdown resulting from the discovery of a 65’ crack in a Wanapum Dam spillway on February 24.

Contractor hired to help with Wanapum Dam spillway pier evaluation

BEVERLY, Wash. – Grant PUD plans to work with contractor Kuney-Goebel JV and subcontractors to begin investigative drilling into Wanapum Dam spillway pier monolith No. 4 on Thursday. A fracture was discovered in the monolith on Feb. 27.

Hansen resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Director Mick Hansen resigned from his position during a regularly scheduled board of directors meeting Tuesday night.

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Pasco Staff

Warden Staff

Ag markets proved rather volatile Wednesday morning

Corn futures followed wheat higher Wednesday morning. The corn market has bounced from technical support this week with a big assist from surging wheat prices. Wheat gains and talk of potential spring dryness in the U.S. and Black Sea appear to be boosting prices, but traders were probably encouraged by the reported drop in domestic ethanol inventories. May corn gained 2.0 cents to $4.8525/bushel around midsession Wednesday, while December added 2.0 to $4.8325. .

PUD working to allow fish to pass Wanapum

BEVERLY - Grant PUD is working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to figure out how to allow salmon and steelhead to pass the damaged Wanapum Dam.

Former county clerk arrested Friday

MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County Clerk Kenneth Kunes is facing felony charges after he was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to kill his wife at a Moses Lake home.

Big Bend softball drops three on the road

LACEY - Big Bend softball was poised to record its first win of the season until Centralia was able to pull ahead behind a sixth inning rally.

Team Depot helps Soap Lake couple

House remodeled to improve accessibility

SOAP LAKE - It started with a new, more accessible bathtub and a volunteer project that changed in midair. It ended with a new bathroom and refurbished living room and kitchen for a Soap Lake couple fighting illness.

John Francis Flodin

John Francis Flodin, age 86, of Moses Lake, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2014 surrounded by loving family.

Kyle Talmage Ziegelman

Kyle Talmage Ziegelman, 52, of Moses Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2014 suffering a heart attack. He was born in Lebanon, OR on May 30, 1961 but has lived in Moses Lake since 1992. Kyle loved fishing, camping, the Mariners and Seahawks, bbqing, and spending time with his new and only grand child, Peyton. He was a free spirit and a kid at heart, always jamming to his favorite tunes and cracking endless jokes. He lived for his children and spent most of his time with them. He is preceded in death by both parents, Claudia and Terry Ziegelman. He leaves behind his daughter Ashley, her husband Justin, and grand daughter, Peyton of Spokane, WA. sons Kyle and Kamren, Sister Kendy, nephew Jesse and fiance Viola, and great nieces and nephews Anthony, Elijah, Jesse, Evelyn, Alexis, Vanessa, Trapper, and one on the way, all of Moses Lake, and both mothers of his children, Lisa, of Moses Lake, and Michelle, of Phoenix, whom he both had great relationships with. Kyle was very social and brought a smile to all around him. Rock on!

Patsey (Clark) Payne

Patsey (Clark) Payne, 79 of Moses Lake, WA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Lakeridge Solana Care Center.

Alleged drunk driver crashes into fence in ML

MOSES LAKE - An alleged drunk driver crashed into a fence Friday night in a Moses Lake neighborhood after nearly colliding with another vehicle minutes before.

Vikings win four of five

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball showed no rust after its season started a week late due to weather delays.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Grant County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room located on the 2nd of the Grant County Courthouse at 35 C Street NW in Ephrata, Washington, on Tuesday, March 18th at 10 a.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: BLANCA ESPINOZA FLORES, MARCO GUETA-VIRGEN and anyone claiming a parental interest.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Othello, Washington invites sealed bids for the purchase of a 1996 vactor, which is owned by the City.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS PARK PLACE IN SECTION 3 T18N R28E.W.M

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: BLANCA ESPINOZA FLORES, MARCO GUETA-VIRGEN and anyone claiming a parental interest.

NOTICIA DE AUDENCIA PÚBLICA

POR LO PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia púlica se llevará acabo por el Consejo de Comisarios del Condado de Grant en el segundo piso del Palacio de Justicia ubicado en 35 Calle "C" NW en Ephrata, Washington, el martes, 18 de marzo 2014 a las 10 am.

Where do you shop?

No victories, but good year for learning robotics

MATTAWA - Four teams, comprised of 20 students, from Wahluke Junior High (WJH) participated in the Washington State VEX Robotics Middle School Tournament in February.

Top Five

After falling 56-55 in the semifinals, Moses Lake finishes fifth in state

TACOMA - Leading by double digits in the second half, it appeared Moses Lake's improbable run through the 4A Girls Hardwood Classic would reach the championship game.

MLHS seniors gift teen with new wheelchair

MOSES LAKE — Frontier Middle School seventh-grader Alianna Valdez had no idea she was going play a major role in a special assembly held at the school’s cafeteria Friday.

Ken Ballard leaves the tower

Worked 26 years as air traffic controller at Grant County Airport

MOSES LAKE — Ken Ballard’s job was rarely a chore.

Lottery may help fund schools

OLYMPIA - Washington has a duty to fully fund children's education, according to the state Supreme Court. But the court didn't say where those funds would come from.

Old Hotel gallery to feature area photos

OTHELLO - The Old Hotel Art Gallery is featuring the work of Gordon Warrick, Biologist/Photographer from the Othello Wildlife Refuge, during the month of March.

Painting provides creative outlet at Artgarden

MOSES LAKE — It’s nearly midnight on a Friday night and the paint in the trays is still wet, people are still visiting, and the shelves are stacked with newly-painted pottery pieces waiting to be glazed.

LRS Broncos take fourth at 2B state tournament

SPOKANE - Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Morton-White Pass have become mighty familiar with each other.

3 arrested in drug raid

In Quincy, surrounding counties

QUINCY — Six pounds of methamphetamine, as well as firearms and ammunition, were seized in a large drug raid in Quincy and surrounding counties.

Wine grape industry announces honors

The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers announced awards for Grower of the Year, Industry Service, Lifetime Achievement, Restaurant Appreciation and Posters at their annual meeting held in Kennewick last month.

Salary philosophy discussed by BBCC board

MOSES LAKE — Faculty salaries, and making sure existing faculty salaries keep pace, was the subject of an extensive discussion at Board of Trustees’ last meeting for Big Bend Community College.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SEWER FORCE MAIN PROJECT - 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LOT 89, LARSON SUBDIVISION, VOL. 10, PGS 71-80

Notice of Application and Proposed MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on February 21, 2014 from Port of Moses Lake (Designated Contact: Patrick Jones, 7810 Andrews St. NE, Suite 200, Moses Lake, WA 98837), were found to be technically complete on February 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 9 BLK 3 PARADISE FLATS PH 1. GRANT COUNTY, WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 8 Blk 3 Hayden Est 1st Add., Grant Co., WA

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

LOWER PENINSULA PARK PHASE 1 - 2014

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

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

Grant PUD closes exposed shoreline

BEVERLY - The Grant PUD announced Wednesday it closed the shoreline exposed by the drawdown of the reservoir behind Wanapum Dam because of extremely unstable conditions.

Owner's fast action saves mobile home

ROYAL CITY - Quick reaction by the home owner averted a big loss Friday morning when she was able to hold a fire at bay while firefighters arrived.

Four-get about it

Moses Lake advances to state semifinals after 46-28 win over Arlington

Moses Lake advances to state semifinals after 46-28 win over Arlington

Grant PUD: Wanapum Dam will not fail Managers, commissioners speak of cooperation

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD reported this week failure is no longer likely on the Wanapum Dam.

3 officers honored for life saving initiatives

EPHRATA - Three Grant County law enforcement officers were recently recognized for their efforts at reducing traffic injuries and deaths and will be among others honored at an April 26 ceremony in Lacey.

Grape growers' convention breaks records

The 2014 convention of the state's wine grape growers and wineries set a record this year with over 2,500 industry stakeholders in attending. The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting, Convention, and Tradeshow was held last month in Kennewick at the Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center.

Board to interview Quincy superintendent candidates

Three finalists to be selected from seven candidates

QUINCY - Seven people will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews for position of Quincy School District superintendent. The interviews will be March 12 and 13, board chair Tricia Lubach said.

Two Royal students advance to state art show

ROYAL CITY - Eight pieces by area high school artists, including two from Royal, will advance to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) High School Art Show later this spring after being chosen as standouts in this year's ESD 105 Regional High School Art Show.

BBCC softball ready to excel

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend softball team is growing restless.

Cantwell cheers farm bill on Yakima Valley stop

GLEED (MCT) - The U.S. farm bill, passed last month after years of negotiating, will help ensure the Yakima Valley fruit industry remains free of disease, competitive in the global economy and on the cutting edge of science.

Safeway, Albertsons to merge this year

PLEASANTON, Calif.,- Grocery chains Safeway and Albertsons are set to merge by the end of this year, according to a joint announcement by the two companies Thursday.

Royal recognizes National FFA Week

ROYAL CITY - Members of the Royal High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated National FFA Week recently with an open house at the agriculture/shop building.

Prosecutor continues push to reduce gun violence

Mattawa man hurt in 2-car collision

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was injured on Feb. 26 when the vehicle in which he was riding collided with another at the Highway 243-Road 24 SW entrance to town.

For farmers, decisions from new farm bill will be taxing

WASHINGTON, DC (MCT) - All the jawboning about the big farm bill was over weeks ago, when Congress finally passed the $956 billion package.

Shirley J. Wagner

Shirley J. Wagner, 91, a resident of Moses Lake since 1964 joined her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2014. She was born August 9, 1922 in Willmar, Minnesota to George Tucker and Gladys Rowley. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray H. Wagner, on January 15, 1943. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Big Bend baseball looks to rebound from down year

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball is ready to erase the memory of last season's 13-27 overall record.

Thanks Moses Lake and Ephrata!

The Heritage Room of the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, contains items to make the airmen comfortable when they take a break from the stress and pressure of active duty.

Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Moses Lake

Three arrested, pounds of methamphetamine seized in drug bust

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

LOWER PENINSULA PARK PHASE 1 - 2014

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-7R LPG Bulldozer or equivalent.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY WITHIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4

CITY OF OTHELLO

The City of Othello seeks Statements of Qualifications for skatepark design services for the future City of Othello Skatepark.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 22, BROADRIPPLE ADDITION NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 15, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1403 S LAKEWAY DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM P. YANKE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SEWER FORCE MAIN PROJECT - 2014

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Optional DNS

Stating their case

Moses Lake not content with just an appearance at the Tacoma Dome

TACOMA — For Moses Lake girls basketball, just an appearance in the state tournament isn’t enough.

Y.O.U. hosts auction Saturday

Group helps disabled youth experience great outdoors

MOSES LAKE - Youth Outdoors Unlimited will host an annual fundraiser and auction on Saturday at the Best Western Lake Front Inn.

Homemade creation reigns supreme at Royal Cupcake Wars

ROYAL CITY - Given the opportunity to work secretly at home, Rosalexi Rodriguez created the Royal High School (RHS) Cupcake Wars winning cupcake for this year.

Landlord involvement key in crime prevention

The meeting at North Elementary with the Sheriff and attended by 400 people concerning shootings on the Base was very valuable. However most of the articles and reactions seem the to be for actions after-the-fact instead of prevention.

Is California a glimpse into our future?

It’s not often we get a chance to peer into the future to see the consequences of our actions. California has given us that opportunity.

Rosalinda Kibby new CBH administrator

Was acting administrator since December 2012

EPHRATA - Commitment to the community, all the way up to the administrator, is one of the keys to success for Columbia Basin Hospital. That's one of the lessons learned during the search for a new administrator, Rosalinda Kibby said, who accepted the job last week.

Manta Rays succeed at IE Short Course Championships

MOSCOW, ID. — The Moses Lake Manta Rays recently competed at the Inland Empire Short Course Championships in Moscow, ID. and plenty swimmers reached the podium.

The Fishin' Magician

When I was checking my mail after returning home from the Tri-Cities, and who was knocking on my window but Shane Magnuson, of Upper Columbia Guide Services. He was really pumped.

Sheriff, realtors to discuss Larson Housing area

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones is planning to meet with local realtor groups to help curb crime in the Larson Housing area.

People with chronic conditions need help to take advantage of Obamacare

Despite the significant improvements to our health care system for people with chronic conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, or arthritis, there is still a lot of work to be done to realize the full potential of Obamacare.

Lind business owners tell how their business closed

Legislators in Olympia, Wash. wake up. Idaho is taking over.

Washington and Colorado food banks win big with Super Bowl bet

The Washington State Potato Commission and the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) made sure that food banks in their respective states are the true winners of this year's Super Bowl. Last week, both organizations agreed to a friendly wager on the outcome of the NFL's Championship game. The bet was that for every point scored in Sunday's game, 500 pounds of potatoes would be donated to a food bank in the city of the winning team by the organization from the state that was home to the losing squad.

Mattawa man hurt in 2-car collision

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was injured on Feb. 26 when the vehicle in which he was riding collided with another at the Highway 243-Road 24 SW entrance to town.

Grant County to pay back $420K

State to cut payments to criminal justice account

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners are asking local state legislators to reverse a decision that will force them to pay back $420,000 that the county erroneously received for defending two murder cases.

Weather affected first-day fishing season turnout

The follow information was received from Fish and Wildlife about the March 1 opener. As you will see, the weather was a factor, as it is during most of the spring fishing openers. The word creelers is used to identify the people who traveled from lake to lake and checked the creels of the anglers. A creel is a place to keep fish.

LEGAL NOTICE

Capital Projects Fund 2013/14 Budget Extension Hearing

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on March 19, 2014 for Supplying Three (3) Half-Ton Regular Cab Pickup Trucks as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-3804.

LEGAL NOTICE

City of Moses Lake, Bill Aukett, POB 1579 Moses Lake, WA 98837, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

Irrigation systems class at BBCC

Classroom and hands-on instruction included

MOSES LAKE - Registration is now open for a class in operating mechanized irrigation systems at Big Bend Community College.

Communications classes offered at BBCC

Registration open now; classes start March 31

MOSES LAKE - Registration is open for two Big Bend Community College classes that cover the basics of high-speed data communication.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: Sylvia Guerra, Mother

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Othello, Washington invites sealed bids for the purchase of a 1996 vactor, which is owned by the City.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In Re the Estate of: LOUISE ELAINE FIJALKOWSKI, Deceased.

PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 of GRANT COUNTY

Setting the Date, Time and Place of Regular Meetings for the Port Commission

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of BERNADINE D KUMMER, DECEASED.

Grant PUD closes shoreline

BEVERLY — The Grant PUD closed the shoreline Wednesday exposed by the drawdown of the reservoir behind Wanapum Dam because of extremely unstable conditions.

Lower Columbia levels affecting many

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD's decision to lower water levels on the Columbia River is having far-reaching effects.

Moses Lake Molahiettes crowned Grand Champion at national competition

ORLANDO, Fla. - The six a.m. practices since September have finally paid off.

PUD commissioners updated on cracked Wanapum spillway

BEVERLY - Grant County Public Utility District commissioners received an update on the cracked Wanapum Dam spillway, but few answers to specific questions during a meeting Tuesday.

Dana Lee Yearout

Dana Lee Yearout, born April 15, 1960, past away February 28, 2014 at age 53 in Benton City, WA. He worked in Alaska and resided in Benton City, WA. Dana is survived by his daughter Danielle Savage, son Robert Yearout, and many other relatives.

Gene Everett Stubbs

Gene Everett Stubbs, 68, died Feb 22, 2014 at his home in Moses Lake, WA, from an apparent heart attack. He was employed by Harris Moran Seed Co. as Product Development Representative for the Pacific Northwest in North America and processed sweet corn. He previously worked for Asgrow Seed Co. and Rogers Brothers Seed Co.

Big Red would have liked this idea

GUEST EDITORIAL

A woman in Mattawa has asked the city council - twice - to allow chickens in town. I am not printing her name for fear she'll become the focus of new chicken jokes.

Kennewick attorney joins race for Congress

KENNEWICK - Kennewick attorney George Cicotte plans to formally announce this week his candidacy for the Fourth District Congressional seat held by Doc Hastings.

Possible human bones found in river

CRESCENT BAR - Possible human bones were discovered in the Columbia River near Crescent Bar Tuesday afternoon.

Reduced spirits tax will bring relief

GUEST EDITORIAL

More than two years ago, in November 2011, Washington voters went to the polls and approved the privatization of spirits sales in the state, on the presumption of lower taxes and relief from drastically high prices.

Not just a farmer's daughter

Seventh-generation farmer Heather Darby to speak at Women in Ag conference

ML neighborhoods move to new grade schools

Attempts to reduce crowding at Sage Point, Park Orchard

MOSES LAKE - Elementary school children in some neighborhoods will be reassigned to new schools for the 2014-15 school year in an effort to reduce crowding at Park Orchard and Sage Point.

Concern at PUD over crack in Wanapum Dam found in spillway structure

BEVERLY - They are saying there is no immediate danger of major flooding, but officials at Grant PUD are concerned about a crack discovered last Thursday, Feb. 27, in a spillway structure at Wanapum Dam.

Donald (Don) Leon Goodwin

Donald (Don) Leon Goodwin born on October 30, 1931 to William (Bill) and Ida Eccles Goodwin who homesteaded the beloved ranch where Don passed on March 2, 2014. He lived all his 82 years on his ranch in Mae Valley.

MLCA looks to increase intensity

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Christian Academy head girls basketball coach Jessica Anissipour wants her team to play with more of an edge.

PORT OF MOSES LAKE

PORT OF MOSES LAKE SALE OF SURPLUS ROCK AND GRAVEL

City of Moses Lake

Davisson Enterprises submitted an application for a one-lot major subdivision of 17.74 acres on Feb. 11.

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on February 24, 2014 from Bill Stevens were found to be technically complete on February 26, 2014.

What do you think was the cause of the crack in Wanapum Dam?

Michigan company to acquire Cold Train service

QUINCY - Michigan-based Federated Railways Inc., recently announced plans to acquire the assets of Rail Logistics, including its Cold Train Express Intermodal Service.

New, existing vendors invited to Farmers Market meeting

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Farmers Market invited new and existing vendors to its annual Vendors Meeting on Saturday.

Robert William Chance

Born 10-4-63, Bellevue, WA, youngest child of John (Jack) and Marilyn Chance, passed away 2-23-14. Robert made his home in Moses Lake where he had many friends. Known for his big heart. He attended Lake Washington High School and Glens Falls High School, NY. Robert worked in many occupations; most notable, traveling with Barnum and Bailey circus as an elephant care taker. Robert leaves his son, Matt Devlin, of Moses Lake; 2 brothers, Steve (Page) Chance of Bellingham and Craig (Karen) Chance of Yakima; 2 sisters, Barbara (Jim) Conwell of Hat Island and Peggy (Richard) Simpson of Snohomish. In addition, he leaves 4 nephews and 3 nieces; and Aunt Sheila Holmes of Glens Falls, NY, especially near and dear to him. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Jack (1977) and Marilyn (1979). Robert's generosity lives on through organ donation in the gift of sight to a person in need. At Robert's request, no service was held. Please post memories/photos to share www.kayserschapel.com.

Big Bend bounced from NWAACCs

KENNEWICK - The Big Bend Runnin' Vikes will not place at this year's Northwest Athletic Association of Community College's (NWAACC) tournament.

William Paul Strole

William "Bill" Strole was born May 7, 1930 to William Park and Sylvia Blanche (Kauffman) Strole in Kansas City, KS, passed peacefully to the home prepared for him in heaven on February 25, 2014 in the presence of family and friends.

Henry V. Zarate Sr

Henry V. Zarate Sr. 79, long time resident of Moses Lake, Wa went to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens.

Former county commissioner Don Goodwin dies

MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County Commissioner and lifelong Moses Lake resident Don Goodwin died Sunday at the age of 82.

Robert E. Gilmore

Robert E. Gilmore ballooned into the loving arms of God January 23, 2014. He was born April 13, 1957 in Greeley CO.

Sayre honored for commitment to clients, profession, and Land Institute

Chicago, IL - The REALTORS® Land Institute has awarded, for the first time ever, the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Advanced to nineteen ALCs, including Flo Sayre of Pasco. The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation is an indication of the most accomplished, experienced and highest performing land experts. The ALC Advanced is a sign of an ALC's commitment to lifelong professional learning and to understanding the importance of stewardship for the success of an organization.

Wenatchee Wild takes three against Kenai River

WENATCHEE - It's become apparent that the Wenatchee Wild love to play against the Kenai River Brown Bears.

Samaritan Healthcare turns profit in January

Hospital made more than $800K for the month

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare turned a profit in January, not just a profit but one that was almost double the budget projection.

Jack Preston Black

With his family at his side, an honorable man passed peacefully on December 12, 2013. A punctured, collapsed lung took his life in Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, WA. He was 1 month shy of age 85. A memorial will be held 1 p.m., March 29, 2014, at the Elks Lodge in Moses Lake. All are welcome.

Royal's wastewater treatment plant upgrade nears completion

ROYAL CITY - An upgrade at the Royal City Wastewater Treatment Plant that will improve water quality and cut the city's cost of running the plant is nearing completion.

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on February 24, 2014 from Bill Stevens were found to be technically complete on February 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

STATE OF WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER SIX (6) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Othello, Washington invites sealed bids for the purchase of a 1996 vactor, which is owned by the City.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: BLANCA ESPINOZA FLORES, MARCO GUETA-VIRGEN and anyone claiming a parental interest.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

IN THE MATTER OF VACATING A CERTAIN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS PARK PLACE IN SECTION 3 T18N R28E.W.M

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DIVISION

STATE OF WASHINGTON

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing was held February 27, 2014, by the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, for the purpose of adopting the 2014 county wide noxious weed list.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: BLANCA ESPINOZA FLORES, MARCO GUETA-VIRGEN and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Crack in Wanapum Dam closing

BEVERLY — A crack discovered in a spillway at Wanapum Dam has closed by almost an inch, the result of lowering the level of the Columbia River behind the dam, according to Grant County PUD officials.

Moses Lake heads to state after blowout win

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls basketball left little doubt as to who the better team was after its regional game against Kentridge.

Art soiree draws crowd, funds

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Allied Arts Soirée featured more than just art Friday night as it also offered beer and wine tasting, and silent and live auction items up for bid.

A woman's place is on the farm

Time was, when you thought of a farmer, you conjured up a mental picture of a weather-beaten man in overalls. But the times, they are a-changin', according to Margaret Viebrock, spokesperson for the WSU Women in Agriculture Conference. Today, those overalls are as likely to be on a female figure as a male one.

Chiefs struggle against undefeated Richland

PASCO - Moses Lake's postseason run ended with a thud Friday night after an 83-55 loss to undefeated Richland.

MLIRD could receive $2 million for North Dam project

OLYMPIA - A $2 million grant to pay for the first phase of the North Dam replacement project in Moses Lake has been included in the House supplemental capital budget proposal released last week.

Women in Agriculture conference schedule

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.     Registration, continental breakfast and networking.

Changes to gang violence laws don't come easy

Lawmakers encourage residents to get involved with their community, contact legislators statewide

MOSES LAKE - Thirteenth District lawmakers were overwhelmed with phone calls last week from residents wondering what the Legislature is doing to combat gang violence.

Big Bend drops first round game to Bellevue

KENNEWICK - Big Bend men's basketball missed out on a Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) East region championship and will now have to settle for, at best, a seventh place finish at the NWAACC tournament.

Crack in Wanapum Dam concerns engineers

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Utility District officials said there is no threat of widespread flooding or property damage below the cracked Wanapum Dam spillway.

Medical students get real-world experience

Program designed to encourage students to practice medicine in rural areas

MOSES LAKE - The math does not add up, at least in the forecast. More patients who will need more treatment, plus a shortage of hospitals where doctors can get the required post-graduate experience. Add to that the doctors who will opt to practice in urban areas, rather than going to medium-size cities or rural areas.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Block 12, Eph. Hgts 1st, Grant Co., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 36 Broad Ripple #3, Grant Co., WA

Fifth grader Miyah Lee wins Red Rock Elementary spelling bee

ROYAL CITY - Miyah Lee has won the Red Rock Elementary fifth grade spelling bee and the all school championship and will represent Royal at the regional spelling bee at Eastmont Junior High on March 20.

Bolyard runs for state rep seat

COULEE CITY - Coulee City resident and former Grant County Republican Party Chairwoman Dani Bolyard officially announced Thursday she is running for the 13th District House of Representatives seat currently held by Rep. Judy Warnick, who is seeking a state Senate seat.

Five Royal wrestlers, one from Wahluke place at Mat Classic XXVI

TACOMA - There were no champions, but four boys and one girl from Royal and one boy from Wahluke placed in their weight classifications at the state wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome last weekend.

Washington State Potato Commissioner Frank Martinez 'Loves the Industry'

"I love the industry and I want to do everything I can to help it," Washington State Potato Commissioner Frank Martinez says about why he serves on the Potato Commission board. Martinez, who will be 63 years old next month, has been a commissioner for 12 years including time spent as chairman of the board and chairman of the Trade and Market Access Committee.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

Here's something for the "a little different file" from me. I got a call from Metal Flowers Media in Hollywood, California, and they are doing the casting for a new cable television show. They are looking for some hardcore anglers for a project that will be filmed in an exotic location. The idea is to put some anglers to the test in extreme conditions. Not only do they want some tough guys for the experience they want people that can be available for the shooting. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about this, contact them at casting@metalflowersmedia.com. I would love to be part of this, but I have my trip to Belize coming up the last week in May. Locally, there are a couple of fisheries that are getting attention. One is the kokanee fishing at Lake Chelan, of course, but the other is the walleye fishing on the Columbia River and on Lake Roosevelt. I did a TV Show on fishing near Two Rivers and on the Spokane Arm a couple of years ago, and this is the time it really starts to happen up there. We didn't catch big fish, but we got a lot of them.

Lowe's helps upgrade ML Senior Center

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Senior Center officials got a couple of improvement projects knocked off their "to-do" list thanks to a group of Lowe's Home Improvement volunteers.

67 years of marriage & still going strong

DESERT AIRE - Claude and Ora Houghtaling (pronounced hoteling) are 90 and 91, have been married 67 years and are still going strong.

Ritzville nursing facility names new director

RITZVILLE - Life Care Center of Ritzville has a new executive director.

Grant PUD evacuates boaters near Wanapum Dam

By Justin Brimer

Tiddaly Diddaly's owner a veteran of research flight

MATTAWA - New Tiddaly Diddaly's owner Ken Broda may not have much experience with business, but he certainly has with success.

Middle school boundary options presented

Moses Lake School District patrons can comment online until March 17

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District patrons will have about two weeks to scrutinize four options for the boundaries of a new middle school. District patrons got their first look at the proposals at a community meeting Tuesday.

First fishing opener tomorrow

Ready, set...go. Tomorrow is the first day of this year's fishing season openers, known as the March 1 opener. The lakes involved include: The three Caliche lakes, Martha, Cascade, Crystal, Cup, Dot, Dusty, George, Nunnally, Quincy, and Spring lakes are all listed as opening on March 1. The most popular will be Martha.

Fresh News from MarDon

On February 27 boat launches are ice free on the southern shores of Potholes

First Food Bank Challenge produces recipes sure to help others

The residents of Pioneer Village stepped up to the plate and hit a home run recently in the name of food preparation. A month or so ago I challenged the residents to prepare foods for a type of cook off. They were up to the contest and it was titled The Monthly Food Bank Challenge.