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Tuesday, June 30

Some residents concerned about fire risk
June 30, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Some residents concerned about fire risk

Fire risk

MOSES LAKE - As wildfires continue to scorch Wenatchee and its surrounding areas, some Moses Lake residents have begun to wonder if the Fourth of July Fireworks Display is such a good idea in this hot, dry climate. Saturday's forecast predicts another clear, sunny day, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees.

June 30, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

As authorized under RCW 39.04.115, the Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) is soliciting license qualified contractors who desire to be placed on the Small Works Roster for the performing of work directed by MACC that is estimated to cost less than $300,000.

June 30, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11.04 OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE ENTITLED “MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS”

June 30, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION

North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of the 3-NE Road Intersection at T-NE Road, in Grant County, WA. Work is to begin approximately 7/6/2015 and end approximately 7/31/2015 and the road will be a complete road closure.

June 30, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on June 11, 2015 from DPK Consultants (Designated Contact: Western Pacific Engineering & Survey, Inc., 1328 E. Hunter Place, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-1023) were found to be technically complete on June 22, 2015.

June 30, 2015 6:30 a.m.

June 30, 2015

South County on Fire: Thousands of acres, Mattawa home burn as temperatures rise • Man hurt in car crash • Beautiful New School: Crews enjoy the Warren Small treatment • Ministering to the prison: a calling for Royal City pastor • Wahluke Junior High students recognized • Editorial: The best Father's Day ever - Part II • Sparrows offer patriotic music • Wahluke pulls in the scholarships • Grant to join forces for mental health board • 6th graders enjoy field trip • George Fourth of July schedule • 2015 Summerfest schedule • Kids understand God better with parents help • Port director not happy with changed bill

Royal preschool graduates 67
June 30, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Royal preschool graduates 67

Growing Great Learners

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District preschool, Growing Great Learners, graduated 67 children on to kindergarten next year at its annual graduation ceremony in May.

New events added to SummerFest
June 30, 2015 6 a.m.

New events added to SummerFest

ROYAL CITY - Two new events have been added to the annual Royal CitySummer Fest, which will be held on July 10-12.

Monday, June 29

Jesus (Chuy) Montemayor
June 29, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Jesus (Chuy) Montemayor

May 27, 1936 - May 28, 2015

May 27, 1936 - May 28, 2015

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

ORDINANCE NO. 751

AN ORDINANCE CREATING WARDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.60 ENTITLED “WHEELED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES”

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION

North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of the 3-NE Road Intersection at T-NE Road, in Grant County, WA. Work is to begin approximately 7/6/2015 and end approximately 7/31/2015 and the road will be a complete road closure.

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT, 5, BLK 1, RUDBERG ADD #3, GRANT COUNTY, WA

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN OF FARM UNIT 162, IRRIGATION BLK 89, 4TH REVISION, COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT; GRANT CO., WA

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOTS 7-10 BLK 23 GRAND COULEE ADD TO WARDEN

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 749

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 TITLED “REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX”, OF THE WARDEN MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL QUARTER PERCENT REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 10, BLK 2, WESTLAKE SHORES PH 2; GRANT CO., WA

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

CITY OF WARDEN

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 750

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Port of Moses Lake is seeking a qualified contractor to construct EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD REHABILITATION (AIP PROJECT NO. 3-53-0039-041) at Grant County International Airport at Moses Lake, Washington.

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

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 98823 until 2:00 P.M., on July 15, 2015 for Mountain View 230kV Tap Caisson Foundations Installation as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-4055.

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT V-19, BLK 1, MORNINGSTAR VILLAS/ESTATES MAJOR PLAT, REC. IN VOL. 17 OF PLATS, PGS 38-39.

June 29, 2015 1 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2773

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

Kai Jenks wins Knight Award
June 29, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Kai Jenks wins Knight Award

Robin Grant rakes in $78,000

ROYAL CITY - The second annual Knights Award was presented to Kai Jenks at Royal High School's Senior Night on May 26.

More power at the park in time for SummerFest
June 29, 2015 6 a.m.

More power at the park in time for SummerFest

ROYAL CITY - Improvements are being made to allow better access to electrical power in the Lions Parks, Public Works Director John Lasen told the Royal City Council at its meeting of June 2.

Sunday, June 28

Kids take over emergency services as Chiefs for a Day
June 28, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Kids take over emergency services as Chiefs for a Day

EPHRATA - Arthur Gatica and Jose Armando Garcia had the day of their lives on June 11 when they represented the Mattawa Police Department and Grant County Fire District No. 8 at Chief for a Day.

Two-vehicle crash near Schawana
June 28, 2015 6 a.m.

Two-vehicle crash near Schawana

SCHAWANA - A Yakima man was injured in a two-vehicle crash about two miles from here, near the Cherry Barn, on Highway 243 on June 15, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Saturday, June 27

Desert Aire Airport Fly-in breakfast raises $3,900 for maintenance
June 27, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Desert Aire Airport Fly-in breakfast raises $3,900 for maintenance

DESERT AIRE - The weather was perfect, the pilots came and about 550 people dined at the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in Breakfast on Saturday of Father's Day weekend.

Friday, June 26

Fresh News from MarDon
June 26, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Fresh News from MarDon

The Perch Fishing off the dock is really hot right now.

Fire prevention front and center
June 26, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Fire prevention front and center

Again we are hammering fire prevention. This time it is Fish and Wildlife placing restrictions on the lands they control.

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the matter of the estate of: MICHAEL LEE BAILEY, Deceased.

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Letitia A. Ellsworth, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF LETITIA A. ELLSWORTH, DECEASED; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

City of Moses Lake

MACC Dispatch: The Multi Agency Communication Center submitted an application June 15 to construct a dispatch center at 208 Hamilton Road, parcel #09-0775-503.

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR U-SE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT, CRP 15-08”, 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, June 30, 2015 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Issuance of Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Notice is hereby given that Grant County has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Grant County International Airport Employment Center Planned Action.

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD July 6, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding budget extension requests from following Grant County Funds/Departments:

June 26, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Howard A. Swanson, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF HOWARD A. SWANSON, DECEASED; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 26, 2015 6:30 a.m.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Lawmakers scramble to reach deal ahead of shutdown • Drama Camp gives kids a chance to perform 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' • Firework sales for July 4 start Sunday statewide • Herald welcomes back returning salesman Bob Petty (again) • Fireworks challenge almost there • Ephrata woman cited for DUI • Bits & Pieces: We'll-do-it idea may work today • XBI Basketball Camp teaches skills, life lessons • Fresh News from MarDon • Clay: Fire prevention front and center

Plane crash causes injury
June 26, 2015 6:28 a.m.

Plane crash causes injury

Plane crash

QUINCY - A Quincy woman received minor injuries when she was hit by a single-engine plane attempting to take off from a road about six miles south of Quincy early Friday morning.

Men's health a family issue
June 26, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Men's health a family issue

MATTAWA - National Men's Health Week is always scheduled close to Father's Day, which was June 21 this year.

We'll-do-it idea may work today
June 26, 2015 6 a.m.

We'll-do-it idea may work today

Bits & Pieces
It was the best Father's Day ever
June 26, 2015 6 a.m.

It was the best Father's Day ever

I enjoyed the best Father's Day ever last Thursday - yes Thursday - when my sons Grover and Teddy took me to the opening day of the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Tacoma.

Thursday, June 25

More hot weather on the way
June 25, 2015 1:45 p.m.

More hot weather on the way

Heat

Sometimes it is best to simply stay inside. Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are due in the Columbia Basin beginning tomorrow. The forecasters on the Spokane television stations have been talking about temperatures of 101 degrees for a day or two, but Moses Lake and other Basin towns are in for more than a week, almost two weeks, of temperatures over 100.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF AUGUST 4, 2015 PRIMARY ELECTION

The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 6th. First time voters can register in person until 5:00 pm Monday, July 27th at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, 1016 N. 4th Ave., Pasco.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

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 2:00 P.M., on July 7, 2015 for supplying Western Red Cedar Poles as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-4080.

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSEPHINE M. RICHARDSON; ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE M. RICHARDSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT W. RICHARDSON; ESTATE OF ROBERT W. RICHARDSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF STEVEN A. RICHARDSON; DEBORAH RICHARDSON; CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON; ASHLEY RICHARDSON; STATE OF WASHINGTON; occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proerty described in the complaint (“Defendant”), Judgment Debtors:

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

June 25, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

Wednesday, June 24

June 24, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS

PROJECT: The cutting and filling of approximately 2,200 cubic yards of earth for the purpose of creating an approximately 800,000 gallon water retention pond on a 81.4-acre parcel in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County.

June 24, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Estate of Teresa L. Swope; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA L. SWOPE; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 24, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Phyllis Williams; 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:

Warriors take on big schools from Seattle in football camp
June 24, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Warriors take on big schools from Seattle in football camp

MATTAWA - When Wahluke High School coach Mike Foristiere wants his boys to be tested, he means it.

Chief Turley among victims in mock school shooting incident
June 24, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Chief Turley among victims in mock school shooting incident

Mock Drill

MATTAWA - If Mattawa Police Chief John Turley ever tires of law enforcement, he might just consider an acting career; he knows how to die dramatically after being shot.

Tuesday, June 23

Frank L. Clem, Jr.
June 23, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Frank L. Clem, Jr.

August 8, 1919 - May 28, 2015

August 8, 1919 - May 28, 2015

Lincoln Grant Casey Jr.
June 23, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Lincoln Grant Casey Jr.

September 15, 1939 - June 19, 2015

September 15, 1939 - June 19, 2015

Rita M. Tipton
June 23, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Rita M. Tipton

January 8, 1943 - June 4, 2015

January 8, 1943 - June 4, 2015

June 23, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD is moving and will be meeting in the Port of Royal Slope building in Royal City. Address 4975 Road 13.5 SW, Royal City, WA 99357. Mail address Post Office Box 761, Royal City, WA 99357. Public meetings are fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 am.

June 23, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Legal Descr.: Lot 2 Whispering Plains Estate Short Plat

June 23, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 3:00 P.M. on July 7, 2015 for Repowering Fiber Optic Gateways as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-4039.

Excitement building for next season of Royal Knights Football
June 23, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Excitement building for next season of Royal Knights Football

ROYAL CITY - About 100 Royal football fans got a sneak peek at the 2015 version of the Knights last Friday. There was a lot to like, and anticipation is building for the upcoming fall season.

Mattawa Food Bank receives large donation
June 23, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Mattawa Food Bank receives large donation

MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Food Bank, which has benefited before, received $5,000 from the Yakama Nation Legends Casino in Toppenish during its 17th anniversary celebration on May 15.

Monday, June 22

Linda Garcia Acevedo
June 22, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Linda Garcia Acevedo

July 12, 1936 - June 17, 2015

July 12, 1936 - June 17, 2015

Vivian Lorietta 'Lori' Vela
June 22, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Vivian Lorietta 'Lori' Vela

June 24, 1940 - June 17, 2015

June 24, 1940 - June 17, 2015

June 22, 2015 1 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 surplused two vehicles and are available for sealed bid purchase. Vehicles are a 1958 Chevrolet truck with tank and a 1994 GMC Sonoma.

June 22, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 18, MONTLAKE EAST NO. 6, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 63, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

June 22, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P. O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until JULY 8, 2015, 2:00 P.M., for the above-named improvement.

June 22, 2015 1 p.m.

10 Year Lease Term

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land containing 320 acres, more or less, described as W1/2 Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, W.M., Grant County containing 250 irrigated agriculture acres.

Drug Free Youth celebrates first year success
June 22, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Drug Free Youth celebrates first year success

ROYAL CITY - Randy Miller, organizer of the Royal Schools chapter of the Washington Drug Free Youth program recently declared the first year a success.

Mattawa taco truck mystery crash
June 22, 2015 6 a.m.

Mattawa taco truck mystery crash

Found overturned with no driver

A Grant County Sheriff's deputy encountered the aftermath of a traffic accident at State Highway 24 and Road 24 SW on June 8 sometime at night.

Sunday, June 21

Ginkgo's big break? Winery ships wines to China
June 21, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Ginkgo's big break? Winery ships wines to China

MATTAWA - Build it, and they will come.

First-graders visit city council with opinions on park toys
June 21, 2015 6 a.m.

First-graders visit city council with opinions on park toys

MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council was faced with a mighty challenge at its meeting of June 11 when Maggie Celaya's first-grade class exercised its first amendment right to assemble and speak.

Saturday, June 20

Maggie Gutierrez retires from CBHA board after long tenure
June 20, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Maggie Gutierrez retires from CBHA board after long tenure

OTHELLO - Maggie Gutierrez was honored recently at a meeting of the Columbia Basin Health Association board of directors after announcing her retirement from the board.

CB United to hold soccer tryouts for U-10, U-17
June 20, 2015 6 a.m.

CB United to hold soccer tryouts for U-10, U-17

MOSES LAKE - CB United, the Columbia Basin's premier soccer organization, has announced a second round of U-10 thru U-17 tryouts for boys and girls interested in taking their game to the next level.

Friday, June 19

Jaycob Douglas James Weaver
June 19, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Jaycob Douglas James Weaver

August 3, 1992 - June 14, 2015

August 3, 1992 - June 14, 2015

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Howard A. Swanson, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF HOWARD A. SWANSON, DECEASED; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Ephrata, Port District #9 of Grant County, Washington (Owner) at the Port of Ephrata,1990 Division Ave NE, Ephrata, Washington 98823, until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday July 1, 2015 for:

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR U-SE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT, CRP 15-08”, 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, June 30, 2015 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD July 6, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding budget extension requests from following Grant County Funds/Departments:

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P. O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until JULY 8, 2015, 2:00 P.M., for the above-named improvement.

June 19, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the matter of the estate of: MICHAEL LEE BAILEY, Deceased.

Restaurant server hopes for horse training career
June 19, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Restaurant server hopes for horse training career

ROYAL CITY - When diners see smallish, blondish Judy's food server Ashlee Moore for the first time, they probably don't imagine she's spends the rest of her waking hours with big animals like horses.

Old favorites, new shows set for Gorge concert season
June 19, 2015 6 a.m.

Old favorites, new shows set for Gorge concert season

GEORGE - With an array of new acts and returning favorites, the Gorge Amphitheater's 2015 lineup is billed to be one the most entertaining lineups to come to the venue in years.

Thursday, June 18

Results of special permit drawing available online
June 18, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Results of special permit drawing available online

The results of the big game special permit drawings are now available online. Go to: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/ and click on "Check your special permit drawing results."

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

Public Notice

Atlas Tower Holdings, LLC proposes the construction of a 150-ft monopole communications tower (154 ft with appurtenances (lightning rod) located near Dent Rd, Pasco, WA 99301 (Franklin County Parcel #124310067) at latitude 46°18’25.200” N (NAD83) and longitude 119°14’28.158” W (NAD83).

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Estate of ROBERT E. SCHAPPEL, Deceased.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Public Utility District #1 of Franklin County will hold two public hearings to present information and take comment on a proposed rate action for 2015.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Penn Plaza #4 Binding Site Plan - Divide 3.65 acres into 2 parcels for a future fast food restaurant. The proponent is Panda Restaurant Group. The site is located at 1025/1029/1035 Stratford Road, the Penn Plaza shopping center.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AT THE PORT OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RCW 53.08.010 and RCW 53.20.010.

June 18, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

Royal's PTO praised by those who benefit
June 18, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Royal's PTO praised by those who benefit

ROYAL CITY - The parents of the Royal Schools Parent Teacher Organization recently spent an entire week thanking teachers for their efforts.

Desert Aire Fly-in this Saturday
June 18, 2015 6 a.m.

Desert Aire Fly-in this Saturday

DESERT AIRE - Pilots who make it to the Desert Aire Fly-in Breakfast this Saturday will enjoy one of the smoothest landings they'll ever make and take in a delightful breakfast too.

'Bird Friendly Community Day' set for Saturday
June 18, 2015 6 a.m.

'Bird Friendly Community Day' set for Saturday

Designed to promote interest in wildlife and conservation Birds

MOSES LAKE - The first "Bird Friendly Community Day" is scheduled for Saturday at the Moses Lake Public Library and the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Wednesday, June 17

Cody Sam De Trolio
June 17, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Cody Sam De Trolio

June 30, 1997 - June 13, 2015

June 30, 1997 - June 13, 2015

Avis Ruth Wheeler Morice
June 17, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Avis Ruth Wheeler Morice

August 18, 1934 - June 15, 2015

August 18, 1934 - June 15, 2015

Dolores E. Morlan
June 17, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Dolores E. Morlan

October 29, 1928 - June 13, 2015

October 29, 1928 - June 13, 2015

June 17, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Phyllis Williams; 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:

June 17, 2015 1 p.m.

REVISED Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Permit Application) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 12, 2015 from Mike and Darci Counsell (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2406 Westshore Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-750-9051) were found to be technically complete on May 27, 2015.

June 17, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF SEPA CHECKLIST

A SEPA Checklist to build, and place habitat structures in 10 to 15 locations over a ten year period on Moses Lake lake.

Vantage Pavilion & Sand Bar Marine owners
June 17, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Vantage Pavilion & Sand Bar Marine owners

VANTAGE - Bryan Stockdale of Vantage wants Vantage to grow, and Curt Connor of Desert Aire wants his business, Sand Bar Marine of Mattawa, to grow. They are teaming to organize and promote events at Stockdale's Vantage Pavilion.

Grant County residents offered composting class
June 17, 2015 6 a.m.

Grant County residents offered composting class

EPHRATA - Grant County residents may learn how to compost yard and garden waste at a free class this Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Grant County Public Works.

Ephrata's Sage-N-Sun Festival offers fun, education for all
June 17, 2015 6 a.m.

Ephrata's Sage-N-Sun Festival offers fun, education for all

Sage-N-Sun

EPHRATA - This weekend was Ephrata's Sage-N-Sun Festival, held on the grounds of the Grant County Courthouse. The festival featured live music and a variety of food, from elephant ears and corn dogs to Italian sausage and shaved ice. Vendor tents filled the courthouse lawn selling handmade jewelry and iron works, in addition to the novelty T-shirts and goods found at most open-air markets.

Tuesday, June 16

June 16, 2015 1 p.m.

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 98823 until 2:00 P.M., on June 30, 2015 for Supplying 15kV Power Cable for Mountain View Substation Industrial Feeders as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-4070.

June 16, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: Unknown Father and anyone claiming a parental interest.

June 16, 2015 1 p.m.

INVITATION TO BID

In accordance with Title 70, Chapter 44, Section 140 of the Revised Code for the State of Washington.

Eastbound I-90 closures over the next two weeks
June 16, 2015 1 p.m.

Eastbound I-90 closures over the next two weeks

HYAK - Nighttime drivers headed east on Interstate 90 during the next two weeks should be prepared for hour-long closures near Snoqualmie Pass, the Washington State Department of Transportation has announced.

Growth & future are theme at Wahluke graduation
June 16, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Growth & future are theme at Wahluke graduation

MATTAWA - Twin valedictorians Diana Silverio and Faustino Dominguez reminded the 2015 Wahluke High School graduating seniors of their beginnings and spoke of the awaiting future at graduation Saturday night.

Monday, June 15

New direction for Quincy Community Center
June 15, 2015 1:45 p.m.

New direction for Quincy Community Center

QUINCY - The donation of the Quincy Community Center was completed at the Port of Quincy's meeting this week. Commissioners Patric Connelly, Curt Morris, and Brian Kuest voted unanimously in favor of the final donation proposal.

June 15, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

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

June 15, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

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

June 15, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS

PROJECT: The construction of a new dairy on a 1,063.52-acre parcel in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County.

June 15, 2015 1 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 surplused two vehicles and are available for sealed bid purchase. Vehicles are a 1958 Chevrolet truck with tank and a 1994 GMC Sonoma.

June 15, 2015 1 p.m.

INVITATION TO BID

In accordance with Title 70, Chapter 44, Section 140 of the Revised Code for the State of Washington.

Perseverance theme for Royal grads
June 15, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Perseverance theme for Royal grads

ROYAL CITY - The teacher chosen by the graduates to be their speaker talked about perseverance, and the student speakers talked about family last Friday at the graduation of the Royal High School class of 2015.

Sunday, June 14

Local woman injured in Hwy 26 collision
June 14, 2015 6 a.m.

Local woman injured in Hwy 26 collision

OTHELLO - A Mattawa woman was hurt when the car in which she was riding collided with a truck on Highway 26 on June 5, fourteen miles east of Othello.

Royal residents offered paving
June 14, 2015 6 a.m.

Royal residents offered paving

ROYAL CITY - Mayor Kent Andersen met with property owners who will be affected by the upcoming street paving project to relay an offer of paving up to their driveways.

Saturday, June 13

Fly-in for new flight line
June 13, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Fly-in for new flight line

DESERT AIRE - Pilots - if you'd like to enjoy one of the smoothest landings you'll ever make and take in a scrumptious breakfast too, then the Desert Aire Airport Fly-in Breakfast on Saturday, June 20, may be just right for you.

Drive-by in Desert Aire last week
June 13, 2015 6 a.m.

Drive-by in Desert Aire last week

DESERT AIRE - Nobody was hurt during a drive-by shooting in Desert Aire on Wednesday, June 3, at about midday, the Grant County Sheriff's Office reported.

Friday, June 12

Elsa Agnes Rauter
June 12, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Elsa Agnes Rauter

November 14, 1917 - May 13, 2015

November 14, 1917 - May 13, 2015

Raffle Permit deadline looms
June 12, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Raffle Permit deadline looms

Fish and Wildlife offers a number of hunts each year by raffle. There is no limit on the number of tickets a person may purchase. The deer, elk, moose and mountain goat tickets are $6 each. Bighorn sheep tickets are $11.50 and Multi-species tickets are $17 per ticket for three-species raffles and $22.50 for four-species raffles. The deadline for purchasing tickets is June 15.

Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
June 12, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician

It's Father's Day weekend on June 20, and many families have plans to get together with Dad.

Fresh news from MarDon Resort
June 12, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Fresh news from MarDon Resort

The water level on Potholes Reservoir has started dropping really quickly.

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Howard A. Swanson, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF HOWARD A. SWANSON, DECEASED; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE - NEWSPAPER

On May 22, 2015, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking its consent to the assignment of the broadcast licenses for radio stations

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to said defendants, GREGORY HANSON, THE ESTATE OF ELAINE HANSON, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF ELAINE HANSON, AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTER EST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN:

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Ephrata, Port District #9 of Grant County, Washington (Owner) at the Port of Ephrata,1990 Division Ave NE, Ephrata, Washington 98823, until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday July 1, 2015 for:

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2772

An ordinance creating Chapter 18.63 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code titled "Vacation Rental Dwellings"

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2771

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code titled "Nuisance Defined"

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Road Construction

Advantage Dirt Contractors, Inc. will begin road construction of 5 miles of a county road in Grant County, Wa. from Adams road NW to Road H-NW.

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR U-SE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT, CRP 15-08”, 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, June 30, 2015 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

June 12, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the matter of the estate of: MICHAEL LEE BAILEY, Deceased.

June 12, 2015 6:30 a.m.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Mark Harris named new Moses Lake HS principal • 3 injured in accident near Ephrata • New sheriffs in town • City council to set standards for fire, EMS response times • Painting classes at Moses Lake Museum in June • Few spots remain for Camp Gifford • Man arrested in Moses Lake burglary • Bits & Pieces: Fallen warriors from The Great Class of 1965 • Moses Lake wrestling commemorates 2015 state championship with ring ceremony • Cougar Athletic Fund tour makes stop in Moses Lake

Football golf close to full
June 12, 2015 6 a.m.

Football golf close to full

ROYAL CITY - If you're looking for a little golfing fun and would like to support the Royal High School football program, this Saturday's 4-man scramble fund-raiser has slots for three more teams.

Churches combine efforts for Vacation Bible School
June 12, 2015 6 a.m.

Churches combine efforts for Vacation Bible School

ROYAL CITY - Three Royal City churches will combine their efforts to conduct a Vacation Bible School starting on Sunday, June 14, with a combined worship service in Lions Park.

Thursday, June 11

Always have a plan in the outdoors
June 11, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Always have a plan in the outdoors

First of all I don't plan to ever become lost. After all, helicopter pilots never become lost. They may be disoriented for a while, but never lost.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of BARBARA D. HARRIS, a.k.a. BARBARA DAWN HARRIS, Deceased.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF SURPLUS

North Franklin School District No. 51 is making available for surplus: Pole Vault Athletic Pads, Student Desks and Chairs, AV Equipment, Metal Lockers, Rolling Carts, TV’s, and Misc. Teaching Equipment, Purple and Gold band uniforms, bulletin boards, many items not yet listed.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

176,000 lbs. Alternate Daily Cover Materials

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

Superior Court of Washington

In re: Priscilla Escalante, Petitioner, and Onorio de la Mora, Respondent.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

City of Connell, Washington

Legal Description: Full legal description available at Connell City Hall.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of MARY JANE MENDOZA, Deceased.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN FOR CRP 612 – FRANKLIN COUNTY SAFETY – ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF GENERAL PUBLIC HEARING

for the Adoption of the 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AT THE PORT OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RCW 53.08.010 and RCW 53.20.010.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 24, KNOLLS VISTA SIXTEENTH ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOR RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 22, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 11, 2015 1 p.m.

CITY OF MESA

ORDINANCE NO. 15-01

June 11, 2015 6:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Grant PUD working on new rec plans • Beating the heat: Safety tips for when the mercury is high • Fire alert issued, ends Friday • Council allows vacation rental dwellings in city • Man could get more than 5 years for stealing safe • Man charged with threatening wife gets plea deal • 1 person injured in ML accident • Woman gets 6 months for heroin • City, Othello Senior Center ink deal for Farmer's Market • Benefit for Boys & Girls Club Sunday • Ephrata summer meal program starts June 15 • Clay: Always have a plan in the outdoors • Defensive lapses cost River Dogs against Apple Packers

Quincy, Warden to visit Knights team for Friday night football
June 11, 2015 6 a.m.

Quincy, Warden to visit Knights team for Friday night football

ROYAL CITY - Official high school football may be three months away, but Royal Knights fans will be able to get a look at their team in action this Friday, June 12.

Wednesday, June 10

Minerva Roiz Guerrero Gonzalez
June 10, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Minerva Roiz Guerrero Gonzalez

August 10, 1943 - June 6, 2015

August 10, 1943 - June 6, 2015

Virginia Pope Wadsack
June 10, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Virginia Pope Wadsack

August 21, 1925 - May 28, 2015

August 21, 1925 - May 28, 2015

June 10, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Phyllis Williams; 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:

June 10, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

DSA Encore North North Carolina LLC, Douglas Sargent, 50 Pocono Rd Brookfield, CT 06804, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

Mattawa boys set to be Chiefs
June 10, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Mattawa boys set to be Chiefs

MATTAWA - Arthur Gatica and Jose Armando Garcia, a pair of 10-year-olds, will represent the Mattawa Police Department and Grant County Fire District No. 8 at the annual Chief for a Day on Thursday, June 11.

Tuesday, June 9

Central Washington sweeps Wenatchee Valley to remain undefeated
June 9, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Central Washington sweeps Wenatchee Valley to remain undefeated

Spuds

MOSES LAKE - Jason Cole was nervous. It was his first time pitching with the Spuds and he was on to close Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Wenatchee Valley Apple Packers.

June 9, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Zayo Group, 1905 Montgomery Drive Suite 1, Spokane, WA 99206, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

June 9, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Zayo Group, 1905 Montgomery Drive Suite 1, Spokane, WA 99206, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

June 9, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: Unknown Father and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Wanapum is ready for summer rec
June 9, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Wanapum is ready for summer rec

EPHRATA - Grant PUD has completed several renovation projects to enhance public recreation on the Wanapum Reservoir. They are ready for the folks to enjoy.

Joe Lang and Maggie Delay place at state track
June 9, 2015 6 a.m.

Joe Lang and Maggie Delay place at state track

ROYAL CITY - Joe Lang and Maggie Delay, who led their Royal High track teams all season, were the only Knights athletes to score team points at the 1A state meet at Cheney last weekend.

Monday, June 8

Raymond Dean Otto
June 8, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Raymond Dean Otto

July 5, 1929 - June 4, 2015

July 5, 1929 - June 4, 2015

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE - NEWSPAPER

On May 22, 2015, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking its consent to the assignment of the broadcast licenses for radio stations

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT, 5, BLK 1, RUDBERG ADD #3, GRANT COUNTY, WA

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOTS 7-10 BLK 23 GRAND COULEE ADD TO WARDEN

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

Description of proposal: Convert City's irrigation well to a municipal well (Well No. 8), drill and equip a new well (Well No. 9).

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

STRATFORD ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT - 2015

June 8, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 10, BLK 2, WESTLAKE SHORES PH 2; GRANT CO., WA

Celebrate the wine of the slope
June 8, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Celebrate the wine of the slope

DESERT AIRE - The ever-growing Wahluke Slope wine industry will be celebrated here on Saturday, June 27, with the annual Taste the Wahluke Slope wine festival.

No Royal Teacher Walkout protest for legislature's funding issues
June 8, 2015 6 a.m.

No Royal Teacher Walkout protest for legislature's funding issues

ROYAL CITY - While teachers at many school districts around the state, including central Washington, have walked out to protest the state legislature, teachers in the Royal School District have decided to remain in the classroom, Superintendent Rose Search has announced,

Sunday, June 7

New leadership at Mattawa Area Chamber
June 7, 2015 6 a.m.

New leadership at Mattawa Area Chamber

MATTAWA - There has been a major change of leadership for the Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce. Brian Webb of Think Tank Sanitation is serving as the new president.

Saturday, June 6

Royal's El Dorado Stone named top store in 2014
June 6, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Royal's El Dorado Stone named top store in 2014

ROYAL CITY - El Dorado Stone of Royal City was chosen No. 1 in 2014 among the plants that produce decorative stone veneer for Headwaters, Inc.

Government Road Committee meeting visited by Murray aide
June 6, 2015 6 a.m.

Government Road Committee meeting visited by Murray aide

MATTAWA - At the May 21 meeting of the Mattawa City Council, Government Road Improvements Committee President Lars Leland reported a visit that could become a shot in the arm for improvement plans.

Friday, June 5

Fresh news from MarDon Resort
June 5, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Fresh news from MarDon Resort

Free Fishing Weekend is coming up this Saturday and Sunday. In honor of National Free Fishing Weekend, which is June 6 and 7, you can fish in Washington State without purchasing a license.

The Fishin' Magician
June 5, 2015 1:45 p.m.

The Fishin' Magician

I was able to get out on the water at Lake Chelan to do some kokanee fishing again and in spite of radical changes in weather and a full moon had pretty good fishing. I launched at Mill Bay again, as I like to use the ramps here and the cleaning station when I return.

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Road Construction

Advantage Dirt Contractors, Inc. will begin road construction of 5 miles of a county road in Grant County, Wa. from Adams road NW to Road H-NW.

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at PO Box D4, 14352 Hwy 243S, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 3:00 PM PST on July 15, 2015 for Professional Engineering Services for Laboratory Material Testing as more fully described in Request for Proposal Document RFP 230-4022.

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF AUCTION

Surplus Real Estate By Sealed Bid

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE - NEWSPAPER

On May 22, 2015, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking its consent to the assignment of the broadcast licenses for radio stations

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to said defendants, GREGORY HANSON, THE ESTATE OF ELAINE HANSON, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF ELAINE HANSON, AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTER EST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN:

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

STRATFORD ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT - 2015

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR U-SE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT, CRP 15-08”, 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, June 30, 2015 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

June 5, 2015 1 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: David Elliott, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF GLADYS O. ELLIOTT, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF DAVID ELLIOTT, DECEASED; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

June 5, 2015 6:30 a.m.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision • Dru Gimlim 3-on-3 • Grant County EDC representative to travel to Japan • Othello senior meets, overcomes life challenges • Car club donates to Big Bend auto tech program • 9 Grant COunty kids will be Chief for a Day • Sheriff's Office to seek grant for new uniforms • Woman pleads not guilty to forging check • GED graduation ceremony June 10 at Big Bend CC • Moses Lake woman gets 20 days for Walmart theft • March against violence scheduled Sunday • Bits & Pieces: Roper and Moriwaki know Sky King facts • Moses Lake Walleyes drop pair to Ellensburg • Fresh News from MarDon • The Fishin' Magician

Merle Booker to return as Relay for Life auctioneer
June 5, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Merle Booker to return as Relay for Life auctioneer

OTHELLO - The Columbia Basin Health Association will bring popular auctioneer Merle Booker back for its annual Relay for Life auction here on June 17. It will be held at the 14th Ave Medical Center, starting at 6 p.m.

Local man hurt in single car crash
June 5, 2015 6 a.m.

Local man hurt in single car crash

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was injured on May 28 when his car crashed along Highway 243 one mile north of Mattawa.

Thursday, June 4

Painting aprons on Free Family Saturday
June 4, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Painting aprons on Free Family Saturday

Program for children and adults Aprons

MOSES LAKE - Kids of all ages can create wearable art this weekend at the monthly Free Family Saturday program at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Learn and then teach survival in the Great Outdoors
June 4, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Learn and then teach survival in the Great Outdoors

Learn survival skills for the Great Outdoors, because it may save your life. Teach your children outdoor survival skills, because it may save their lives.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUBJECT MATTER – Public Hearing to gather verbal and written information to serve as a basis for review and adoption of an Assessment increase for the Franklin County Noxious Weed Control Board.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Public Utility District #1 of Franklin County will hold a public hearing to present information and take comment on a proposed rate action for 2015 at noon on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 during the regular meeting of the Connell Chamber at Michael Jay’s Restaurant, located at 720 Columbia Avenue, Connell, WA.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

176,000 lbs. Alternate Daily Cover Materials

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

EPHRATA - Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 1:30 P.m. on July 15, 2015, at the Grant County Courthouse, Commissioners Hearing Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata, Washington, and will continue in session and adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 10.38.030 of the Grant County Code titled “Use of Compression Brakes Prohibited”. The amendment would include the following area:

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

• #2015-01 for the City of Mattawa, Government Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan, $52,000.00 grant; and

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: Clayton Stroh Jr., Alleged Father

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93 RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

2015 MRSC ROSTERS

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

IN AND FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

In Re the Estate of: MARCIANO IBARRA-CASAREZ, Deceased.

June 4, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: To Whom It May Concern/Unknown Fathers

Learn 10 sports at Royal's Mega Sports Camp
June 4, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Learn 10 sports at Royal's Mega Sports Camp

ROYAL CITY - A fabulous recreational and educational week is in store for youngsters who attend the Mega Sports Camp next week at the Royal Middle School campus.

Dam women featured
June 4, 2015 6 a.m.

Dam women featured

EPHRATA - Those Dam Women, the ones who worked on the dams, will be the topic of the after-lunch address at the Grant County Historical Society regular meeting next Tuesday, June 9.

Royal boys 2nd, girls 3rd at district track
June 4, 2015 6 a.m.

Royal boys 2nd, girls 3rd at district track

ROYAL CITY - Royal High track and field coach Scott Sandberg started the recently-completed season believing it would be a good year for his boys and girls.

Wednesday, June 3

June 3, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

DSA Encore North North Carolina LLC, Douglas Sargent, 50 Pocono Rd Brookfield, CT 06804, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

June 3, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Phyllis Williams; 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:

June 3, 2015 1 p.m.

LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE - NEWSPAPER

On May 22, 2015, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking its consent to the assignment of the broadcast licenses for radio stations

June 3, 2015 1 p.m.

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 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on June 16, 2015 for Supplying Three (3) 2016 One-Ton Cab and Chassis as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-4074.

June 3, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

D&L Foundry Painting Process and Production Increase - 12970 Wheeler Road

Tanner Phillip Clouse
June 3, 2015 6 a.m.

Tanner Phillip Clouse

April 8, 1993 - May 21st, 2015

Tanner Phillip Clouse was born on April 8, 1993, in Richland, WA, to loving parents Trevis and Monica Clouse and grandparents Phillip Clouse and Sharon Clouse. He was a loving son, husband to Lyndsey Clouse, and father to three wonderful kids, Amaya-Lynn, Rylee, and Nathan.

"Unmasked" the theme of summer reading program
June 3, 2015 6 a.m.

"Unmasked" the theme of summer reading program

ROYAL CITY - Readers of all ages will explore Heroes of all kinds during this year's summer reading program, themed "Unmasked," at the North Central Regional Library branch in Royal City.

Tuesday, June 2

Tim L. Hicks
June 2, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Tim L. Hicks

February 12, 1961 - May 28, 2015

February 12, 1961 - May 28, 2015

June 2, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Zayo Group, 1905 Montgomery Drive Suite 1, Spokane, WA 99206, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

June 2, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: UNKNOWN and any claiming a paternal interest.

June 2, 2015 1 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Zayo Group, 1905 Montgomery Drive Suite 1, Spokane, WA 99206, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

June 2, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Legal Descr.: Lot 2 Whispering Plains Estate Short Plat

June 2, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: Unknown Father and anyone claiming a parental interest.

Coach Randy Miller, son Darrin prepare for Japan wrestling tour
June 2, 2015 6:05 a.m.

Coach Randy Miller, son Darrin prepare for Japan wrestling tour

ROYAL CITY - Randy Miller will coach wrestling a lot this summer, and his son Darrin will wrestle a lot, but that won't be the best part of their summer.

Royal streets to be improved soon
June 2, 2015 6 a.m.

Royal streets to be improved soon

ROYAL CITY - Several of Royal City's streets that are bumpy - and worse - will be improved as early as the start of summer.

Monday, June 1

Tanner Phillip Clouse
June 1, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Tanner Phillip Clouse

April 8, 1993 - May 21, 2015

April 8, 1993 - May 21, 2015

Frances Alline Balderas
June 1, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Frances Alline Balderas

October 8, 1948 - May 28, 2015

October 8, 1948 - May 28, 2015

June 1, 2015 1 p.m.

2015 MRSC ROSTERS

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS

June 1, 2015 1 p.m.

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Permit Application) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 12, 2015 from Mike and Darci Counsell (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2406 Westshore Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-750-9051) were found to be technically complete on May 27, 2015.

June 1, 2015 1 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

Estate of TOMMY R. ROBERTS, Deceased.

June 1, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 221 & 223, Blk 4, Coulee City and Vacated Ptn McEntree Street less W5' Lot 221, Grant Co., WA

June 1, 2015 1 p.m.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

    Crossroads North Phase II-VI Major Plats - Divide 34 acres into 153 residential lots in 5     plats. The proponent is Hayden Homes. The site is located east of SR-17, between Wheeler     Rd. & Nelson Rd.

Seniors renew their invitation
June 1, 2015 6 a.m.

Seniors renew their invitation

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Slope Seniors are planning a trip to visit the historical murals and Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Center in Toppenish on Friday, June 12.