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Friday, June 28

June 28, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 28, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor in interest to INTERBAY FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ION STEFU and CARMEN M. STEFU, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof; and DUMITRU PINTILIE and ELENA C. PINTILIE, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof, and Persons or Parties Unknown in Possession of or Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No. 18-2-00474-4. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO DEFENDANTS, ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN IN POSSESSION OF OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 31st day of May, 2019, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the attorneys for plaintiff, Raminta A. Rudys and Ryan S. Moore, at the office(s) stated below, and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of the court. The complaint seeks judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust, declaratory relief, and other equitable and legal relief with respect to real property located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837. ASSAYAG MAUSS, LLP, Attn: Raminta A. Rudys, WSBA 48360, 2018 156th Ave. NE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98007, Phone: (425) 748-5055. HOUSER & ALLISON, APC, Attn: Ryan S. Moore, WSBA 50098, 600 University St., Ste. 1708, Seattle, WA 98101, Phone (206) 596-7838. #07001/297197 Pub: May 31, 2019 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 & July 5, 2019

Thursday, June 27

June 27, 2019 6:53 p.m.

Master Gardeners sow seed of success in demo gardens

WSU Master Gardeners provide a variety of community outreach activities to the people of Grant and Adams Counties. All of our certified gardeners serve as informal educators who provide resources on horticulture and gardening to rural and urban gardeners of every skill level and age. Our group holds plant clinics at farmers markets and county fairs, presents workshops to the public, civic organizations and schools, organizes an annual gardening symposium, and sets up and manages demonstration gardens. Some MGs write articles for a quarterly newsletter, newspapers or other news media.

Air shows provide great entertainment
June 27, 2019 6:52 p.m.

Air shows provide great entertainment

Two air shows in two weeks within 100 miles of each other. Wow, what great entertainment. Both special, unique and remarkable.

June 27, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 27, 2019

Notice of Application and Public Hearing: June 27, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on June 7, 2019 from Basin Septic Services, Inc. (Designated Contacts: Jared Cox/Jake Yager, 220 S. Hamilton Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837) and were found to be Technically Complete on June 25, 2019. PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit and SEPA checklist to allow the construction of two (2) storage lagoons sized for one (1) million gallons for septic waste on 86.53 acres. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is currently unassigned. The site is located in the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 2, Township 20 N, Range 29 E, W.M., Grant County, WA Parcel #18-0283-000. ZONING: Rural Resource. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. PUBLIC HEARING: Grant County Hearings Examiner tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 12:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files P19-0182 and P19-0189) are available from Ron Sell, Associate Planner, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2525. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on July 12, 2019. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #06045/305745 Pub: June 27, 2019

Wednesday, June 26

More tools for reloading
June 26, 2019 9:08 p.m.

More tools for reloading

This is the fourth of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.

June 26, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 26, 2019

PURSUANT TO RCW 36.40.100 a public meeting is being held on July 9, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider supplemental/new budget for the WSU Extension Office (Fund #001, Dept #122) in the amount of $15,000.00 for a Horticultural Pest and Disease Board Coordinator Inspector Consultant posi-tion. Any interested persons may ap-pear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assis-tant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #06038/302978 Pub: June 19, 26, 2019

Tuesday, June 25

June 25, 2019 9:07 p.m.

Red Rock Elementary construction on schedule

ROYAL CITY — Red Rock Elementary School is well into phase two of construction and demolition for phase 3 has begun. That was the report given during a regular meeting of the Royal School Board on Monday.

June 25, 2019 9:07 p.m.

Othello school superintendent contract extended

OTHELLO — Othello School Board members have approved a contract extension for district superintendent Chris Hurst. The contract was approved at the regular board meeting Monday.

Winco recalls frozen raspberries
June 25, 2019 9:06 p.m.

Winco recalls frozen raspberries

BELLINGHAM — WinCo Foods announced on Friday that Rader Farms, of Bellingham, is recalling the Winco brand, 12-ounce bags of frozen red raspberries, according to the Winco and U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) websites.

June 25, 2019 9:05 p.m.

Wahluke School District serves summer meals to children

MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District will be providing children ages 18 and younger with free breakfasts and lunches throughout the summer. The meals are made possible through the Summer Food Service Program, a USDA program that “provides kids and teens in low-income areas free meals when school is out,” according to their website. Children do not have to participate in summer school to receive meals.

GTA finances appear to be stabilizing
June 25, 2019 9:05 p.m.

GTA finances appear to be stabilizing

MOSES LAKE — The finances at Grant Transit Authority (GTA) appear to be stable, according to a report from interim GTA General Manager Terry Weed during a regular board of directors meeting on Thursday, June 20.

June 25, 2019 9:04 p.m.

Royal City to have two site visits in near future

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council was informed by Royal City Public Works director John Lasen that the city is receiving two site visits. The Department of Ecology will be collecting data to renew the city’s sewer permit, while the other site visit will make sure the city is not using underground fuel storage tanks.

June 25, 2019 9:04 p.m.

New gun law means uncertainty come July 1

MOSES LAKE — As of July 1, it’s going to be a lot tougher to buy most guns legally in the State of Washington.

Boeing to store 737 MAX in Moses Lake
June 25, 2019 9:04 p.m.

Boeing to store 737 MAX in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — With the company running out of space elsewhere, aircraft giant Boeing has announced it will store some of its 737 MAX aircraft at the Grant County International Airport.

Shree Saini donates backpacks to George children
June 25, 2019 9:03 p.m.

Shree Saini donates backpacks to George children

GEORGE — It’s not that unusual to find Shree Saini in a library.

K9 Garrett tracks down fleeing suspect near Othello
June 25, 2019 9:02 p.m.

K9 Garrett tracks down fleeing suspect near Othello

OTHELLO — A man was taken into custody near Othello last week after he unsuccessfully attempted to flee from deputies and was tracked down by K9 Garrett.

Royal seniors shine at Earl Barden Classic
June 25, 2019 9 p.m.

Royal seniors shine at Earl Barden Classic

YAKIMA — High school football players from across the state gathered at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima for the 25th annual Earl Barden Classic on Saturday. The game featured seniors from 2A, 1A, 1B and 2B schools across Washington.

June 25, 2019 8:59 p.m.

1 arrested in Othello drug investigation

OTHELLO — One person is in custody in connection with an extensive drug investigation in Othello.

Othello standout Garza Jr. inks with Arizona Christian
June 25, 2019 8:58 p.m.

Othello standout Garza Jr. inks with Arizona Christian

OTHELLO — Shoes and singlets adorned the rack behind the table Bernie Garza Jr. sat at, waiting to make his future official.

June 25, 2019 8:57 p.m.

Fire restrictions issued by BLM for Eastern Washington

SPOKANE — Per a fire restriction issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District, burning on public lands under the umbrella of the BLM and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is now prohibited.

June 25, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 25, 2019

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR LOWER CRAB CREEK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CRP 18-03", 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 206, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Maps, plans and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable). Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder. The improvement for which bids will be received follows: LOWER CRAB CREEK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CRP 18-03 This contract provides for the reconstruction of 3.00 miles of two lane county road in Grant County, WA, and includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, crushed surfacing top course, seeding and fertilizing, and other work all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications. #070006/302390 Pub: June 17, 25, 2018 & July 1, 2019

Monday, June 24

ML man arrested for third time while awaiting trial for overdose homicide
June 24, 2019 7:49 p.m.

ML man arrested for third time while awaiting trial for overdose homicide

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man previously facing charges in connection with the 2018 opioid overdose death of an inmate at the Grant County Jail was arrested Sunday in connection with a string of car prowls in Cascade Park. The arrest was his third since homicide charges were filed late last year.

Sunday, June 23

Bond denied for suspects in murder of man with Moses Lake ties
June 23, 2019 5:31 p.m.

Bond denied for suspects in murder of man with Moses Lake ties

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. — Bond has been denied for four capital murder suspects who are implicated in the brutal slaying of a man who has deep ties to the Moses Lake community.

Friday, June 21

MLFD: Fire sprinkler system prevents major damage at ML business
June 21, 2019 11:29 a.m.

MLFD: Fire sprinkler system prevents major damage at ML business

MOSES LAKE - A fire sprinkler system prevented major fire damage at a Moses Lake business Thursday night.

June 21, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 21, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor in interest to INTERBAY FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ION STEFU and CARMEN M. STEFU, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof; and DUMITRU PINTILIE and ELENA C. PINTILIE, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof, and Persons or Parties Unknown in Possession of or Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No. 18-2-00474-4. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO DEFENDANTS, ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN IN POSSESSION OF OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 31st day of May, 2019, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the attorneys for plaintiff, Raminta A. Rudys and Ryan S. Moore, at the office(s) stated below, and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of the court. The complaint seeks judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust, declaratory relief, and other equitable and legal relief with respect to real property located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837. ASSAYAG MAUSS, LLP, Attn: Raminta A. Rudys, WSBA 48360, 2018 156th Ave. NE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98007, Phone: (425) 748-5055. HOUSER & ALLISON, APC, Attn: Ryan S. Moore, WSBA 50098, 600 University St., Ste. 1708, Seattle, WA 98101, Phone (206) 596-7838. #07001/297197 Pub: May 31, 2019 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 & July 5, 2019

Thursday, June 20

June 20, 2019 8:28 p.m.

Application submitted for Fish and Wildlife to kill sea lions

By GARNET WILSON AND DENNIS L. CLAY

June 20, 2019 5:50 p.m.

Calibration, rate, timing

These are important topics to discuss, because all factors are important in getting the best weed control.

Deadline looms for 1981-82 phone book
June 20, 2019 5:49 p.m.

Deadline looms for 1981-82 phone book

E-mail from Cheryl

June 20, 2019 12:56 p.m.

Moses Lake man's 55 year sentence for murder upheld

By EMRY DINMAN

Camaraderie, adventure and service Volunteers needed to fight fires, save lives
June 20, 2019 8:02 a.m.

Camaraderie, adventure and service Volunteers needed to fight fires, save lives

GRANT COUNTY — With fire season upon the Columbia Basin, many fire districts and departments across Grant County are looking for volunteers to help fight fires and staff emergency medical services, offering free training programs and opportunities to serve their local communities.

June 20, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 20, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ROYAL CITY REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND GENERAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES ON CALL SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Royal City has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional architectural, engineering and general land surveying services. SOQ Title: City of Royal City Request for Statement of Qualifications for Professional Architectural, Engineering, and General Land Surveying Services. SOQ Due Date and Time: Monday, July 08, 2019, not later than 4:00 p.m., PST. Brief Scope of Services: The City is soliciting the interest of qualified professional consulting firms to provide a full range of on call municipal architectural, engineering and general land surveying services for a contract period of September 1, 2019 - August 31,2022. The complete SOQ, including all submittal requirements, can be viewed on the City's website at royalcitywa.org. A Paper copy may be obtained by contacting the City of Royal City, 445 Camelia Street NE, PO Box 1239 Royal City, WA 99357, (509) 346-2263, or requesting a copy by email at shilo@royalcitywa.org. The City of Royal City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The City of Royal City encourages women, disadvantaged, minority, and veteran-owned consultant firms to apply. #06041/303023 Pub: June 20, 2019

Wednesday, June 19

Brush fire sparked by chop saw burns 15 acres near Moses Lake
June 19, 2019 9:29 p.m.

Brush fire sparked by chop saw burns 15 acres near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — An approximately 15-acre brushfire that threw up smoke west of Moses Lake Wednesday evening ignited after sparks flew from a resident’s chop saw, said Grant County Fire District Assistant Chief Rick Wentworth.

Equipment important when reloading
June 19, 2019 8:15 p.m.

Equipment important when reloading

This is the third of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.

June 19, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 19, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Grantor: Joseph Ottolini Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: PENSCO Trust Company Custodian FBO Jonathan Ferraiuolo, Simple IRA, as to an undivided 62.5% interest and PENSCO Trust Company Custodian FBO Joel R. Leveille, Roth IRA, as to an undivided 37.5% interest Current trustee of the deed of trust: Ford & Dalton, PS Current mortgage services of the deed of trust: Allegro Escrow Reference number of the Deed of trust: 1394981 Parcel number: 09-1198-000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 19th day of July 2019, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. at 35 C St NW, inside the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, in the City of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: Tax Parcel ID No.: 09-1198-000 Legal Descriptions: Lot 10, Crestline Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, page 15, records of Grant County, Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 1, 2018, recorded on June 11, 2018, under Auditor's File No. 1394981, records of Grant County, Washington, from Joseph Ottolini, as his separate estate, as Grantor, to Ford & Dalton, PS, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of PENSCO Trust Company Custodian FBO Jonathan Ferraiuolo, Simple IRA, as to an undivided 62.5% interest and PENSCO Trust Company Custodian FBO Joel R. Leveille, Roth IRA, as to an undivided 37.5% interest, as Beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Default for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: 1. Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Delinquent monthly payments Sept 2018 to March 2019 @ $1,818.68 / month $11,815.00 Late charges 11,041.65 Total default 22,856.65 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $160,000.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 7th day of June 2018, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 19th day of July 2019. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 8th day of July 2019 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 8th day of July 2019 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 8th day of July 2019 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Joseph Ottolini 1046 S Grant St Moses Lake WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on the 4th day of March 2019, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 4th day of March 2019, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through, or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchase has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61-24.060. Dated this 8th day of April 2019. FORD & DALTON, PS /s/ Steven H. Ford By: Stephen H. Ford 320 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 924-2400 #07003/300363 Pub: June 19, 2019 & July 10, 2019

Tuesday, June 18

June 18, 2019 8:52 p.m.

Summer baseball roundup: Riverdogs 17U wins tournament in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The Columbia Basin Riverdogs 17U program finished 3-1 in Wenatchee to place first.

June 18, 2019 8:51 p.m.

Wahluke School District board adopts new math curriculum

MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District board adopted a new math curriculum during a regular meeting on June 11.

Francisca Montemayor
June 18, 2019 8:51 p.m.

Francisca Montemayor

March 15, 1933 – June 12, 2019

Ovella Mae Yurian
June 18, 2019 8:51 p.m.

Ovella Mae Yurian

May 25, 1932- June 8, 2019

Lucas Garza Sr.
June 18, 2019 8:51 p.m.

Lucas Garza Sr.

October 11, 1927 – June 7, 2019

June 18, 2019 8:50 p.m.

Books, theater, music, events at libraries this summer

By CHERYL SCHWEIZER

Area history began with cattle ranching
June 18, 2019 8:48 p.m.

Area history began with cattle ranching

OTHELLO — Each summer, the Othello Community Museum begins the season with a special program designed around the history of the area. This year was no exception as board members and visitors gathered Saturday, June 15, at the museum to hear about the early days of cattle ranching in the channeled scablands outside of Othello.

June 18, 2019 8:47 p.m.

Health District beats mumps in Mattawa

EPHRATA — When a suspected case of mumps was reported and later confirmed in a migrant farmworker community near Mattawa in mid-April, employees with the Grant County Health District sprang into action.

Former Warden teacher sentenced to 10 years
June 18, 2019 8:47 p.m.

Former Warden teacher sentenced to 10 years

SPOKANE — Former Warden City Council member and substitute teacher Michael Leavitt will spend the next ten years in federal prison.

Ginkgo State Park adds new renovations
June 18, 2019 8:47 p.m.

Ginkgo State Park adds new renovations

VANTAGE — Just past the bridge crossing the Columbia River near Vantage, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park sits nearby, holding remnants of an area carved into the landscape during the Ice Age thousands of years ago.

Fourth of July events planned for Othello, George
June 18, 2019 8:46 p.m.

Fourth of July events planned for Othello, George

By CHERYL SCHWEIZER

June 18, 2019 8:45 p.m.

Adams County Development Council to hold annual banquet

OTHELLO — The Adams County Development Council will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Veteran lawmakers discuss 2019 session
June 18, 2019 8:44 p.m.

Veteran lawmakers discuss 2019 session

MOSES LAKE — After a long legislative session, Moses Lake’s veteran state lawmakers Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Tom Dent are touring their district discussing the accomplishments of each other and their party and lamenting some of the difficulties presented by the Democratic majority in both chambers of the legislature.

June 18, 2019 8:43 p.m.

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Othello Community Hospital

June 18, 2019 5:53 p.m.

Man suspected of firing shot by apartment building arrested Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man suspected of firing a shot Saturday just outside his apartment building at the Studio City Apartment complex was arrested Tuesday, according to police officials.

Paradiso Lost Drugs, thefts and Infected Mushroom
June 18, 2019 5:12 p.m.

Paradiso Lost Drugs, thefts and Infected Mushroom

GORGE AMPITHEATRE - Another Paradiso Festival has come and gone. For the over 25,000 attendees who flooded into Grant County’s iconic Gorge Amphitheatre, it was another weekend of big-name electronic music set against the deep basalt canyon that lines the Columbia River.

June 18, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 18, 2019

INVITATION TO BID Grant County Central Services invites all qualified & interested bidders to submit bids on a new fire sprinkler system for the Ardell Pavilion Project # (CSD1913) located on the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake WA. Details are available for download at http://www.grantcountywa.gov/Request/Bid/ or https://plancenter.net Bid deadline is 6/18/2019 @3:30 PST #06015/298857 Pub: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019

Monday, June 17

June 17, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 17, 2019

The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on June 11, 2019. The full text of this ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or dburke@cityofml.com. ORDINANCE NO. 2926 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SPARKS LOT 4B ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, AND INCORPORATING THE SAME WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE The ordinance annexes property located at the southeast city limit near I-90. #06034/301953 Pub: June 17, 2019

Friday, June 14

June 14, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 14, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor in interest to INTERBAY FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ION STEFU and CARMEN M. STEFU, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof; and DUMITRU PINTILIE and ELENA C. PINTILIE, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof, and Persons or Parties Unknown in Possession of or Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No. 18-2-00474-4. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO DEFENDANTS, ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN IN POSSESSION OF OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 31st day of May, 2019, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the attorneys for plaintiff, Raminta A. Rudys and Ryan S. Moore, at the office(s) stated below, and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of the court. The complaint seeks judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust, declaratory relief, and other equitable and legal relief with respect to real property located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837. ASSAYAG MAUSS, LLP, Attn: Raminta A. Rudys, WSBA 48360, 2018 156th Ave. NE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98007, Phone: (425) 748-5055. HOUSER & ALLISON, APC, Attn: Ryan S. Moore, WSBA 50098, 600 University St., Ste. 1708, Seattle, WA 98101, Phone (206) 596-7838. #07001/297197 Pub: May 31, 2019 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 & July 5, 2019

Thursday, June 13

June 13, 2019 5:42 p.m.

More watering tips for the urban gardener

Today we pick up where we left off last week.

Job Corps students shine
June 13, 2019 5:42 p.m.

Job Corps students shine

Last Saturday, June 8, the Grant County Historical Society opened the museum for what is termed “Living Museum.” Information about the museum on a Grant County website states:

June 13, 2019 11:49 a.m.

Suspected Soap Lake arsonists arrested Wednesday

By EMRY DINMAN

June 13, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 13, 2019

INVITATION TO BID The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for SURGE-2019-01. Sealed bids must be received at the District's main office no later than 3:00PM, PDT, on June 19, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. For more information contact the District's main office located at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, Washington, 99344 or by phone at (509) 488-9671. #06013/298354 Pub: June 6, 13, 2019

Wednesday, June 12

Reloading is a rewarding pastime
June 12, 2019 9:58 p.m.

Reloading is a rewarding pastime

This is the second of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.

Ginkgo State Park adds new renovations
June 12, 2019 9:58 p.m.

Ginkgo State Park adds new renovations

VANTAGE — Just past the bridge crossing the Columbia River near Vantage, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park sits just a few miles away, holding remnants of an area carved into the landscape during the Ice Age thousands of years ago.

June 12, 2019 6:53 p.m.

Othello Community Museum opens this Saturday

OTHELLO — The Othello Community Museum will open for the season this Saturday at 1 p.m., the museum announced in a press release on June 10. The museum will be open every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. through September. It is located in the original Presbyterian church, at the corner of Third Avenue and Larch Street.

OHS grad recognized during Othello council meeting
June 12, 2019 6:53 p.m.

OHS grad recognized during Othello council meeting

By RACHAL PINKERTON

June 12, 2019 6:53 p.m.

Royal City considering dog, animal control ordinance updates

ROYAL CITY — Royal City is looking to update their dog and animal control ordinances. Royal City’s attorney, Katherine L. Kenison, told the city council during its regular meeting on June 4 that the city’s ordinance is old and needs to be updated to match state statutes with regard to dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.

Highway 243 fire chars over 20,000 acres
June 12, 2019 6:52 p.m.

Highway 243 fire chars over 20,000 acres

ROYAL CITY — With the combined efforts of almost 400 firefighters across four days and four nights, a fast-moving fire that sparked near Wanapum Dam and Highway 243 last Monday night was brought to heel by the end of the week.

Police seeking public's help in finding drive-by suspect
June 12, 2019 6:52 p.m.

Police seeking public's help in finding drive-by suspect

MATTAWA — Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in the search for a 22-year-old male wanted in connection with a May 29 drive-by shooting in Desert Aire that is believed to be gang-related, according to police.

June 12, 2019 6:50 p.m.

Blood drive slated for Friday in Othello

OTHELLO — A blood drive will be held on Friday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. at the Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main St. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Othello's quilting ladies: Quilting with a purpose
June 12, 2019 6:49 p.m.

Othello's quilting ladies: Quilting with a purpose

OTHELLO — Putting together eight quilts a week is no small feat. However, a group of ladies in Othello does it in a morning.

Old Hotel Art Gallery in the middle of outside facelift
June 12, 2019 6:49 p.m.

Old Hotel Art Gallery in the middle of outside facelift

Othello — The Old Hotel Art Gallery recently installed a new handrail. But this isn’t just any handrail. This is a custom-made support that is part of a larger project that has a final bill of $56,000.

K-9 Chicka helps take down suspect with felony drug warrant
June 12, 2019 6:48 p.m.

K-9 Chicka helps take down suspect with felony drug warrant

SCHWANA — K-9 Chicka helped deputies track down and take a man who had a felony drug warrant out for his arrest into custody on Friday.

June 12, 2019 6:48 p.m.

Woman arrested after fleeing scene of Desert Aire injury collision

DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire woman is in jail after she fled the scene of a collision that left her female passenger seriously injured in Desert Aire last week.

Former Seahawk, 12 Tour, visit Frontier students
June 12, 2019 6:35 p.m.

Former Seahawk, 12 Tour, visit Frontier students

MOSES LAKE- Students from Frontier Middle School received a visit from members of the Seattle Seahawks organization in partnership with the NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 program on Friday, June 7, at Lions Field.

June 12, 2019 6:34 p.m.

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Othello Community Hospital

Baseball roundup: Riverdogs win, lose, tie over weekend
June 12, 2019 6:33 p.m.

Baseball roundup: Riverdogs win, lose, tie over weekend

MOSES LAKE — The Riverdogs had a high-variance weekend with two wins, one loss and two ties.

Mel Olson's memory living on through decades of athletic accomplishments
June 12, 2019 6:33 p.m.

Mel Olson's memory living on through decades of athletic accomplishments

MOSES LAKE — Mel and Vicki Olson were lifelong athletes.

June 12, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 12, 2019

INVITATION TO BID Grant County Central Services invites all qualified & interested bidders to submit bids on a new fire sprinkler system for the Ardell Pavilion Project # (CSD1913) located on the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake WA. Details are available for download at http://www.grantcountywa.gov/Request/Bid/ or https://plancenter.net Bid deadline is 6/18/2019 @3:30 PST #06015/298857 Pub: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019

Tuesday, June 11

At least 3 campers destroyed in RV park fire
June 11, 2019 3:01 p.m.

At least 3 campers destroyed in RV park fire

MOSES LAKE — A fire that ignited in a camper at the Cougar Campers RV Park near Moses Lake also destroyed at least two other campers Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. Medical transportation service American Medical Response declined to comment on whether any injuries occurred.

June 11, 2019 8:41 a.m.

Pedestrian seriously injured in Ephrata collision

EPHRATA — A man from Moses Lake was seriously injured Monday night after he was struck by a vehicle as he was walking his dirt bike across a highway near Ephrata.

June 11, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 11, 2019

INVITATION TO BID Grant County Central Services invites all qualified & interested bidders to submit bids on a new fire sprinkler system for the Ardell Pavilion Project # (CSD1913) located on the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake WA. Details are available for download at http://www.grantcountywa.gov/Request/Bid/ or https://plancenter.net Bid deadline is 6/18/2019 @3:30 PST #06015/298857 Pub: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019

Monday, June 10

June 10, 2019 7:02 p.m.

Residents accidentally spark 100-acre wildfire

SOAP LAKE — A grass fire sparked by grinding pipe caused 100 acres of land and a nearby shed to burn in rural land between Moses Lake and Soap Lake Monday afternoon, according to Grant County Fire District No. 7 Chief Kirk Sheppard.

June 10, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 10, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No.: 2018-00065-WA APN No.: 08-1156-000 Grantor(s): WILLIAM L POWELL Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-13 Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Western Progressive - Washington, Inc. Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Reference Number(s) of the Deed of Trust: 1138089 Assessor's Property Tax Parcel Number(s): 08-1156-000 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Western Progressive - Washington, Inc., will on 06/21/2019, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Outside Police Justice County Building 401 Balsam Street NKA 411 South Balsam St, Moses Lake WA 98837, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL OF LOT 7 AND THAT PORTION OF LOT 8, LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 23 FEET DISTANT NORTHEASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, ALL BEING IN BLOCK 4, LAKEVIEW PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 6, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 275 Moses Lake Avenue N.W., Soap Lake, WA 98851 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the above street address or other common designation. Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/31/2003, recorded 11/12/2003, under Auditor's File No.1138089, Book --- Page ---, records of Grant County, Washington, from William L. Powell, A Single person as Grantor, to BLACKSTONE as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-13 under an assignment recorded on April 12, 2018, under Auditor's File No. as Instrument No. 1392234, Bk. in Book --, Pg. at Page - , records of Grant County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $10,780.60; (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due) IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $45,947.12, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 10/01/2017, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 06/21/2019. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by 06/10/2019 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before 06/10/2019 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE after 06/10/2019 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: See Exhibit "A" attached by both first class and certified mail on 05/14/2018 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on 05/11/2018, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the bid amount paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary or the Beneficiary's attorney. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; XI. NOTICE TO GUARANTORS (a) If you are a guarantor of the obligations secured by the deed of trust, you may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee's sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust. (b) You have the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee's sale. (c) You will have no right to redeem the property after the trustee's sale. (d) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington deed of trust act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee's sale, or the last trustee's sale under any other deed of trust granted to secure the same debt. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663. Website: http://www.homeownership.wa.gov NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287. Website: http://www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819. Website: http://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help DATE: February 4, 2019 Trustee: Western Progressive - Washington, Inc. Trustee address: 3600 15th Avenue West, Suite 200, Office C Seattle, Washington 98119 Trustee telephone number: 1-206-876-9986 Signature/By Stephanie Spurlock Trustee Sale Assistant #06001/289947 Pub: May 20, 2019 & June 10, 2019

Friday, June 7

June 7, 2019 3:57 p.m.

2 injured after driver allegedly falls asleep at the wheel on I-90

MOSES LAKE - A woman reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel on Interstate 90 on Friday, which led to a rollover collision that left her and one of her passengers injured.

June 7, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 7, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor in interest to INTERBAY FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ION STEFU and CARMEN M. STEFU, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof; and DUMITRU PINTILIE and ELENA C. PINTILIE, husband and wife, and the Marital Community comprised thereof, and Persons or Parties Unknown in Possession of or Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No. 18-2-00474-4. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO DEFENDANTS, ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN IN POSSESSION OF OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 31st day of May, 2019, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the attorneys for plaintiff, Raminta A. Rudys and Ryan S. Moore, at the office(s) stated below, and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of the court. The complaint seeks judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust, declaratory relief, and other equitable and legal relief with respect to real property located at 2114 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake, WA 98837. ASSAYAG MAUSS, LLP, Attn: Raminta A. Rudys, WSBA 48360, 2018 156th Ave. NE, Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98007, Phone: (425) 748-5055. HOUSER & ALLISON, APC, Attn: Ryan S. Moore, WSBA 50098, 600 University St., Ste. 1708, Seattle, WA 98101, Phone (206) 596-7838. #07001/297197 Pub: May 31, 2019 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 & July 5, 2019

Thursday, June 6

June 6, 2019 6:02 p.m.

Watering tips for the urban gardener

As the weather warms up gardeners are thinking about how often to water their yards and gardens. Scheduling, length, and the duration of watering can directly impact our quality of life.

Othello Mayor Logan receives award from Association of Washington Cities
June 6, 2019 1:37 p.m.

Othello Mayor Logan receives award from Association of Washington Cities

OTHELLO — Othello Mayor Shawn Logan received an award from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) during a city council meeting on May 28. The award was presented by Peter King, CEO of the AWC.

Amalia Garza De Gómez
June 6, 2019 1:36 p.m.

Amalia Garza De Gómez

Great woman of God, you have received your ticket to Heaven

June 6, 2019 1:35 p.m.

Thank you, volunteers

Many compliments were received about the way the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens looked on this Memorial Day weekend – both with the way the grounds are taken care of through the year and with all the flags that are flying on this special day.

Wahluke High School graduates say goodbye one last time
June 6, 2019 1:35 p.m.

Wahluke High School graduates say goodbye one last time

MATTAWA — “There are 137 amazing graduates sitting behind me,” said Wahluke High School Principal Dr. Andie Webb as she welcomed the parents, families and friends to the graduation of the Wahluke class of 2019 on Saturday.

School's out for Othello class of 2019
June 6, 2019 1:34 p.m.

School's out for Othello class of 2019

By CHERYL SCHWEIZER

SCAC-CWAC Spring Sports Wrap-up
June 6, 2019 1:33 p.m.

SCAC-CWAC Spring Sports Wrap-up

MOSES LAKE — As spring athletics come to a close, several players and teams achieved accolades for their achievements this season. In the CWAC, Othello junior Patrick Azevedo was named Golfer of the Year. Azevedo has now finished in the top five in the state championship all three years he has competed.

June 6, 2019 1:32 p.m.

GCSO secures Desert Aire contract amid contention

DESERT AIRE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has secured a security contract with Desert Aire and will begin stationing a full-time deputy solely within the borders of the rural village, following years of complaints from residents about lackluster response times in one of the county’s most remote areas.

Idaho musician to perform at Royal City Public Golf Course
June 6, 2019 1:31 p.m.

Idaho musician to perform at Royal City Public Golf Course

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Public Golf Course will be hosting Eric E., a guitarist from Idaho, on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

June 6, 2019 1:30 p.m.

1 injured in DUI-related collision

MATTAWA — A 35-year-old Mattawa man was arrested for DUI after a collision which severely injured a Sunnyside man, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

June 6, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 6, 2019

Next PRC Meeting: June 27, 2019 CPARB's Project Review Committee (PRC) will be meeting for four (4) project applications starting at 9:00 am. At the Northwest Carpenters Facility, Main Conference Room 2nd Floor, 25120 Pacific Highway South, Kent, Washington 98032. Items on Agenda Grant Co. Public Hospital Dist. - Samaritan Healthcare Replacement Facility Project West Valley School Dist. - Apple Valley & Summit View Elementary Replacement Project Grant Co. Public Utility Dist. - Load Growth Project City of Bothell - Bothell Fire Stations 42 & 45 Replacement Project The public may present comments regarding the project approvals beginning at 9:00 am. Contact Talia Baker at (360) 407-8260 or PRC@des.wa.gov for questions. For agenda, questions and directions visit: http://www.des.wa.gov/about/Committees/CPARB/PRC/ #06019/299758 Pub: June 6, 2019

Wednesday, June 5

Highway 243 Fire slows Wednesday
June 5, 2019 7:48 p.m.

Highway 243 Fire slows Wednesday

ROYAL CITY — Despite rapid growth in the first 24 hours, the Highway 243 Fire has not grown significantly in its second day, according to fire officials. The fire is now considered 25 percent contained.

Surveillance footage released from May courthouse assault
June 5, 2019 6:41 p.m.

Surveillance footage released from May courthouse assault

EPHRATA — Surveillance footage from an early May courthouse assault has been released to the Herald, showing how a security guard and a Soap Lake man ended up in a fight that spurred a two-day manhunt.

June 5, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 5, 2019

INVITATION TO BID Grant County Central Services invites all qualified & interested bidders to submit bids on a new fire sprinkler system for the Ardell Pavilion Project # (CSD1913) located on the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake WA. Details are available for download at http://www.grantcountywa.gov/Request/Bid/ or https://plancenter.net Bid deadline is 6/18/2019 @3:30 PST #06015/298857 Pub: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019

June 5, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 5, 2019

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS In the Matter of the Estate of: ) NO.: 19-4-00025-00 ) Steve J. Yarchak, ) PROBATE NOTICE TO Deceased. ) CREDITORS ____________________________ ) RCW 11.40.020 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 29, 2019 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: HEATHER A. MILLER ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: STEVEN H. SACKMANN ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR 455 E. Hemlock Street, Suite A SERVICE: PO Box 409 Othello, Washington 99344 #06001/292037 Pub: May 29, 2019 & June 5, 12, 2019

Tuesday, June 4

Highway 243 Fire now estimated at almost 19,000 acres
June 4, 2019 9:48 p.m.

Highway 243 Fire now estimated at almost 19,000 acres

ROYAL CITY — Hundreds of firefighters from across the state have been deployed to the Highway 243 Fire, hunkering down in a Royal City park as the sun set and the second day of attack began on the largest wildfire in Washington so far this year.

Highway 243 Fire causes first evacuations of the 2019 fire season
June 4, 2019 9:39 a.m.

Highway 243 Fire causes first evacuations of the 2019 fire season

ROYAL CITY - Summer hasn’t yet arrived in the Columbia Basin, but fire season has.

June 4, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 4, 2019

INVITATION TO BID Grant County Central Services invites all qualified & interested bidders to submit bids on a new fire sprinkler system for the Ardell Pavilion Project # (CSD1913) located on the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake WA. Details are available for download at http://www.grantcountywa.gov/Request/Bid/ or https://plancenter.net Bid deadline is 6/18/2019 @3:30 PST #06015/298857 Pub: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2019

Monday, June 3

June 3, 2019 1:30 a.m.

Legals June 3, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: *Sheriff's Office in the amount of $23,858.10 to purchase two (2) SMART Boards (7386P-i5, 86"). Funding will come from two grants: a Homeland Security Grant and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity funding grant nos. E17-074 for the FY 2016 and E18-160 for the FY2017 *Economic Enhancement Strategic Infrastructure Program Ending Fund Balance (113.155) in the amount of $458,500.00 to fund Strategic Infrastructure Program project #2019-03 for Port of Moses Lake Sewer Extension project $150,000.00 grant; #2019-04 City of George Well No. 3 Generator $122,500.00 grant and $52,500.00 loan; and #2019-05 Port of Quincy -Industrial Park No. 4 Tract 5 Frontage Improvements $133,500.00 grant; *Central Services in the amount of $310,968.27 (REET funds) for the implementation of the fire suppression system at the Ardell Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administra-tive Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners 06012/298342 Pub: June 3, 10, 2019

Sunday, June 2

June 2, 2019 9:53 p.m.

Eight-year-old injured in car wreck near Quincy

QUINCY — An eight-year-old boy was transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in a car accident near Quincy early Sunday morning. Charges for DUI are pending against the driver, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Saturday, June 1

June 1, 2019 9:02 a.m.

Moses Lake Man arrested for eluding

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Saturday after crashing his motorcycle and attempting to flee on foot.