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Dent, Garcia outline budget priorities, leadership approaches
EPHRATA — As voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District prepare to cast their ballots, they will choose betw…
Immigration fails, Newhouse not happy
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives voted against an immigration compromise bill on Wednesday and Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhou…
County to conduct ballot counting test
EPHRATA — Grant County elections officials will be conducting a test run of their election equipment this Thursday, June 28.
AG asking for stories of family separation policy
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy has ignited a firestorm of controversy over the past couple of days and Washin…
Day 5 of filing week closes
The following candidates have filed to run for public office as of the Columbia Basin Herald's press time on the fifth day of filing week.
Day 4 of filing week on the books
The following candidates have filed to run for public office as of the Columbia Basin Herald’s press time on the fourth day of filing week.
Judy Wilson announces bid for PUD commission
MOSES LAKE — Judy Wilson, Moses Lake, has announced her candidacy for the Grant County PUD board of commissioners. Wilson will challenge incumbent Terry Brewer…
Day 3 of filing week passes
The following candidates have filed to run for public as office as of the Columbia Basin Herald's press time on the third day of filing week.
Filing week enters day 2
The following candidates have filed to run for public office as of the Columbia Basin Herald's press time on the second day of filing week.
Day 1 of filing week ends
MOSES LAKE — The first day of filing week in Grant County passed with mainly incumbents filing to run for office and few surprises in terms of challengers.
Brian Barlow running for Grant County District Court judge
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Grant County District Court Commissioner Brian Barlow has decided to run for Grant County District Court Judge Position No. 1.
Warnick announces bid for second term
MOSES LAKE — Sen. Judy Warnick announced this week that she seeking a second term as a state senator representing the 13th District.
Jeff Foster announces run for County Commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Local businessman and Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board member Jeff Foster recently announced his intention to file to run f…
Warden council seeks new member, approves well projects
WARDEN — If you live in the city of Warden, and are interested in serving on the city council, the city council wants to hear from you.
Manweller to speak at Republican Women's meeting
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, is the guest speaker at Tuesday’s Republican Women of Grant County meeting.
Rep. Cary Condotta not seeking reelection
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee lawmaker with over a decade of experience in the legislature recently announced he will not be running for reelection.