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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…
Karen Liebrecht becomes Moses Lake's first female mayor
MOSES LAKE — For the first time in Moses Lake’s long history, the city has a female mayor.
Commissioners approve assessment to fund county conservation district
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission unanimously approved a small property tax increase on Tuesday to fund the work of the Grant County Conservation District.
Gavin Seim arrested for harassment, obstruction
EPHRATA — Former Fourth Congressional District candidate and Ephrata resident Gavin Seim was arrested last week for allegedly harassing and obstructing a polic…
Warnick: Leaders still talking about Hirst fix, capital budget
MOSES LAKE — State legislators are still trying to sort out a fix for last fall’s Hirst decision that will allow them to pass the state’s $4 billion capital bu…
Todd Voth resigns from Moses Lake City Council
MOSES LAKE — Mayor Todd Voth resigned from the Moses Lake City Council over the weekend due to “personal attacks.”
Washington State Treasurer tours CB Tech
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson said he sees part of his job as increasing financial knowledge, both at the state level and for Washingt…
Close ML race triggers recount
EPHRATA — A close Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1 race for the second spot in the November general election has prompted a mandatory recount.
Othello School Board reviews 2017-18 budget
OTHELLO — The Othello School District is projected to spend $58.3 million for the 2017-18 school year. The proposed budget was presented to the Othello School Board at its last meeting.
Othello council approves grant application
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday is seeking a $550,000 grant from the state’s Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to fund repairs on Lee Road from Seventh Street to 14 Street and approved a match of …
County planning commission seeks new member
EPHRATA — Grant County is looking for someone to join the county’s Planning Commission.
4 file to run for open council spot
MOSES LAKE — The special 3-day filing period for Position No. 4 on the Moses Lake City Council closed on Thursday with four people filing to run for the position.
Lybbert, Worley vie to be Quincy's next mayor
QUINCY — The race to succeed Jim Hemberry as mayor of Quincy was winnowed down to two candidates yesterday — current city council member Paul Worley and former council member Scott Lybbert.
Goodrich, Donovan emerge from school board primary
MOSES LAKE — Both of the finalists in the contested primary for the Moses Lake School Board’s fourth seat described the outcome as “exciting.”
Close races in Moses Lake, Soap Lake
MOSES LAKE — Although there was only one race in each of the respective cities, there was no shortage of surprises when the unofficial results from Tuesday nig…
Council candidates answer questions