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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…
Voters in Grant County ready to move on with Trump's election
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Baptist Church pastor Dennis Fountain leaned back in his chair at the Red Door Cafe Wednesday afternoon and smiled, exchanging a card, …
Elections At a glance
Grant PUD approves 2017 budget, but without rates
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners passed a 2017 budget at the regular meeting Tuesday, but did not include 2017 rates. Retail rates will be on the agenda beginning in January but a decision on rates probably…
Quincy hospital voters rejecting $1 million levy request
QUINCY — Grant County Hospital District No. 2 (Quincy Valley Medical Center) voters are rejecting a one-year, $1 million levy to help the hospital district cut back on debt owed to Grant County,
Trump takes Florida, Ohio, NC in battle for White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump captured crucial victories over Hillary Clinton Tuesday night in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, showing remarkable strength in three of the nation’s most fiercely fought battlegrou…
County Commissioner No. 2 Campaign cash: Taylor and Pack
MOSES LAKE — Things are getting down to the wire in the election season and Grant County Commissioner District No. 2 candidates Tom Taylor, R-Moses Lake, and N…
Othello School Board to discuss levy, football field
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members will hold a workshop at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 to review the options for a maintenance and operations levy. Board members will also discuss options for the Othello High School football…
Back on track: Port approves railroad plan
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners voted unanimously Monday to build a railroad link connecting the port to a Columbia Basin Railroad line in Wheele…
Bonds, interest rates have impact on PUD reserves
EPHRATA — The question comes up at Grant County PUD budget hearings, sometimes at commission meetings, and even commissioners have asked. Why does the PUD need all that money?
ML searching for youth to serve on parks and rec commission
MOSES LAKE — If you are a youth in Moses Lake who wants to have input on parks and recreation in your community, the city has an opportunity for you.
Soap Lake mayor, councilmembers speak out against Proposition 1
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle and councilmembers John Glassco, Judith Tramayne and JoAnn Rushton held a press conference on Tuesday to speak out…
'Get Out the Vote Rally' slated for next weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Committee of Safety is looking for volunteers for their “Get Out the Vote Rally” next weekend.
Election preview: 12th Legislative District Position No. 1
Ivanka Trump praises her 'great dad,' avoids assault claims, tape controversy
MALVERN, Pa. — Donald Trump’s daughter on Thursday called him “a great dad” and “a leader who helps people grow into their full potential.”
Othello Planning Board tables annexation vote
OTHELLO — The Othello Planning Commission agreed Monday evening to delay for a month any recommendation to the city council on a proposed annexation of property southwest of the city, including a large, planned apa…