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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Hill wants to reclaim judge seat
MOSES LAKE - Grant County District Court Judge Tyson Hill officially announced Monday he will run in November's election.
County approves new shoreline master plan
EPHRATA - Citing concerns about overregulation to farmers, county commissioners removed two bodies of water used for irrigation from the county's Shoreline Mas…
Tax Day rally set for Tuesday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A Grant County conservative coalition is holding a "Tax Day Rally" Tuesday in Moses Lake.
MLIRD to start search for new manager
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors hope to have a new general manager in place by mid-July.
Capitol tour offers a glimpse into state's history
OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.
Behind the scenes at the state capitol
OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.
Constitution speaker highlight of Tuesday Republican Women meeting
MOSES LAKE -- The Republican Women of Grant County will hold their April meeting Tuesday at the Moses Lake Senior Center.
Republican chairwoman stresses voter turnout
MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairwoman Susan Hutchison discussed the impact eastern Washington voters can have in elections at the Grant Cou…
Shoreline plan almost complete
EPHRATA - Grant County Planning Director Damien Hooper told commissioners this week the two-year process of adopting a countywide shoreline management plan is …
Telecom bill helps businesses, customers
OLYMPIA - Basin telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.
Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.
Three express interest in vacant MLIRD board seat
EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners received three applications so far for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of…
Commissioners seek new MLIRD director
EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners announced Thursday they will begin accepting applications for the vacant position on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabil…
State 'Student Achievement Council' forms
OLYMPIA - Washington education officials want every adult in the state to have a high school diploma or the equivalent by 2023. That's one of two goals establi…
New irrigation district law may save farmers money
OLYMPIA - New legislation regarding irrigation districts clarifies the status of hydropower generators in the canals, which may translate to a cost-savings for…