Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
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…
REC Silicon gets political help
MOSES LAKE - Progress is being made to resolve an ongoing trade dispute with China involving heavy tariffs on U.S.-made polysilicon, REC Silicon officials said…
Odessa groundwater replacement program moves forward
MOSES LAKE - East Columbia Basin Irrigation District officials continue to reach out to landowners as they move forward with plans to implement the Odessa Grou…
Open house for shoreline rules
MOSES LAKE - Still concerned with shoreline setbacks and boat dock regulations, the City of Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding an open house Thursday to…
Grant PUD sets budget hearing dates
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD ratepayers will have a couple of opportunities next month to discuss the agency's proposed 2014 budget.
Sen. Schoesler urges public to attend transportation meetings
Local reps discuss railway, GMOs
MOSES LAKE - Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller weren't expecting a full house for their public meeting Tuesday in Moses Lake, but appeared happy to answer …
Ephrata considers tax increase
EPHRATA - The Ephrata City Council decided to host another pair of town hall meetings to discuss the possibility of a public vote on a 0.1 percent sales tax me…
Grant County Republicans set PCO meeting for September 24
MOSES LAKE – There is quite a heavy schedule for Grant County Republicans in the next month or so, and Chair Kimber Lybbert emphasizes the precinct committee o…
Max of 7 marijuana retailers allowed
OLYMPIA - The state Liquor Control Board Wednesday approved the filing of proposed rules to implement Initiative 502, including setting a maximum number of mar…
Manweller, Holmquist Newbry discuss session
MOSES LAKE - Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry and Rep. Matt Manweller addressed a packed house Tuesday, both pleased with the results of the legislative session des…
Republican chair passes enthusiasm to fair-goers
MOSES LAKE - If you want to be in a red, white and blue mood at the Grant County fair this week, a good suggestion would be a visit with Grant County Republica…
New Grant County Republican Party chair revels in the red, white and blue
MOSES LAKE - If you want to be in a red, white and blue mood at the Grant County fair this week, a good suggestion would be a visit with Grant County Republica…
Hastings talks health care plan
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Doc Hastings visited Moses Lake earlier this week, even sitting down to lunch with area residents and stopping by the Columbia Basin Herald t…
Voters reject proposed Ritzville hospital bond
RITZVILLE - A $10 million bond proposal that would pay to build a new hospital in Ritzville is being rejected by voters in preliminary results released Tuesday…
Race for Quincy council tight in Primary results
COLUMBIA BASIN - Quincy's city council race was too close to call in Tuesday night's primary election, with two candidates separated by just four votes.