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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…
Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on budget as deadline nears
OLYMPIA - State lawmakers have until the end of today to come to a deal on the budget. A second special session could begin Wednesday if the deadline passes.
Board of equalization to convene
EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephra…
Quincy police chief, captain receive no-confidence vote
QUINCY - The Quincy City Council raised concerns about the city's police chief and captain during Tuesday's meeting.
Special filing period set
GRANT COUNTY - A total of 133 candidates filed for open elected positions in Grant County Friday for November's elections, but 33 open positions do not have a …
Many incumbents lack challengers in November election
GRANT COUNTY - Many of the incumbents for open Grant County positions will go unopposed for November's elections.
Moses Lake approves helmet law
MOSES LAKE - After more than a month of discussion, the Moses Lake City Council approved an ordinance requiring those 16-years of age and younger to wear a hel…
Candidate filing week begins Monday
GRANT COUNTY - Candidate filing week begins Monday for anyone wishing to run for local elections.
Charter schools rules still being written in 2013
OLYMPIA - No Columbia Basin school districts met the deadline for applications to host charter schools approved by Washington voters in 2012.
Grant County appoints new judge for district
EPHRATA - A third Grant County District Court judge was appointed this week.
Holmquist Newbry remains focused on job protection
OLYMPIA - As the state Legislature heads into special session on May 13, Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry wants to assure lawmakers remain committed to protecting j…
Republicans plan candidate seminar
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Party invites you to an evening with Scott Roberts, expert on running for political office.
FERC approves Grant PUD's Shoreline Management Plan
EPHRATA – The Grant County Public Utility District received “good news,” it said, from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 18.
Horse park authority expanded by Newbry, Warnick, Manweller bill
OLYMPIA – A bill supported by 13th District lawmakers to expand the membership of the Horse Park Authority near Cle Elum has been signed into law.
State agencies required to list fees online
OLYMPIA - State agency fees will now be required to be listed online as part of a government transparency bill signed into law Wednesday.
New judge to be appointed in 2 weeks
EPHRATA - A new Grant County District Court judge will be announced in the next two weeks.