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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…
Grant PUD gives raises to non-union employees
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners recently approved a 3 percent general wage increase for non-union employees.
Moses Lake woman asks for visitation
MOSES LAKE - Connie Cervantes can't visit her two grandchildren. A new bill to be heard Wednesday in Olympia could change that.
Warnick proposes tax exemption for textbooks
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, has introduced a bill in the House that would exempt college textbooks from state sales tax.
Manweller offers bill to reduce school construction costs
OLYMPIA - Rep. Matt Manweller introduced a bill to reduce the costs of school construction Wednesday in Olympia.
Grant County employees receive pay increases
EPHRATA - Some Grant County employees received a 3 percent pay increase in 2013.
Grant Co. PUD names new general manager
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners announced the appointment of Tony Webb as the new general manager for the agency Monday.
Lawmakers work for tax break on textbooks
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, re-introduced a bill that would give college students a break on the high cost of textbooks.
Warden Development Council honors volunteers and shakers
WARDEN - Members of the Warden Development Council recently recognized a handful of influential community members for their contributions to Warden during a me…
Jasman sues county about defense costs
EPHRATA - Former Grant County Coroner Jerry Jasman filed a civil suit requesting payment for his attorney in his ongoing case with the prosecutor's office.
Ephrata passes balanced budget
EPHRATA - Ephrata's 2013 budget was recently approved unanimously.
Warnick named to three House committees
MOSES LAKE – Thirteenth District Representative Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, will serve on three House committees: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Capital Bu…
Quincy ups sewer rates
QUINCY - Quincy is raising sewer rates by 5 percent for residents and commercial businesses.
Lincoln Day Dinner next event for the Republicans
MOSES LAKE – Preparing her party for the new year, outgoing Grant County Republican Party Chairman Dani Bolyard reminds members of the next big event, the Linc…
MLIRD land purchase on hold
MOSES LAKE - Although the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District board of directors approved a $362,000 land purchase earlier this month, the signin…
Quincy OK's $20,835 for health district
QUINCY - Quincy approved a $20,835 agreement with the Grant County Health District.