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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…
Ken Kernan wins election for new MLIRD director
MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County undersheriff Ken Kernan is the new Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director.
Hansen, MLIRD staff clash over refund notices
MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of notices were recently mailed to people who may be eligible for a land assessment refund from the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitat…
Skaug pulls ahead in MLIRD race
MOSES LAKE - A preliminary count of votes from Tuesday's Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District election show Moses Lake businessman David Skaug lea…
Grant PUD approves rate increase of 6 percent
EPHRATA - On the average, residential Grant PUD customer can expect to see an estimated $5 monthly increase on their power bills.
MLIRD voters turn out Tuesday to decide new director
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District landowners cast their votes for a new board director Tuesday night during the district's 2012 el…
Senator to head Commerce, Labor committee
OLYMPIA - Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake, was recently named chair of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, and will head the bipartisan coalitio…
Grant PUD approves 2013 budget
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously adopted a budget of about $305 million during a regular commission meeting on Monday.
City of Ephrata to cut two positions next year
EPHRATA - Ephrata is not filling two positions next year in hopes of maintaining its present services.
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MLIRD approves land purchase
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors approved a $362,000 land purchase, for a lot that will eventually house a…
Smokers celebrate as Wash. legalizes marijuana
SEATTLE (AP) - The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle's Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the n…
Gay Washington state couples get marriage licenses
SEATTLE (AP) - Two by two, dozens of same-sex couples obtained their marriage licenses in Washington state early Thursday, just hours after Gov. Chris Gregoire…
MLIRD candidates talk issues
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director candidates shared their opinions on various district issues including dredging and wate…
Grant Co. PUD commissioner sworn in
EPHRATA - Recently appointed Grant County PUD commissioner Larry Schaapman was sworn in on Monday. PUD commissioners unanimously appointed Schaapman earlier th…