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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…
Prosecutor asks judge to change decision in Jasman case
EPHRATA - Grant County prosecutors are hoping a superior court judge will change his decision in their suit against Jerry Jasman.
Manweller seeks freshman term in Washington House
ELLENSBURG - Matt Manweller, the Republican candidate to represent Washington's 13th district in the state House, said he sees government as the problem, not t…
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PUD selects 3 finalist for commission seat
EPHRATA – Grant County Public Utility District commissioners have narrowed the field for a vacant seat on the commission to three candidates.
Democrat Selmann shares his moderate views
MOSES LAKE - Kaj Selmann, Democratic candidate to represent Washington's 13th Legislative district, said that while there's a D next to his name on the ballot,…
Commissioners wait to pay ex-coroner's attorney
EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are waiting for legal advice before paying a roughly $25,000 legal bill for former Coroner Jerry Jasman.
James Liebrecht runs for seat on GC board
MOSES LAKE - Grant County commissioner candidate James Liebrecht said the key to running an effective government is clear and open communication.
Ecology seeks comment on state's 'clean cars' regulation
OLYMPIA – The public is encouraged to comment on proposed updates to Washington’s rule for low emission vehicle (clean car) standards.
Fall ballots in the mail
MOSES LAKE - Today marks the beginning of the end of Washington's 2012 election season.
Prosecutor must withdraw from Jasman case
EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office can't continue pursuing its case against former county coroner Jerry Jasman.
PUD presents '13 budget
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD officials are seeking public comment on their proposed 2013 budget, which they hope to adopt by next month.
MLIRD may slash 2013 budget by half
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's 2013 budget could be reduced by 50 percent after the board of directors voted to have dist…
MLIRD talks dredge during Vision 2020
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District met with about 30 members of Vision 2020 to discuss dredge operations and other district hap…