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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…
Warden considering taxing district
WARDEN - Warden is considering creating a new taxing district to fund street improvements.
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Condotta wins 'prestigious award'
OLYMPIA - State Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, received the Association of Washington Business's Matson Award Wednesday.
MLIRD awards contract for dredge study
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors approved a $30,000 contract for a study exploring dredging options Tuesda…
Ephrata examining funding priorities
EPHRATA - Ephrata is creating a team to determine where the city should spend its money.
Othello passes new tax district
OTHELLO - Othello created a new board with the aim of funding street repairs and improvements.
PUD files appeal of judge's ruling
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD has filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco of Federal Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's denial of …
PUD appeals Crescent Bar ruling
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco of Federal Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's denial of bind…
Jasman resigns as deputy coroner
EPHRATA - Jerry Jasman won't sign any more death certificates until the Grant County prosecutor's lawsuit against him is resolved.
GCHA board needs to add new member
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacant position with the Grant County Housing Authority Board.
Formal complaint filed for Lee hearing
EPHRATA - The Washington State Bar Association formalized its allegations against Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.
Randy Allred resigns, PUD seeks replacement
EPHRATA - Citing ongoing health concerns, Royal City farmer Randy Allred has resigned from the Grant County PUD commission, effective Nov. 1.
Ephrata extends marijuana garden moratorium
EPHRATA - Ephrata decided to delay creating any codes for community medical marijuana gardens for six more months.
Rep. Doc Hastings visits area as well
MOSES LAKE - Area business leaders received a one-two congressional punch this week as U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings visited Moses Lake and Ephrata only a day after U…
Sen. Murray discusses transportation, training
MOSES LAKE - From Grant County business and industry representatives to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray: We need rail.