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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…
Interim PUD manager named
EPHRATA - Assistant manager Tony Webb has been named as the interim general manager of the Grant County Public Utility District. Commission members selected We…
Should convicted felons be allowed to vote with outstanding court fees?
Grant County moving forward on district court position
MOSES LAKE - Grant County is planning to renovate the district court building in Moses Lake in preparation for the third district court judge.
MLIRD holds second public hearing Monday night
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District held an open forum Monday night, moderated by two legislators and a third-party representati…
Grant County buys Ephrata building
EPHRATA - Grant County purchased a new building for its building and planning staff, abandoning plans to construct a new building.
Local politicos weigh in on health care mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - While the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted yesterday for the 31st time to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010, the bi…
Secretary of State tours Grant County
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Othello looking at marijuana garden regulations
OTHELLO - Othello is examining what it will do with a state law allowing community marijuana gardens for medical marijuana patients.
Culbertson out as Grant County's PUD manager
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners terminated the contract of PUD general manager Tim Culbertson during their regular meeting Monday.
Decision delayed on PUD manager leave
EPHRATA - The fate of Grant County PUD general manager Tim Culbertson could be decided as early as today. The PUD's board of directors deferred a decision afte…
Rep. Hastings speaks to local businesses
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., visited both Othello and Moses Lake on Monday.
What are your thoughts on the current investigation surrounding Grant PUD Manager Tim Culbertson?
Hastings weighs in on health care
MOSES LAKE - After U.S. Rep. Richard "Doc" Hastings, R-Pasco, visited Grant County on Monday, he certainly made his view of last week's Supreme Court decision …
Grant PUD manager's leave extended a week
EPHRATA - The paid leave of Grant County PUD General Manager Tim Culbertson has been extended to July 10, after commissioners decided they needed additional ti…
Othello mayor, council get pay increases
OTHELLO - Othello's mayor and councilmembers received pay increases following the decision of a newly formed committee.