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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…
PUD manager was placed on leave at late-night meet
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners convened at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 17 while at a trade show in Seattle to hold an executive session and eventually voted …
Grant PUD files lawsuits for land
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD started 11 civil cases to obtain about 32 acres for a new power line.
Hanford Board needs member
EPHRATA - The GC Board of Commissioners is looking for one interested citizen of Grant County to fill an open position on the Hanford Advisory Board (HAB).
Quincy rejects fireworks ban
QUINCY - Quincy's fireworks rules are remaining the same after the city council rejected a proposed ordinance to ban them.
PUD manager placed on leave
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD General Manager Tim Culbertson was placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation into an unspecified personnel …
City of Ephrata raises sewer rates
EPHRATA - Ephrata is raising its sewer rates by $6.50 following a split decision by the city council.
Ecology seeks public comment on proposed changes to landfill rules
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is proposing to amend rules affecting municipal solid waste landfills to bring them into alignment wit…
Should the pledge of allegiance be brought back to MLIRD meetings?
Doyle lawsuits settled
QUINCY - Quincy agreed to a settlement agreement designed to end several federal, Washington and California cases filed by a former police officer.
MLIRD stakeholders bring concerns to hearing
MOSES LAKE - Stakeholders within the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) had the floor during a public hearing in Moses Lake.
Othello wants commissioners to examine tax
OTHELLO - Othello wants more investigation into a new tax, which could cost residents a $5 annual fee and add charges to larger wells.
Hearings held on MLIRD reforms
MOSES LAKE - Area residents have the chance to share their thoughts on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) during public hearings in …
Warden buys new city hall
WARDEN - Warden's city administration is moving into the former Bank of Whitman building.
State, county candidates file for election
EPHRATA - Elections filing closed last week and Grant County voters now have several decisions to make, starting with the Aug. 7 primary and heading into Novem…
Precinct officer candidates urged
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Republican Party chairwoman Dani Bolyard reminds party members that all precinct committee officer positions are up for election, as …