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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…
$13 million Columbia Basin Hospital bond passes
EPHRATA - A $13 million construction bond for Columbia Basin Hospital is passing, with 62 percent of voters approving the measure.
State auditors find issues with assessor's office
EPHRATA - State auditors found Grant County missed several suggested deadlines in preparing its property taxes.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen plans to run for fifth term
MOSES LAKE - Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, D-Shelton, announced this week he'll seek re-election to a fifth term in office.
Comment sought on permit fee hikes for farm burning
SPOKANE - The public has an opportunity to submit comments on a proposed rise in the cost of getting a burn permit for agricultural burning.
MLIRD approves $1.7 million budget
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners approved a $1.7 million budget at their board meeting last week for 2…
What do you think of the proposed PUD commissioner district boundary changes?
Hastings sees new challenger for Dist. 4 seat
MOSES LAKE - A Kennewick TEA party activist is challenging incumbent Fourth District Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., for his seat this fall.
Central Washington projects see state funding
MOSES LAKE - The state's recently passed supplemental capital budget includes a big chunk of cash for Central Washington projects.
Second hearing scheduled for Othello proposal
OTHELLO - An Othello proposal which may increase vehicle registration costs for residents is receiving a second public hearing.
Moses Lake woman completes 'Trek for Life'
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident was one of a small group of women chosen from across the nation to complete a 250-mile walk opposing abortion.
TEA Party supporters look to presidential election
MOSES LAKE - A TEA Party rally in Moses Lake touched on the importance of voting for a Republican candidate this fall, despite any possible misgivings.
MLIRD suspends governance policy
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors suspended their governance policy and hired a human resources consultant.
PUD still open to boundary comments
MOSES LAKE - A second hearing failed to attract public comment on proposed changes to Grant County PUD commissioner district boundaries.
Cantwell touts Export-Import Bank
MOSES LAKE - Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., stopped at the Moses Lake airplane repair station Sonico to tout the benefits of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
County Republican Convention this Saturday
MOSES LAKE - The next big item on the Grant County Republican calendar is the county convention on Saturday, April 7.