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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…
Candidate proposes stronger Lt. Governor role
MOSES LAKE - Bill Finkbeiner, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Washington, believes whoever holds the role should be more engaged in ending pa…
PUD boundary hearing set for Monday
MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD officials set a second boundary change hearing for 6:30 p.m., Monday, to attract more members of the public.
Moses Lake says no to rate hike
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake ratepayers have been granted a reprieve from a 2.7 percent hike in water, sewer and stormwater rates this year.
Manweller hosts campaign kickoff in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Republican Mathew Manweller, House of Representatives candidate for 13th District, is holding a campaign kickoff in Moses Lake.
Federal judge orders status quo on Crescent Bar Island
CRESCENT BAR – U.S. District Court Judge Justin Quackenbush of Spokane issued a preliminary injunction Thursday afternoon to maintain the “status quo” on Cresc…
Othello residents raise concerns about new district
OTHELLO - Several Othello residents opposed establishing a new taxing district aimed at funding street repairs.
MLIRD selects Harold Moberg as new attorney
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors selected Harold Moberg as its new attorney.
Soap Lake approves sewer rate increase
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake rate payers will see a $2.50 bump on their monthly utility bill after council approved a residual sewer rate hike.
Grant County commissioner districts proposed
EPHRATA - People have about a week to submit comments before commissioners approve the new district boundaries.
Grant County PUD talks district boundary changes
EPHRATA - Only one person attended Grant PUD's public hearing about proposed changed to its commissioner district boundaries Monday.
Grant PUD paid $250,000 in settlement agreement
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD receives $250,000 back in attorney's fees as part of a settlement agreement with a Wenatchee law firm.
MLIRD re-addresses 2012 budget
MOSES LAKE - Some changes could be part of an amended budget for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.
Inslee discusses Central Washington
MOSES LAKE - U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee said Grant County residents will see more jobs and better economic prospects if he's elected as Washington's next governor.
Tom Flint announces re-election bid
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD Commission President Tom Flint is running for his fourth term as the A-at-large commissioner.
Warnick's water relinquishment bill signed into law
OLYMPIA – Governor Christine Gregoire has signed State Rep. Judy Warnick's water relinquishment bill into law, putting pen to the measure on March 7.