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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…
Othello council, mayor may see pay raises
OTHELLO - A five-person commission will examine the salaries of Othello's mayor and councilmembers.
Agenda dispute opens MLIRD meeting
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District board and audience members clashed over which agenda format to use.
Soap Lake extends marijuana moratorium
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake joined several other Columbia Basin cities in extending a moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana collective gardens.
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Grant EDC director to retire
EPHRATA - Terry Brewer is set to retire as executive director of the Grant County Economic Development Council on May 15.
Warnick's water rights changes become law
OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick is celebrating another step toward her goal of updating the state's water laws to better meet the needs of agriculture.
It's official: Assisted living is assisted living
OLYMPIA – Governor Christine Gregoire has signed legislation, co-sponsored by State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that officially names assisted living faci…
Candidate for 13th District House seat was raised a Democrat
MOSES LAKE – The race for the 13th District seat in the Washington State House of Representatives will between candidates who are dyed-in-the wool members of t…
Othello discusses council, mayor salaries
OTHELLO - Othello is considering setting up a committee to determine the pay for councilmembers and the mayor.
Former Othello candidate requests contract review
OTHELLO - A former Othello city council candidate requested a committee review two city official's contracts.
Legislature to increase vehicular homicide penalty
EPHRATA - A state bill increasing the penalties for vehicular homicide is heading to the governor.
Lawmakers grapple with education ruling
OLYMPIA - As state legislators scramble to find a budget consensus prior to the end of the session Thursday, they do so in the shadow of McCleary versus Washin…
Passed bill supports alcohol raffles
OLYMPIA - Charitable non-profits will soon be allowed to obtain a license to conduct raffles for prizes of alcohol exceeding $5,000 in value.
Water relinquishment bill passed by Senate
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 28, unanimously adopted a measure sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick to amend the current “use it or lose it…
MLIRD bill stalled in House
OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, has announced that a bill that would affect the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District will not move forw…