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Allegations of racial bias swirl around embattled WA agency
The leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was questioned this week about her agency’s …
Fmr. Utah Gov. Huntsman Joining GOP Race
Grant County election filings closed
EPHRATA - Filing is finished for Grant County elected
Gov. Gregoire will not seek third term
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement after announcing she has decided not to pursue a third term as governor:
Weiner Seeks Professional Treatment Amid Scandal
High court releases Heiberg opinion
OLYMPIA - The state supreme court released its opinion on the recall of the Coulee City mayor, stating neither count was sufficient.
Crescent Bar islanders win first round
CRESCENT BAR - It appears the first round in the legal contest between residents of Crescent Bar island and the Grant County Public Utility District has gone t…
When Sex Scandals Strike, Playbook Familiar
Schwarzenegger Fathered Child With Staffer
Candidates to start filing for election
EPHRATA - People wishing to run for a Grant County office can file three ways.
Fire district 8 ballots mailed for special election
EPHRATA - Residents in Grant County Fire District 8 can decide whether they want to add two more commissioners to the Mattawa district.
Neils' federal lawsuit dropped
SPOKANE - A former Grant County employee dropped her federal civil suit against the county and her former employer, Prosecutor Angus Lee.
Ephrata homes must connect to sewer
EPHRATA - Ephrata building owners with septic systems within 200 feet of a sewer line need to connect to the system.
Hinkle-sponsored HIV bills move to state Senate
OLYMPIA - Two health-related House bills sponsored by Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, received passing votes and are moving forward to the Senate.
House Bill 1591 prevents work harassment
OLYMPIA - Employers may soon be able to file anti-harassment protection orders against someone harassing the owner, an employee or the work environment in general.
Voters approve school levies
EPHRATA - Grant County voters approved school district levies for Ephrata, Grand Coulee and Quincy, but rejected Royal's, in a special election.