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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 …
Ephrata parking ordinance delayed
A plan that would allow pamphlets on vehicles parked in front of Ephrata businesses for long periods was delayed because of legal concerns.
Grant County, fair agree on vendors
Change in place for one year
Crescent Bar plans being reviewed
Residents are invited to join Grant County PUD commissioners and staff as they discuss options for the future of Crescent Bar Island at two open houses.
Callahan runs for Grant PUD
ROYAL CITY — Rich Callahan, of Royal City, announced he is running for Grant County PUD commissioner, position 2.
Clough runs against Doc Hastings
OTHELLO — Jay Clough announced he is running as a Democratic candidate against Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th District.
Controversial property annexed into Ephrata
EPHRATA — Ephrata is annexing a 0.73-acre piece of land at the center of a debate about whether state law was followed.
Paris runs for Grant PUD commissioner
GRANT COUNTY — Patti Paris is running for Grant County PUD position two.
College Republicans release poll numbers
David Bergman
Dale Walker will run for Grant PUD
GRANT COUNTY — Dale Walker announced he is running for Grant County PUD Commission District position two.
Work on mosquito permit continues
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Department of Ecology issued a letter to people who participated in the comment period concerning the Aquatic Mosquito Control General permit.
Crescent Bar residents retain attorney
CRESCENT BAR — The Grant County PUD is planning no response to a March 23 letter it recently received from an attorney representing the Crescent Bar Condominium Master Association (CBCMA).
Student meets Holmquist
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School sophomore Bailey Jo Heath took a week off school to participate in a Senate Page Program.
New ambulance service recommended
EPHRATA — A committee searching for an ambulance service to replace Grant County Fire District 5 recommended choosing American Medical Response (AMR).
Data center bill approved by House, gives sales tax break
COLUMBIA BASIN — A new sales tax break for data centers in rural counties is already prompting more business interest in Quincy.
Fagan irrigation bill passes Senate
OLYMPIA — A bill concerning irrigation districts sponsored by Rep. Susan Fagan, R-Pullman, passed the Senate with a unanimous vote.