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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 …
Grant County is borrowing money
EPHRATA — An unexpected drop in revenue has forced Grant County to borrow money from other funds to keep operating.
Grant County buys land for parking
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners approved purchasing land south of the courthouse to add parking.
Grant County eliminates boundary review board
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners decided to disband the boundary review board.
Two groups seek to be ambulance service
EPHRATA — Two companies are proposing to replace Grant County Fire District 5’s ambulance service.
Ephrata studies school zone speed
EPHRATA — Ephrata is examining whether to extend the school zone on Nat Washington Way in an attempt to protect middle school students.
Warden residents question towers spot
WARDEN — Warden residents challenged city councilmembers about placement of two radio towers on Beck Way, the smell from food processors and improper parking.
Health district administrator retires
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District Administrator and Nurse Director Peggy Grigg is retiring after 18 years of service.
State approves substation funding
MOSES LAKE — The state approved $2 million for a new substation to facilitate a possible BMW parts manufacturer.
Moses Lake increases payment to chamber
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council agreed to provide additional funding to the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce for services to the city.
Grant PUD approves non-union salary increases
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD non-union workers are receiving a 2 percent wage increase for 2010, starting Friday.
Schoesler concerned for farms
OLYMPIA — Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, spoke out against the state operating budget presented by the Senate due to its affects on agriculture.
Hundreds turn out for mosquito hearing
MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of people attended the state Department of Ecology (DOE) hearing concerning a draft permit related to spraying pesticides for adult mosqu…
Soap Lake interviews superintendent candidates
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents had the chance to interview the four remaining candidates for the full-time superintendent position.
Grant PUD discusses possible solar plant
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD commissioners are discussing the idea of creating a five megawatt solar project as a renewable energy resource.
Moses Lake to seek bids for city hall
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved to call for bids for construction of the city hall complex project.