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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 …
State library faces deep cuts
OLYMPIA — Gov. Christine Gregoire proposed cuts of $2 million in the next two-year budget cycle for the Washington State Library.
Schoesler wants constitution changed
OLYMPIA — Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, proposed a constitutional amendment to allow the state actuary more power related to setting rates in the public pe…
New councilmembers to begin in Othello
OTHELLO — Othello City Council is welcoming two new councilmembers to the city.
Matney sworn in as new coroner
EPHRATA — Dave Matney was sworn in as Grant County coroner Monday.
Teals defends seat on irrigation board
MOSES LAKE — There’s work Richard Teals wants continued in his bid for re-election to the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District board on Dec. 8.
Archer runs for irrigation position
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake car salesman Rich Archer is challenging incumbent Richard Teals for his seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District board during a Dec. 8 election.
Soap Lake challenger, incumbent ahead
SOAP LAKE — One incumbent and one challenger lead the races for Soap Lake School District positions after the Grant County Auditor’s office counted the first round of ballots in the general election.
Ephrata council incumbent wins
EPHRATA — Incumbent Mark Wanke took the lead in the race for Ephrata City Council position 2 to win.
Moses Lake races close
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Mayor Ron Covey is the only incumbent trailing a challenger in the general election.
Soap Lake School District five candidates speak
EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position five were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.
Soap Lake School District position two candidates invited to speak at forum
EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position two were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.
McGowan wants to be citizens' voice
MOSES LAKE — Candidate Brian McGowan is running for election to Port of Moses Lake commissioner position 2 because he wants to be the voice of citizens.
Plate has leadership skills, experience
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent David Plate is running for election to Port of Moses Lake commissioner position 2 because of his drive to bring more employers to Moses Lake.
Knittle is committed to academics
MOSES LAKE — Candidate Pete Knittle is running for election to Moses Lake School Board position 4 because he is committed to academic excellence.
Donovan wants to be a listener
MOSES LAKE — Candidate Kevin Donovan is running for election to Moses Lake School Board position 4 to offer fresh ideas and to be available to parents and educ…