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Soap Lake looking to seat salary commission
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is seeking residents to serve on its newly reactivated Salary Commission, a citi…
Grant PUD spending projected to increase in 2024
EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD expects to spend about $347.2 million, after counting other revenue against expenditures, and finish 2024 with a bottom line of …
Grant Co. PUD wrestles with rate-setting policy
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners are scheduled to give individual statements on their goals and objectives in establishing rate-setting policy during t…
Q&A: Soap Lake City Council position 7 candidates
SOAP LAKE – Incumbent JoAnn Rushton is facing Judith Gorman for Soap Lake City Council Position 7...
South Grant Co. candidate forum coming Wednesday
MATTAWA – The community is invited to the South Grant County Candidate Forum Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Wahluke High School, according to an announcement from the South Grant County Chamber of Commerce.
Othello candidates gather for meet-and-greet
OTHELLO – Political candidates in Othello gathered at Lighthouse Café for a meet-and-greet event Monday evening to allow members of the public a chance to meet…
Soap Lake mayor under investigation for inappropriate conduct
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Michelle Agliano has taken a leave of absence from city administration after city staff made claims against her indicating that she…
Grant PUD rate talk chopped from Tuesday meeting
EPHRATA — A planned discussion about possible Grant County PUD rates was abruptly canceled and a PUD commission workshop closed for a few minutes after a state…
Q&A: Othello City Council Candidates
OTHELLO – Darryl Barnes is running against Eugene Bain for Othello City Council Position 4...
Q&A: Moses Lake City Council Position 7 candidates
MOSES LAKE – Incumbent David Skaug is facing Elisia Dalluge for Moses Lake City Council Position 7...
Q&A: Warden City Council Position 4
MOSES LAKE – Brittney Pittman is running against Dario Pruneda for Position 4 on the Warden City Council...
Q&A: Samaritan Healthcare commission candidates
MOSES LAKE – Incumbent Samaritan Healthcare Commissioner Dale Paris is being challenged by former commissioner Joe Akers for one of two open seats on the hospi…
Q&A: Soap Lake mayoral candidates
SOAP LAKE – Incumbent Mayor Michelle Agliano is running against Allen DuPuy for the position of Mayor of Soap Lake...
Q&A: Othello School Board Pos. 1 candidates
OTHELLO – Incumbent Kelli Camp is facing Aaron Gerber for Othello School Board Director Position 1. The Columbia Basin Herald asked each candidate the quest…
‘Now let’s go dig some dirt’
MOSES LAKE — With the shovels in the ground, the hard hats ready and construction equipment on site, Samaritan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sulli…
Christensen appointed Royal City mayor
ROYAL CITY — The torch was passed at the Royal city City Council meeting Tuesday, as Council Member Michael Christensen was sworn in as the city’s new mayor. …