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ICE arrests surge as Central Washington candidates split over enforcement
(The Center Square) - Immigration arrests in Washington surged this summer, with federal immigration officers deta…
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. …
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...
$4M capital levy request before Wahluke voters
MATTAWA —Wahluke School District voters will be asked to accept or reject a four-year, $4 million capital improvement levy in the November general election...
Q&A: Quincy School District director candidates
QUINCY – Incumbent Heather Folks-Lambert is facing Shannon Durfee in the race for Position 3 on the Quincy School District Board. The Columbia Basin Herald pos…
Q&A: Samaritan Healthcare candidates
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Katherine Christian and challenger Elliot DeLong are running for one of two open positions on the Samaritan Healthcare commission...