Canady to take the reins of Soap Lake PD

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council convened on Aug. 6, during a regular meeting and hired a new police chief, resulting in a 6-1 vote in favor of hiring long-term Ephrata Police Officer Patrick Canady.

Soap Lake general election update

SOAP LAKE – As of Wednesday at 5 p.m., both Soap Lake Council members Andrew Arnold and Kayleen Bryson have been re-elected by voters, both running unopposed. Rebecca Leavell is leading in the Soap Lake school board position five. The Soap Lake mayoral race is still too close to call. According to the Grant County Auditor, there are still around 4,600 ballots left to count. Around 10,000 ballots have been counted already.

Legals April 19, 2017

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEL CONSEJO DE CIUDAD DE OTHELLO Aviso por este medio esta dado que el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Othello tendrá una audiencia pública para considerar la autorizaron al personal de la ciudad para solicitar una Subvención de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) en le montón de $750,000 para Propósito General solamente a través de una licitación estatal financiero para la fundación de servicios públicos que benefician principalmente a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados. Los proyectos propuestos incluyen la construcción de un nuevo pozo y una represa nueva para la ciudad de Othello. La audiencia pública está prevista para el lunes, 08 de mayo de 2017 poco después de 6:30pm. La audiencia pública se llevara a cabo en la cámara del Consejo de Othello, 500 E Main Street, Othello, WA. El propósito de la audiencia pública es para recibir comentarios de los ciudadanos en los proyectos propuestos del pozo y la represa, particularmente de los ciudadanos de ingresos bajos. Comentarios también pueden ser presentados por escrito a la ciudad de Othello antes del 28 de abril de 2017. Un esbozo del proyecto propuesto estará disponible para revisión en la Oficina Municipal de Othello el 14 de abril a las 5:00pm. Las cámaras de Consejo de la Ciudad de Othello son accesible a discapacitados y la ciudad puede acomodar razonablemente las peticiones de necesidades especiales. Un intérprete que habla español estará disponible para personas que no hablan inglés. Por favor comuníquese con a la Oficina Municipal al 509-488-5686 por lo menos 24 horas antes de la reunión si se necesitan acomodaciones razonables. Todas las audiencias públicas están abiertas al público y los ciudadanos se les animan a asistir. Debbie L. Kudrna, CMC Secretaria de la Ciudad Publicado en la Sun Tribune el 19 de abril y el 26 de abril de 2017 #04032/66533 Pub: April 19 & 26, 2017

Mattawa to get loan to help rebuild wastewater treatment facility

MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council voted to accept a $500,000, zero percent interest loan from the state Department of Ecology to help repair the wastewater treatment facility that was destroyed by fire on Jan. 9.

Warden council undecided on port road project

WARDEN – Warden City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday to continue the discussion on the Port of Warden Industrial Road Project and pass several other resolutions including signing the Grant County Economic Development agreement, accepting a parade for graduating students and allowing for bids to take place on two other projects.

Projected state revenues improve in Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington state received some good financial news Wednesday, with updated numbers showing an increase in state revenues over the past few months, cutting an earlier projection of revenues losses by more than half.

UN demands all countries enforce UN arms embargo on Libya

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution Tuesday demanding that all countries enforce the widely violated U.N. arms embargo on Libya, withdraw all mercenaries from the North African nation.

Diplomats say US veto likely on UN anti-terrorism resolution

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is voting on a resolution calling for the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of all those engaged in terrorism-related activities, but U.N. diplomats say a U.S. veto is likely because it doesn’t call for the repatriation of foreign fighters and their families from Syria and Iraq.

Projected state revenues improve in Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington state received some good financial news Wednesday, with updated numbers showing an increase in state revenues over the past few months, cutting an earlier projection of revenues losses by more than half.

Moses Lake managed shelterless camp opens Friday

MOSES LAKE — By Friday night, years after city officials first began to consider it, Moses Lake’s sleeping center for those without shelter will open for the first time, according to city officials.

As all else, NC's inauguration festivities derailed by COVID

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Public inauguration festivities for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other statewide elected officials will again be subdued.

As all else, NC's inauguration festivities derailed by COVID

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Public inauguration festivities for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other statewide elected officials will again be subdued.

City repeals noise rule on only Mississippi abortion clinic

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's capital city has repealed a year-old local law that sought to restrict noise levels outside the state's only abortion clinic by limiting amplified sound and banning protesters from approaching patients without their permission.

DOE helps resolve septic system

Discusses agreement with Moses Lake, Grant County

EPHRATA — Washington state Department of Ecology (DOE) officials are looking for a solution for the septic systems at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Othello listens to input concerning containers

Considering regulations

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council listened to citizen suggestions concerning how to formulate manageable regulations on the placement of cargo containers in the city.

Stormwater rates adopted

Moses Lake sets residential rate at $4

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted preliminary approval of implementing a stormwater utility rate.

GCEDCers hear from Washington Biodiesel pres

Company eyed county for location, rail, attitude

Recall of Coulee City mayor moves forward on two counts

EPHRATA — The recall process for the Coulee City Mayor Rick Heiberg moved forward Friday after a decision by a Grant County Superior Court judge.

Moses Lake ambulance fee increases

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council will increase the ambulance utility fee to $11.38 per month beginning in January.

Quincy council rejects replacement vehicle

QUINCY - Several Quincy councilmembers said officers should check the oil in the patrol cars before using them.