NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of May 2, 2005, and ready for processing, public review and comment.

Red light cameras barely breaking even for Moses Lake this year

MOSES LAKE — Red light cameras at four intersections in Moses Lake city limits generated nearly a million dollars in 2019, but the city kept only a bit more than half of that. And this year, the cameras are producing a lot less revenue.

Georgia Senate wants flat tax for ride hailing, taxis, limos

ATLANTA (AP) — A flat 50-cent tax could soon be waiting outside for Georgians looking to hail a ride.

Warden teacher earning a following for her efforts to reach migrant students with message that college is possible

WARDEN — Teacher Angie Dorman doesn't think about obstacles such as income level, family background or less than perfect grades when talking to her high school students about going to college.

Burglary may have preceded Moses Lake fire

MOSES LAKE — A burglary may have preceded the fire that gutted a commercial building in Moses Lake Dec. 6.

Wildfire near Ephrata burns 1,000 acres

GRANT COUNTY - A wildfire northwest of Ephrata burned at least 1,000 acres, including 100 acres of farmland, through the night Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

Quincy police needs $$$$ to prepare humvees for use

QUINCY – The Quincy Police Department is looking for partners to help finance the preparation of donated Humvees for use in the communnity.

Gang-related graffiti rises in Moses Lake

“Taggings have increased significantly,” said Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr.

US consumer prices unchanged in October, lowest in 5 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October, the lowest reading in five months and an indication that a price spike over the summer is beginning to fade as coronavirus cases begin to spread.

Grant EDC taking reservations for banquet

US consumer prices unchanged in October, lowest in 5 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October, the lowest reading in five months and an indication that a price spike over the summer is beginning to fade as coronavirus cases begin to spread.

GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn

A Republican proposal to slash the $600 weekly benefit boost for those left jobless because of the coronavirus shutdown could result in weeks or even months of delayed payments in some states.

GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn

A Republican proposal to slash the $600 weekly benefit boost for those left jobless because of the coronavirus shutdown could result in weeks or even months of delayed payments in some states.

GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn

A Republican proposal to slash the $600 weekly benefit boost for those left jobless because of the coronavirus shutdown could result in weeks or even months of delayed payments in some states.

DCYF offers support to child care providers through grant funds

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families announced a grant program last week to help child care providers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moses Lake’s Villegas signs with University of Idaho Spirit Squad

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Senior Kamaya Villegas signed her letter of intent Wednesday in the Moses Lake High School gym to join the University of Idaho’s Vandal Spirit Squad as part of both the university’s Vandal Gems dance and Vandal Cheer teams. “I'm feeling pumped up,” Villegas said before the signing. “I'm excited.” Villegas said her choice of UI was influenced both by the university’s dance and cheer programs and by the school itself. “I looked into it and, I don't know, I just wanted to try out for some dance teams and I kind of liked Moscow too,” she said. “And I like the campus and everything, so I was like, why not try out here? And I did. It was between going into the military or doing this or going somewhere far and dancing.”

Michigan lawmakers unveil, start passing $62.7B state budget

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers moved Wednesday to pass a $62.7 billion budget that would keep spending flat thanks to a federal rescue and avoid major cuts that had been feared due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Market flatlines due to jobless claims Europe

NEW YORK (AP) - The market closed roughly flat Thursday, underwhelmed by encouraging jobs news but unrattled by worrisome developments in the global economy.

Inslee visits Basin to support wildfire recovery, clean energy

COLUMBIA BASIN - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spent Wednesday on the East side of the Cascades in Moses Lake and Ritzville to talk about renewable energy and wildlife conservation. “We need to have confidence in ourselves that we can replace dirty fossil fuels with clean energy,” said Inslee...

Drug busts span Moses Lake to Tri-Cities

Marijuana, cocaine and meth

MOSES LAKE — A large-scale drug bust was taking place in Moses Lake and the surrounding county area Thursday.