Legals for November, 21 2023

Columbia Middle Schoolers help out for Thanksgiving

MOSES LAKE — The families of 30 Columbia Middle School students will have a turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving dinner, with the help of CMS students.

Warden mulls 2024 budget, plans for the future

WARDEN — The Nov. 14 Warden City Council meeting featured a public hearing and discussion of Warden’s 2024 preliminary budget, as well as comments on her election from city council member Rosalie Martinez, soon to be Warden’s mayor. Martinez led the council meeting due to Mayor Tony Massa’s absence.

Smokey Bear could grace next custom Washington license plate

TACOMA — Washingtonians will be able to show their appreciation for forests – and the people who protect them – if a new custom license plate is approved, according to an announcement from state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.

Washington fire marshal urges safety on Thankgiving

OLMPIA – Thanksgiving makes the kitchen a gathering place for the family and the focal point of any home during the holiday season. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to provide kitchen safety tips when it comes to enjoying this holiday.

Legals for November, 16 2023

State grant to fund Stratford overpass safety study

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted Tuesday to accept a Washington State Department of Transportation grant to study ways to make the overpass at Stratford Road and SR 17 safer to cros on foot.. The grant, a little over $685,000, will go to design a solution to improve bicyclist and pedestrian crossing on the bridge, according to the WSDOT’s project summary. Moses Lake City Engineer Richard Law told the council that the sidewalk, which is less than three feet wide, is dangerous for pedestrians moving back and forth between the neighborhoods north of the highway and the shopping areas to the south.

Crash Responder Safety Week highlights traffic dangers for emergency responders

MOSES LAKE – This week, from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, is Crash Responder Safety Week, according to an announcement from the International Association of Fire Fighters. The initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.

Legals for November, 15 2023

Legals for November, 14 2023

Ephrata man burns apartment, holes up in bathroom

EPHRATA — A man was arrested Sunday after setting an apartment on fire and then barricading himself in the bathroom, according to a statement from the Ephrata Police Department.

Legals for November, 13 2023

Othello man arrested in child porn bust

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department made an arrest in a child pornography investigation Thursday, according to a statement from the OPD.

Letter from the editor: Thoughts on Veterans Day

On May 5, 1996, I got on an airplane for the first time and went to Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Legals for November, 9 2023

Coaches and bus driver recognized for assisting with car crash

EPHRATA — Ephrata School District leaders paused Monday to recognize the selfless actions of four Ephrata Middle School volleyball coaches and an Ephrata school bus driver. Earlier this fall, an Ephrata School District bus was stopped for construction in East Wenatchee on the way home from a middle school volleyball game. A car approaching the construction scene did not stop and caused a rear-end collision that impacted three additional cars behind the bus. Thankfully, the bus was not involved. EMS coaching staff Whitney Pearce, Chantel Park, Courtney Bronowski and Brian Forster immediately jumped into action, grabbed emergency kits from the bus and began administering first aid until ambulances arrived. Bus driver Lavona Buchert helped to keep all 50 students safe and calm despite the chaotic scene behind the bus.

Legals for November, 3 2023

Legals for November, 2 2023

Fire focus: GCFD 8 Commissioner speaks at candidate forum.

MATTAWA – Last week’s South Grant County candidate forum featured unopposed candidate for Grant County Fire District 8 Commissioner Debra Crain, who spoke during the forum about GCFD 8 and gave advice to the public.

Legals for November, 1 2023