George council OKs chickens, tables park district

GEORGE — Pavement, parks and poultry were among the topics of discussion at the George City Council meeting Tuesday. The first order of business was bids for street improvements to North Washington Way and East Montmorency Boulevard. The low bidder was Wheeler Excavation, which City Attorney Chuck Zimmerman pointed out had performed street improvements on South Washington Way. The council voted to award the contract to Wheeler for just less than $1.2 million...

Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities

BEIJING (AP) — Cutting off access to entire cities with millions of residents to stop a new virus outbreak is a step few countries other than China would consider, but it is made possible by the ruling Communist Party’s extensive social controls and experience fighting the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS.

Man City reaches League Cup final despite loss to United

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola slumped to his haunches in the technical area and put his head in his hands after seeing his Manchester City players squander yet another clear-cut opportunity.

Man City reaches League Cup final despite loss to United

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola slumped to his haunches in the technical area and put his head in his hands after seeing his Manchester City players squander yet another clear-cut opportunity.

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Amid virus surge, life goes on at Mexico City's main market

MEXICO CITY (AP) — As the coronavirus slams Mexico City, it was business as usual Tuesday at the city’s central wholesale food market — the scene of one of the capital's biggest outbreaks in the spring.

West Linn police chief on leave amid investigation fired

WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — The West Linn police chief placed on administrative leave in April after the City Council hired a firm to investigate how the city handled a Portland resident’s wrongful arrest and discrimination allegations against the police has been fired.

West Linn police chief on leave amid investigation fired

WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — The West Linn police chief placed on administrative leave in April after the City Council hired a firm to investigate how the city handled a Portland resident’s wrongful arrest and discrimination allegations against the police has been fired.

ML may end water rationing this week

MOSES LAKE — With the city’s daily water usage rate down to an acceptable level, officials in Moses Lake are expected to end the city-wide water rationing schedule that was put into effect in July.

Jesus Torres gives police statement on shooting

ROYAL CITY — One of two brothers who are wanted for questioning in connection with an injury shooting in Royal City last week contacted police on Thursday and provided a statement.

Nativity removal due to state law

Moses Lake follows state constitution

Ephrata cable agreement presented to city council

Company to carry high definition television

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council held its first reading of a new 10-year agreement with Northland Cable to provide service to the city.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Kahlotus, at City Hall, E. 130 Weston Street, Kahlotus, Washington until 11:00 a.m., on October 17, 2012, for Downtown Sidewalk Project and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Plans in for Mighty Quinn remodel

Issuance of permit next step

Lanterns add to Japanese garden

Gifts from Japanese sister city are placed in city park

Council drops gambling tax in Quincy

Public works director receives funding for equipment, maintenance

Ephrata city water tests are clear of bacteria

Residents don't need to boil water

EPHRATA — Ephrata residents and businesses don’t need to boil their water anymore.

Moses Lake annexes SGL Automotive Group

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved a 1,098 acre annexation along Randolph Road.

DICK DEANE Readers supports incumbent councilman

We have known Dick Deane for many years and have appreciated the many things he has done for our community, especially the excellent city park system. Besides parks, next week you'll see a city truck and chipper going around grinding up tree limb prunings that city residents have put out to be ground up. You can credit Dick Deane for this program that saves citizens money and prompts homeowners to keep trees tidy and safe. The city does this every spring and fall. Dick promotes projects that make our town a better place to live. On a personal level, after the Mt. St. Helens ash-fall, we were out of town and Dick came by and shoveled ash off our roof so it wouldn't cave in. What a great neighbor! In the spring, when we go walking down Northshore Drive, we'll see him going up and down the sidewalk, spot-spraying neighbor sidewalk weeds (free). Anything to help the neighborhood look sharp. He's that kind of guy. Always forward looking, getting things done and dedicated to improving our town. Please vote to retain Dick Deane for Moses Lake City Council.

City of Moses Lake

Blue Heron Park Major Plat: The City of Moses Lake Municipal Services Department submitted an application for a major subdivision and shoreline permit on April 30, 2012.