Grant County firefighters share safety tips

Fire prevention week runs through Saturday

Sleep Center clients, law enforcement adjusting after closure

MOSES LAKE – With the closure of the Moses Lake Sleep Center on June 30, the homeless community in Moses Lake, residents and law enforcement are adjusting to the change in resources serving the unsheltered. “I think the big thing is any time we change anything in law enforcement, we try to make the first period while everybody’s getting used to it to be about education and we’re definitely doing that now,” said Jeff Sursely with MLPD. “A lot of our focus now has been educating people as they transition to a time period where there isn’t a sleep center.”

Legislator pleads not guilty to drunken driving charge

VICTOR, N.Y. (AP) — A New York State Assembly member who was accused of drunken driving days after he wrote a

Understanding the basics of car maintenance

Taking ownership of a car means more than just having a driver's license, a title to the vehicle, a set of keys and enough gas to get you to where you want to go.

CALL FOR BIDS

REPURPOSE OF WELL NO. 5 - PHASE 1

CALL FOR BIDS

REPURPOSE OF WELL NO. 5 - PHASE 1

Legals for April, 4 2022

Port of Ephrata moves forward with jet fuel installation

EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata has awarded a roughly $1.2 million contract to H&H Construction Solutions out of Ellensburg to install a jet fuel tank, pump and related infrastructure at the Ephrata Municipal Airport, said the port’s Executive Director David Lanman.

Water a precious commodity this spring according to NOAA report

It’s likely going to be another dry year across the western United States, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate outlook for spring 2022. In its U.S. Spring Outlook, NOAA researchers say...

Analysis: Changed session sharpens Georgia party divide

ATLANTA (AP) — How different did the Georgia General Assembly become when lawmakers returned in June amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, House lawmakers skipped the joyous tradition of tossing papers in the air when they finally adjourned Friday night as they tried to limit janitors' exposure to the virus.

Analysis: Changed session sharpens Georgia party divide

ATLANTA (AP) — How different did the Georgia General Assembly become when lawmakers returned in June amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, House lawmakers skipped the joyous tradition of tossing papers in the air when they finally adjourned Friday night as they tried to limit janitors' exposure to the virus.

State of State: Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment payment system and spend nearly $200 million to expand broadband access, two problem areas the coronavirus pandemic laid bare last year.

State of State: Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment payment system and spend nearly $200 million to expand broadband access, two problem areas the coronavirus pandemic laid bare last year.

Legislators worried about shortfalls as N.C. session resumes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature resumed its annual session on Monday after a two-week break prompted by COVID-19, with lawmakers returning in part to address a state economy and government revenue socked by the pandemic.

New farm-related business features drones

Desert Aire Solutions

MATTAWA — Suk “Steve” Kim has turned his education from Washington State University and experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan into a new farm-related business based in Mattawa.

Gas-saving tips from the pros

(ARA) - In today's economy, consumers are more cost-conscious than ever. "There are plenty of basic strategies drivers can use to stretch their fuel dollar," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Sanofi, GSK say COVID-19 shot won't be ready until late 2021

LONDON (AP) — Drugmakers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said Friday that their potential COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready until late next year because they need to improve the shot’s effectiveness in older people.

Sila’s Moses Lake plant opening on track

MOSES LAKE – According to Sila Nanotechnologies Vice President Chris Dougher, the opening of Sila’s Moses Lake manufacturing plant, which will eventually mass produce the company’s Titan Silicon anode, has been going well and is on track

Don't let these myths keep you off the massage table

(ARA) - Oil spills, unrest overseas, a global economy that's just starting to recover and continuing high unemployment here in the U.S. - who couldn't use a little stress relief these days? Massage is a great way to relieve stress, but some Americans might be missing out on the therapy's many benefits because of myths and misconceptions about massage.

Sayre honored for commitment to clients, profession, and Land Institute

Chicago, IL - The REALTORS® Land Institute has awarded, for the first time ever, the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Advanced to nineteen ALCs, including Flo Sayre of Pasco. The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation is an indication of the most accomplished, experienced and highest performing land experts. The ALC Advanced is a sign of an ALC's commitment to lifelong professional learning and to understanding the importance of stewardship for the success of an organization.