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Othello considering air quality policy
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council is considering putting into place a policy that would allow the city to close the pool when air quality gets as bad as it has in the last few weeks.
Legals September 4, 2018
ORDINANCE The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on August 28. The full text of this ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or [email protected]. ORDINANCE NO. 2907 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE A. The ordinance increases solid waste fees to keep pace with the annual increase from the service provider. #0906/223707 Pub: September 4, 2018
Trade wars hit state's cherry growers hard
Last April, Washington wheat, apple and cherry growers hoped U.S. and China trade negotiators would resolve differences and prevent imposition of damaging tariffs on our state’s leading crops. Unfortunately, that did not happened and the costs are adding up.
Warden imposes year-long stop on cryptocurrency mining
WARDEN — The Warden City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a year-long stop on cryptocurrency development to give the city time to develop better rules governing the power-hungry operations.
ML council discusses political, special event signs
MOSES LAKE — It's a topic that has been discussed during campaign season in Moses Lake for several years now and the Moses Lake City Council is reopening the discussion about political and community event signs in common space areas around the city.
Othello considering air quality policy
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council is considering putting into place a policy that would allow the city to close the pool when air quality gets as bad as it has in the last few weeks.
Vote on new Grant PUD class scheduled for Aug. 28
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will approve, reject or send back for more work a proposal for a new “emerging industries” rate class at the Aug. 28 commission meeting. Opponents and proponents of the new Class 17 had something to say about the proposal at the commission’s Aug, 14 meeting. The proposal was prompted by a flood of requests for service in summer and fall 2017, and been the subject of exhaustive study. Many requests came from people in the cryptocurrency industry, which uses relatively new technology to process transactions and information. That led PUD employees to propose a separate class for businesses using new technologies - or new kinds of businesses - which includes an assessment of risk. The resulting proposed rates are higher than the existing Class 1 and Class 7, where most of the businesses are now. Utility district employees are recommending that the rates be phased in over a three-year period for existing customers. Emily Smith, representing the Grant County Economic Development Council, said the council was in favor of the new rate class. “We strongly support the immediate implementation of Class 17,” Smith said. Grant County has missed out on opportunities for new business due to the uncertainty over the power supply and cost, Smith said. Jeff Bishop, executive director of the Port of Moses Lake, cited businesses that had considered locating in Grant County but in the end had gone elsewhere, one to Portland and another to Georgia. Bishop said the uncertainty around electrical supply also is affecting the decisions of businesses that want to expand in Grant County as well. Port of Moses Lake commissioner Kent Jones said in his opinion the uncertainty has had a negative effect on attracting and retaining business. Current cryptocurrency owners protested that the Class 17 rates were too high, and had suggestions they said would alleviate some of the risk for PUD. Jonathon Toomin had a proposal for revised rate class, suggesting an upfront yearly fee and a curtailment policy. Aiden Kilek proposed letting the existing customers stay in their current rate class and adding a premium for risk factors. Brian Snyder said he thought the Class 17 proposal was flawed, putting unprecedented rate increases on Class 17 customers. He asked why existing cryptocurrency customers couldn’t be left alone; they are no threat to other customers, he said.
Connecting to the undocumented in Mattawa to improve safety, community
Agencies in Mattawa have been working for years to improve trust between undocumented immigrants and city officials, especially those wearing a badge.
Alex Kovach tabbed as newest Soap Lake councilmember
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council is once again at full strength at seven after councilmembers selected Alex Kovach to fill the vacant position on the council.
CWU concludes Manweller engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior
Central Washington University’s investigation into Washington state Rep. Matt Manweller concluded that the lawmaker engaged “in a pattern of unprofessional and inappropriate behavior,” with current and former students, according to a final report released Wednesday.
Othello Council talks 'mother-in'law' apartments
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council considered changes to rules governing residential parking and the construction of accessory dwelling units — sometimes called “mother-in-law apartments” — at its regular meeting last week.
Legals August 20, 2018
ORDINANCE The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on August 14, 2018. The full text of the ordinance is available on the city's website www.cityofml.com and can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting Debbie Burke, City Clerk, at 509-764-3703 or [email protected]. ORDINANCE NO. 2906 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE SUBSECTION 12.12.050 TITLED "PAVER DISTRICT DESCRIPTION" The ordinance reduces the downtown Paver District area. #08046/218786 Pub: August 20, 2018
Vote on new Grant PUD class scheduled for Aug. 28
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will approve, reject or send back for more work a proposal for a new “emerging industries” rate class at the Aug. 28 commission meeting. Opponents and proponents of the new Class 17 had something to say about the proposal at the commission’s Aug, 14 meeting. The proposal was prompted by a flood of requests for service in summer and fall 2017, and been the subject of exhaustive study. Many requests came from people in the cryptocurrency industry, which uses relatively new technology to process transactions and information. That led PUD employees to propose a separate class for businesses using new technologies - or new kinds of businesses - which includes an assessment of risk. The resulting proposed rates are higher than the existing Class 1 and Class 7, where most of the businesses are now. Utility district employees are recommending that the rates be phased in over a three-year period for existing customers. Emily Smith, representing the Grant County Economic Development Council, said the council was in favor of the new rate class. “We strongly support the immediate implementation of Class 17,” Smith said. Grant County has missed out on opportunities for new business due to the uncertainty over the power supply and cost, Smith said. Jeff Bishop, executive director of the Port of Moses Lake, cited businesses that had considered locating in Grant County but in the end had gone elsewhere, one to Portland and another to Georgia. Bishop said the uncertainty around electrical supply also is affecting the decisions of businesses that want to expand in Grant County as well. Port of Moses Lake commissioner Kent Jones said in his opinion the uncertainty has had a negative effect on attracting and retaining business. Current cryptocurrency owners protested that the Class 17 rates were too high, and had suggestions they said would alleviate some of the risk for PUD. Jonathon Toomin had a proposal for revised rate class, suggesting an upfront yearly fee and a curtailment policy. Aiden Kilek proposed letting the existing customers stay in their current rate class and adding a premium for risk factors. Brian Snyder said he thought the Class 17 proposal was flawed, putting unprecedented rate increases on Class 17 customers. He asked why existing cryptocurrency customers couldn’t be left alone; they are no threat to other customers, he said.
Horsemanship opens the fair
MOSES LAKE — It was a beautiful way to start the Grant County Fair.
Legals August 15, 2018
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE 2018 ADAMS COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND MODERATE RISK WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, DATED FEBRUARY 2018 In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, the following is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1516, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 6th day of August 2018. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This accepts, approves and adopts the 2018 Adams Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan for the City of Othello. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #08003/216619 Pub: August 15, 2018
Othello appoints Shawn Logan full-time mayor
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Mayor Shawn Logan as the city’s full-time administrator as well.
Judith Tramayne resigns from Soap Lake council
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake city councilmember Judith Tramayne resigned from her post on the council last month due to health problems.
County fair forces Ephrata to reschedule council meeting
EPHRATA — With so many members of the Ephrata City Council scheduled to work at the Grant County Fair next Wednesday, the city has rescheduled next week’s meeting until after the fair.
Othello appoints Shawn Logan full-time mayor
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Mayor Shawn Logan as the city’s full-time administrator as well.
Picking on cherries Growers caught in international trade war
ROYAL SLOPE — Cherry season 2018 is winding down; it looks like a big crop and a good quality crop – but while that’s important it’s not the most important thing about cherries right now.