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May 9, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals May 9, 2018

Public Notice The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be making aquatic herbicide treatments beginning in May 2018 and continuing through the end of the 2018 irrigation season. These herbicide treatments will be made pursuant to a Department of Ecology NPDES General Permit for Aquatic Weed Control in Irrigation Systems (Permit No. WAG-991010). The District's service area is located in Moses Lake, Warden, and Othello areas of Grant and Adams Counties. The District operates the East Low Canal and its laterals plus some laterals on the Potholes East Canal. 49 locations on various canals, laterals, wasteways and drains within the District's service areas will received these treatments to control the growth of algae, moss and pondweeds. Frequency of treatments varies from as often as biweekly to as seldom as twice per irrigation season depending on location and circumstances. Permanent signs giving notice of aquatic herbicide treatments have been erected at public road crossing of treated waterways within one mile of the treatment sites. The herbicides being used for these treatments are copper sulfate, Nautique Aquatic Herbicide (copper), Aquatic Weed Killer (xylene), Endothall and Magnicide H (acrolein) which are registered for such use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Water remains suitable for irriation use druing aquatic herbicide treatments. Treated water is not suitable for drinking or swimming. Individuals desiring additional information about these treatments should contact the East District's main office in Othello at (509) 488-9671 and ask to speak to the Secretary Manager or Water Quality Supervisor. Inquires may also be directed to the Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office in Spokane, (509) 625-5194 East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, 55 North 8th Avenue, Po Box E, Othello, WA 99344 #05002/184053 Pub: April 25, 2018 & May 2, 9, 2018

Former Warden teacher free on bail
May 8, 2018 3 a.m.

Former Warden teacher free on bail

EPHRATA — A former Warden substitute teacher who is accused of voyeurism was freed on bail last week after his bail amount reduced from $200,000 to $85,000.

May 4, 2018 3 a.m.

Soap Lake bumps up city attorney Kenison's hourly rate

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council approved a $40 per hour pay increase for its city attorney.

Ephrata council talks road repairs, flag project
May 4, 2018 3 a.m.

Ephrata council talks road repairs, flag project

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council considered a draft policy governing the use of the city’s newly approved street repair fund and an Eagle Scout project that would nearly double the number of flags on display along Basin Street on federal holidays.

Road, sidewalk work underway
May 2, 2018 3 a.m.

Road, sidewalk work underway

MOSES LAKE — One of the signs of spring is the appearance of road maintenance and building maintenance crews.

May 2, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals May 2, 2018

CITY OF MATTAWA NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a water and sewer service rate change will be discussed at the Mattawa City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in council chambers, 521 E. Government Road, Mattawa. The public is invited to attend. These rate changes will be effective June 1st, 2018. #05001/183373 Pub: April 25, 2018 & May 2, 2018

April 30, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals April 30, 2018

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP Community Served: County of Grant WA. Effective on or after May 29, 2018, Animal Planet will move from Digi Tier 1/Silver to TV Select with no change in channel position. For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit Spectrum.net/programming notices. #04034/184800 Pub: April 30, 2018

ML School Board OKs new science, math curricula
April 29, 2018 8:44 p.m.

ML School Board OKs new science, math curricula

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board on Thursday unanimously adopted a new elementary school math curriculum, as well as a new science curriculum for the district’s middle schools and high school.

April 29, 2018 1 a.m.

Othello raises fee, fines for garage sales Monday

OTHELLO – If you’re going to hold a garage sale in the city of Othello, remember to get a permit. Our it could cost you. A lot.

April 27, 2018 1 a.m.

Othello City Council wrangles with well costs

OTHELLO — Concern over increased costs on the re-drilling work for the city’s No. 3 well led the Othello City Council on Monday to reject a revised contract.

April 26, 2018 3 a.m.

Othello City Council wrangles with well re-drilling costs

OTHELLO — Concern over increased costs on the re-drilling work for the city’s No. 3 well led the Othello City Council on Monday to reject a revised contract.

Dean Hankins takes seat on Moses Lake council
April 26, 2018 3 a.m.

Dean Hankins takes seat on Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE — Tuesday night was a big night in Moses Lake for two intertwined and related reasons. Not only did Dean Hankins finally, after having been previously beaten in an election, become a full-fledged council member, but the council found itself back at full strength with seven members after Hankins was officially sworn in.

April 25, 2018 3 a.m.

Othello City Council raises fee, fines for garage sales

OTHELLO — If you’re going to hold a garage sale in the city of Othello, remember to get a permit.

April 25, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals April 25, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Mattawa City Council in the city council chambers at City Hall, on May 3, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligibility uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons and persons residing in the City of Mattawa. Up to $750,000 may be available to the City of Mattawa on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low-and moderate income persons. An outline of the proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project will be available for review at the City of Mattawa, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, April 25th through May 3rd. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the City of Mattawa, up to 4:00 p.m. May 3, 2018. A Spanish speaking interpreter will be available. The City Council Chambers is handicap accessible. Additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice, contact the City Hall, Mattawa, WA (509) 932-4037. #04005/180929 Pub: April 18, 25, 2018

Play ball! Parade and ceremonies kick off youth sports
April 22, 2018 10:14 p.m.

Play ball! Parade and ceremonies kick off youth sports

MOSES LAKE — The wind was blowing fast and furious, but the sun was bright and so were the spirits of the players, coaches and families who took part in the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Parade and Opening Day Ceremonies Saturday morning. The event is a 15-year-old tradition, said Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association secretary Marie Jones.

April 18, 2018 1:40 a.m.

Legals April 18, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Mattawa City Council in the city council chambers at City Hall, on May 3, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligibility uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons and persons residing in the City of Mattawa. Up to $750,000 may be available to the City of Mattawa on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low-and moderate income persons. An outline of the proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project will be available for review at the City of Mattawa, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, April 25th through May 3rd. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the City of Mattawa, up to 4:00 p.m. May 3, 2018. A Spanish speaking interpreter will be available. The City Council Chambers is handicap accessible. Additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice, contact the City Hall, Mattawa, WA (509) 932-4037. #04005/180929 Pub: April 18, 25, 2018

April 18, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals April 18, 2018

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Optional DNS CP Apartments LLC submitted an application March 23, 2018 to build a 20' x20' storage shed at the Central Park Villas apartments at 760 N. Central Drive, described as Lot 1, S. L & A Major Plat, parcel #11-1766-606. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review April 8. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City=s Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 14: Environmental Regulations, Title 17: Subdivisions, Title 18: Zoning, and Title 20: Development Review. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 401 Balsam Street. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and provide comment. Environmental review is required for this project. The City of Moses Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. No adverse environmental impacts have been identified, so no mitigating conditions have been identified as necessary through SEPA. The project review process may include additional mitigation measures under applicable codes. Written comments on this project will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2018. Persons who want to be informed of future actions or the final decision on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in MLMC 20.11, Appeals. For more information call Daniel Leavitt at 764-3749. Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at Civic Center Annex, 321 S. Balsam, Moses Lake. Date of Notice: April 10, 2018 #04028/182201 Pub: April 18, 2018

Third accusation comes out in Warden teacher case
April 12, 2018 3 a.m.

Third accusation comes out in Warden teacher case

WARDEN — Another child has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior by jailed substitute teacher and city council member Michael Leavitt.

April 12, 2018 3 a.m.

Ambulance charges are excessive and unfair

I have a few things I need to get off my chest.

April 11, 2018 1:30 a.m.

Legals April 11, 2018

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.04.020 OF CHAPTER 6.04 TITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1508, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 2nd day of April 2018. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This ordinance amends section 6.04.020 of chapter 6.04 titled "Animal Control" by replacing verbiage of City Clerk with Adams County Pet Rescue. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #04004/178577 Pub: April 11, 2018