City taking applications for open council seat

MOSES LAKE — If you are a Moses Lake resident and want to get involved in city government then you might want to think about applying for appointment to the Moses Lake City Council. The council is down one member and accepting applications to fill the position.

Moses Lake considers safety changes to WATV/ORV ordinance

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is considering making changes to the city’s WATV/ORV ordinance.

Leonard D. Lyon October 13, 1953 - March 3, 2018

Leonard D. Lyon joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on March 3, 2018 after a five and a half years battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Leonard was born to Donald Morgan and Donna Jean (Weldon) Lyon on October 13, 1953 in Moscow (ID).

Schmick talks Hirst, taxes with Othello council

OTHELLO — The state legislature’s recently-concluded session was “a hectic 60 days” that ended up resulting in a lot of good work.

City budget has little wiggle room for added costs

The Othello City Council is facing roughly $175,000 in additional costs related to several major road projects around town, which is a hard hit for the city’s already tight budget.

Ephrata to rebid Basin Street work

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council decided to put the $3 million project to replace nearly four miles of water pipe underneath Basin Street up for bid again.

Othello council honors officer, seeks energy savings

Joyce B. Leitz April 30, 1934 - February 27, 2018

Joyce B. Leitz, longtime Mattawa resident, passed away the morning of February 27, 2018 in Moses Lake, Washington. She was 83 years old.

Leonard D. Lyon

October 13, 1953 – March 3, 2018

Othello council honors officer, seeks energy savings

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council honored Police Sgt. Sean Anderson for 10 years of service to the city at a special ceremony on Monday.

Legals March 7, 2018

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received for the following project: PROJECT NO.: 2015-258 G (2-1) TITLE: Professional Technical Education Facilities ESTIMATED BASE BID COST RANGE: $30,000,000.00 to $34,000,000.00 AGENCY: Big Bend Community College BID DATE/TIME: Prior to 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 WALK-THROUGH: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 PROJECT MANAGER: Dave Hickman BY: Department of Enterprise Services Engineering & Architectural Services Full advertisement available at https://fortress.wa.gov/ga/apps/EASBids/BidCalendar.aspx. Please direct questions regarding this project to the office of the Consultant, RGU Architecture & Planning, telephone (509) 758-9894. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES #03024/169253 Pub: March 7, 14, 2018

Legals March 5, 2018

ORDINANCE The Moses Lake City Council adopted the following ordinance at their meeting held on February 27, 2018. 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. 2890 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.36 TITLED "PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS" The Ordinance adds a prohibited act of installing or constructing displays and exhibits. #03017/168491 Pub: March 5, 2018

Hearings set for possible natural gas rate increase

KENNEWICK — Customers of Cascade Natural Gas are being invited to submit comments on a proposed rate increase. If approved, the rate increase would go into effect on or before Aug. 1.

Voter Rights Act awaits governor's signature

The state House voted Tuesday to implement the Washington Voter Rights Act, which aims to increase the minority representation by breaking up cities and districts into smaller voting blocks.

Port, city mull joint sewage treatment utility

MOSES LAKE — Officials with the Port of Moses Lake and the City of Moses Lake are looking at creating a joint sewage and water treatment utility to serve both the port and the Larson community.

Moses Lake City Council approves $14K contract to study solid waste utility

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake city council approved a $14,000 contract Tuesday night to fund a cost of service study for the city’s solid waste utility service.

Mike Norman resigns from Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE — First-term Moses Lake City Council member Mike Norman resigned from his post at the end of Tuesday evening’s council meeting.

City budget had little wiggle room for added costs

The Othello City Council is facing roughly $175,000 in additional costs related to several major road projects around town, which is a hard hit for the city’s already tight budget.

Othello approves well contract, additional road costs

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council found itself facing roughly $175,000 in additional costs related to several major road projects around town — a hard hit for the city’s already tight budget.

Othello Senior Center receives much needed, helpful donation

OTHELLO — Adams County Commissioners stopped by the Othello Senior Center Feb. 16 to show their support in the form of a $10,000 donation.