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December 15, 2017 2 a.m.

Health district approves 2018 budget

EPHRATA — With the return of mumps to Grant County and flu season having begun in earnest, the board of directors overseeing the Grant County Health District approved a $2.62 million budget for 2018.

December 15, 2017 12:40 a.m.

Legals December 15, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 2884 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE; AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURE DURING 2017 FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE. (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which amends the 2017 Budget. This ordinance, which was passed on December 12, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. ORDINANCE NO. 2885 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.30 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE" (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance to enable collection of insurance co-payments for ambulance service. This ordinance, which was passed on December 12, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. #12040/147075 Pub: Decmeber 15, 2017

Grant County makes economic development work
December 14, 2017 2 a.m.

Grant County makes economic development work

MOSES LAKE — It’s sometimes easy to forget that even with all the high tech businesses moving into the area, agriculture is still Grant County’s largest employer.

Taking the oath
December 14, 2017 2 a.m.

Taking the oath

MOSES LAKE — After several months of only five members on the Moses Lake City Council, the council went back to full strength Tuesday night with the swearing-in of Mike Riggs and Daryl Jackson.

December 14, 2017 2 a.m.

ML council OKs funds for tourism promotion

MOSES LAKE — Per the recommendation of a committee, the Moses Lake City Council voted to direct thousands of dollars of funds for tourism promotion in 2018 during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

December 14, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals December 14, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Adams County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Court Room 180 of the Adams County Services Building, 425 East Main Street, Othello, Washington, for the purpose of hearing the following matter: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADAMS COUNTY CODE TITLE 17: STATE- LICENSED MARIJUANA PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS AND RETAILERS All persons may appear and be heard at the hearing. Verbal and written comments will be accepted during the hearing. Contact Chelsey Unrau at (509) 488-9441 or e-mail: [email protected] for special accommodations. This hearing will be audio recorded. DATED this 1st day of December, 2017 s/Chelsey Unrau Permit Technician #12020/143995 Pub: December 7 , 14, 2017

Othello council gets to work
December 13, 2017 2 a.m.

Othello council gets to work

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday approved a $14.9 million budget for 2018 and declared the situation with city well No. 3 to be an emergency, thus allowing the city to bypass the legally required bidding process to replace the well.

December 11, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals December 11, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 781 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WARDEN, WASHINGTON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Warden, Wasington as follows: FUND REVENUES EXPENSES 001 CURRENT EXPENSE 1,528,410.00 1,528,410.00 101 CITY STREET 217,400.00 217,400.00 003 EQUIPMENT RESERVE 922,478.00 922,478.00 104 CEMETERY 91,367.00 91,367.00 303 CAPITAL IMPROVE 42,000.00 42,000.00 401 WATER /SEWER 5,547,120.00 5,547,120.00 402 SANITATION 437,845.00 437,845.00 405 WATER CAP PROJECT 75,000.00 75,000.00 424 REVENUE BOND RED. 224,200.00 224,200.00 440 CONSUMMER DEPOSIT 2,000.00 2,000.00 TOTAL ALL FUND $9,087820.00 $9,087,820.00 This ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately following its approval by the City Council of the City of Warden, Washington on November 28, 2017 and its publication as required by law. /s/Tony Massa______ Tony Massa, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Kristine Shuler_______________________ Kristine Shuler, Clerk-Treas/City Administrator #12025/144733 Pub: December 11, 2017

Judy Warnick named AWB Legislator of the Year
December 11, 2017 midnight

Judy Warnick named AWB Legislator of the Year

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) during the 2017 Evening of Excellence.

Quincy swears in new police chief
December 7, 2017 2 a.m.

Quincy swears in new police chief

QUINCY — Former Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy Kieth Siebert was sworn in Tuesday as this city’s new police chief.

Washington would benefit from ANWR leasing
December 7, 2017 midnight

Washington would benefit from ANWR leasing

For the last two decades, federal legislation allowing oil and gas exploration in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been stymied. Now, it is part of federal tax reform, which Congress is likely to approve.

Sleep on the Street raises funds for Warming Center
December 4, 2017 2 a.m.

Sleep on the Street raises funds for Warming Center

MOSES LAKE — Community members came out in full force Thursday night to show their support for the Warming Center during the third annual Sleep on the Street event in Moses Lake.

December 4, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals December 4, 2017

ORDINANCE 2883 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON FOR THE YEAR OF 2018 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which establishes the budget for 2018. This ordinance, which was passed on November 28, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. #12013/142894 Pub: December 4, 2017

Allstot named library district trustee
December 1, 2017 2 a.m.

Allstot named library district trustee

WENATCHEE — Kathleen Allstot, Ephrata, has been appointed to a seat on the North Central Regional Library board. Allstot replaces Deborah Moore, who resigned in October.

City officials appreciative of roads funds, explain timeline
November 30, 2017 2 a.m.

City officials appreciative of roads funds, explain timeline

On behalf of the Moses Lake City Council and staff, I would like to thank the citizens of Moses Lake for their support and passage of city proposition 1. This proposition increases the sales tax collected by 0.2 percent for the purpose of constructing, improving and funding transportation improvements in the city. While the final certification of the vote is not yet final, it appears that the proposition will be approved.

November 29, 2017 2 a.m.

McCain Foods wants above-ground fiber internet link

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council is considering a request from McCain Foods to allow the company to run an overhead fiber optic cable to connect to the internet, rather than going underground as current city ordinance requires.

Sleep on the Street set for Thursday
November 29, 2017 2 a.m.

Sleep on the Street set for Thursday

MOSES LAKE — If you venture down North Stratford Road in Moses Lake Thursday night or Friday morning you very well might see a number of cardboard boxes set up along the road and several people using the boxes as makeshift shelters for the night. The boxes are a part of the Homeless Task Force of Grant County’s third annual Sleep on the Street event, which aims to raise awareness about homelessness and raise funds for the Warming Center in Moses Lake.

Quincy names new police chief, ups health district contribution
November 22, 2017 2:49 p.m.

Quincy names new police chief, ups health district contribution

QUINCY — A Grant County sheriff’s deputy is going to be Quincy’s next police chief.

November 22, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals November 22, 2017

CITY OF OTHELLO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2018 FINAL BUDGET NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Othello City Council has set a public hearing for the City of Othello's 2018 Final Budget, to be held during the regular City Council workshop meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017 shortly after 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 500 E. Main Street. The public hearing and all Council meetings are open to the public and our citizens are encouraged to attend. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #11054/135949 Pub: November 15 & 22, 2017

November 21, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals November 21, 2017

CALL FOR BIDS Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3 Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3 (Lind Cemetery) does hereby call for bids to repair and or replace the underground sprinklers systems, valves and electrical componets at the cemetery and the well head. For futher infromation contact Tom Strohmaier at 509-677-3332. Seal bids will be received until November 30, 2017. Please mark envelope and Bid Proposal. Mailing address for submission of bids is: Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3, PO Box 515, Lind, WA 99341 /s/ Jeff Field Commissioner of the Board #11048/135112 Pub: November 7, 14, 21, 2017