Quincy man arrested after stolen lawn mower found on property

QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested on Monday after a stolen lawn mower was reportedly found on his property.

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked ABid for Miscellaneous Equipment 2 - 2016", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW. Room 206, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, and will then and there, in the Commissioners Hearing Room be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:

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NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked ABid for Miscellaneous Equipment 2 - 2016", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW. Room 206, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, and will then and there, in the Commissioners Hearing Room be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:

Judge Estudillo's position is well earned

Until just recently, I worked in the Grant County Clerk’s Office. For over 15 years, I served as a deputy clerk for the Superior Court, and one of my responsibilities was to work with our judges in the courtroom. Over a year ago, Judge Estudillo was appointed by Governor Inslee who obviously recognized that experience does matter. Judge Estudillo was obviously very experienced in courtroom procedure and the law when he came to our court. I did not vote for Governor Inslee, and almost never agree with his views on running our state government; however, appointing Judge Estudillo was right in every sense of the word.

Former county clerk arrested for meth possession, trespassing

MOSES LAKE - A former Grant County Clerk was arrested Tuesday after he was caught trespassing and found with methamphetamine in his pocket and wallet.

Port of Royal Slope meeting today

may reveal railroad operator

ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope commissioners' regular meeting this afternoon may some day be seen as the most important ever.

Incumbent Bob Bernd leading challenger in PUD race

Bernd has about 70 percent of the vote in unofficial results

MOSES LAKE - Incumbent Bob Bernd is leading challenger Noah Zemke in the race for PUD commissioner in unofficial election results released Tuesday.

Flu season arrives in Grant County

Healthcare providers report increase

HRATA - According to Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny, the flu season has arrived in Grant County.

Hearing Sept. 24 about wastewater fees

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on proposed changes to fees it collects for several categories of wastewater discharge permits.

30 from Grant County included in 232 arrests by U.S. Marshals

EPHRATA - Nearly 30 wanted felons in Grant County were arrested during a fugitive sweep of eastern Washington by the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders task force, which includes four members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Fire destroys Washington Potato Company, triggers evacuation

A fire erupted inside Washington Potato Company in Warden Thursday night and likely was going to burn for several hours, officials said. It also triggered a Level 3 Evacuation and possible ammonia tank explosion.

Ethiopian PM's term extended as election delayed for virus

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister faces an extra year or more in office after lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend their mandates and hold the national election nine to 12 months after health authorities determine it's safe.

George Floyd's body returns to Houston for final services

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's police chief says the body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a final memorial service and funeral.

Police: Florida man lets 12-year-old drive Jeep 85 mph

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is facing felony charges after police said he let a 12-year-old girl drive his SUV and told her to speed because he wanted to be a “cool father” — even though he is not her dad.

AP PHOTOS: Images from protests across a traumatized nation

In cities across the United States, protesters angered over the death of George Floyd faced off against heavily-armed officers, with some smashing police cars, ransacking businesses and setting fires that smoldered through the night.

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man's mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case.

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man's mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case.

Suspect held in Arizona shopping area shooting; 3 injured

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Three people were injured, one of them critically, in a shooting Wednesday near a popular shopping and entertainment district west of Phoenix, police said.

Census workers to target southern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Census workers have started to drop off questionnaires at the front doors of some homes in Las Cruces and Dona Ana County as part of an effort to target households that don’t receive mail at their physical address.