Budget cuts worry Warden chief

Cities might pay academy costs

WARDEN - Warden's police chief expressed concern about possible state plans to cut funding for the police academy.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington  99321 until 2:30 P.M., on June 27, 2012 for Supplying One (1) 66" Eccentric Plug Valve and One (1) 66" Knife Gate Valve as more fully described in Contract Documents 270-3433.

Moses Lake Roundup features top cowboys

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top cowboys from around the country are competing at the 69th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo, which started yesterday and runs through Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Grant County Fair.

Sheriff Jones warns residents of scams

Says skepticism critical

EPHRATA - If it looks or sounds too good to be true, Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says it probably is and should be avoided.

Gerde returning to former home

EPHRATA — Nick Gerde is the new man in charge of finances at the Grant County Public Utility District.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2005

Moses Lake Community Health Center expands

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Community Health Center is doubling in size to 40,000 square-feet.

Florist makes first court appearance

EPHRATA - The owner of Moses Lake Floral made her first appearance in Grant County Superior Court on Monday, following charges of felony theft brought against her by the state Attorney General's Office in March.

Drive-by shooter's mental health evaluated

Proceedings stopped

EPHRATA — Proceedings against an alleged shooter in a July drive-by stopped so the man’s mental health can be evaluated.

Bail set at $15,000

EPHRATA — A 42-year-old Moses Lake man is accused of breaking at least two Moses Lake business windows with a BB gun.

County working on noise problem

Considering signs

EPHRATA — Grant County is increasing enforcement of its noise ordinance near Patton Boulevard after a resident complained about loud music coming from vehicles.

Moses Lake police seek funds for surveillance

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police applied for an $11,400 federal grant to buy more video surveillance cameras.

Legislature looks at adding judge

EPHRATA - Two Grant County officials are testifying in a Legislative committee to support a third district court judge position.

MLPD ride-along program making a comeback

MOSES LAKE - If you are interested in a possible career in law enforcement or just simply interested in the police process then you are in luck, as the Moses Lake Police Department is bringing back their ride-along program.

Lifetime appointment?

The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at age 79 should give us concern regarding the life expectancy of people accepting “lifetime” appointments. Life expectancy in general has been increasing over the past 200 years. My father (a pharmacist) once remarked “people are living longer because many diseases are no longer killing people at younger ages.” Bacterial and virus infections, as well as heart attacks, are not the same medical problems today compared to even 50 years ago. Organ and joint replacements are becoming even more common.

Mattawa man sentenced for toy gun robbery

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was sentenced for robbing another man with a modified toy gun.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE, CRP 14-05”, will be received by Grant County

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE, CRP 14-05”, will be received by Grant County

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR B-SE, CRP 14-05”, will be received by Grant County

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist was received on